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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04
Mr.. Johns Challenges Major Yellott.
From the Baltimore American Of Thursday

From the baltimore american Of Thursday
While the people in general condemn the
field of honor as place of settling griev-
ances and disagreements, yet from certain
DEVELOPMENTS which have come to light in
Towson, it is certain that advocates and lovers
of the duel still exist Certain papers were
fled few days ago in the Orphans Court at
Towson relating to matters in the celebrated
Johns will case. Like many papers of the
kind, it said some not very agreeable things
of the opposing side. Mr.. John Johns, who
is interested in the case, took exceptions to
some of the statements, and declared that
they reflected seriously upon the character of
his wife and other relatives. The counsel for
the caveatees- opponents of Mr.. Johns-are
Messrs. John l. Yellott, Brown & Bruno, l.
Nevett Steele and Mr.. A. w. Machen. On
Tuesday each one of these gentlemen received
a singing letter from Mr.. Johns, calling them
to account for their conduct. The letter re-
ceived by Major Yellott, however, was differ
ent from the other four, and contained
formal challenge to duel. Itdemanded the
satisfaction which those who have certain no.
tons about honor declare one gentleman
must give to another. The challenge to
Major Yelott, which is quite brief, covering
one side of sheet of letter-paper, states, in
substance, that Mr.. Yellott, in filing caveat
In the OrphanS OOuft, over MS lguature, ndu
charged Mrs. Johns, his wife, and Mrs.
Beatrice Merryman Black with fraud and
conspiracy, and in order to obtain satisfaction
he challenges Major Yellott. Mr.. Johns in
his challenge names Robert M. Newton as his
friend, and asks Mr.. Yellott to name his
friend to arrange matters.
When Major Yellott was asked by the re-
porter if he intends to reply to or accept the
challenge of Mr. John Johns, he appeared
very surprised that it was known that he had
received the challenge. Though reluctant at
first to speak of the matter, the Major said
that he had received the challenge from Mr..
Johns, and upon being requested by the re-
porter, allowed him to read it, the substance
of which is given above. He treated the mat
ter very lightly, and while he did not intend
to fight duel, he expressed the opinion that
Mr.. Johns has no idea of fighting. He said
that he had heard that Mr.. Johns had once
challenged man to duel in Virginia, but
after his challenge had been accepted, Mr..
Johns managed to crawl out of it.
Mr.. Johns was arrested at Towson on
Thursday, on the charge of criminal libel,
preferred by F. w. Bruno. He waived an
examination and gave bail to answer the
charge before the grand jury of Baltimore city.
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Reforming the aovernment.

The Administration at Washington is max
lug rapid progress now in reforming the gov
eminent, and in three or four months more
the people will realize that they selected well
in choosing President Cleveland as the Chief
Magistrate of the country. A reformer him
self, he has called to his Cabinet men of the
same stamp, and general reorganization of
the government is progressing as rapidly as
possible, without interfering with the business
of the public service.
The President on Saturday appointed Jas.
b. Kimball, of Pennsylvania, Director of the
Mint, in place of Horatio G. Burchard, sus-
pended. Mr.. Kimball is Professor of Eco
nomical Geology in the Lehigh University, at
Bethlehem, and is President of the Everett
Iron Company. He served during the war
ON the stats of Generals McClelan, Burnside,
Hooker and Meade respectively. The Presi-
dent also made the following appointments
for New York city: Edward L. Hedden for
Collector, to succeed w. II. Robertson, whose
term has expired; Hans L. Beattie for Sur
veyor in place of James L. Benedict, suspend
ed, and Silas w. Burt for Naval Officer, in
place of Charles X. Graham, suspended.
Some adverse criticism on the New York
appointments were made, but it was the crit
icism of disappointed applicants on their
friends. Not one word has been said against
the qualifications Of the appointees; but on
the contrary they were all endorsed highly as
NJ
and though not very active politician, he
trains with the County Democracy. Mr..
Beattie belongs to the same organization, and
Mr. Burt was Republican until three years
ago, when he supported Cleveland for Cover
nor and, afterward supported him for Presi-
dent. He formerly held the position to which
he has recently been appointed. Tammany
has also been recognized in the appoint
ment of ex-Lieut- Gov. Dorsheimer as United
States District Attorney for the Southern dis
trict of New York. Irving Hall Democracy
will be recognized in time. Mr.. Cleveland,
Mr. Manning and Mr.. Whitney, and Colonel
Lamont are all from New York, and have
been identified with the politics of the state
for some years. They understand the situa-
ton, and no doubt have done well for the in
terests Of the government and the party in
selecting public officials there.
The President and Heads of Departments
have made numerous changes the past week,
in the departments at Washington, in revenue
offices and postoffices, and many more may
be expected shortly.
While changing employees, economy is be-
ing enforced everywhere. Very many super
numeraries are being dropped, and the public
service is being put upon working and eco
nomical basis. In the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing alone one hundred and nineteen
persons were discharged on Tuesday, effect
ing saving to the people of $277 per day.
In every department the number of employees
have been reduced, and those retained will
be required to work eight hours day, as the
law requires, and not four, five of six, as has
been the custom heretofore.
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Revival of War Rumors.

LONDON, June 30-Russian advices from
Vladivostock say Russian steamship which
attempted to enter Port Hamilton was inter
cepted and forbidden to enter by an English
man of-war. The English are said to be for
tifying the port.
LONDON, June 3O-A despatch from Te-
heran states that l 200 Persians are at work
constructing the Trans Caspian Railway.
Warlike preparations are still being continued
by Russia Rumors are in circulation in the
bazaars of the Teheran that war will probably
occur after the Trans-Caspian Railway is
completed to Merv, in Turkomania, and about
two hundred miles north of Herat, in Afghan
istan The Russians are bridging the River
Murghab, on the confines of Afghanistan
Eight hundred Russian infantry soldiers are
at old Sarakhs. The Persians are terrifying
Persian Sarakhs and building barracks there
for troops. A foundry has been started at
Herat for the casting of heavy guns. A st.
Petersburg despatch states that telegraph
Office has been opened at Merv.
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New Issues in the Ander son Will
Case.

From the Baltimore Sun Of Wednesday.
Messrs Bernard Carter, VIM. S. Keech and
James H. Gable, counsel for Elizabeth R.
Stirling and others, yesterday filed caveat
in the Orphans Court of Baltimore County
to the will of Mrs Elizabeth Anderson, sister
of Mr. Archibald Stirling, ST., president Of
the Baltimore Savings Bank. Mrs. Anderson
resided on her estate, called Montrose, near
Reisterstown, Baltimore county. She died
April 10TH 1881, without children, and left
property valued at $780, 900. Her will, dated
January q, 1878, bequeaihed $4,000 to the
legal representatives of William and Robert
Stirling, her brothers, and Mrs. Maria Murray
her sister, making $24, 900 in all. The farm
"Montrose'' and all the personal property
and stock upon it she bequeathed to her
nephew, Archibald Stirling. Jr., United
States district attorney, and the remainder of
her property, consisting of ground rents and
securities, to Archibald Stirling, ST., her
brother The representatives of William and
Robert Stirling and Mrs Murray contested
the will on the ground of undue influence by
Mr.. Archibald Stirling, Sr., and lack of tes-
tamentary capacity on the part of Mrs. Amber
son. The trial of the issues was removed to
the Superior Court of Baltimore City, and
occupied eighteen days of actual trial. result
ing on Friday, December 10, 1884, in a YER
dict sustaining the will. The caveators took
the case to the Court of Appeals on the ruling
of Judge Brown that there was not sufficient
legal proof of undue influence, and the ruling
was affirmed The Court of Appeals says
undue influence in the legal and proper
sense of that term cannot be exerted over an
insane or unconscious person." aud add;
"While, therefore, we must assume the alb
solute verify of all the evidence tending to
prove undue influence, yet we must not add
to that any evidence tending to show that the
testatrix was not conscious at the time that
undue influence was alleged to have been ex-
erted.n The present caveat charges that the
execution of the will was obtained by fraudu
lent practices, devices and deceits. The is
she of frand was not raised before.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

That 1l9 men can be discharged from the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing without impairng the
efficiency of the bureau is evidence of the extraya-
CANT way in which that department has been con-
Quoted. 1t might be well to look into the Govern
ment Printing Office too. The men employed there
are paid much higher prices than the same quality
of work costs in private establishments. There is
no reason why this should be so, and the sooner a
change is made the Observation-Disclosures Herald.
How is it that you could see no extrava-
gance in the Administration at Washington
until now? You have upheld every act of
several successive Republican Administra-
tons, and did your best last year to convince
the people that change from Republican to
Democratic rule would be great disaster to
the country, and you labored to prove that
everything was going on in the public service
for the best interests of the people. What is
true of the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
is no doubt true of every department, and the
Government Printing Office could be over
hauled with benefit to the treasury. There
are too many employees and many get paid
far beyond their merits.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04
Benefits of Democratic Rule
rom thn Enicott citn Times.

From the Ellicott City Times
Carroll county can well be proud, of the manner
in which her financial affairs have been managed
Her county tax rate for 1885 has been fixed at so,
cents on the $780, This is amongst the lowest If not
the lowest local rates of taxation in the state We
congratulate our sister county upon the economical
management other finances and shall take pride in
pointing to her q shining example of what can
be accomplished under Democratic rule.
The tax rate in Carroll is the lowest of any
county in the state, and it is all due to good
Democratic management. The assessment
is fair if not low, as land sales show prices far
in excess of the assessed value. The county
debt is small, and is gradually being extin
guished. The roads and bridges of the county
are equal to those in any other county, and
the Public Schools are approaching an eff
cheney second to none in the state. Our
contemporary can with truth point to Carroll
as a shining example of what can be accom-
plished under Democratic rule.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

Radical Republican journals are still breath
ing out threatenings and slaughter against
Mr. Cleveland's appointments when the
Senate takes them up for consideration next
winter. If the suggestions and expectations
of these rabid Republican organs should be
realized, the country will again be plunged
into state of excitement little short of the
intensity Of that experienced under the adj
ministrations of Mr.. Tyler and Mr.. Johnson
Harpcrs Weekly, however, believes that more
conservative counsels will prevail in the Sen
ate, and cites, in support of its opinion, the
language of Senator Miller, of New York, and
Gen. Butterworth, ofOhio, late Commissioner
Of Pensions, both breathing the spirit of lib
eral conservatism. 1t also quotes the mod
crate and commendatory language of such
Republican journals as the Springfield Union
and the Ne,c Hacen Palladium, against the
rabid utterances of the New York Tribune
and the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette 1t
will be seen, therefore, that there will be no
harmony in the Republican ranks in the policy
of hate and bitter antagonism to the Cleveland
administration.
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OAK HALL TO THE FRONT.
GREAT REDUCTION IN GOODS
AT
Geo. c. Anders', New Windsor, Md.


Now is the time to receive bargains With
wheat at so cents bushel we feel that our
customers should get goods at the lowest pos
sible price, and it is necessary for every one
to keep posted and know where to buy and
save money. We are offering great bargains
at our store. In looking over our large and
varied stock we find many odds and ends of
Dress Goods, which we will offer at half
price, to clear up our stock. Remnants of
Black and Colored Silks; good Worsted Dress
Goods at 12Ic., former price 25c.; Worsted
imitation 49c. Lawns &c. We are Offering
Summer Silks at 80 to Doc, former price IS
to &c.,. Surah Silks reduced from 81 to 90c.,
all colors; Ready Made Clothing at 10 to Is
per cent. less than marked; job lots Of Shoes
and Slippers must be sold; White Spreads
reduced from 81 to 75c.; Straw Hats of all
kinds at half price; Skirts at half prices
Gents Low Shoes one-half their value. In
addition to the above we are keeping full
line of choice staples, such as Black and
Coored Cashmere, beginning as low as l5c.,
double width; good Repp Silk as low as 60c.,
guaranteed pure silk. If you want good
Black Silk at 81 per yard, % inches wide, the
best in the country, call at OAK HALL; if
you want fine black all-wool Cashmere at
Soc, send for samples and we will prove to
our customers that it is no idle boast of ours,
DuC the PLAIN truth. w e nave from ZOC-
to 81. A nice line of Ind. Linens, Pique,
Satins, both American and French, at prices
from Y, Is, Is, 20, 25 to 37c.; also Swiss and
Hamburg Edging and Oriental Laces to match,
from Sc. to $3.50 per yard. Feathered Fans.
Parasols very cheap. If you want "A
heavy brown Muslin as heavy as Appleton A,
at &C., you can get it, as we have about 10
pieces left. Groceries extra cheap during
preserving season. Glass Jars, Jelly Tum-
bers, brass and porcelain Kettles very low
We have the exclusive agency for the Wood.
berry Jar. If in doubt as to the merits we
claim for it, call and we will soon convince
you that it is the best aud simplest made; also
handle the Gem Jar.
Many thanks for your generous patronage
during the past, we hope to merit liberal
share in the future, by strictly attending to
your wants and Offering our customers good
goods at very small margins. Very respect
fully, GEO. c. ANDERS,
jaly4,tf New Windsor, Nd.
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Prof. Greener Against Foraker.

Prof. Richard T. Greener, of Washington,
D. c., who has been prominent Republican
speaker, and was particularly active in the
last campaign in Ohio, has written letter to
the Hon. John P. Green, colored lawyer, of
Cleveland, indorsing his opposition to the
Republican nominee. In this letter Prof.
Greener says; 81 thank you for the manly
stand you have taken so early against the
nomination of Foraker. Stick to it and rouse
the colored vote, which is grossly insulted by
such nomination. He was deservedly beaten
two years ago, and ought to be beaten worse
now | think the colored people of this
country have eaten political crow long enough,
and if Republicans do not respect us suffi-
GENTLY to pay some slight pretense to a de-
cent regard for our feelings, then let them be
taught lesson. [ am no stranger to Ohio
politics. | know of dozen good men, true
men, with an army record, men who are re-
publicans worthy of the State and the party,
men who could carry the State. When such
men are sacrificed for men like Foraker, the
negro ought to show that he has something to
say. The Republican party has been court
ing and inviting defeat for eight years by its
arrant cowardice, truculency, and exultation
of little men with big ambition, no heart and
a contempt for principles. When | think of
the worthy Republicans passed over by such
a convention | am disguised, and shall pray
earnestly for crushing defeat Of the Repub-
lican ticket
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04
MO. 2a1e EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
as Court of Equity.
Charles T. Reifsnider, Attorney and Agent,
VS.. James NJ. Read.
Ordered this End day of July A. d. 1885,
that the sale of the mortgaged real estate
made and reported in the above entitled cause
by Charles 7. Reifsnider, attorney and agent,
under and by virtue of the power of sale CON
tanned in mortgage from James M. Read to
Elias Brothers, bearing date September Is, A.
D. 1888, and recorded among the Real Estate
Mortgage Records of Carroll county, in Liber
F. I. s., No. 10, folio 52s, &C., be finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the 4th day
of August next; provided copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper printed in
Carroll county, Maryland, once a week for
three successive weeks previous to the 9th
day of July, inst.
The report states the amount of sale to be
So, 528.46.
GEORGE A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
july4,3t GEORGE A. MILLER, Clerk.
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DIED.

At the residence of jeremiah Matthias, in
Bachman's Valley, this county, June 2Sth,
1885, Mrs. Elizabeth Lippy, aged 70 years, 8
months and IL days, relict of the late Joseph
Lippy ~, ,oo- ~
Annie Kuhn, aged about Al years, daughter
of John Kuhn. Interment at Conawago this
Saturday at a. IN.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

To-day is the natal day of our country.
Patriotic citizens will read with interest the
stirring song of the "Star Spangled Banner y
and the history of the deeply interesting events
which called forth that now national song
from the pen of our distinguished citizen,
Francis Scott Key. We also insert, upon the
first page, as appropriate to the day, the Ma
tional Anthem, my Country, tbs of Thee. =
This IS one of the most inspiring songs known
to our history. No one can listen to it, es-
pecially on public occasions, without feeling
his spirit stirred within him.
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II ARGE STOCK OF
Groceries, Glass and China Ware,
&C., at Cost, to Close Business.

The undersigned, as trustees of Thomas F.
Goodwin, offer at private sale the entire stock
of goods in the room formerly occupied by
said Goodwin. corner Main and Court streets,
Westminster, Nd 1t consists principally of
the finest and best groceries, teas, spices,
molasses, coal OIL confectionery, cakes,
crackers, fruit jars, queens, glass and china
ware; in fact, everything found in first-class
grocery store.
Bsg% P. S.-The trustees will receive bids
for the entire stock, as the room will be
vacated by the first of August.
FRANKLIN p. GOODWIN,
GEORGE A. MILLER,
M
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Childrens day services will be held Sun
day, July 5th, at Patapsco NJ. &. Church at
10 a M, and at Pleasant Grove, $50 p. m.
Methodist Protestant Church, Westminster,
July 9Th, 1880 a. m. Sermon and Commu-
Mon service; and preaching at p. m.
j. D. KINzER, Pastor.
There will be preaching and communion
service next Sunday at Mt. Union U. B.
Church at 10 a. M, and communion at Biggs'
at 2 D. m. Preaching at Bixler's at 8 p. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

From present indications, says the clerk of
the House of Representatives, there will be
fewer contested election cases before the next
Congress than there have been for forty years
past. So far there are only four or five no.
tees of contest fled. The session begins the
first Monday in December.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

The Democratic State Central Committee
has been called to meet at Barnum's Hotel,
Baltimore, at noon on Wednesday next. The
committee IS to fix a date for the State Con-
yention to nominate candidates for Comptrol-
Ter and Clerk of the Court of Appeals, and to
arrange for primaries. 1t is hoped the date
of the convention will not be earlier than
September 18th. There is nothing gained by
a long campaign.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
Sitting in Equity.
Chas. I. Reifsnider, Assignee of Mortgage,
VS.. John S. Hare and Barbara Hare,
His Wife, Mortgagors.
Ordered, this End day of July, A. D. 1885,
that the sale made and reported in the above
entitled cause by Charles T. Reifsnider, As
signee of Mortgage, by virtue of power of
sale contained in mortgage from Johns. Hare
and wife to George Sinkle, dated November
Is, A. D. 1867, and duly recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll
county, be finally ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause to the contrary be shown on or
before the 4th day of August next; provided
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county once
week for three successive weeks prior to
the 9th day of July, inst.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
july4:3t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Carroll county, in Maryland letters tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
MICHAEL WILSON,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 4th day of Feb,
ruary, 1886; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this both day of
June, 1885.
DIR. JOHN f. B. WEAVER,
July Alt Executor.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of admin
istration on the Personal Estate of
ANON SIMPLIFY,
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
subscribers, on or before the 9th day of Janua-
ry, 1886; they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 22nd of day
June, 1885.
PHINEAS ". SHIPLEY,
ELIAS B. ARNOLD,
iune 27:4t Administrators w. A.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

The Democrats of Portland district, Pres
ton county, W. Va, have passed resolution
asking that there be a change in all the offices
held by Republicans under the federal gov
eminent in that county, and that their places
be filled by Democrats.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04

Opponents of the whipping post contend
that logging man degrades and brutalizes
him. This must be denied. The man who
will whip his wife is degraded and brutalized
already, so that no degradation which posi-
bly, could be put upon him, would sink him
any lower. That argument against the whip
ping-post is a sheer fallacy.