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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-08

At Mt. Airy, this county, August 1, 1885,
Horace A., eldest son of John and Josephine
At Mt. Airy, this county, August 2, 1885,
Margt Alice LeppQ, aged 20 years, II months
and 10 days, daughter of Jacob and Sarah
Leppo. Inferred at New Windsor on We'd
nesday, August 5.
Near Mayberry, this county, August 2,
1885, Mrs. Barbara A. Rodkey+aged 81 years,
months and days. Her remains were in
tered at the United Brethren Church on the
4th inst.
Near Westminster, August 8, 1885, Ann,
aged 4 months, only child of Eli H. j. and
Catharine Houck:
At Orendorf''s Mill, near this city, on
August 9TH, 1885, after long illness, Levi,
son of James Gladhf1l The deceased former
ly resided in Frederick county.
AT Mt. Pleasant, this county, on August 5,
1885, of consumption, FL. Writ Bqrgoon, son
of the late VIM. n. Burgoon, in his 24th year
of her grandfather, Mr.. David Shreeve, near
Finksburg, of tubercular meningitis, Lula
Ethel, aged 8 years, daughter of James and
Emma Childs, of Woodberry, Baltimore Co.
On August 5, 1885, at the residence of her
brother, Mr.. John Holings~6rth, near Glen
Falls, Miss Susie Hollingsworth, eldest daugh-
ter of the late John and Mary Hollingsworth.
On July 81, 1885, near Bird Hill, Alba
Sebastian Bowers. aged 2 years, 5 months
and days, son of Emanuel and May Bowers.
precious one from us has gone,
4 voice we loved is stilled;
place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And though the body moulders here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
Near this city, August 4th, 1885, John
Frederick, infant son of William I. and Sarah
E. Lucabaugh, aged months and 20 days.
His gentle smile no more will greet
Our sad lone spirits here,
No more We'll hear his loving voice
Dropping hearts to cheer;
But in that land beyond the skies he
Dwells among the blest,
With loved ones that have gone before,
And Freddie is at rest.
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AN Earthquake in Westminster.
IN
What is the reason that everybody goes to
THE NEW
90 CEN T S T o R e

of, GI,ADHILL in Zeiber Building, Main
street. West of Depot. Westminster?
Because they can get better bargains and
have n larger stock to select from than at any
house in Westminster. just think of ito
loved Accordeons from 99c. to Sl.98; Glass
Water Sets from go cts. to Sl.9S; Vases, Tum-
biors CoJored Sets of Glassware, common
and Gne sets of Glassware, Jelly Tumblers.
Pitchers, Cake Stands, Bread Plates, Coal
oil Lamps, Globes, Canes, &C., &c. The
largest line of Picture Frames IN Westmin-
steT. consisting of Plush, Wood and Easel;
Oil Chromos from lie. to 99c; Oh PAINTINGS,
&c. | have just purchased the machinery to
make all kinds of Picture Frames to order at
short notice. A full line of fine and common
Shirts, Linen, Celluloid and Paper Collars
and Cuffs, Overalls, Looking Glasses, Clocks,
Water Coolers, &C.; Writing Paper and En-
velopes of all grades, Stereoscopic Views,
Birthday Cards, Scrap Books and Pictures,
Autograph and Photograph Albums, Watch
Chains and Necklaces, Pocketbooks, Cigar
Cases. A large stock of Iinware of all kinds.
See our and 10 Cent Counters.
| have purchased the stock and fixtures of
| ]. NJ. Wells, Paper Hanger and dealer in
Wall Papers and Window Shades, and secured
the services of Mr.. David Halter, an expert
enced workman, and have Wall Papers of all
descriptions and tall prices; Window Shades
of the finest to the commonest grades, with
spring balances and fixtures, at the lowest
prices Paper Hanging done in town or
| country at short notice on reasonable terms.
Work done in the country at city prices.
l.. GLADHILL,
aug1, If Successor to j. NJ. Wells.
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The Indian and Mormon questions have
occupied considerable portion of every
Presidential message for many years, but the
troubles have never been adjusted, and per-
haps would not have been. if there had not
been change in the government. President
Cleveland, we believe, will shortly have both
settled, as far as the law provides. He seems
to have grasped the Indian difficulty at once,
and has taken measures to keep the Indians
on their reservations and to keep white men
off. He has also displaced dishonest Indian
agents with honest ones. That was all that
was required, but our Presidents have been
two much occupied with partisan politics and
devising ways to continue Republican supre-
macy, to do this much. AS to the Mormons,
they have been given to understand that the
laws in reference to polygamy are to be en-
forced and they will be.
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NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILD
Frs.

Specifications for a low Wooden Bridge over
Big Pine Creek at the Fording near Eek
Mill. or &c
Proposals will be received at the Office OF
the County Commissioners for Carroll county
on the 9th day of August, next. -,
The Bridge will be sixty feet long, built IN
three sections of twenty feet each.
Two intermediate trestles to be constructed
of long slls in bottom, extending feet Past
post at each end top log in trestle 10 lees
long three posts, the two outside posts 10 seU
beyel of II inch to foot braces rom 'oE'
of outside post to bottom of centre post all
the timber to be 1Ox12 inches, ana soou
solid white oak with all sap off.
Six sleepers in each section 10xl2 inches,
hewn on all sides; roadway IA feet VIDE !;
floor % ..inch white oak plank; IRON roGS
II inches in diameter from bottom OF trestle
to top of bridge, one rod at each END OF
trestle two logs % feet long to be embodied
in stream at one end and the other END 10 De
fastened by rod through top OF trestle.
Abutments to be of stone and mortar 10
feet long, 3,,feet thick and feet high from 10"
water: wing walls sufficient to hold the tlillng
so as to make an easy grade to and from
bridge; bridge to be bolted down at each
corner with IL inch iron rods; founfatlon
to be started from solid ground below bed OF
stream. 80
Also on the same day sealed proposals will
be received for an open Wooden Bridge over
| Little Pine Creek, on the Medford road, near
Reifsnider's mill Bridge to be Is feet be-
tween masonry, road way 16 feet; hight OF
braces feet 6 inches two stringers 8S9
inches, % feet long 80 joists 9 feet long 3x
10 inches; floor to be p inch white oak plank,
two Orders 20 feet long, 8x10 inches, two
posts on each side from girder to braces on
top, braces and posts to be 6xS inches four
iron rods i inch in diameter from top OF
braces through ends of girders; two iron
bolts 3 inch thick through heel of each brace.
Also, sealed proposals for abutments to be
built for last mentioned bridge, to be started
from solid ground, so as not to be affected
by freezing.
bottom, % feet at top, five feet high from low
water; wing walls 2 feet thick, sufficient tc
hold filling so as to make an easy grade tc
and from bridge.
CHAS. Z. LAUVER,
| auc Clerk
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A Step in the Right Direction.


1t has been the custom in some of the De-
partments at Washington to allow government
employees an annual leave of absence of thirty
days, with pay, every year, and sixty days
each year "sick leave" also with pay. EN-
pIoyes took both of these holidays, whether
sick or not, but Secretary Lamar, of the In
terror Department. has reduced the "sick
leave" to thirty days, and will require indubl'
table evidence that the applicant is sick.
Heretofore employees had three months leave
of absence out of the twelve, and the other
holidays at Christmas, New Years, 22nd Of
February, Decoration and election days, 4th
of July, and other holidays that are granted,
amounted to at least two weeks more. In
ordinary life many persons do not get more
than weeks respite from business during
the year, and few take more than month.
Persons in government employ are not en-
titled to any more privileges than the ordina-
nv citizen, and little of the ordinary business
principles applied to the government service
would result in saving many millions of dol
lars annually. Fully one-ffth ofthe employees
could be dispensed with, if the others were
required to work as people in regular bust
ness do.
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The findings of the naval court martial il
the case of ex-Surgeon General Wales were
published on Friday of last week. The find
ipgs and sentence are approved by the Score
tary of the Navy. Ihe Court SENTENCES Wales
to suspension from rank and duty for five
years on furlough pay, and to retain his pres
ent number in his grade during that period
DIR. Wales was tried for culpabe inefiiciency
in the performance of duty and for neglect
of duty. He was found guilty on both charges.
A delegation, representing the cattle men
called upon the President on Tuesday and
urged him to modify the recent order for the
removal of CATTLE from tbs Cheyenne and
Arapohoe reservation, in the Indian Terri
tory. within forty days. The delegation ask
ed that the time be extended until spring.
The President, in declaring his refusal to
modify the order said: 1.-TWO interests ar, in
conflict On the one side we have public
peace, public security and the safety of lives.
On the other side are your interests. The
former, gentlemen, must be considered,
though private interests suffer.
There appeared last week in the obituary
columns of the Philadelphia Ledger notices
of the deaths of twenty eight persons-seven
men and twenty one women, who had lived
to or beyond the advanced age of 80 years, to
wit Chas MoGlennan, Susan Wallip. Eliz-
aheth Mailman Gristook, Ghristianna Katz,
so; Charles johnson. Samuel w. Miflin,
Catharine Carpenter, Mary Graeber, 81; Mi
chael Finnell. Lydia Bickham, Sarah Pan
coast, Mary Ann Phipps, 81; Christian Scheu,
SO; Jacob Klemm, Adele B. Gates. Nancy
Craig, Catharine Eliza G. Strong, Catharine
Pollock, Hannah Dean, IS; John Tack, Pa
trick BeEiia, Ann Mclaughlin, Mary Ann
Trimble, 80; Anna Erb, 80; Hannah Jeaeris,
81; Ann Daily, 100.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-08

The Democrats of Hartford county polled at
at their primary election last Saturday nearly
500 more votes than were given to Cleveland
last fall in that county. The majority for
Cleveland was G47. Now, if he had received
the vote that was cast for clerk at the prima-
ries, his majority would have reached 1928.
If the Democrats have majority of ! ,2SS in
the county, it is their duty to make it appear.
The fact that they outnumber the Republicans
is no excuse for any to stay at home. Their
Gull strength should be polled in order to en-
courage Democrats elsewhere, and to swell
the vote in the state. Let them put forth
their best efforts this fall, and give majority
of 200 all around.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-08

Some Republican journals of the North are
trying to be hopeful over the next contest in
Virginia, the hope being based almost entire
ly upon the belief that Gen. Fitzhngh Lee,
the Democratic candidate for Governor. is
not speaker, while John S. Wise, the Re
publican candidate, is Gen. Lee is an ora
tor, though he has had but little experience,
and Johnny Wise will make poor showing
5n comparison. Wise is good stumper and
a young man of much talent, but he is on the
wrong side of the question and will find uphill
work ia the campaign. Besides, he is not
personally popular, while Gen. Lee is. Then,
too, the Democrats have preponderance OF
the voters, and all these things taken together
aeave little room for Republican hope in
Virginia. Wise will be overwhelmingly de-
feated, and that will end Mahoneism in Vir-
pinia
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-08

A gigantic devil fish was captured IN thf
Gulf, OFF Galveston, Texas, last Friday. II
was caught in a seine, and ropes being thrown
around It, it was dragged ashore by horses.
The monster weighs about two tons, is SIX
teen feet wide from the extreme edges OF I'll, the
peetoral fins and fourteen feet long The
mouth is four feet wide, and is protected on
either side by formidable appendices resem-
bling horns, with which it scoops in food.
Dispatches from Tashkend, in Asiatic Rus;
STA, state that great earthquake has visited
that region. i damaged mast Of the houses
IN the town of hisheerseek, and ruined the
cities of Sulak and Belvoodsk. In the latter
place church was shattered to fragments
while It was crowded with worshipers, a large
number of whom were killed. The earth
opened in great assures in Belvoodsk, and
many people were swallowed up.
Hon. Joel b. Banner died in Gettysburg,
Pa. on Wednesday of last week, aged sc
years, months and days, He wag . native
Of Liberty Nd but ~ ioIa en'4r6 6er en6 s'pee
sided to the time of his death.
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The private funeral services over the re-
mains of Gen. Grant, attended by his family,
relatives and few invited friends, were held
at the cottage at Mt. McGregor, Tuesday
morning. There was prayer by Bishop Har-
ris, several hymns were sung, and Rev. DIR.
Newman delivered panegyric on the dead
soldier. Afterwards the remains were taken
to Albany, where they were placed in tie
capitol building, and were viewed by thous-
auds. On Wednesday they we're taken to New
York, aud will be inferred to-day in River
side Park. There will be the largest and
imposing funeral procession ever witnessed In
this country. In varions places there will be
religious services in memory of the ex-Presi-
dent, and funeral professions of great magnl-
tude. At St. Louis, Missouri, it is thought
5000 persons will be in line.
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H1he SPRIN GFIELDI NSTITUTE
4 WW Reopen September 8, 1885.

This school is located near Sykesvile, Car.
roll county, Md, thirty miles from Baltimore,
on the main line of the Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Location peculiarly desirable, country noted
for its healthfulness and picturesque scenery;
building new and commodious; superior ad-
vantages for study under the direct supervision
of the principals. Courses of study include
all branches taught in schools of highest
grade, together with music and art. Terms
moderate. For further particulars address
THE MISSES BEACH, Principals,
aug1,7 Sykesvlle, Carroll county. Md
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For the Democratic Advocate.
Crops in Talbot County.

ROYAL OAK, TALBOT Co., Aug. 3, 1885.
Editors Of the Aduocate Il noticed in the
ADVOCATE of the LIST inst an extract from the
Easton Ledger, mentioning the wheat crop of
Mr.. Walter Leonard, among others, giving a
yield of % bushels per acre on two farms.
His crop aggregated nearly two thousand
bushels. He is quite Il young man, but has
earned the reputation of being one of the best
farmers in the county. Mr.. Nicholas B.
Leonard, residing in the same neighborhood,
and father of Mr.. Walter Leonard, had 30
acres in wheat and raised 100 bushels. From
twelve acres he got 500 bushels. a yield OF
over II bushes per acre, and this on corn
ground. He used the Chesapeake Guano rs
a fertilizer and drilled one and half bushels
of seed to the acre. This is good cropping,
on corn ground, for the past npfaVorable
wheat season.
The corn crop in Talbot promises a most
abundant yield | never saw corn looking
finer. Fertilizing showers have fallen at con-
venent periods, and although a little dry
two weeks ago, it was not enough SO to check
the growth of the corn.
Soft crabs, rock fish, taylors and crocus
are abundant here, and the rarest sport awaits
all the disciples of cook old Isaak Walton.
Rain is falling copiously as | am writing,
and the corn here will mature, if it should get
no more. RAMBLER.
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MO. 1856 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Joseph B. Boyle vs. Charles Thomson, exec
utor, ct al.
Ordered, this 31st day of July, A. D. 1885,
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 August next; provided
a copy of this order be inserted for two sue
cessire weeks before the last named day in
some newspaper published in Carroll county
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
aug1:2t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
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MO. 1929 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
Sitting as Court of Equity,
Franklin P Goodwin and George A, Miller,
trustees, VS.. Thomas f. Goodwin.
Ordered this 18th day of August, A. D.,
1885, that the sale of the property made and
reported by Franklin P. Goodwin and George
A. Miller, trustees of Thomas f. Goodwin,
under deed of trust to them, be finally rat
flied and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the 7th
day of September, next; provided copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county, once week in each
of three successive weeks, before the 3lst day
of August, instant.
The report states the amount of sales to be
1,O36.S0
JNO. E. SMITH,
Judge of the Circuit Court,
True Copy,-Test:
aug S:3t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
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County Democratic Central Committee.

The members of the County Democratic
Central Committee are hereby notified that {
meeting of the Committee will be held at the
Court House, Westminster, on Monday, Au
gust II, 1885, at 10 o'clock, a. M, for the
purpose of arranging to have the county rep
resented in the State Convention and to ar
range for the county campaign. A tuli meet
ing is desired.
RICHARD MANNING, Chairman.
CHAs. r. FAVOUR, Secretary
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DATIFICATIoN NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County, |
JUNE TERM 1885. ]
Estate of Margaret "A. Baumgartner, decd.
Ga application it is ordered this 4th day of
August, 1885, that the sale of the leasehoid
property Of Margaret A. Baumgartner, late of
Carroll county, deceased, made by William
N. Hayden and John j. Baumgartner, ad-
ministrators of said deceased, and this day
reported to this court by the said administers
tors, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
be shown to the contrary on or before the
first Monday, eth day, of September, next !;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, be-
fore the fifth Monday, 3lst day, of August,
inst.
The report states the amount of sale to be
eleven hundred and eighty,seven dollars
Isl, 1900.
WILLIAM FRIZELL, J
WILLIAM Z. SMITH, Judges
ELIAS MYERLY,
True copy,-Test:
j. OLIVER WADLOW,
aug 8:3t Register of Wills.
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An election Cor State Treasurer and menl
bcrs of the Legislature was held in Kentucky
on Monday, and the Democrats swept the
state as usual. A reformers' league put up
legislature ticket in Louisville, and it was
swept under by the great Democratic current.
When the Democratic party has control of
affairs, there is no need for other reformers.
tbs reform party, and it takes no stock in
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THE RASCALs MUST GO.

So must our $500 Pianos for $500; our $500
Pianos for $3.50; our 5000 Organs for $3.50;
our 500 Organs for $50; our $50 Sewing
Machines for S45; our $40 Sewing Machines
for $50; our Second Hand Sewing Machines
from 81 up.
Our Pianos, Organs and Sewing
Machines,
Are strictly first class; guaranteed for years.
See me if you want any of above goods for
| will sell. All kinds of
NsP SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED
CHEAP AND GUARANTEED@E an
Having had 10 years experience in the bust
ness. Our Pianos were selected personally
by Prof Kraft in New York at the factory,
and are fine instruments, but they must go.
Price is no object. See them. Send for Cata-
logues of Organs, &c.
NJ. L. MAIN, General Agent,
Main Street, West End,
Opposite J. T. Vampires Store, Westmin-
ster, Md. aug 6:tf
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dividend NO. "a.

Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
of Westminster, Nd.
Westminster, July 81, 1885.
The President and Directors have declared
a Dividend of Two and One half per cent. ON
the capital stock of this Bank, out of the
earnings of the past six months, payable to-
stockholders on record July 31st on and after
Monday, the 10th day of August, 1885. State.
and county taxes paid by the Bank
w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
aug1.4t Cashier
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Postmaster General Villas is beginning te
realize that the people want 9 change IN the
Offices, and on Saturday made changes in one
hundred and eight fourth-class postmasters.
On Monday two hundred and forty more Dem
ocrats we're substituted for Republicans at as
many postoffices Go on, Mr.. Villas, and
when you get time, give us some changes in
MARYLAND
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REAT SMASH UP IN PRICES.
Goods at Cost and Below, and Far
Less than Can be Bought
Elsewhere.

JOS A. Waesche having purchased the
stock of j. f. Rinker, consisting of Dry
Goods, Boots, Shoes, Notions, Hats, and a
great variety of goods, will sell the same at
COST AND BELOW FOR THE NEXT
SIXTY DAYS.
The stock will be closed out in that time at
Prices Never before Offered in Car
roll.
Come early and secure bargains.
Corner of Main and Court Streets,
aug g Westminster, Nd,
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DERSONAL MEMOIRS

EESTIVAL at Mount Union U. B.
4 Church, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights, August 20, 81 and %. Proceeds for
repairing the church. -
Mount Union Union Sabbath School will
hold their annual celebration and festival
on Saturday, August q, in the same grove,
and under the management of the same com
mittee. The Hampstead United and Sny-
dershurg Oornet bands will be present to en-,
liven the occasion. Rev. u. z: Mower ana a
other speakers will deliver addresses. All
are cordially invited. aug
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GUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL
y Cranberry Sabbath School will hold their
celebration on Saturday, August 29th, in the
grove adjoining Royes's School House. Re
freshments sold for the benefit of the school,
Addresses are expected to be made by several
persons. The Manchester Band will furnish
music augS:4t
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EsTRAY NOTICE,

Came to the premises ofthe subscriber, ON
July 13, 1885, two Heifer Calves, three or
four months old; one of them black with white
face, the other strawberry roam. The owner
of the above heifers is requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and
take them away otherwise they will be sold
according to law JAS, TURTLE,
Residing near Westminster, on BALTIC. Pike.
aug1:3t
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OutDulIulngs; IN All, making very uesIraDIe
home. 1t is convenient to stores, towns,
churches and schools.
Parties desiring to view the farm, can do
so by calling at Piney Creek Station, Nd, on
the P. r. r.
Terms Of Sale.-One-third of the purchase
money cash on the day of sale; the residue in
two equal payments, the one in one year and
the other in two years from the day of sale;
the credit payments to be secured by good
securities, bearing interest from the day of
sale.
The purchaser, by complying with the
above terms, may have the privilege ofhaving
the tenant on the farm put out the wheat crop
for him on the same terms as the tenant was
to farm for Mrs. Schue,
MRS. c. SCHUE, AND HEIRS,
aug S:ts Piney Greek, Md.