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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
Flood Rock Blown Up.
Great Engineering Feat - 100000
Pounds of Dynamite Blow up Eight
Acres of Rock.

The eight acres of rock comprising the IA
nous Flood Rock, midway between Ward
and Blackwell's Islands, New York harbor,
were shattered into fragments at fifteen min
utes past II o'clock Saturday morning. The
explosives with which the tunnels were charg-
ed went off simultaneously, and SO far as eX-
aminations have shown, the reef was com
pletely destroyed. 1t is believed that clear
channel has been opened for steamers from
the East river into Long Island sound, and
that the dangers that beset mariners in those
waters for centuries, and which caused the
old Knickerbockers of early New Y ork to call
the place He'll Gate, are forever gone. About
100, 600 people witnessed the spectacle from
the surrounding shores. Miss Mary Newton,
the 11-year-old daughter of Gen. John New
ton, standing at the Astoria steamboat land
ing, touched the electric button which set off
the battery and caused the explosion. She
performed the same act nine years ago for
the Halett's Reef explosion, Sept. q; 1876.
Gen. Newton and Lieut.. Berry are satisfied
with the result of their operations, and say
that they will have the channel cleared of the
broken rock before six months.
Flood Rock was the largest of the He'll
Gate distractions. 1t had an area of about
eight acres, of which only about $50 square
feet showed above high-water mark. In order
to disintegrate this mass of rock it has been
necessary to tunnel it in every direction.
There were "a galleries tunneled north and
south, and As running east and west The total
length of the tunnelling was about four miles,
and fully $4,000 cubic yards of rock had to be
bored out and removed. There were 1926
chambers constructed to hold tAe-eex5tir540si ve
material, in which were deposited about A.
600 dynamite cartridges each % inches in
diameter and weighing in the aggregate 3OO,-
Q0Qpounds. Over 10000 feet of wire were
used to connect the cartridges with the elec
trio batteries.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
MARRIED..

October IA, 1855, in St. Paul's Reformed
Church, Westminster, Md, by the R eL.,, A.
S. Weber, assisted by the Revs. S. M. Miller,
of Boonsboro', Nd, and B. F. Bausman, OF
Shepberdstown, w. Va, the Rev. Charles
W. Levan, of Ridgely, Caroline county, Nd,
and Miss Harvene Bowers. of this city.
By Rev. C. A. Jones, on October 6. 1885,
near New Windsor, VIM. H. CARRIER, of Fred
erick county, Nd, and Mrs. Ann E. Kelly, of
Carroll county, Md.
On QetebsE 4th, 1882 at the A. F. Psrs9n
Heyde, George A. Harrison and Miss Mary
c. Wampler, both of Carroll county.
On October II, 1885, by Rev. Mr.. thinner
man. Frank Frazier and Miss Annie White,
both of this county
On October Ii, 1885, in this county, BY
Rev. E. j, Metzler, Charles H; Fliekinger' OF
Carroll county, to Miss Katie F. Klinetelter,
of Germany township, Adams county, Pa;
On the 18th inst, by the Rev; Mr.. DELPHI;
Henry Won Werder, of New Windsor, and
Mrs Emily Sellnan, of England.
Near Taylorsvlle, this county, October II,
1885. by Elder VIM H. Franklin, Joseph b.
Horton and Miss Lille Koontz, both OF this
county.
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0RDER OF PUBLICATION.
NO. 2346 EQUITY.

Tn the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
sitting as Court of Equity.
Margaret E. Robinson, plaintiff, against
George Robinson, Nelson Robinson, Laura
Robinson, Alice Robinson, John Robinson,
and the unknown heirs, if any, OF Harriet
Nelson and David Nelson, her husband,
both deceased.
The object of this suit is to procure de,
cree for sale of certain real estate in Carroll
county, in the State of Maryland, OF which
Ann Robinson died seized and possessed, for
the purpose of paying the debts OF said dece-
dent.
The bill states that a certain Ann Robinson
died intestate in said county and State about
the month of July, A. D. 1881, leaving the
following children and heirs at-law: Marga-
ret E. Robinson, the plaintiff, who resides
in the city of New York, in the State
of New York; Harriet Nelson, wife of
David Nelson, both of whom died in the
District of Columbia in or about the year
1884, and as plaintiff believes, intestate, but
plaintiff does not know whether they left issue
surviving them or not; Nelson Robinson and
John Robinson, the residence of both of
whom is unknown to the plaintiff; George
Robinson, who resides in Wyoming Territory;
Laura Robinson and Alice Robinson, both OF
whom reside in Carroll county aforesaid, and
all OF whom are duultSi apoNc tlO "SO VI
twenty one years.
That the said intestate left no personal
estate. and that no administration has been
granted to any person on any estate belonging
| to her.
That the said intestate died seized and pos
sessed of a small parcel of land situate IN
Carroll county aforesaid, and which is cor
rectIy described in Exhibit A, filed with said
bill.
That the said intestate was indebted unto
the plaintiff in the sum of eighty seven dollars
and twenty cents, with interest from May 10,
1879, and sixty-fve cents costs of suit, as
shown by Exhibit B, filed with said BILL
That the plaintiff is unable to secure the
payment of said Indebtedness save by sale
of said real estate, and said plaintiff prays for
the passage of decree for the sale of said
real estate, or so much thereof as is necessary
for the purpose, and that the said George
Robinson, Nelson Robinson and John Robin
son and the unknown heirs of Harriet Nelson
and David Nelson, her husband, if any, re-
side out of the State of Maryland.
1t is thereupon, this 18th day of October,
A. D. 1885, adiudged and ordered that the
plaintiff, by causing copy of this order to be
inserted in some newspaper published in Car
roll county aforesaid once in each of four
successive weeks before the Goth day of No
vember next, give notice to the said absenC
defendants of the object and substance of this
bill, and warn them, and each of them, to
appear in this Court, in person or by solicitor,
on or before the 24th day of February next,
to answer the premises and shew cause, If
any they have, why a decree ought not to
pass as prayed.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
oct17,5t GEO A. MILLER, Clerk.
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DUBLIC SALE OF
Il PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The undersigned, intending to quit farming
will sell at public sale, on the Deer Park road,
four miles south of Westminster, near Small
wood P. O., Carroll county, Nd, on
WEDNESDAY, 28th OF OCTOBER, 1885,
commencing at O. clock a. M, the following
Personal Property: head of work horses,
"a of which are excellent E711@
C. drivers; colt, 6 months old; NSSN
BJaAo4 mich cows, two of which - u -
have calves by their side; heifer, young
bulls, Canton reaper, Buckeye mower,
Hagerstown drill, threshing machine, winnow
ing mill, Sinclair cutting box, corn shelter,
pair platform scales, cider mill and press
combined, horserake, 2-horse market wagon,
4-inch tread, good as new; new Studebaker
3-horse broadtread wagon, farm wagon,
broadtread; Jersey wagon, trotting buggies,
2 Oliver chilled plows, springtooth harrow,
A harrow, double and single shovel plows,
corn coverer, roller, cultivators, drags, 2wood
sleds, sleigh and bells, 2-horse sleigh, spread,
pair hay carriages, 2 sets breechbandS, 2 sets
lead gears, set buggy harness, set spring
wagon harness, collars, brides, halters, wagon
saddle, riding saddle and bride, lead line,
four housings, fly nets, pair check lines, single
trees, double and triple trees, log chains,
wood chains, halter chains, cow chains,
ross-cut saw, side saddle, 2 grain cradles,
moving scythes, 3 worm seed stills and pots,
grindstone, mattocks, hoes, forks, rakes,
shovels, cider barrels, tubs, 2 hives of bees,
&C.; corn by the barrel, 200 bushels of good
potatoes, lot of planting potatoes, 8 tons good
timothy hay, lot of rye straw, and many
articles not mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and
under, cash; on all sums above that amount a
credit of ten months will be given, purchasers
giving their notes, with approved security,
bearing interest from date. No property to
be removed until settled for.
Also on the same day, and at the same
place, at l clock, p. M, will be sold tract
of wood land containing
% ACRES, l ROOD AND 20 PERCHES,
more or less, situated on the Davis road, near
Smallwood P. O., heavily timbered with young
hickory, oak and chestnut, and adjoining the
lands of John Baker, Geo. W. Lamotte and
Ezra Little; has a ever-failing spring of good
water, and would make comfortable little
home for anyone if cleared.
TERMs.-One- third cash, balance in one
and two years; purchaser giving notes, with
approved security, bearing interest. Posses
sion given at once.
HENRY WARDENFELT.
E. N. Davis, Clerk. r. C. Matthews, Auc'r.
oct17.fS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
What is at Stake.

A vote against the Democratic Legislative
candidates Buchanan, Hofacker,
Baesman and Arnold-is vote to turn the
Maryland Legislature over to Republican con-
troll. In that event Maryland would have a
Republican Governor, Republican State
Treasurer, Baltimore city would be given two
Republican Police Commissioners MAORI
ty of the Board-and every one of the thirty
or forty subordinate positions in the House
and Senate would be filled with Republicans.
Besides, Republican would be elected to
the United States Senate, and that body would
be under Republican control during the entire
term of President Cleveland.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
The Issues Call for Best Endeavors.

Democrats of Carroll the issues this cam
paign call for your best endeavors.
You should elect the Clerk, in order to
hold control of that part of the Circuit Court,
with its patronage of four or five deputies.
You should elect the Register, in order to
hold that important position in the Orphans
Court, with its patronage.
You should elect the Sheriff, in order to
hold that officer of the Circuit Court, who has
deputies to appoint and is oftentimes charged
with the selection ofjurors.
You should elect yourle legislative candidates,
a United States Senator, Governor, Treasurer,
and two Police Com missioners for Baltimore
You should elect your candidates for Coun-
ty Commissioners, in order that the excellent
management of county affairs may be contin
ued the county debt reduced. and taxes kept
to a minimum point. Don't forget that the
rate in Carroll is from fifteen 10 sirty-ttco
cents lotoer than an counties under Republican
rule. The Commissioners, too, have the APP
pointment of q constables, II tax collectors,
about 26O road supervisors and Steward of
the Aims House.
You should elect the County Treasurer in
order to have Clerk and Treasurer in SYM
pathy with the County Commissioners, and to
secure harmony of purpose and unity of ac-
ton.
You should elect the Surveyor, in order to
make clean sweep Of the county, and allow
no break in the victory.
Every candidate was fairly nominated, and
is entitled to your support on party grounds
All are competent, and entitled to your sup
port on that score The welfare ofthe county
depends upon your action. The full Demo-
cratic vote is demanded to overbalance Re-
publican counties on the state ticket, and
upon Democratic Legislature may depend
the control ofthe next United States Senate.
The importance of the election is threefold.
Be active, then, Democrats; do your whole
duty, and elect the whole ticket from top to
bottom.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
ALI for Stephan.

There is not Republican in Carroll, who
is informed on the situation, who will say that
the Republican ticket has any chance cleo
ton 1t was not nominated to be elected, ex-
ceptthe candidate for Clerk, on whom every en-
ergy will be bent The other candidates were
put up merely to get their assistance in getting
out the Republican vote. Every one of them
will be traded off in the interest of Stephan
whenever possible. In fact they are being
used simply as tools to further the interest OF
the bosses, who will control the appointments
of deputy clerks either for themselves, or close
and intimate friends whom they can use.
Democrats, don't trade.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
RAND FOUR-ARCH
TOU r N A M E N r
AND
CORONATION ALL.
HALSTEAD'S DRIVING PARK,
October 2,2, 1885, at g o'clock, p. ~

HALSTEAD'S DRIVING PARK;
October 22, 1885, at g o'clock, p. ~
Twenty specially-invited knights of Mary
land and Virginia, in full costume, will enter
the lists and ride for the honor of browning
the Queen of Love and Beauty, and also for
four valuable prizes, viz:
1st-Single set of Harness.
2nd-English Riding Saddle.
3rd-Russian Robe.
4th-English Riding Birdie.
The Queen will be presented with hand
some Gold Medal, and the Maids of Honor
Silver Medal EACH
A full Brass Band of Music will be present,
and full String Band for the Cor onation
Ball.
IND 4HdgssoIHHeah d s sae65G ead Messrs
Chief Marshall-Thos. E. Parlett, of Balti-
more.
Assistants-C Charles R. Favour and Caleb
S. Hobbs.
Heralds H. D. Warfeld and Lem
uel ID. Offutt.
The people of Carroll and adjoining coun-
ties are respectfully invited to attend. The
array will be one of more than ordinary splen-
dor. No efforts will be spared to make the
Tourney a grand success.
Train arriving at Arlington, on Western
Maryland Railroad at IL o'clock, will give
the people an opportunity to view the beauti-
full park and witness trials of speed and riding.
All communications should be addressed
to VIM. B. PEARCE, Secretary,
At Arlington P. o., Nd.
Care E. Halstead. 1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17

''There was a moment last spring when |
felt it was little credit to hail from Maryland,
said Charles j. Bonaparte at speech to the
motley combination in Baltimore last Friday
ight. There has not been moment that
Maryland ever felt any credit that the afore-
said Bonaparte halls from this state. He is
an imperialist, with not one single feeling in
sympathy with our form Of government.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
The Programme.

Four gentlemen of Westminster are ex-
pecting places under Mr.. Stephan. Not one
from any of the districts is mentioned for a
position, nor will get any. His nomination
was engineered by bosses in this city, and in
the event of success Westminster will reap all
the benefits. The machine worked well, but
some Republicans who don't believe in ma
chine methods will have ballots to cast in No.
vember with Mr.. Stephan's name off. Oh
where. oh where, will the Westminster ring be
them
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
A Deserving Candidate.

No nominee ever deserved better at the
hands of his party than DR.. Martin. He has
been steadfast Democrat for thirty years,
and has never held an elective or appontive
office. In the decline of life he has been
named for Clerk of the Circuit Court, and it
is the duty, as it should be the pleasure, of
every Democrat to give him warm and
hearty support.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
Don't Make a Change.

A vote for the Democratic nominees for
Commissioners-Selby Stoner and Bennett
is vote to continue the present excellent
management of county affairs. Remember,
voters of Carroll, that the county tax is but
so cents on the 500, which is from 10 to 624
cents lower than in the counties of Maryland
under Republican rule.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17

Westminster district, with Democratic
majority, presented Mr.. Stephan for Clerk in
the Republican convention, while Taneytown
district, with two hundred and twenty five
Republican majority-the Republican Gibral-
ter-asked for the nomination of Col Nickel
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The Ohio Election.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 12.-Returns from all
over the counties, except Hamilton, Ottawa
and Brown, give Foraker total plurality OF
50, 1876; Hoadley's pluralities, 80, POI; Fora
Ier's net plurality. 1885. Of the counties
to be heard from Hamilton is doubtful. The
others are Democratic. Admitting that Ham
ilton county is about even, and that Brown
and Ottawa will give Hoadly a majority equal
to the majority for Cleveland last year, For
aker's plurality will be 1889. Very little
now can be said regarding the Legislature
The fact that more than two hundred votes
were found in one box here in excess OF the
registration aroused great indignation, and
crowd tried to get Turner Hall tonight for an
indignation meeting. The authorities, fear
ing trouble, had out large force, and the
managers of the hail. fearing trouble, refused
to open.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
MANCHESTER DISTRICT.

At Melrose, Saturday, October 81, at 2
P. NJ.
Speakers-Dr VIM n Martin and Messrs.
E. Frank Tracey, c. R. Miller and B. F.
Grouse.
At Manchester, Saturday, October 81, at
P. NJ.
Speakers VIM. N. Martin and Messrs.
B. f. Grouse, c. r. Miller and E. Frank
Tracey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
Mr.. Little Got Left.

Mr.. Little, of Freedom district, was on the
slate for the Legislature. The bosses were
so elated at getting Stephan nominated they
forgot a part of their program, and some of
the delegates did not get full instructions on
all candidates: And so Mr.. Little was left.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17

On the Republican side, Westminster dis
triet, that gives Democratic majority, took
a So, 900 place, and gave to Taneytown, with
two hundred and twenty FIVE Republican ma
jority, $500 position. So much for machine
,,ol;t;oc
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17

The orator that nominated the Republican
nominee for Clerk, said Westminster district
presented him. Had Col. McKellip' friends
understood the plans of the bosses and made
fight in the primaries, no Stephan delegates
would have had seats in the convention from
Westminster district
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
THE WHOLE STATE GOV
ERNMENT rs AT STAKE.
RALLY, DEMOCRATS, RALLY !
Democratic Meetings will be Held
in Carroll as Follows:
WOOLERY,S DISTRICT.

WOOLERY'S DISTRICT.
At Bollinger's Hotel, Carrollton, Saturday,
October "a, at o'clock, p. M.
Speakers Frank L. Shaw and DR..
j. W. Herring.
At Kelley's, Sandy Mount, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 81, at P. NJ.
Speakers-Hon Frank Z. Shaw, David n.
Henning, Esq, and Jas. A. c. Bond, Esq.
At Patapsco, Thursday, October 30, at 7
2. NJ.
Speakers. DIR. VIM. N. Martin, Hon.
Chas B. Roberts and Jas. A. c. Bond, Esq.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
NOTICE 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
PHILIP THATER,
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 sub
1856 they may otherwise by law be
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
October, 1885.
LOUIS H. SCHULTZ,
oct 17:4t* Executor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
To Work, Democrats.

Democrats, but little more than two weeks
intervene before election. Active work should
begin at once. Look around your neighbor-
hoods and impress upon voters the Importance
of the election, and see to it that the full party
vote is polled on November 3. I
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
MO. 1922 EQUITY.

mi y.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John 7. West, mortgage, VS.. Solomon Fogle
and Mary Fogle, his wife.
Ordered this 18th day of October, 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 End day of November, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy, Test:
oct 17,2t Gro A. MILLER, Clerk.
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DIssoLUTION-The co-partnership
- heretofore existing between the under
stoned under the firm name of Bocock Brun-
dice. was this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent Mr.. Brundige is authorized to close the
business of the firm. oo
EDWARD P. BRUNDIGE.
Westminster. Nd. Oct. Is, 1885. oct17.3.
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oct 10,4t
TO CREDITORS.
No oa9O EOU1TY

NO. 1880 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll G a9gHtgaK,
trustees, vs. Andrew NJ. Warner and wife.
Notice is hereby given to all the creditors
of Andrew NJ. Warner, who we're such on or
prior to the 23rd day of May, A. D., 1885, the
date of the deed of trust filed in the above en-.
titled cause, to file their claims duly proven
and authenticated with the clerk of the Circuit
Court for Carroll county, on or before the l4th
day of December, A. D., 1885.
JNO. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.,
oct 10 At Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
TOTICE 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
HENRY L. Eek,
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 10th day of May,
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 9Th day of
October, 1885.
ELLEN C. Eek,
CHARLES e. Eek,
oct I0:4t% Administrators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
MO. 1888 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Upton Roop, Plaintiff and Trustee, VS.. James
q. McQuay, Jr., and Annie E. McQuay,
his wife, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given TO all the creditors
of James II. McQuay. Jr-, who were such on
or prior to the 9th day of July, A. d. 1885,
the date of the deed of trust filed in the above
entitled cause, to file their claims duly proven
and authenticated with the Clerk Of the Cir
cuit Court for Carroll county, on or before
The Dist day of December, A. d. 1885.
JN0. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.,
oct I7:4t Auditor.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tes-
tamentary on the Personal Estate of
USHER CLABAUGH,
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 18th day of May,
1885, they may otherwise by law be ex
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
October, 1885.
j. ALEXANDER PRESTON,
No. 10 Lexington ST., Baltic, Nd,
oct 17:4t% Executor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17

That was very bad bossism that ignored
gentleman who has given his time and money
for Republican success for twenty-five years,
and nominated one for $4,000 position that
has never been known as an active Republi-
can.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-17
Vote for Martin.

A Democrat who votes for Stephan votes to
turn over a very important Office to the Re
publican party. The Clerk has three or four
deputies to appoint, and these will all be Re
publicans in the event of Republican success.