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Death of Gen. Mcclellan.

Major. General George B. Mcclellan died
suddenlv at 8. 10 o'clock Thursday morning at
Orange, New Jersey, of neuralgia OF the
heart.
George Brinton Mcclellan was born in
Philadelphia, December 3, 1875; de was
graduated from the University of Pennsylva-
MIA rs 1870. and from West Point in 1876.
He served in the Mexican war, winning two
brevets for gallant conduct. After the war
he was stationed at West Point until 1851;
was engaged in various engineering operations
till 1855, when he was sent to Europe to OBJ
serve the operations of the armies at Sebasto-
pol. In 1867 he resigned his commission in
the army and became chief-englneer and vice
president of the Illinois Central Railroad.
At the outbreak of the civil war, IN 1861, he
assisted in the organization OF Ohio troops,
and in May was appointed MAJOR general,
and sent against the Contederates III West
Virginia, whom he defeated and drove from
the state, receiving therefor the thanks OF
Congress- After the battle OF Bull Kun,
General Mcclellan was called to Washington,
where, after holding important department
commands under General Scott, he was, upon
the retirement ofthe latter, made commander
in chief of the armies of the United States
He conducted the Peninsular campaign against
Richmond in 1862, and after Pope's defeat at
Manassas, was again placed in command of
all the troops about Washington. September
18th and 18th he defeated the Confederates
at South Mountain and Antietam. Novem-
Der 18th he was relieved from command. In
1864. he was the Democratic Candidate for
President. In 1877 was elected Governor of
New Jersey.
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

A-A
The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of a commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open aud locate public road in said county,
commencing at a point on the Snydersburg
and Manchester road, at the church known as
st. Mark s, near ne village OF Snydersburg,
and running thence on the dividing line of
Joseph II. Lippy and Daniel Utz and thence
through the lands OF the said Joseph Ii. Lippy
and Edmund Reed; thence on the dividing
line of said Edmund Reed and John Boose;
thence through the lands of the said John
Boose and Henry Sprinkle; thence on the
dividing line of the said Henry Sprinkle. Anna
Croft, Sarah Stansbury and George thinner
norman; thence on the dividing line of the
said George Zimmerman and John Z. Sprigle;
thence on the dividing line of the said John
F. Sprigle and Jacob Shaeffer; thence through
the lands of Jacob Shaeffer and Abtil Wing
ling; thence on the dividing line of the said
Abtil Yingling and jeremiah Matthias; thence
through the lands of Eli Hull and George
Ginter ION the bed of an old road); thence on
the dividing line of George Gummel, Henry
Zimmerman, Jacob Shaefer, Henry Wing
ling and Eliza A. Yingling; thence on the d.
viding line of said Eliza A. Yingling, VIM.
Leese and Andrew Hoosfelt; thence through
the lands of said Andrew Hoosfelt and John
A. Hoosfelt, on or near by the bed of the old
road now used; thence through the lands of
Henry Yingling and Thomas Yingling; thence
on the dividing line, or as near as practicable
thereto, of the said Thomas Yingling, George
Stephen and George Yingling, until it inter
sects the Westminster and Manchester road,
opposite the residence of John Schmidt, and
at the same point where the old Bixler mill
road intersects the said Westminster and
Manchester road.
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet at st. Marks
Church, near Snydersburg, on Wednesday,
November 25th, 1885, at 10 o'clock, a. M,
to execute the trust reposed in us by the afore.
said commission.
JOHN W. MURRAY,
DAVID FOWBLE
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A tournament was held at Randallston, on
the Liberty turnpike, on Wednesday. Eigh-
teen knights entered the contest. The first
four received the prizes, and the next four
had the honor of browning the Queen and her
maids of honor. The riding was the best of
the season, it requiring thirty rings, or ten
rides, to prove who should win first prize.
VIM. B. Pearce, ''Ivanhoe,' y won first prize,
a set of harness; Harry Steele, Howard,
second prize, saddle; Geo. Baseman third
prize, carriage robe; John Shipley, fourth
prize, riding bride. Thos. Ware crowned
as Queen Miss Ella Baseman; John Hitshue.
first maid of honor, Miss Martha Lemon, of
Baltimore; Sam Harker, second maid, Miss
Stansfeld; Walter Noyes, third maid, Miss
NJ. Noyes The ties were very exciting, there
being ten knights who tied. DR.. II. j. Hebb
delivered the charge to the knights. Carroll
county knights took the three highest prizes.
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sudden Death.

On last Saturday Mr.. Aquilla Picket left his
home in Winfield, this county, to appear as
counsel in case pending before Justice A.
Daugherty, of Freedom district Previous to
the opening of the court, this aged gentleman
sat conversiug with those present with his
usual vivacity, relating circumstances that had
happened many years ago. When the case
was called, in which he was to appear as
counsel, the old gentleman arose deliberately
and after examining some papers remarked
that the case would have to be continued, as
it was necessary to have other witnesses pres
ent. He then sat down beside the squire,
and in less than two minutes was a corpse.
He was 81 years old and died without groan
or struggle. The sad occasion had a solemn
izing effect upon all present.
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DATIFIcATIoN NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll county.
OCTOBER TERM, 1885.
Estate of Samuel Brown, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 10Th day
of October, 1886, that the sale of the real es-
tate of Samuel Brown, late of Carroll county,
deceased, made by Samuel A. Brown, execu-
tor of the last will and testament of said de-
ceased, and this day reported to this court by
the said executor be ratified, and confirmed,
unless cause be shown to the contrary, or or
before the 4th Monday, 29d day of November.
next provided copy of this order be inserted
for three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, be-
fore the Sd Monday, 10th day of November
next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
four thousand dollars, ($4000.00.)
MFR # #5##E4 RT $hi HHFH Judges.
True Copy,-Test:
j. OLIVER WADLOW,
oct 24:3t Register of Wills.
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MARRIED.

On Oct. %, 1885, at the house of Mr.. Reu-
ben Henry, near Watersville, by the Rev.
Edward Smith, Mr.. Ira R. Davis and Miss
Eva J. Henry, all of Carroll county, Nd.
In Baltimore, October 20, 1885, at the
parsonage of St. Paurs NJ. E. Church South,
by Rev. w. H D. Harper, Harry S. Trumbo
and Nora r. Rogers, both of Baltimore.
On the 25th of October, 1885, by Rev. u.
C. Mower, Mr.. Theodore S. B. Fridinger and
Miss Amelia Harchehorn, both of Carroll
county, Nd.
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A TRIBUTE.

Death is the only sorrow from which we refuse
to be divorced"
In the demise of the late Hon. VIM. N. Hayden, of
Westminster. Nd realize this truth most fully.
Although aware of his extreme illness, the sad in
unspeakable. He was so lofty in all his aims in
life SO noble and truly good that the writer have
admired and honored him all through life. held
him close i'll my heart with love and esteem
have never given to man.
Never for one moment since he admitted to
the bar of his chosen profession have been insen-
sible his true worth and great strength of char
acter and in his praise my voice has ever been ell
oquent He was one whose talents eminently fitted
him for the law in the practice of which he rose to
distinction Identifying the profession and exalting
himself by merit until placed upon the judiciary
bench, where he became an able expounder and
jurist.
The intellectual blossoms and fruit that hung in
clusters in the chambers of his mind and heart have
yielded to the Angel of DEATH and now that we are
called upon to mourn his irIepaTable loss enderly
teemed him in life, will cherish his memory in
death. N
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mayberry Items.

Farmers are now busily engaged husking
corn.
Mr.. Jeremiah Linger, the Oldest citizen of
this place, fell down hill one day last week
and broke one of his hip bones.
Edward, son of Frederick Bankar9, near
this place, had one of his fingers cut off by
the guano attachment of a grain drill.
Mr.. Samuel Humbert, of Idaville, Adams
county, Pa, formerly of this region, visited
his father last week.
On last Thursday evening our rattle bang
band. assisted by Tyrone and Copperville
bands. marched to the residence and sere-
naded Mr.. Charles Fl. Fleagle and wife.
On Saturday afternoon last the Pleasant
Valley Cornet Band marched to our village to
serenade Mr.. FIeagle After parading the
village the captain halted the band in front of
Mr.. Fleagle's residence and discoursed some
of their finest music
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Sixty-fve COWS on one dairy farm in West
chester county, New York, have been slaugh-
tered for having pleuro-pneumonia.
Kate Chase-Sprague is living in grand style
in Paris, and her weekly receptions are the
envy of the American colony.
Samuel j. Tilden on Thursday sent his check
for 81, 500 to the Democratic headquarters in
New York.
There was heavy snow fall at Grand Forks,
Dakota, ON Monday night.
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organlzntlon or chnutauqua clrcle.

A local "Chautauqua Literary and Scien-
tiic Circle" was organized in Union Bridge
Tuesday evening last. Twenty members were
enrolled and the following officers elected
President, Dr. e. O. Mannakee; 1st vice
president, Daniel Wolfe; End vice president,
Miss F. E. Wilson; secretary, Edw. Reisler;
treasurer, Pemberton Wood. The Circle will
hold weekly meetings, and viii pursue the
course threading and study prescribed by the
&C. l.. S. CO University. Persons desiring
to become members can apply to any of the
officers for inflammation
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For the Democratic Advocate.
Not the Man to Vote For.

There were persons going around in West
minister during the campaign of $780, to solicit
subscriptions for a flag for Democratic head
quarters, and one of them went to Mr.. Steph-
an, not knowing that he was Republican,
and asked him for something towards pur-
chasing it. While the solicitor was walking
away Mr. Stephan remarked to some other
persons standing there thatit was great note
asking Republicans to help Democrats. Now
Mr.. Stephan asks Democrats to vote for him.
Remember, Democrats, Stephan don't pro
pose to help Democrats, not even to the ex
tent of buying a flag, much less to vote for any
Of them. CITIZEN.
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In the U. S. Court, at Pittsburg, Pa, on
Wednesday, Boston Buck and the members OF
his gang Of counterfeiters were sentenced to
the panitentiary. Buck was sentenced to
Louis Whitmore, three years; John B. Farr,
two years and half; John Segrist, two years;
George Buck, one year, and Andrew Groner,
two years Sentence was suspended in the
case of VIM. Segrist, boy. The gang opera
ted extensively in Clarion and Forest coun-
ties. Boston Buck, the leader, has been con
victed before of counterfeiting. He is nearly
70 years of age, but says she will live longer
than those who prosecuted and sentenced
him -
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woodbine Items.

Since our last writing considerable improve
snent has been going on in this place. The
ticket office has been reprinted, which has
improved the looks of it very much.
j. H. Belts & Bro. have received and sold
n carload of the celebrated Auburn wagons.
S. d. Waters has taken Clarence Owings
as a partner, and now the firm goes under the
name of Waters & 0wings.
Woodbine now has two daily mails each
way, which is quite convenience, especially
for business men.
The prayer union which has been organized
in this vicinity is well attended by both young
and old, and we appreciate the vocal music
much better than the paper mill whistle or
Mr.. Frank Leatherwood's mule, and even
better than Mr. Geo. Picketts saw, and we
think all those who attend appreciate it more.
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At East Saginaw, Michigan, about half
past six o'clock Wednesday evening, fire
broke out on tug near the Genessee avenue
bridge. While a number of people were on
the bridge looking at the fire, a piece of the
sidewalk of the structure, about forty-hve
feet long, gave way precipitattiaRg sixty people
and has strong current. Most of them were
saved, many being badly bruised, but 1t is
thought several have persisted, as twelve or
thirteen are missing.
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Federal Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-The President to-
day appointed Frederick II. Winston, OF Hi
nois, to be minister resident and consul-gen-
eral to Persia; VIM. A. Mahoney to be collec-
tor of customs for the district of Fernandina,
Fla; Geo. A. Hessen to be surveyor of Gus
toms for the port of Memphis; Walter God.
dard to be collector of customs for the district
of Fairfield, Conn.
The Secretary of the Treasury today ap-
pointed L. NJ Montgomery, of Maryland, to
be special inspector of customs for duty on
the Ithmus of Panama Frederick Fl. Win
ston, appointed minister to Persia, is prom
inent lawyer and active Democratic politician
of Chicago, and man of wealth and high
social standing. He is about So years of age,
and has been delegate to every Democratic
national convention since 1864
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Miss Mamie Baumgartner, of this city, has
gone to Detroit, Michigan, to spend the win
ter,
Mrs. James H. Frazier, of Elkton, Nd, is
visiting relatives in Westminster.
Mr.. Z. w. Shriver and wife, of Brooklyn,
New York, are spending few days at his
fathers, this city.
Mr.. J. T. Orndorff Of Westminster, who
has been quite sick for some weeks, is much
improved.
Mr. H. Dorsey Newson, formerly of this
city, but for several years with Ivison, Blake
man, Taylor & Co., New York city, has now
become business manager of the "The Writ
ers' Publishing Company" 81 University
Place, New York.
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j. S. Nixon, of Chambersburg, Pa, while
in attendance at the Presbytery at Newport,
Pa, last week, engaged in conversation wit n
the young Indian whom the Presbytery took
under its care. In speaking of Indian names
this young man said The Susquehanna
river received its name in this way: An In :,
dian standing on one side of the bank called
across to the other "Susque,' which means
care YOU there ?'' His friend replied 'Han-
ma" which interpreted means 81 am here. y
A white man standing near heard it and
named the river accordingly.
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October 24-mercury 40 at I a. m. and 5S
at D. M; clear October 25-mercury SO
at a. m. and Sc at 2 p. M: clear. October
2G-mercury Al at a. m and 62 at p. m.
clear. October 27-mercury A at Z a. m.
and 63 at 2 p. M; clear. October 28-mer-
curry so at a. m and 81 at Up. M, cloudy.
October 29-mercury SO at Z a. m. and So at
2 p. M; cloudy and rainy. October 80
mercury AZ at a. IN. and 40 at 12m.; cloudy.
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oot 04.3t
DATIFICATIoN NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
OCTOBER TERN, 1886.
Estate of John Coates, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 10th day
of October, 1885, that the sale of the real es-
tate and leasehold property of John Coates,
late of Carroll county, deceased, made by
John McKellip, executor of the last will and
testament of said deceased, and this day re-
ported to this court by the said executor, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause be shown
to the contrary, on or before the 4th Monday,
23d day, of November, next; provided copy
of this order be inserted for three successive
weeks in some newspaper printed and pub
lished in Carroll county, before the Sd Mon
day, 10th day, of November, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
eight hundred dollars, ($800.00.)
%fEEE7 SE & Ef SSFTH'' Judges
True copy,-Test:
J. OLIVER WADL0W,
oct 24:3t Register of Wills.
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oct24:3l
MO. 1921 EQUITY.

MO. 1921 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county as a
Court of Equity.
Jacob II. Sherman, Plaintiff, VS.. Lydia Sher-
man, widow, and others.
Ordered this 10Th day of October, A. D.
1885, that the sales of the real estate made
and reported in the above entitled cause by
Jacob II. Sherman, trustee, appointed by the
decree passed therein to sell the land decreed
to be sold, be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary be shown on or
before the 25th day of November, next; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, Mary
land, once week for three successive weeks
previous to the 18th day of November, next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
So, 1918.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
oct24:3t GEo. A. MILLER, Clerk.
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Eden Items.

Mrs. Rebecca Green, wife of John Green,
ST., died Saturday morning last of censump-
ton, aged 63 years, months and q days,
She was the last of the late David Pugh's
family. Her remains were inferred Sunday
afternoon at Mt Union Cemetery, Rev. z. c..
Mower officiating. The pallsbearers were
J. J. Abbott, J. Basler, P. Menchy, A. Zim-
norman, j. Brehm and H. Houck. The
church was filled to OVERLOOKING.
Mr.. Noah Lippy has left on a western tour,
with view of locating.
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WARFIELDsBURG, CARROLL COUNTY, Nd, |
October 9Th, 1885. !
MJ. f. III. Bankard-Dear SIR Your
ELECTRIC HEALING FLUID for cuts,
bruises, collar gals, sores of every descrip-
ton on man or beast, can heartily recon-
mend it to all, as have tried it on both man
and beast. Respectfully Yours,
JOHN D. SNYDER, Farmer.
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CARROLL County,. ]

CARROLL COUNTY, Nd, Sept 5, 1885.
Mr.. f. IT. Bankard-Dear SIR Il have
used your ELECTRIC HEALING FLUID
on horse of mine with large fungus tumor,
which | thought could never be removed
without che aid of the knife, but to my sur
prise your medicine removed it while dis
charging his daily work. | can recommend
it to the public. Respectfully yours,
oct24:tf j. FRIzZELL, Farmer.
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NOTICE 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,
1886; 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.
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Annual Meeting of Public school Com
usisafOner&.

A letter from Prof NJ A. Newell, State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, to the
ADVOCATE, says "The annual meeting of the
Association Of Public School Commissioners
will be held at the State Normal School on
Tuesday and Wednesday, November oath and
25th. The Association will be called to order
at noon Tuesday. Between the hours of
nine and twelve members and their friends
are invited to visit the several class rooms and
witness the ordinary exercises of the school. "
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A shocking incident occurred Monday at a
nutting party on Walden's Ridge, near Chat
tanooga, Tenn. Mrs. Geo. Snyder. well,
known lady, while picking chestnuts inserted
her hand under bush after burr, and sud
denly withdrew it with shrek of pain. At
the same instant large rattlesnake, which
was cooled under the bush, sprang out, and
the lady saved herself from second nd bite bo by
ever, inserted his fangs the first time. Every
known remedy was applied, but at the last
accounts it was thought the lady would die.
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A dispatch from Boston says that the daily
expenses of the city of Montreal are $4,000,
and that owing to the ravages of small-po
business is Frustrated, and the poor people
who are not unwell appear to be preparing to
move south into New England. The author
tiles are much concerned, and the Boston
board of health was in consultation on Thurs
day with view to prevent pauper immigra-
ton from Canada.
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Anton Plans, of Peninsula, Ohio, was given
three to five grains of morphine in mistake
for quinine by green boy in a drug store.
His life was despaired of, and the entire pop
ulace turned out, and about one hundred men,
in an effort to save his life, ran him up and
down the streets in the widest manner, while
women and children followed. At last Plans
turned upon his well-meaning tormentors and
several desperate struggles ensued. His con-
dition is critical. Physicians from Akron at
tended him later,
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A great storm ragged off the coast Of Labra-
dor on the 18th inst. Eighty fishing vessels
were wrecked, and at least seventy lives were
lost Two thousand persons are now ashore
in destitute condition. Steamers will be
sent to them from St. Johns, Newfoundland.
A telegram received in Boston says the storm
raped from the 18th to the 18th inst and that
twenty vessels and one hundred lives were
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Now Advertisements.

Valuable House and Lot at Public Sale
Isaac n Cole, Acting Administrator.
Notice to Road Supervisors-Charles E,
Lauver, Clerk.
Legal Notices List of Unclaimed Matter.
Scientific American-Munn & Co., n. Z.
Notice.. S. Weaver.
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AvoxpALE, CARROLL CoUNrY, ND,

AYONDALE, CARROLL CoUNTYi MD,
October 14th, 1885.
Mr.. f. H. BGnkard-Dear SIR Il take
great pleasure in recommending your ELEC-
TRIO HEALING FLUID to the public, as
have used it to my utter satisfaction during
last harvest on my horses, not loosing any
time while treating them. Would advise all
farmers and owners of stock to keep it on
hand. Respectfully Yours,
p. H. SHRIVER, Farmer.
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The trial of the notorious Ferdinand Ward,
in New York, ended Wednesday morning, the
Jury at a quarter before. one o'clock, rendering
a verdict of larceny in the first degree. The
penalty is Imprisonment in the State prison
at the discretion of the Court for not more
than ten wears.
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An Indian and cowboy quarrelled about
drinks at Tishamingo, in the Choctaw Nation,
last Friday, and settled it by duel with PTS
tolls. Both were killed. The tragedy was
witnessed by crowd of about fifty Indians
ond vUhitaS
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Hercules Wilson, colored, has resigned his
seat in the Georgia Legislature, giving as
reason that he can make more money by lay
ing bricks at from 81 to S. day.