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Maine Politics.

Mr.. Blaine, through his lieutenant, Joe
Manly. packed the Maine Republican con-
vention, and on Wednesday, in machine-ike
manner. forced the nomination of j. X.
Bodwell for Governor Until recently DIR.
Hamlin was the only candidate, and he was
put forward by the soldier element.
While Hamlin was at the front during the
var, Bodwell was growing rich on govern
ment contracts. Blaine desired Bodwelrs
nomination because the Democrats had
nominated Col. Clark S. Edwards, who is
not only popular but is certainly also to
carry some of the soldier vote. The out
look was gloomy, and Bodwell's purse ap-
peared to be the only salvation. He got
his man, and will have his money, but the
outlook is anything but bright.
The soldier element of Maine have been
slapped in the face in numerous occasions
by Blaine, it is said, and it was only last
week that Joe Manly remarked that "the
soldier talk had played out. In the con-
vention on Wednesday Gen. James A.
Hall, in seconding the nomination of DIR.
Hamlin, referred to this ignoring of old
soldiers. He reminded the convention that
since the war no soldier had been chosen
United States Senator, and Of the sixty
six nominations for Congress not one had
been given by Republicans to an old SOL
der. When the war was in progress, and
the fate of the government in the balances,
those who went to the rescue were prom
ised everything. They were given next
to nothing almost, said the speaker, except
the governorship few times.
Notwithstanding Gen. Halls strong ap-
neal the machine nominated Bodwell, and
large number of soldiers will vote as they
please or refrain from voting at all,
Mr.. Blaine is working for re-nOmina-
ton in 1888, and to carry Maine this fall is
matter of political life or death with him.
If he cannot carry his own state, he can
not hope for favor in the national Repub-
lican convention. At present the outlook
is not encouraging; as the soldier element
is tired of the "no old soldier need apply"
Motley
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Maryland Congressman have been occu-
pying the attention of the House this week.
McComas attacked the Democratic party
in general and upheld the Civil Service
law, while Compton denounced the law as
being un-Democratic and un-Republican, an
injustice to the people and hindrance to
good and safe government. The House
had under consideration the Civil Service
rule that requires the certifcation to the
appointing power of only the four highest
on the list of those passing an examination,
and provision of the legislative appropri-
alton bill requires, to make the appropria-
ton available, that all who pass an exam
ination shall be certified On Thursday
DIR. Shaw addressed the House on the Civil
Service law, opposing the general admins
tratiou of it, and the age disqualification
in particular. On this point he said If
this odious discrimination was continued,
it would render apathetic and Indifferent a
very large class of our people to the results
of our elections, and put in jeopardy our
republican institutions.
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MO. 24o1 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county sitting
as Court of Equity.
Charles T. Reifsnider, Assignee, VS.. Thomas
W. Houck and Mary L. Houck, his
Wife, Mortgagors.
Ordered, this 10th day of June, A. d. 1886,
that the sale of the mortgaged property made
and reported in the above entitled cause by
Charles T. Reifsnider, assignee, under two
mortgages fled in this cause, one from Thomas
w. Houck and Mary L. Houck, his wife, to
Charles E. Fink, dated March oath, A d.
1881, and recorded among the Real Estate
Mortgage Records of Carroll county in Liber
F. T. S., No. 10, folio 457, &C., and the other
from the said Thomas W. Houck and Mary
l.. Houck, his wife, to William ii. Starr,
dated April 9th, A. D. 1888, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records OF
Carroll county in Liber f. I. S., No. 10, folio
1876, &C., be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary be shown on or
before the 18th day of July next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Carroll county, Maryland,
once a week for three successive weeks pre-
vious to the 9TH day of July next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
s., 2s8.5O.
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
iunel2.3t WIN. n. MARTIN, Clerk.
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Gen. Joseph B. Seth, of the Easton bar,
is to deliver the annual address before the
Literary Societies of Western Maryland
College, on Wednesday evening of next
week. We are anticipating something of
a solid and entertaining character that will
afford to the students and the public sub
stantial mental pabulum. Gen. Seth has
doubtless made full preparation, although
his hands are full and his time occupied by
the ordinary business of his profession, to
which has been superadded the work OF
overlooking the survey of the contemplated
new railroad, the expounding of the new
oyster law to his constituents, and attend
ance upon the late Episcopal convention to
elect Bishop, and transact such other
business as usually engages the attention
of such bodies.
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The Gladstone Irish Home-Rule Bill
was defeated in the British Parliament on
Monday by thirty majority. The division
on the measure was the most important event
in British politics for many years, and the
result was watched with interest through
out the civilized world The defeat of the
measure was certain to the minds of disin-
terested observers, yet Mr.. Gladstone and
his Parnellite allies hoped until the vote
was recorded The Ministry concluded not
to resign, but to appeal to the country, and
exciting elections, with Home-Rule as the
main issue, will next distract Great Britain.
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Literary and Journalistic.

WONDERFUL BooK.-We should judge. by the
wording of the advertisement in another column oil
this paper that the new book, entitled The Worlds
wonders" is indeed a wonderful book 1t will pay
the curious well those seeking employment, to
read the advertisement. The Historical Publishing
Co. offers to give books free to persons who will send
them names of book agents. They also offer to start
people without capital in business that will pay
from SIS to $50 a day-a pretty good income for
these hard times Read the advertisement.
The Annapolis Republican celebratedits 10Th ami
yersary last week. The first of next month the Re
publican will issue an afternoon daily, and VIM T.
Iglehart ESQ., of the advertiser, will be an editorial
writer on the paper. The Republican is to be con-
graduated on this acquisition.
The Belair 1EJis and Lateili9encer has been en-
larged, thus improving its appearance and giving
brother Baker more room for the excellent matter
he serves up weekly for the good people of Hartford
On Saturday last the Altoona, Pa, Tribune appear
cd as q double sheet-eight pages. As an evidence
of the belief its business men have in it as the bes
means of reaching the readers of that enterprisne
city, several Fl rms advertise largely in it. one flrn
taking an entire page. We extend our congratula'
tons to Messrs Dern Pitcairn and are pleased to
know that the Carroll county boy" is so successful
in his adopted home
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A call for meeting of workingmen in
favor of "protection to labor" called for
last Saturday evening at the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia, brought together
twenty-nine people, including the band. 1t
was lonely audience in that vast hall, and
the meeting showed very Enthusiastically that
the workingmen of Philadelphia under
stand that protection protects the manu-
facturer and not the employee.
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THE PARDON OF BIGELoW
Reason why it was Granted.


A good deal of curiosity has been NANTES
ted to know the Presidents reason for par
doning BENZ. +. Bigelow. There were great
many papers received, asking for his pardon,
which was granted on the afternoon of June
I'd, Just before the Presidents marriage. On
the back of a formal application for his par
don the President wrote the following memo
randum, which gives in full his reasons for
granting the pardon:
San application for the pardon of this con-
Wet was denied last February; but have not
been able to entirely dismiss the case from
nv mind, with all its sad features. The of
Tense committed is one which ought not to be
regarded with any allowance, involving, as it
does, breach of trust and violation of conf
dence. But since his arrest the wife of the
convict has died, leaving seven small chill dren
motherless and it is represented that from his
place of confinement he could see the funeral
train that bore his heart broken wife to her
grave. His children are now cared for by
their mothers father, highly respectable
resident of Washington, whose circumsta noes
are such as to make the custody and main
tenance of these grand children a heavy bur-
den.
The convict before his arrest for the oftepse
for which he now suffers maintained an unim-
peachable character, and there has been pre-
sented to me letter from perfectly reliable
gentleman promising to give the convict en-
ployment at fair salary Immediately upon
his release. He has now been imprisoned in
Jail and prison for his offence almost three
years. am satisfied that the protection of
society does not require his further incarcera-
ton, but that on the contrary the public in
terests in this particular case will be subserved
by his restoration to his children under cir
cumstances which afford to my mind guar
ariy that in his efforts to regain his place in
the estimation of respectable people, and in
his endeavor to properly rear and maintain
his children he will do the state valuable SER
vice.
The Benjamin f. Bigelow, mentioned in
the above was well-known in New Windsor,
and to some extent in Westminster. He be-
came involved in trouble by specializing with
the money of the bank where he held posi-
ton, and by failure was unable to repay the
money.
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The Baltimore DAILY Ne,cs has nomi-
mated George W. Childs, of the Philadel-
phia Ledger, for the presidency in 1888.
We nominate the genial editor of the
Ne,os as candidate for Vice President on
the ticket with Mr.. Childs. The press of
the whole country will throw up its cap
for Childs and Brewer.
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A GENTS WANTED for the great
N new Book. ssThe Worlds Won

A GENTS WANTED for the great
N new Book, 1.-THE Worlds Won
ders," by j. W. Buel.-The most sue
cessful subscription book ever published.
Over half a million copies were sold the past
eight months, and it is selling three times as
fast now as ever before. Regular canvassers
clear from SIS to S25, $40 and $50 per day.
Nothing like it was ever known in the history
of book publishing. Proofs sent free on ap-
plication. No experience needed to insure
success We help persons without means to
do large business; no capital needed. Write
for particulars. Salaries guaranteed to per
sons who do not wish to canvass on commits
sion. We mean business, and wantlive agents
in every townships. 1t will cost you nothing
to write for terms and full descriptions of our
plans of doing business We also give away
standard books to persons who send us names
of book agents. Write for our list of free
standard hooks.
HISTORICAL PUBLISHING CO.,
12O and 122 N. eth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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DAr1F1cATIoN NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
APRIL Term, 1886.
Estate of James Williams, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 9Th day
of June, 1886, that the sale of the real estate
of James Williams, late of Carroll county,
deceased, made by David D. Byers and Bur-
CESS n. Williams, executors of the last will
and testament of said deceased, and reported
to this Court by the said executors, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause be shown to the
contrary, on or before the I'd Monday, 18th
day of July next; provided a copy of this or
der be inserted for three successive weeks in
some newspaper printed and published in
Carroll county, before the LIST Monday, 9th
day of July next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
two thousand and forty dollars and eighty
FIVE cents, (S2040.S5.
WILLIAM FRIZELL,
WILLIAM 7. SMITH, Judges
ELIAS MYERLY,
True copy,-Test:
GEO. NJ. PARKE,
June 12:St Register of Wills.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons inter-
ested, that number of citizens and property
owners within the City of Westminster have
petitioned the Mayor and Common Council
of Westminster, to widen the Public Alley
called ''Addlesperger Alley" into a public
street, forty feet wide, from Main Street to
Green Street; that the property of Hugo b;
Fiddis and James A. C. Bond, the heirs OF
VIM. N. Hayden, deceased, j. Fisher Reese
and Jane c. Edwards, is likely to be affected
thereby: further, all persons interested who
may desire to oppose the said project are
hereby warned to file their objections, in
writing, with the Clerk of the said Corpora
ton on or before the hour offs o'clock, p. M
on Tuesday, June 20, 1886, at which time the
said Mayor and Common Council will take
the whole subject matter into consideration,
and from the said petition, objections (if any
and such other testimony as many be produced
before them, determine whether the public
welfare or convenience requires that said alley
should be widened as proposed.
By order of the Mayor and Common Conn-
Gil of Westminster.
MILTON SCHAEFFER, Mayor.
Attest: CHAs. H. BAUGHMAN, Clerk.
June l2:3t
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The Democrats carried Wilmington, Del
aware, at the municipal election last Satur-
day, by majorities ranging above 1000, and
elected eight councilmen to three by the
Republicans The next council will stand
fifteen Democrats to eight Republicans.
This is great change, as it has not been
many years since the Republicans held alb
solute sway in that chief city of the Diamond
State
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The Senate on Saturday passed two hun
bred and twenty private pension bills 1t
is likely that two hundred of them had
previously been rejected by the Pensions
Bureau. Should they pass the House,
Mr.. Cleveland has the veto power to inter
pose to shield the people from improper
drains upon the treasury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-06-12

The Democrats did great days work
in Oregon on Tuesday, clecting Pennoyer
for Governor by about 1890 majority, and
secured several other state officers. At
Portland, on Wednesday night, they held
a grand jolli6cation.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Centenary NJ. E. Church, June Is, 1886.
Preaching at 1870 a. m. and s p. M, by the
pastor. Sabbath School at 0 a, m. Young
peoples meeting at D. m. All are invited
GEo. W. HEYDE, Pastor
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DIED.

Near Taneytown, this county, June End,
1886, Mrs. Eliza Brown, widow of Samuel
Brown, aged 20 years, II months and % days.
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President Cleveland and his bride, after
weeks sojourn at Deer Park, returned to
Washington on Tuesday, and the President
is again attending to the duties ofhis Office.
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MO. 1919 EQUITY.
june 12:3t

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
sitting in Equity.
Agnes Devine ct al. VS.. Maria Chunk ct al.
Ordered this 18th day Of June, A. D. 1886,
that the sale Of the real estate. mentioned in
the proceedings ip this cause, made and re-
ported by james Deyine, trustee, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the 18th day of July,
next, provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in Carroll conn
ty. MARYLAND, once in each of three successive
weeks, before the 9TH day of July, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk
True copy,-Test:
june12,St WM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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R. C. MATTHEWS.
DEAcH Bottom Roofing Slate.

The undersigned offer their Slate, none
superior in the world, and sell at bottom
prices; also Tagging for pavements and steps.
Refer to parties now usnig. Chiefly used by
the U. s. officials, B. l. O. R. r. Co., w. NJ.
r. r. Co., Samuel Small, Esq, of York, Pa;
Hon. S. Archer, State Treasurer, and num-
Der of Philadel phia and Lancaster builders
For price list and particulars apply to VIM. B.
Thomas, our agent, Westminster, Md.
WELSH SLATE CO.,
june5 st York county, Pa.
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DAY RIDGEl
"The Coney Island of the South"

"The Coney Island of the South,
This popular summer resort will be open
| to the public on and after June 2lst, 1886.
Splendid surf bathing. Finest fishing on the
coast Elegant accommodation. The Marine
Band Largest and. bestin the country lplays ev-
cry day and evening. Restaurant pavilion seat
ing 1000 people open all the time. Gravity
railroad 1000 feet long. Sail boats on bay,
lake and river, large and small row and fish
ing boats to hire for nominal price, always
ready. Over FIVE miles of water front. Hotel
and all buildings fifty feet above high water.
Opera house open afternoon and evening.
Electric lights all over the grounds. Flying
horses, riding horses, pony and goat carriages,
swings, bowling alley, rifle gallery, and thou
sands of amusements for the children. high
est observatory in the State, largest collector
of animals in the South, covered pier LOCO
feet out in the bay Special excursion rates
for Churches, Sunday Schools, and Societies,
either by rail or on the new and elegant
steamer Ebay Ridge" For dates and char
ter, apply Immediately to the
BAY RIDGE CO.,
1873 Baltimore ST., Baltimore, or Annapo-
lis. Nd. june 12-l3t#
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State of Maryland, County Of cdroR IS:
L j. W. Herring Cashier of the above-named bank,
do soemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and beIiei ,,
j. w. Herring, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day
VI '1-e' HUGO E FIDDIs, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest: -
CHAS. V. WANTZ. Directors.
J. II. BILLINGSLEA,
> iuucl2-1t
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Business Locals.

For Restlessness and Sleeplessness take
DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron.
For Harness, Saddles, Fly Nets, Lap Dus-
tiers, Collars, Whips, Trunks, and all kinds OF
Horse furnishing goods, go to I. A. Miller's,
Westminster, Nd, where you will find a good
stock at the lowest market rates. At
FEED, FEED.
We have on hand and for sale large stock
of Choice Bran, White Middling, Hominy
Chop, Flax and Cotton Seed Meal, all at in
side figures. E. O. Grimes 4 Co.
Send to James E. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paying assessments on premium notes. If
you Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to 5 years. His rates are the
lowest. feb
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Admin
istration on the Personal Estate of
HANNAH A. DAVIS,
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
subscriber, on or before the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1887; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 7th day of
June, 1886.
RUTH A. RABORG,
June 12:4t Administra,Ix
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At Stoneham, Mass, Tuesday, company
II. Sixth Regiment, State militia, was ordered
to start for the State muster ground at South
birmingham. The captain had arranged to
have his company transported from the town
to the railroad station, two miles distant, on
the only line of horse cars which the town
boasts. During the recent labor troubles the
Knights of Labor placed boycott on the
railroad company and established an indie
pendent line Of coaches. When the company
reached the cars more than half the members
refused to take their seats. The captain or
dered them to board the cars. The men stub
bornly remained standing in the line. They
explained that they belonged to the Knights
Of Labor and they could not enter the cars
unless the boycott placed on the company by
the executive committee was removed. A
court martial will result.
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GooK BUGGIEs,

Ny Bird lot of COOK BUGGIES for this
season are here. A full carload of Side
Bars, Timkin and Brewster with full Steel
Axles, double colared Steel Spindle and Steel
Tire. Grade B. This is one grade higher
than any other dealer has for sale in West
minister. Come and see them. / have the
best finished Western Buggies in Westmin-
ster. l mean what | say. Come and see
them before buying. If the above is not true
l will make you present of the best buggy
| have.
June R. C. MATTHEWS.
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May sound rather large for Westminster, but
we have at least that many to open the season
with We have the very latest styles in Straw
Hats Derby and Soft Hats in black and
light shades. We cannot fail to please you
in style or price.
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NECKWEAR, UNDERWEAR
IN CARPETS & MATT1NGs

We lead the procession with the Largest Stock
Of these Goods ever shown in Carroll county.
We can certainly make it pay you to buy
Shades from us. We have all new and hand
some patterns, and are offering them at prices
that defy competition.
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no YOU RIDEP

no YOU RIDE?
Before buying your new Bicycle, send for
illustrated catalog, free.
Western Maryland Agency for all the high
class Cycles. Rudge, Humber, Club. Victor,
Challenge, etc.
Machines sold on the Installment Plan.
Purchasers taught to ride and satisfaction
guaranteed. Several different makes on hand.
You are invited to call.
Very Respectfully,
j. H. CUNNINGHAM.
Farmers & Mechanics Nat. Bank,
Lock Box &C" Westminster, Md.
may 8:3m.
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SILKS. SILKS. SILKS.

Black, Colored, Surah, Summer Silks
cheaper than any house in the county. SEE
OUR $1.OO BEAUTY IN BLACK SILK.
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DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION
Ofthe Union National Bank of Westminster,
at Westminster, in the State Of Maryland,
at the close Of business, June Srd, 1886.
RESOURCES
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DURABLE AND COMFORT
ABLE SHOES,

From the very finest to the low-priced heavy
Shoes. All well made and from the very best
factories. Ladies' Fine Slippers, Ladies'
Fine Hand Made Shoes, Mems Fine Custom
Made Shoes, Mems Fine Custom Made Boots,
Children's substantial Shoes. See our Plough
Shoes.