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Swindling the Farmers.
rom, he Philodelphia TYmes,

From the Philadelphia Times.
This year the swindlers seem to be work.
ing with what they call 'sred line wheat
OF course it is represented to be a peculiarly
valuable kind of wheat and the farmer is
asked to buy enough for seeding purposes at
$40 bushel, giving unte due in one year
for the amount, The swindlers disappear
and the chances are that the note will turn
up for collection at the end of the year, but
the men who were to buy of the farmer for
$40 q bushel twice as much wheat as they
sold him at that figure will be pretty sure not
to turn up.
A little examination Of the schene-that IL.
of those features which are common to
Bohemian oats years and red line wheat years
Ought to convience any prudent farmer that
he should have nothing to do with it. They
offer him a profit which. while much less
than it seems at the beginning of the transac-
ton, is much more than the average legiti-
mate business is likely to afford anywhere,
and more than they would be apt to let him
have if it were bona fide deal. In the end,
however, he has to pay note covering an ex
orbitant price for very ordinary article of
seed. the crop from which he may sell Of FeF7
ordinary figures.
1t is pretty good rule for farmers and
everybody else to folloy to avoid schemes
that promise enormous profits and require
i@mediate transfers of money or giving Of
notes before there is opportunity for invest-
CATION.
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Business Locals.

Farmers use Old Pittsburg Phosphate for
Oats, Corn, Potatoes and all spring crops.
A complete spring fertilizer, stands the
drought better than any other. Numerous
testimonials produced to prove the above !;
prices reduced since last fall. Also four
other brands of Walker fertilizers, at reduced
prices. Give me a call before purchasing and
get particulars of prices, as it will be to your
interest. On hand East End, Westminster,
Md. L. Zepp.
CLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED.
Fancy Western Clover and Timothy Seed
always on hand. N. l. Gorsuch d Son, st
We have now on hand the finest and cheapest
lot of Pen Knives in Westminster. Call and
examine our stock, Baumgartner Everhart'
AS an appetizer, take DIR. Henley s Celery,
Beef and Iron.
Large lot of small Express Wagons to be
sold very cheap. Also Is pair of Pavement
Skates at Scots per pair. Baumgartner d
Everhart.
The Farmers Reliance Fertilizer is espe-
cially adapted to the soil of Carroll county.
N. /. Gorsuch & Son, proprietors. 6t
5000 feet of Tile, for drainage purposes, for
sale very cheap, at NJ. Schaetfer Co.'s zt
HARNESS. OIL,
Vacuum, Neatsfoot and Fish Oil for sale
by n. l. Gorsuch & Son. 4t
SEED OATS.
We have on hand choice Western Oats for
seed. E. o. Grimes l. Co. Ut
Everybody has heard of the Farmers Re
lance Fertilizer, and all who have used 1t
have had excellent results. We solicit trial.
N. l, Gorsuch & Son, proprietors. Ut
SEED OATS.
| A new variety, very choice; call and ex-
anime. N l. Gorsuch & Son. 3t
A large assortment of Whitewash Brushes.
N. l. Gorsuch & Son. Ut
We still have choice Michigan Glover Seed,
leave your orders with N. l. Gorspch Il Son.
Send to James E. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paving assessments on premium notes. II
you Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to years. His rates are the
lowest. len
CHOICE CLOVER SEED.
Farmers requiring a choice article of Clover
Seed will find it to their advantage TO pur-
chase of us. We make specially in Choice
Western Glover, Timothy and Orchard Grass
Seeds. n. l. Gorsuch & Son.
We have on hand and for sale large stock
of Choice Bran, White Middling, Homlny
Chop, Flax and Cotton Seed Meal, all at In
side figures. Z. o. Grimes & Co.
FIRsT-CIAss FEED.
The following grades of feed at reasonable
prices always on hand: Choice Bran, White
Middlings, Flax Seed Meal, Cotton Seed Meal
Flour Middlings, Hominy Chop. N. l. Cor
such & Son.
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The Blair educational bill has passed the
Senate, and, unless those who oppose it are
able to make it Objectionable by amendment,
it will pass the House also. The bill is not
only unconstitutional, but is Objectionable for
various reasons. But, as it promises money
out of the federal treasury, the bill is popular
with the people of the South and West and
will probably pass. 1t appropriates ST. ,0oo,-
900 in eight years. Maryland's distributive
share under the requirements of the bill
would be 81, 666, 442, getting in the first year
S151, 494, in the second S216, 421, in the third
1924, GAL, in the fourth 1881, 1857, in the fifth
S28s, 1908, in the sixth S194, 779, in the seventh
$751; ,494, in the eighth S10s,210
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MARRIED.

At St. Johns Church, Westminster, Nd,
March 8, 1886, by Rev. Father Gloyd, Glen
d. Buckingham and Elizabeth Boylin.
At Westminster, Md, March 2, 1886, by
Rev. Father Gloyd, Charles E. Stimel and
Christian s. Frank.
On March Z, 1886, by Rev. ]. L. Andreis,
of st. Leo's- Church, Baltimore, Nd, James
B. Wiley and Miss Laura " Kress.
On February 10, 1886, at the Lutheran
parsonage, in Taneytown, Nd, by Rev. o. c..
Roth, John Mehring and Miss Addie Dill
plane, both of Carroll county.
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Powers of County Commissioners.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Catoctu
Clarion, differs with the ADVOCATE in the
matter of granting enlarged powers to County
Commissioners. The Clarion bases its oppo
isition to the measure on the ground that
County Commissioners in Frederick county
at least. are generally men of inferior capaci
ty, as it alleges, &c.
1t is too late now to do anything in the mat
ter. but the ADVOCATE introduced the subject
to the press and public in order to provoke
discussion that would pave the way for an
elevation of the office and the insuring OF
more competent Commissioners after the for
nation of new constitution.
The Clarion, perhaps, did not fully COM
prehend our article, and its Judgment may be
Influenced by local matters. In the new con-
stitution we would have it provided that the
number of Commissioners be three in each
county, the first Board to be elected for two;
four and six years, and one member everytwo
years thereafter. By this means there would
always be experienced men in the Board.
Now, Just when Board become familiar with
county business, custom or political changes
d:splaees them, and inexperienced men then
take control We would have them meet one
or two DAYS in each week throughout the
year, and we would fix the salary at figure
sufficient to command competent men. We
would then enlarge their powers considerably,
and make the office one that any man in the
state would feel it an honor to occupy.
As long as the pay is small, the powers
limited and the responsibility also, men OF
meagre qualifications, or no qualifications,
will aspire to the office. Under the changes we
would like to see the people would look for a
higher order of officials. When incompetent
aspirants come forward, they would be given
to understand that there was changed con-
dition of affairs and be asked to step aside.
1t is conceded fact that Commissioners,
as a rule, are just as familiar with the needs
of the county as the average member OF the
Legislature. The Commissioners now have
no power over many matters, but any delega-
ton in the Legislature can have most any
local law passed that they agree upon, or
asked for by the people. We would not
grant absolute powers to Commissioners, but
in many minor matters we would grant them
enlarged powers. This, in our view, together
with longer terms and fixed and sufficient
salary, would not only elevate the Office and
command better "brains," but also relieve
the Legislature of much trivial legislation,
and give that body more time to consider
state matters of importance. The objections
of the Clarion all seem to be against the gen.
eral average of Commissioners in its own
county, rather than against the general prin-
ciples involved in the suggested changes.
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DIED.

In Baltimore, Nd, on March 8, 1886, Liz
zie. in the 18th year of her age, wife of VIM.
Frost, and daughter of N. D. Norris, of Free
dom district, this county. Funeral took place
at Wesley NJ. E. Chapel, Freedom, on March
10th.
On March 3rd, 1886, George Kesselring, in
his S4th year. Buried at Silver Run on the
9th.
In Union Bridge, Carroll county, Nd, on
March 9th, 1886, North Jane Buckingham,
aged 81 years 10 months and u days.
Near Middleburg, Nd, on March 8, 1886,
Lewis Franklin Lynn, aged 46 years, IL
months and 26 days.
In Baltimore, Nd, March 8, 1886, Catha-
rine, beloved wife of the late Peter Powers.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NO. 227s EQUITY.

NO. 2273 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
George NJ. Pearce, Trustee, VS.. James E.
Streaker and Sarah Streaker, his wife.
Notice Is hereby given to all the creditors
of James L. Streaker who were such on or
prior to the 18th day of September, 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 Circuit Court for Carroll county, on or
before the 18th day of May, A. d. 1886.
JN0. J. BAUMGARTNER, JR.,
mar13,4t Auditor.
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From Joseph Pulitzer, Esq, editor and publisher
of the New York World, we have received a copy of
The World Almanac, a very valuable handbook Of
reference. For general information it is the most
comprehensive publication of its kind that has come
to our notice.
Col. Wesley W. Garner, formerly of this county
but now residing in Columbus City, Louisa county
Iowa. sends copy fthe Official Register of Iowa
for 1885. 1t is a valuable compendium and one that
should be in the hands of every citizen of that state
The Hagerstown, Nd, Netes appeared in new
suit last week. 1t makes neat appearance, and we
are glad to chronicle this evidence OF prosperity
1t is the leading paper in Washington county edi-
toraly and its local department is always full OF
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The death of Senator Miller, of California,
will. for some time to come at any rate, give
the Democrats an additional Senator, with a
corresponding reduction on the Republican
side. The present Governor of California,
Gen. SLOVENIAN, is Democrat, and he viii
have the appointment of Senator to serve
until the selection of another by the LegisIa,
ture which is to be elected the coming fall.
The Democrats Of California advise their
friends here that the prospect Of getting the
next Legislature is very fair. tits possible
that the jealoasies and complications which
may follow an appointment by the Governor
may impair the chances: bpt perhaps NOT Sc
rionsly.
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A TrENTIoN, FARMERS /

The Farmers Fertilizer Company of Carroll
County give notice to the farmers that they
are now ready to furnish Fertilizers for spring
crops. Also the following fertilizing mate
rals-Raw and Dissolved Bone, Tankage,
Acid Phosphate or South Carolina Rock,
Kainit, Nitrate of Potash, &c. Address
FARMERS FERTILIZER CO.,
Westminster, Md.
BeE- Factory on the railroad east of West
Minister. mar13 St
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R. C. MATTHEW'S.
NO. 2s4s EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county as a
Court of Equity.
The Westminster Savings Institution, "a body
corporate of the State of Maryland, } VS..
Margaret w. Zentz, and Others
Ordered this Bird day of March, A. D., 1886,
that the sale of the real estate made and re-
ported in the above entitled cause by Charles
L. Reifsnider, trustee, appointed by the de-
cree passed therein to sell the same, be finally
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the 9th day
of April, next; provided copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published in
Carroll county, Maryland, once week for
three successive weeks previous to the 10Th
day of March, inst The report states the:
amount of sale to be $780,
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk
True copy,-Test:
mart st WV. N. MARTIN. Clerk.
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Mo. 2ls2 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
George Z. Bair and others VS.. Isaac Bair
and Others
Ordered, this 18th day of March, A. d.
1886, 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 March, instant;
provided a copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county. VIM, n. MARTIN, Clerk.
True copy
mar13,2t WV. N. MARTIN, Clerk
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There is bill in the United States Senate
to repeal the civil service law. The present
law is not proper one, and should be re
pealed, for many reasons, as have been noteC
in the ADVOCATE from time to time. The
Tenure of Office law should be repealed also
and all laws making distinctions between citi
zens and giving preference to any class ii
holdinn Office
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About 200 men assembled in the Jail yard
at Des Moines, Iowa, Monday night, demand
ing Shafar, special officer, who dubbed Mr.
Daerr, an aged man, Sunday night while
searching for liquor Shafer had been re-
moved for safety. On the refusal of the
sheriff to admit the crowd, shots were ex-
changed, one of the balls hitting deputy on
the head, but glancing off and wounding his
brotheF
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.ooK BUeGIEs FOR 1855.

This spring will be the beginning of my
tenth year in the buggy business. My first
carload for this spring will arrive about the
10Th of March. All my buggies this season
will have steel tire and steel axles-something
never had before. will also keep on hand
Dayton and McCaul Wagons of first quality,
and will sell them at $40 each cheaper than
you have been paying in Westminster. Twill
have public auction of buggies early in
April, and sell every article offer for what
ever is bid. Those wishing to buy of me at
private sale can save money. Why? Be
cause will sell from 81 to "a cheaper than
any other man in Westminster. don't care
what he may offer you buggy at, you can
just walk into my repository and buy for that
much less and get better buggy. / don't
have to repaint mine; it's being done here
now by other parties.
r. e. MATTHEW'S. {.
P. 81 am going to talk great deal
palmer than this when | get ready for bust
ness; it's too cold yet. am kinder froze up.
Just wait until | thaw out
mar6,tf R. C. MATTHEW'S.
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Jacob Dirty, known as ''the Giant of East
arm Pennsylvania was buried on Tuesday
at Mt. Carmel, Pa. He weighed 470pounds.
and as it was impossible to get the coffin into
q hearse, twelve men carried it. During the
services Mrs. Kate Hodge, Of Holfensteiu, a
relative of the deceased, was overcome by
heart disease asd fell dead on the colin.
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MO. 2s7o EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
sitting in Equity.
David E. Stem, Executor of David Engel OF
P, deceased, VS.. Ezekiel Pickett and Char
lotte Pickett, his wife, Mortgagors.
Ordered, this 10th day of March, A. d.
1886, that the sale of the real estate made
and reported in the above entitled cause by
David E. Stem, executor of the last will and
testament of David Engel of P, deceased,
under and by virtue of power of sale con-
tanned in mortgage from Ezekiel Pickett
and Charlotte Pickett, his wife, to David Engel
of P, dated May 4, A. D. 1867, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records of
Carroll county in Liber W. A. Mex, No. 8,
folio 1856, &C., be finally ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown
on or before the 18th day of April next; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll cou0ty, Mary
land, once week for three successive weeks
prior to the 5th day of April next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
81, 443. As.
WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True copy,-Test
marlS,3t WIN. n. MARTIN, Clerk.
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norEL PROPERTY at PUBLIC
SALE.

The undersigned will offer at Public Sale,
on the premises, in the city of Westminster,
Nd, on
Monday, March END, 1886,
at o clock, p. m, the Hotel property, known
damaged by fire recently. Large stalking in
good repair; fine water, The lot has a front
af go feet on Main street, and runs back, even
width, TO an alley, and contains IL $3.50 square
feet. It has always been an excellent stand.
Terms reasonable and made known on the
day of sale. JANE r. BUTLER,
mar 10 2t Executrix
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DUBLIC SALE
TWO SUPERIOR MULES.

By virtue of the power of sale contained in
chattel mortgage from Emanuel Bollinger
to John p Johns, bearing date December
10, A. d. 1884, and duly recorded among the
in Liber F. I. S., No. IL, folio 406, &C., the
undersigned, as assignee thereof, will sell at
public sale, at Elliott's Hotel, in Taneytown,
Carroll county, Nd, on
WEDNESDAY. It'll OF APRIL, A. D. 1886,
"a at2o'clock, p. M, TWO SUPERIOR
va MULES, one about 6 years old and
HA<Gsthe other about years old; both are
in good condition and are well broken.
Terms cash.
WIN. B. THOMAS, Assignee.
mar13 is Reifsnider & Fink. SOl'rs.
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1859 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
- Eau;fr

In. the Circuit Court for Carroll County
in Equity.
David E. Stem, Executor Of David Engel of
P, deceased, VS.. George Pickett and Cath
arine Pickett, his wife, Mortgagors
Ordered, this 10th day of March, A. D.
1886, that the sale Of the real estate made
and reported in the above entitled cause by
David Z. Stem, executor of the last will and
testament of David Engel of P, deceased
under and by virtue of power of sale con.
tanned in a mortgage from George Pickett
and Catharine Pickett, his wife, to said David
Engel of P, dated April LIST, 1878, and re.
corded among the Land Records of Carroll
county in Liber F. T. S., No. IL, folio 9l2,
&C., be finally ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary be shown on or before
the 18th day of April next; provided a copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in Carroll county, Maryland, once
week for three successive weeks prior to
the 9th day of April next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
81, $4,000.
WIN. n. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
mar13,3t WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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as can be found in our city.

CHOICE TEAS, CoFFEEs, sYRUPs,
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, CANNED
GOODS OF ALL KINDS, CIGARS, To-
BACCOS, &C.
The best grades of Pat. Process and Family
Flour constantly on hand at bottom figures.
We pay the highest prices for Wheat, Corn,
Rye, Oats, and all kinds of Country Produce
Agents for Latin & Rand's Blasting Pow
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing, &c.
FARMERS
Can be supplied with the best quality of Cot
ton and Flaxseed Meal, Heavy Middlings,
Bran, &c, at lowest prices. Call and see
mars E. 0. GRIMES u co.
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INIT Sl2 per ton.
CAUTION.

Be sure you get all of your goods from
LONG & REESE. We always have a sup
ply in our warehouse.
Our prices are EXTREMELY LOW, and
terms are as follows:
We will sell for CASH, or on CROP
TIME, at the option of the purchaser.
A reduction of TWO DOLLARS per ton
will be made to parties purchasing TEN
TONS or more of these goods, except Acid
Phosphate.
Freight will be prepaid on all carload lots
to any point on the Western Maryland Rail
road
All orders and communications will be
promptly attended to.
Hoping to receive your orders, we remain,
very respectfully,
LONG & REESE,
mar13,St Carrollton, Carroll Co., Nd.
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ON SALE AT
I, A, MILLER's HARNESS
FACTORY,
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND.

Miller's Patent Breast Strap, the leader.
Cprled Hair Collars, Baum's Castorine, Zinc
Collar Pads the Boss. Success Sweat Pads,
the Protection Pad. Hair Shedders, Special
Price 10 cts. Elegant Harness, all kinds, one
price only. mar Is St
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Oscar Harkins, aged ten years, died in
commissions, and two other boys were made
violently sick, in York, Pa, on Tuesday, from
the effects, as reported, of eating oranges and
apples from garbage box at hotel.
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TIN, Clerk.
NO. 2122 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Charles T. Reifsnider and Jas. A. c. Road,
Trustees, VS.. Joseph II. ellis,
Ordered, this 9Th day of March, A. d.
1886, that the account of the Auditor Sled in
this cause be finally ratified and eoa&rmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 22d day Of March, Instant
provided a copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
WM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True copy,-lest:
mar6.2t WIN. N. MARrrx. Clerk.
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A reunion of spiyituaRsts viii be held at
Louisville, KentHcky, under the auspices Of
the Southern Association Of Spiritualistsi
March % to April 4. 1886.
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Office ofthe Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Dug Hill, Carroll Co., Nd.
MARCH LIST, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the annual
be held on Saturday, the 10th day of March,
1886, between 10 o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock
P. NJ, at the Company's Office, in Manches-
ter, for the purpose Of eleetipg ~ Directors
for the ensuing year.
j. R. SfREKIG,
mar 6:3t Secretary.
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CUPERB, JR.,

SUPERB, JR.,
R By Superb. he by Ethan Allen; dam
GO of Superb Jr. by Harris Hambleto-
N0eAnian; graudam by Tppoo Saib; great
grandam by imp. Messenger; Superb's dam
by Rysdyk's Hambletonian; second dam by
One Eyed Hunter
Superb, Jr. is chestnut, 16 hands high,
very stylish and speedy; showed trial in 2:30.
Will be allowed to serve few mares, at S25.
Mares not proving with foal can be returned
next season.
Will stand in Carroll county, commencing
March I'D. 1886, and ending July 22nd, 1886,
at the following places:
Westminster-Mond and Tuesday of each
week.
New Windsor--Wednesday of each week.
Union Bridge Thursday of each week.
Taneytown- Friday of each week.
For particulars, address
WILLIAM GROSCUP,
50 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, Nd
mar13-7t
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STATE OF MARYLAND,

STATE OF MARYLAND,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
Commissioners Office,
Annapolis, Feb. II, 1886.
In compliance with Act of 1878, Chapter
log, hereby certify that the above is true
abstract from the statement of the Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of Carroll County,
to December 31st, 1885, now on file in this
Department. JESSE X. HINES,
mar13,3t Insurance Commissioner.