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FOR STUDENTS of BOTH SEXEl
sg- SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS
Organized under the auspices of the Methodist
Protestant Church, 1867.
-b@ Incorporated by Act of Assembly, 1868


Occupies one of the most beautiful and
healthful sites in the State. Receives annual
appropriation from the Legislature for the
Free Board of one student from each Sena-
torial District. Provides comfortable room
for each two students. Has full corps of
competent instructors. Course of study ample
and thorough both in the Preparatory and
Collegiate Departments. Discipline strict,
but kind. Terms very moderate. A Schol:.
arship for Three Years Tuition for 500, and
Ito students having such Scholarship Board,
Room, Washing, Fuel and Light at the rate
of $166.67 per year. Has been in successful
operation for 10 years.
The Twentieth year will open on Tuesday,
September I, 1886. Any further information
and full descriptive Catalogue may be had-by
addressing the President,
REV. T. II. LEWIS, A. NJ, d. D.
June 10 Westminster, Md.
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MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL
N COLLEGE.

Next session opens September 10th, 1886.
Besides the regular Collegiate Course, en-
bracing English, the Classics and the Sciences,
special courses in Agriculture, Civil and
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Chem
istry are provided, under the direction of a
full corps of professors and eminent lecturers.
liberal equipmentin the shape of Chem
ical Laboratory and Museum of Minerals,
Woods, Seeds, Skeletons, Charts, &C., is also
provided.
The cadets are under military organization
and discipline.
Send for catalogue giving full particulars as
to courses of instruction, terms and scholar
ships.
Location unsurpassed for beauty, healthful-
ness and convenience of access.
Address AUGUSTINE ]. SMITH, Presi-
dent Maryland Agricultural College, Prince
Georges county, Md. july4 If
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RoARD1NGAND DAY SCHOOL

Mrs. A. G. Davis will open Boarding and
Day School at her residence, near Mt. Airy,
Carroll county, Md, on September 6, 1886.
The course of studies will embrace the usual
English Branches, with Higher Mathematics,
Literature, the Pure and Mixed Sciences,
Latin and Music. The school will be in
charge of Miss Minta Shipley, a we'll known
and thoroughly competent teacher. Location
one of the most desirable. The best accom-
modations for boarding furnished. For
terms and information address
MRS. A. G. DAVIS,
Mt. Airy, Carroll County, Md, or
MISS MINTA SHIPLEY,
july31 IT. Daniel, Carroll Co., Md.
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DAY RIDGEl
s'The Coney Island of the South" ."

This popular summer resort will be open
to the public on and after June 2lst, 1856
Splendid surf bathing. Finest fishing on the
coast. Elegant accommodation. The Marine
Band largest and best in the country plays
every day and evening. Restaurant pavilion
seating 1000 people open all the time. Grav-
ity railroad 1000 feet, long. Sail boats on
bay, lake and river. large and small row and
fishing 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, rife gallery, and thou
sands Of amusements for the children. High
est observatory in the State, largest collection
of animals in the South, covered pier 1000
feet out in the bay. Special excursion rates
for Churches, Sunday Schools, and Societies,
either by rail or on the new and elegant
steamer sBay Ridge For dates and char
ter, apply Immediately to the
BAY RIDGE CO.,
1873 Baltimore St., Baltimore, or Annapo-
lis, Md. june 12:l5*
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WAKEFIELD ROLLER MILLS

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the Board OF
Directors of the Farmers Mutual Fire lnsqr-
an assessment on the Premium Note Capital
of the Company until their next meeting, the
third Saturday in September; and proposals
for collecting said assessment will now be
received up to September 18th, 1885, the day
of the meeting of the Board, when said pro-
posals will be opened and collector ap-
pointed who will have to give good and suffi-
cient bond for collecting the same.
Address the Secretary,
b JOHN r. STREVIG,
P. O., Manchester, Carroll county, Md.
July PAST
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ss1 ko11O6ko hNo 4AA ~ Wv
Some of them are
BECAUSE our stock of Boots, Shoes,
Slippers and Hats is the largest
in the county.
BECAUSE our prices are so low for the
qualities offered.
BECAUSE our goods are fresh and new
arriving daily from the factories,
and are of the newest styles and
patterns.
BECAUSE we have always something to
show in the way of Special
Bargains-We mean real Bar
gains.
Every body knows that we are the Leaders
in Ladies', Misses and Children's fine Shoes
Sole Agents for Slesinger Tender-Feet Shoes.
We have full line of Mems fine Calf But
ton, Congress and Lace Shoes always on
hand, from $l.50 and up.
A large and complete line of Mems Plow
and Brogan Shoes from 80 cents and up.
HATS, HATS, HATS.
We offer the largest assortment of Black and
Light Colored Stiff and Soft Hats in West
minister.
The largest and most complete line of
Mems and Boys Mackinaw's and all other
fine Braids on hand.
Straw Hats for 8 cents and up.
U. L. REAVER & CO.,
may Is Westminster, Nd.
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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-
BhCCOS, &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 blas.-
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
us.
mars h. U. GhlMES u W.
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DIssoLUTIoN OF PARTNER

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between the undersigned,
doing a general foundry and machinist busi-
ness, in the firm name of W. H. Shower l.
Bro, was dissolved by mutual consent, Au-
gust 23rd, 1886. The books and accounts of
the late firm must be settled at once, and all
parties indebted are requested to call upon
either of the undersigned at an early day and
settle.
WIN. H. SHOWER,
JOHN A. SHOWER.
The business of the late firm at Manchester
will hereafter be conducted by VIM. a..
Shower, and that at Westminster by John A.
Shower. B6r See, advertisement in another
column. aug % 3t*
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He that procures his child good mind
makes better purchase for him than il
laid out the money for an additions to his
| former acres.
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april 25-tf
NoT1cE.

A NNUAL CELEBRATIoN.-The
"A Pleasant Valley Sunday School will
hold its Annual Celebration in Edward Get
mans Grove, one-fourth mile from Pleasant
Valley, on Saturday, September 4th. Music,
speeches and refreshments. Festival con-
tinued at night on the grounds ofthe Church.
aug2l-tf
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4 STORE FOR SALE.

A STORE FOR SALE.
The undersigned, intending to change his
business, offers for sale his stock of goods in
his store in New Windsor, Nd, together with
an unexpired lease of two years of that very
valuable corner property (owned by Jacob
Leppo) he now occupies. This is fine op-
portunity for any one wishing to engage in a
general business. The entire lot of goods
will be sold cheap. They were bought low,
and comprise great variety. Possession
given at once. Ny Pavilion is part of the
property for sale or rent, and is paying in
stitution.
mar6tf CHAS. u. NORRIS.
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ARFERED ls4s AND 1885.

CHARTERED 1s43 AND 1885.
NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE
AND WINDSOR FEMALE COLLEGE.
DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS.
With Preparatory and With Preparatory and
Business Schools Primary Schools
for Boys. for Girls.
Fall Sessions Open September 18th, 1886.
These Institutions have distinct and sepa-
rate courses of study and government, and
offer advantages not surpassed in the State.
For healthfulness and beauty the location is
unrivalled. The government is moral and
Christian, and is not embarrassed by Denom-
f,tdtfofdL or State control.
Scholarships are not recommended, for OBJ
vious reasons; but when insisted upon scholar
ships for three years tuition will be sold for
500, and those holding such will be charged
for board, room, washing, fuel and light only
$50 per gear.
For catalogues and the fullest information,
visit the College or address
Rev. A. NJ. JELLY, D. D., President,
july 24:3m New Windsor, Md.
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CHAS. E. NORRIS.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE.

l take this method of informing my friends
and the public that l have opened an Office
for the transaction of the
DUTIES OF A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
in the Haines & Co. Building, next door to
the store, nearly opposite the First National
Bank, and respectfully solicit patronage.
shall also continue
THE BUSINESS OF FIRE INSURANCE
upon very liberal terms, being agent for the
Royal of Liverpool, North America of Phila.
delphia, and Etna of Hartford, Conn.
,3saase GEO. w. MATTHEW'S J. p,
mays If Westminster, Md.
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EIRE INSURANCE.

A SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
"A. viii he held in the grove at Deer Park
Chapel, on the FIRST Saturday, the 4th of Sep
tember. Ice cream and confection cry will
be sold for the benefit of the school. Ad-
dresses will be made by Rev. Mr.. Warfeld,
pastor of the circuit, and others. The Sny-
dersburg Band will enliven the occasion.
Altar cordially invited. aug l4:tfi
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.DooP & zILE.
AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE.
MAIN, ST., WESTMINSTER, MD.

Pennsylvania and Buckeye Glass
Feed Grain Drills, Tiger and Perry
Spring Tooth Harrows, Mt. Joy
Plows, Roland Chilled Plows, Sand
wich Corn Shelters, Buckeye Cider
Mills, Buckeye Iron Pumps, Buck
eye Iron Fence, National Cucumber
Pumps, Wheelbarrows and Trucks,
studebaker Wagons, Only Wagon
Built using the Slope Shoulder Spoke
and Bevel-Edge Tire; Domestic Sew
ing Machines, Oil, Needles and At
tachments for all Machines.
We have the Largest Stock and
Best Goods in the County. Exam
ing will prove it. Prices Low.
aug ROOF lille.
FRANK K. HERR SAMUEL K. HERR.
u K. HERR & BRO.
Manufacturers of
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Y RIDER'S Union Sabbath School will
IA hold their Annual Celebration on the
first Saturday in October. Several good
Bands viii be present to furnish music forthe
occasion. All are cordily invited. Come
one, come all. aug 21 If.
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ITO FARMERS.

To FARMERS:
have on hand and for sale cheap the
GEIsER TRACTION ENGINE,
Saw Mills and Separators,
THE HAGERSTOWN OR NEWARK,
OHIO, CLOVER HULLERS, GRAIN
DRILLS, HORSE RAKES AND
CUTTING BOXES.
WEBSTER w AG MS,
All sizes, Broad and Narrow tread,
SECHLER & cos CINCINNATI
BUGGIES.
Corn Shelters, Plows, Harrows, Cul-
tivators, Corn Planters, Hay
Rakes and Forks,
REAPERS AND MOWERS OF
ALL KINDS,
BIN ERS, &c.
Repairs for all kinds of Farm Machinery.
GEORGE STOUCH,
Cor Green and Liberty Sts.,
mar 2Otf Westminster, Nd.
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sUAfPTToNs.

In the vicinity of Glenties there are
more than 10000 Irish women who walk
from three, four, ten and even fourteen
miles every week or every fortnight TO the
knitting agencies in that town and bring
back the socks, the stockings, the gloves
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REAT BARGAINS
For the months of July and August to clean
up our stock of
SUMMER DRESS GOODS,
LAWNS, INDIA LINEN,
BATISTES, SATINES,
LACES, SWISS AND
HAMBURG EDGES, &c.
We sell you an elegant Plaid Dress Goods
at Gle per yard, worth 10c.
Crinkled Seersucker at 10c, sold everywhere
at 129c and 15c per yard.
Lawns at SC.
All best Calicoes at &c, sold elsewhere at I
and SC.
Good yard wide Muslin at &c.
The very best Unbleached Muslin at 6lc by
the piece, &c per yard.
Dress Cambria, all shades, at SC per yard.
We have the best assortment of
LADIES' AND MISSES JERSEYS
in town, from 81 90 up to $3.50 Come and
look at them. A splendid line of
LADIES', MISSES and CHILDREN'S
p@HosIERYi HOSIERY !7sa
from SC pair to soc pair. All our goods
are sold from
Ten to Twenty Per Cent Less
than regular prices.
GIVE US A CALL
Respectfully,
MILTON SENFT,
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D1ssoLUT1oN NOTICE.

The Copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween ]. A. Albaugh and C. c. Newport is
this day dissolved. All debts due said firm
are payable to c. C. Newport, who will also
pay ali the indebtness Of said firm.
]. A. ALBAUGH,
C. C. NEWPORT.
woodbine, Carroll county, Nd, August
2sd, 1886.
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Having this day purchased the interest of
J. A. Albaugh, will conduct the Lumber.
Coal, Lime, Fertilizers, Cement and Brick
business at the old stand. Fodder Twine for
for sale. My stock shall be sold close.
Fertilizer $3.50. Respectfully Yours,
aug 2s:3t c. c. NEWPORT.
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ITO WEARERS OF SHOES AND
HATS.
par SHOES AND HATS, ea

There are good reasons why we are now
selling so many
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All ask-examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. may lSS2-tf
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

The jamestown Capital uses up con-
siderable ink in criticism upon Immi-
grafton Commissioner Dunlap. whom it
charges with favoring division, state
hood and south Dakota in the Monthly
Bulletin, which 1t alleges III published
at territorial expense. The Capital
might have prudently stopped at the
beginning OF ita alleged developments !.
The Bulletin is not issued at public
expense, the territory investing NOT a
cent in that publication. Through
energetic canvassirg Mr.. Dunlap realizes
enough from advertisers opay the cost
of each issue, and but for this there
wouid be no Monthly Bulletin, as
the territory does not authorize its is.
sue and the enterprise is undertaken
entirely at the personal risk of the com
missioner. The Bulletin for April, just
issued, eontaiDes one hundred and
eighty inches of advertising and of this
one hundred and seyenty-four inches
Iis from southern Dakota patrons. Tho
/ Capital can evolvs it's own moral from
| this showing.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

Early this week it is said
the grading contracts will be
let for the work on what is
known as the Defiance line of the Mil
waukee road and this information ap-
pears to be conclusive. The survey of
the cutoff, instead OF striking the Chi
oago and Council Bluffs line at Defiance,
merses itself with that line some eight
miles east of Defiance. There is ex-
cellent reason for concluding that this
important piece of construction will be
completed this fall. The route thus
created will be one of vast Importance
10 western interests. 1t will give q
through route from the Northern Pacific
to Chicago via the Jim river valley and
Yankton and will place upon the Yank-
ton route the most thoroughly equipped
trains upon the Milwaukee system. 1t
is proposed also to fill tire gap between
Flandrau and Ortonville and this will
complete another through route from
the Northern Pacific to Chicago, via the
Sioux Valley, connection being made
with the Jim river train at Elk Point.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

The British minister and the secretary
OF state are con tinually closeted in con-
sultation over the fisheries troubles.
Nobody has been abs to obtain an
opinion from Mr.. Bayard or an an
nouncement of the purpose of the gov.
ernment,. but whenever an inquiry If
made 1t is always answered by the
statement that the department is await.
ing additional information before TAX
ing any action. The fishermen along
the border appear to have all the infor-
nation they care for and are indignat-
ing without stint.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

proeession-ths soldiers marching to the
time of mnffied drums-the hearse with
its black plumes, followed by his faith
full war horse, fully equipped, but with
an empty saddlc-his young and lovely
wife riding her favorite black charger
the lowering OF the coffin-the chant OF
the funeral dirge, the boom of cannon
and the rattle of musketry across his
grave. was making speech the price
of which was my life and If l was not
eloquent / was at least earnest.
But where are you now going?"
told them Morgan's troops were
gathered from many parts OF the country.
somei in Tennessee, sorac in Kentucky,
somei IN Virginia., many along the Ohio
river and some over in that state. That
| myself was from Ohio. That mary of
the companies had been reduced to o
few men, and some oil these were dig
banded, especially those from the
border, and the soldiers were not only
going home to see their friends once
more, but as the eonfederacy had many
friends along the border it was believed
these disbanded soldiers would on their
return take many recruits with them,
That such indeed was my mission and
was simply that far on my way.
They asked me if / had anything to
show that what | said was true.
said no, that to carry anything that
would show who was would be foolish.
That long before reachiDg the Ohio
riyerI would have to run the gauntlet
of the union forces, and the finding of
the evidence of my identity on me my
fate would be quickly settled. We now
talked of other army matters, told some
big war stories and just as day was
dawning they plunged out into their
native mountains.
From this point I passed through
many exciting scenes, and on the Stn day
of October, 1864, I arrived at Castles
bnrgh. Kentucky, made myself known
to the military authorities, was furnished
transportation and soon after joined my
regiment.
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A WAR EPISODE.
The Capture and Escape of
a Federal Soldier Dur
ing the Late
Rebellion.
lmmured in Rebel Prison, He
Gains His Liberty and Travels
Hundreds of Miles to the
Union Lines.
Written for the Press and Dakotaian
Ry pIrrKEyE
concluded from Saturday.

concluded from Saturday.
just after crossing small stream of
water l heard the barking of dogs.
Turning my eyes in the direction of the
sound, L saw light. / WAS SO tired and
hungry that my feelings got the best OF
my judgement and resolved to stop
and try and get something to eat and
see if could stay all night. Not SO
much the exposure of sleeping among
rocks of the Wild mountains and the
danger of being eaten up by ferocions
beasts, but the awful loneliness of
"Gods first temples had become un-
bearable to me. AS / approached the
house the dogs kept up such 81 barking
that woman came to the door, Just aa
/ had reached it. / asked her if / could
get something to eat and also stay all
night. She said they were only two
lone women living there, and that they
did not like to keep travellers. | assur-
ed her that would be very peaceable
and although had no money to pay
them / would at least be very grateful
After consulting with the other woman
she told me to come in. While they
were preparing me something to eat !
was busy with the events OF the day.
On inquiry found the small stream oi
water thatl had crossed just before
coming up to the knees was branch OF
the "Big Blame" and that on reaching
it would find fine valley, thickly
settled. further learned that was
now on the border line separating the
union and confederate forces, and that
soldiers from both armies frequently
passed their house. This border line
was rather vast track Of updisputeo
territory extending from the Cumber-
land mountains to the Ohio river.
Between those two points roved ir
regular scouts, spies and maraudino
bands of both armies. Perhaps none o
these we're actusted by motives OF "a
triotism for the armies to which they
claimed to belong. Dark deeds arr
told of this section. Nearly every noun.
tain home had its tradgy. Houses wer.
burned and pillaged, property wantoml:
destroyed and many lives were sacri
feed. No one knew friend from foe
all were suspicious. The whole countr,
was filled with alarm and CONSERVATION
and such were my surroundings as / So
in that mountain house with those tw,
lone women.
1t was log house with one room
There was fhe old fashioned fire plac
with the swinging crane and cookip,
utensials about the hearth, and insteat
of andirons were two fiat stones OF
! which 10 lay the, "knotty fore stick i
one corner stood ladder leading Vi
into the loft and nenr il hung The iaoun
ltainasf's faithful rifle. had j2st fin
ished eating my supper when hear,
what supposed to ha the report of
i gun in the direction from which I casas
The women looked mp at each Other
but said nothing. lput on my hot an6
stepped out. The house stood severa
rods OF from Che road I was walking
down toward the fence and was perhaps
j lheard ho,seman passing. He w'a
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

One of the members of Governor
Pierce's staff explains his tour to all the
strategetical points in the south, under
cover Of visit to the public institutions
as sort of war accommodating tour,
with view to the possible contingency
that the Campbell state government
may attempt to drive the authority of
tbs territorial executive out of that part
of the territory-,St. Paaz Globe.
The officers of the militia seem TO be
loyal to the governor and we think they
can be relied upon TO rally around the
commander-in-chief whenever he blows
his bugle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

The Rural Voice, which is ex-offi icio
superintendent of public instruction,
complains that the Press and Dakotaian
"is not very complimentary in its men
'tion cf the Dakota officials who are at
present visiting the territorial institu-
3tions." This remark has ell the symp-
toms of dastardly attempt to weaken
our influence with the territorial Of.
ficials. 1t is jaundiced, biased, mercI.
less. Had the superintendent of instruc-
tion been present in the flesh he would
realize the nnfeeling cruelty of his
allegations and his liver would take 3
different shoot.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24
Colonel Hughes East. who has recentI,

Colonel Hughes East, who has recently
been appointed register of the Yankton
land office, is forty-eight years of age. He
is native of the state of Indiana and is
rated by the Washington hangers on as
one of the most genial hoosiers--a man
whose friends are legion. He has q
wife and three children, whom he will
probably bring to Yankton when he
moves hither from the national capital.
Colonel East was for long term OF
years an intimate friend of Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks and latterly was private
secretary to that gentlemen. Since the
death OF the vice president he has resided
at Washington. 1t is mentioned as q
peculiarly that the colonel limps and
walks with a cane, one leg being short
or than its fellow. 1t is said that he
will como to Yankton in about mouth,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-05-24

HUGH j. CAMPBELL. &. d. yANANrwERY,
Attorney at Law. Civil Engineer and
County Surveyor.