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For the Advocate.
Mathematical.



MEssRs. EDIToRs = The mathematical
problem in the ADVOCATE of the End of Janu-
ary has given rise to some discussion and diff
ferent solutions. The Pikesville gentleman
seems to insist that his solution is correct, and
therefore others are wrong.
In my view of the question and Its eontln-
gencies, the gentleman has reasoned from
false hypothesis, and therefore he is wrong
when he undertakes to say that equity in this
case means an equal division. If an equal
division, in any event, was intended by the
marriage agreement, why did it not say that
if daughter only were left, the wife and
daughter should each inherit one half OF the
estate i? Or if son only were left, the wife
and son should each inherit the one-half, as
in either case there would be but two heirs,
and neither having any preference over the
other. Then, as a son and daughter both
were left. making three heirs, common sense
and equity would have demanded an equal
division among them also.
But the agreement certainly gives the ad-
vantage to the mother over the daughter, and
TO the son over both mother and daughter,
as it sets forth that in case of daughter only
the mother shall have twice as much as the
daughter. and in case of son only the son
shall have twice as much as the mother.
Now. as son and daughter both were lett,
equity in this case, would demand that the
son get twice as much as the mother, and the
mother twice as much as the daughter, as is
plainly indicated. The daughter would there
fore get one share, the mother two and the
son four, making in all seven shares in the
estate, of which the daughter gets ne-seventh,
the mother two-sevenths, and not the one
third, aftd the son four-sevenths of the whole.
Therefore, hoping that may not in any way
infrihgeafpon the prerogative of Miss Maggie
WarneriGthis matter, as see she is requested
to publish her solution, submit the following:
Widows share if daughter only had been
left I.
Widows share when both son and daughter
were left, 81.
s-2-TzS-214differenc of widows share,
or less than she would have received had a
daughter only been left.
Difference s-21-240O-s-21 of whole es-
tate.
Therefore 1-21=300-l-2l of whole estate.
l=6300=whole estate.
I of 630O=420O=widow' share if DIR only.
81 of 63OO=1s00=widow's share if both
son and daughter.
2400-difference,
/ of 6sOO-2l00-wife's dowry if only son.
ScHooL'Bo
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mnx:,.,rry Items.

The question submitted by your New Free
dom, Pa, correspondent did not appear very
difficult to few of our school misses Misses
S. E. Snyder and c. Fleagle both worked out
the problem aud found that the coat cost
$3.50.
The protracted meeting in the Mayberry
Church of God is still in progress, and IS
very largely attended. Ten conversions and
two penitents are the result at present,
On Monday evening last some mischievous
person, or persons, broke into Mr.. Daniel
Eckard's residence through window while
he was attending the meeting at this place.
The thieves went through the whole house but
nothing was stolen.
The following are the weights Of a few more
porkers slaughtered by E. jerome Myers: 3,
farrowed last August, averaging 1872 pounds.
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For the Democratic Advocate.
LrNEnono,. Feb. LIST. 1886.

LINEBoRo', Feb. LIST, 1885,
1 did not notice the article in the ADVOCATE
of the 10th, in regard to the Pikesville prob
lem. In the last week issue | see that your
Pikesville correspondent asks for my solution
of the problem. | will now give it. Accord
ing to the agreement of the gentleman the
daughter was to have half as much as the
widow, and n-the event he left a SON the
widow should have half as much as the SON.
Now it happens that he left son and daugh-
ter, still in equity you must follow the same
rule, the daughter to get half as much as the
widow, and the widow half as much as the
son. Now the daughter has one share; the
wife two shares and the son four shares of
the estate; hence the estate would be divided
into equal parts. If there would have been
only daughter left, the estate would have
been divided into 8 equal parts and the widow
would have received 30 Of the estatei now
of the estate 7of the estate-240lo or 14-2l
6-2l-2400 or g. 81 of the estate-$240O and
l-21-S300; hence the whole estate $4,000.
Now if there would have been only SON left
the son would have got Of 630O-Ss42cO and
the widow 3-s2l00.
C. i. s. Please give your solution in full.
MAGGIE WARNER,
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Personal.

Col. VIM. A. McKellip entertained num-
Der of gentleman friends at dinner on We'd
nesday evening.
Attorney General Roberts and wife paid
visit to their daughter, Mrs. Stewart, in Phil
adelphia, this week.
Mrs. Herman Day, nee Miss Youle, is
spending a few days with Mrs James A. c..
Bond.
qDr. E. D. Wells and family left on We'd
nesday morning for San Antonio, Florida.
They were Joined in baltimore by Miss Es-
telle Wathen, who has gone to Florida for the
benefit of her health, s -,
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WEsrMINsTER, February 2, lss6


To The Shareholders and Lototcners of The Westminster
Cemetery Company 1t becomes my duty TO submit
to you the annual port of the President ana Man
ayers of the Westminster Cemetery Company Tor the
wear ending this day. The report shows gratify-
ing reduction of the Indebtedness during the year
resanI i'm Time ss "a When the present manage
nent came into Office, two years ago, they found
MANY unadjused matters that had existed for years
both in respect to the outstanding stock and the
burial lots. This led to great confusion ana more
less uncertainty as to the real conaltlon Oh tne
Company's affairs. 1t gives me pleasure to report
that adjustments have been made in all these cases
satisfactory both the parties themselves and to
the Company and there does not exist at this time
a single item of this kind 1t has been our aim
from the beginning to liquidate the dept OF the
Company as rapidly as possible, and at NE same
time to keep the Cemetery in that condition OF
cleanliness and order that would meet the approval
of those whose dead lie within its enclosures The
superintendent has been very emclent ana oDlglng'
and at no previous period have the grounds pre-
sented so attractive an appearance as during tne
mast summer and fall. The old burying ground is
being Gradually Improved and place for free in
terment has been laid off at suitable place IN the
northeast corner of the present enclosure. Inc
Usage Orange and wire combined, 10 enclose the
grounds and replace the present fence, when is
now getting into a more or less diapidated condl-
ton. The hedge fence is cheap. durable and orna-
mental and will be completed in its growth WITHIN
three years. The Company hope to secure from tn e
present Legislature the passage OF an act 70 ENABLE
the Cemetery Company to hold funds, when by
bequest otherwise may be placed IN US hahds,
the interest ofwhich shall be perpetuaiiy applied
to the care of the burial lots of persons so
ing or donating funds to the Company We believe
this action will be regarded with great favor by
many who have now and others who will hereafter
ACQUIRE lots in the Cemetery
There have been eleven regular meetings OF the
COMPANY and three special meetings held during
the YEAR The books Of the Secretary and Treasurer
are kept in an ineligible and accurate manner ana
the Treasurer's accounts have been thoroughly
examined and found correct
record of all nterments is kept by the Superln-
tendent and there have been % persons buried In
the Cemetery during the past year In closing TINS
report cannot but express my satisfaction at the
earnest interest which has been manifested by
those with whom l have been associated in the
management of the Companys affairs, and also note
the many evidences of appreciation of our efforts
by those of our citizens Who are most interested IN
the success of the Cemetery Company. Respectfully
JOHN L. REIFsNIDER, President
Westminster Cemetery Company.
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H,oR sALE.-MILLERs STATION

NOR sALE.-MILLER's STATION,
II including warehouse, switch, individual
car, postoffice, express Office and general rail-
road business; also a general country store,
which has good custom. Failing health is
the only reason for disposing of it. 1t is on
the Baltimore and Hanover Railroad. Also
two lots of land, one of 81 acres and the
other of 20B acres; no buildings; springs on
both tracts; part timber and farming land, in
good condition. If not sold by February 20,
1856, will be sold at public sale on that day,
at l O'Clock, D. m. A. MILLER,
ian3O:4t* Miller's Station, Md.
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DUBLIC SALE
FARM AND WOOD LAND.

Win be sold at public sale, at j. Oliver
Wadlow's store, Freedom, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10Th, 1886,
at o'clock, p. M, tract of land containing
Al ACRES, 8 R00DS AND 20 PERCHES.
1t is covered with first class second growth
Chestnut and some fine Oak. tits located on
the road leading from the Liberty turnpike to
the Oakland road, about miles from Free
dom, and adjoins the lands of Samuel Slack
and Perry Bennett. Also a tract containing
SO ACRES, 2 ROODS AND Sc PERCHES,
on the Liberty turnpike, A miles from Free
dom. No buildings. The land is in a good
state of cultivation and produces well; several
springs, and there are a number of fine build
ing sites. There is sufficient timber for the
use of the place. Both tracts are convent
emily located to churches, schools, postoffice
and mills; the latter is only miles from Mar
riottsville, station on the B. & o. R. R., and
l6 miles from Baltimore by turnpike, and ad-
joins the lands of John Fite and John Lauter
bach. Persons wishing to view the property
can call upon Mr. Edward Ireland, residing
on the property adjoining the farm.
TERMs.-One-thir cash on the day of sale,
one-third in 9 months, and the remainder in
Is months from the day of sale; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with sufficient Sc
curity, bearing interest from the day of sale.
Taxes paid to day of sale.
THOMAS NJ. IRELAND.
jan23:ts* Jos. W. Berret, Auc'r.
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DRIVATE sALE.-The undersigned
Il offers at Private sale the remaining por-
ton of the Zacharias farm, consisting of 55
acres of prime land, laid off in lots of differ
ent sizes, containing from 2 to 10 acres each.
with the advantage of good roads, nearness
to the city, quality ofland and other convent
ences. To those wishing to fit up nice little
homes it cannot be excelled. Will sell in
any quantity desired, from one lot to the whole
ANY information desired can be had by call
ing on or addressing the undersigned who has
a plat of same at his Hardware Store in West
minister, Md. Terms reasonable.
ian 16:tf MILTON SCHAEFFER.
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TN the Circuit Court for Carroll Co.
l. In Equity.
NO. 2243 EQUITY.

John W. Tracy, next friend of Andrew L.
Bowser, and others, VS.. Andrew l.. Bowser
and Charlotte L. Bowser.
Ordered this 29th day of January, A. D.,
1886, that the account Of the special auditor
this day filed in this cause; be finally ratified
and confirmed unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 18th day OF
February, next; provided copy of this order
be inserted for two successive weeks before
the last named day in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county.
VIM. n. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
jan 80 2t WIN. N MARTIN, Clerk.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
mentary on the P ersonal Estate of
DAVID ENGEL ofP.,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 80th day of August,
1886; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 30th day of
January, 1886.
ian 30 At Executor.
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NEW FURNITURE FACTORY.
F. A. GROLOCK & CO.,
Nearly opposite Montour House, next door
to Herr & Bros Coach Factory, Bankard
& Dailey's Old Stand,
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND.

We have in stock a complete line of Grand
Rapids and Williamsport Furniture, Chamber
Suits, Chairs, &C.; an extensive line of Parlor
Suits, all the latest styles, and made by the
York We are also busy manufacturing
Home Made Furniture. Special attention
given to ordered work. VIII guarantee prices
2O% below all competition. We mean to sell
to everybody, both upon the cash basis and
also INSTALLMENT PLAN. We propose
to push the business, and to do so we must
sell at less prices than anywhere else. Come
now and see our stock. HeA.To newly married
couples we will say call is especially solic-
tied, if they want to save money in their first
venture. Very respectfully,
jan30,tf F. A. GR0L0CK & co.
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TRUSTEES SALE
A USE ND LOT,
ON MAIN STREET,
In the City of Westminster, Md.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of Equi-
ty, passed in cause No. 1862 Equity, wherein
Mary Ann Wagner and others are complain
ants, and Elijah Wagner and others are de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned, trustees therein
appointed, will offer at public sale, on the
premises, on
WEDNESDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1886,
at 1 o'clock, p. M, all that valuable LOT
lying on Main street, adjoining the properties
of John 7. Wampler and Henry W. Dell, in
the city of Westminster, with a front of 60
feet and running back 1913 feet, containing
one quarter of an acre of ground, more or
less. This lot is improved by
a substantial d W ELLIN & A%A-A
trough cast of rooms, with ~ -
basement; also stabling wash AEs55ast:IZz5
house, &C.; good fruit upon the property,
also well of good water. 1t is most desirably
situated both in respect to dwelling or bust
ness location.
Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree
are :-0ne-third of the purchase money to be
paid cash on the day of sale or upon the rati-
ication thereof by the court; the balance in
two equal payments of and II months, to
be secured by the notes of the purchaser or
purchasers to the satisfaction of the trustees,
and bearing interest from the day of sale.
JAS. A. C. BOND, r
ELIJAH WAGNER, trustees
John I. Diffenbaugh, Auct'r. jams, is
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Baltimore american.
The Democratic Advocate is publishing a
series of well written sketches OF the leading
farms of Carroll. It is q good idea.
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have got the only Brick Yard that has
clay clear of Flint or gravel in or near West
minister. will make it my business to have
a stock of Brick on hand at all times, and be
able to furnish in large or small quantities.
NY prices will be reasonable, and full count
guaranteed Located near the Depot, West
minister, Maryland. Come and see and ex-
anime my Brick and Clay before you buy.
sep1s:tf R.C. MATTHEWS.
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wes,n,ns,er Cemetery Company.

The stockholders and lotowners of the
Westminster Cemetery Company met at their
Office, Firemen's Hall, on Tuesday evening,
February 3 The meeting was organized by
calling E. o. Grimes to the chair. The fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing wear: President, John l.. Reifsnider;
Board Of Managers, DIR. J. W. Herring, Rich
ard Manning. Geo. R. Gehr,. Elias Yinghng,
John j. Reese, Frank X. Herr. The Presi-
dent submitted the following report:
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TIRE INSURANCE.

No notes, no assessments, prompt settle
ments and lowest rates in best companies.
Office on Liberty street, opposite depot, West
minister.
JAMES SHRIVER,
Insurance Agent, representing Continental
of New York, Western Assurance of Toronto.
janl6:3m*
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A ssIGNEE of Mortgages Sale
Machine Shops, Buildings, &c
In the Town of New Windsor, Carroll
County MARYLAND.


The undersigned, by virtue of power of
sale contained in mortgage from JOSIAH u.
Biser to Elhanan w. Englar, bearing date the
3rd day of April, in the year 1875, and re-
corded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county in Liber F. 7. S.,
No. 8, folio 442, &C., and by virtue of the
assignment thereof, made on the 9Th day of
March, 1885, and duly recorded, will, as as
signee, sell at public sale, on the premises, on
Tuesday, the aSrd day Of February, 1886,
at o'clock, p. M, all that parcel or parcels
of land, being parts of tracts Of land called
the "Five Daughters and "Resurvey on
Timber Hills" containing
1 ACRE, 2 ROODS & IA SQR. PERCHES
of land, more or less, being the quantity of
land described in and conveyed by said mort
gage, after deducting therefrom the quantity
of one-half an acre, conveyed by said Biser
and others to David P. Smelser and others,
by deed dated April 2lst, 1885, and recorded
among the Land Records of Carroll county in
Liber F. T. s., No. 62, folio 43S, &c.
The improvements thereon
consist of a large MACHINE AHAA-A
SHOP, Foundry Building, ~ kssEsA
Blacksmith Shop. Office and w411ffGzsEE1gssss
other buildings, all in excellent repair. This
property is situated in New Windsor, Carroll
county, Nd, nearly opposite the residence OF
the undersigned and short distance from the
depot, and is now in the occupancy of Samuel
A. Smith; is desirably located for Machine
Shop.
Terms of Sale.-Cash on the day of sale.
DENNIS 81. MAYNARD, Assignee.
Jas. A. C. Bond, Solicitor.
Chas. E. Norris, Auctioneer. jan3o,ts
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1886.
Sale Register.

Notice of sales, for which bills printed at thi:
Office will be published under this head for so cts.
whcr bills printed elsewhere 81 will be charged
See bills for particulars concerning sales.
February 25-Horses Mules, Cows, Hogs. Shotes
large stock of Farming Implements. Emily J. Baes
man Administrative, near Oakland, Freedom dis
trct.
March Jacob +. Caple. executor, on the road
from Union Bethel Church to Patapsco, will sell
horses cows farming utensils, lot of corn, hay &c
Sale at IL m.
March S-Werten J. A. Bish near Geiman's mill
on the road from the Lttlestown turnpike TO the
Penna Line will sell Horses Cows, Shotes and q
large variety of Farm Utensils. WIN. Brown, Auc.
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AND PARTIES.

The Westminster Orchestra is prepared to
furnish Music for Dances, Receptions, &c. on
short notice. Figures called for all the latest
as well as the old dances.
Apply to address
VIM. B. STEVENSON,
or ALFRED B. MOREL0CK,
jan l6;1m Westminster, Md.
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NOR SALE.-A very stylish ~
II Kentucky-bre young Mare, C6S2o
inferior to none in the county for 1xcsAe
general use; promises to be very speedy; is
sold for want of further use; terms to suit pur-
chasers. JOHN G. SKUNK,
ian23:3t Westminster, Md.
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NOR SALE.-The subscriber offers for
sale TRACT OF LAND, formerly a
part of "Clover Hill, lying near Patapsco
Falls. 1t is of very excellent quality, in a
high state of cultivation. Will sell 10, 20, 80
terms. A clear title given. For further in
formation apply to E. N. BUCKINGHAM,
my Near Finksburg, Carroll CO., Nd
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of
DIR. Hiram w. LeFevre, late of Carroll county,
deceased, to file their claims, with the vouch-
ers thereof, with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Carroll county, within two months
from the day of sale.
HARRY NJ. CLABAUGH, r....
SUSAN G. LEFEVRE, iru''eeS'
,anQ0.fc
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ABOUT so ACRES

AbOUI Oh AChEO.
The improvements thereon consist of two
- story Log Dwelling House,
AIA-,5 dairy, corn house, &C.; a never.
~ sSz failing spring of water near the
1z5aaa5sL house; about Is acres is good
meadow land, and about acres is in timber,
chestnut, oak and hickory. The balance of
the land is in good state of cultivation, and
is easily improved There is alsoan excellent
orchard of apple and other fruit trees on the
premises. This property is desirably located,
adjoining the village of Snydersburg, Carroll
county, Nd, and adjoins the lands of Cor
nelius Lppy, Elisha Loveall and others.
The land will be surveyed previous to the
day of sale, and plat of the same will be
then exhibited, by which it will be sold,
The property will be laid off in two separate
parcels, and offered as one entire parcel also
in two lots, and will be sold as may appear
for the best interest of the parties concerned,
Terms OF SALE.--0ne-third cash on the
day of sale or on the ratification thereof, one
third in one year and the other one. third in
two years from the day of sale; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest from the day of sale.
ELISHA SNYDER,
CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER, Arus.ees'
Reifsnider & Fink, Sol'rs. A. NJ. Ruby, Auc
ian9;ts
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The GUIDE is work of $50 pages, Colored
Plates, 1000 illustrations, with descriptions
of the best Flowers and Vegetables, prices of
Seeds and Plants, and how to grow them. 1t
tells you what you want for the garden and
how to get it. Printed in English and Ger
man. Price only 10 cents, which may be de-
Quoted from first order.
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DRIvATE SALE.

The undersigned offers at private sale his
property at Stonersville, on the Littlestown
pike, q miles from Westminster. The i'm
provements are a two-and-a-
half story Frame Dwelling con- 11
tanning four rooms and cellar 7a1S S5zN
stable, ice house, hog pen, and - go
other necessary outbuildings, all in good re-
pair. The lot contains / Acre, enclosed with
good fencing, and has variety of fruit on it;
well of good water. If not sold at private
sale before SATURDAY, the 10Th of FEBRUARY,
it will then be offered at public sale at ,
o'clock, P. NJ. Terms easy.
Jan 80 IS NJ. BABYLON.
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JAMES WICK, Scotsman,
jan 80 St Rochester, N. Y.
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BUY ONLY vICK'S SEEDS, AT HEAD
QUARTERS.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF DESIRABLE
LIT T L E f A r M.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of
Equity, passed in cause No. $3.50, the under
signed, as trustees, will sell at public sale, on
he premises, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 0, A. D. 1886,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, desirable little farm
containing
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VTIcK's FLORAL GUIDE.

Breathes there man with soul so dead
Who never to his wife hath said,
81 will a flower garden make,
Both for my own and thy dear sake,
And sow with seeds to come up quick.
Which you, of course, will buy of VIcK!'
If such there be, pray repent,
And have an order quickly sent.
Then sweet thy rest, L IN sure, will be,
And thy dear wife will smile on thee.
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pRIcKI BRIcKl BRICKI

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