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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-09-25
WHAT CAUSED THEN.
The Recent Heavy Failures In San Fran
cisco Due to O.erpurchases Because
Freights Were Cheap.

hO Oo sh NAh
cisco Due to Oterpurchases Because
Freights Were Cheap.
There are apparently no grounds
for uneasiness growing out of the re-
cent failures. They are partly ordinary
casualties of commerce which occur in
all commercial communities, at regular
intervals, and they are partly due to
the railway war of last February and
March. AS soon as freights dropped
Eastern manufacturers proceeded to
food the market with goods. In this
way San Francisco was filled up with
Eastern boots and shoes, Eastern fur
niture, Eastern hardware, Eastern
cigars and Eastern clothing--far be-
You'd the capacity Of the market to
digest. The consequence was steady
shrinkage Of prices all round, aud
merchants who had laid in large stocks
found their capital strained to offset
the depreciation in their goods.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-09-25
For County Commissioner.

hereby announce myself candidate for
County Commissioner Of this District. subject
to nomination by the Democratic County Gen.
vsnti0n. J. T. CLIFF.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26

Owing to the storm last Tuesday afternoon,
not enough ladies met at the ADVOCATE office
to organize Branch to the Baltimore Flower
Mission, and another meeting will be held at
the same place next Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. Those who were present last Tues
day talked over the details of the organiza-
ton, and manifested considerable interest in
the work. Let there be large attendance
next Tuesday. All ladies who desire to aid
in the charitable work of the Baltimore Mis-
sion. are invited to be present, and especially
all those who so generously contributed of
fruits and flowers last year.
The only work to be done will be the re-
ceiving and forwarding of the contributions,
and the contributions will be voluntary, just
as they were last year. Officers will have to
be chosen, and committees appointed to re-
ceive, pack and forward the donations. 1t
is proposed that the organization meet once a
month, at which time eight committees Will
be appointed, one for each Thursday alter
noon to receive the flowers and one for each
Thursday evening to pack them for ship
ment, each committee to consist OF two or
three, as may be hereafter determined. A
room near the deport has been rendered as a
regular meeting place, gentleman has Of
fered to secure boxes for shipping purposes,
and the Western Maryland Railroad will
transport and return the boxes free OF
charge.
Did we deem it necessary we could give
extracts from letters from Miss E. A. Smith,
president of the Baltimore Flower Mission,
showing how grateful was the Mission for the
contributions last year, and how joyfully they
were received by the INDECENT and striken
persons in the various hospitals of Baltimore
and at their own cherries homes, and how
anxious they are to have branch Mission at
Westminster. Many of those who entered
into the good work last summer received
direct assurances of gratitude from the presi-
dent of the Mission. The Mission is nom
sectarian, and makes no distinction. All the
hospitals are visited Christian, Hebrew,
white and colored.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
Letter from Florida.
ORANGE LAKE. June 20. 1856.

ORANGE LAKE, June 20, 1886.
MEssRs. EDITORS Since last wrote you
the world has moved on as usual, and we are
all here among the big weeds and the mos
quitoes, and having drouths and showers at
various times. This chances to be one of the
showery days, and of course we are all on the
dry side of the plank.
Well, / guess you are about to commence
your harvest, while we have none to make at
this time, for our oats have been cut some
time since-in fact, long enough for a large
part of them to be fed-and our corn fodder
will not be ready to pull until about the middle
of July. Cur corn promises to be very good
this year, and we are trying to raise enough
to feed on, for | tell you 75c and S1.00 per
bushel for corn is costly feed for horses. That
is one thing that is SO injurious to the South.
The general principle seems to be pay out
more than you make, at least pay it out be-
fore you make it; but | notice that some of
the leading papers of the South are taking up
the subject, and / think the time will come
when it will be changed in measure
Most of our vegetables are shipped, but we
can't say that they have ''panned OUT very
literally. We have a fine melon crop to ship
yet-want to load car this week-but melons
are very uncertain. VIII pick tomatoes for
about the last time this season tomorrow or
next day. We have been feeding on green
corn, tomatoes, butter beans, canteloupes,
&C., and of as fine quality as Carroll can PRO
duce. carried little melon to the house
yesterday which broke the beam at 81 pounds,
red ripe to the rind. AS the negroes would
express it, ''De million crap am fine"
Mr.. Gaitskill has been sick, but he is now
able to make hand lat the table,. W, NJ. G.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
Shaw in Baltimore County.

From Peoples Foiee, To,csonto,Cn, June "a.
We place the name of Hon. Frank I. Shaw,
of Carroll county, at the head of the Voice, as
a candidate for denomination for Congress.
DIR. Shaw has well and faithfully served this
people. He has discharged ably, well and
thoroughly every duty. He has shown him
self alive to the true interests of the people
and equal to the demands of the position. 1t
has so long been the custom and usage of the
Democratic party of this State to endorse a
man, under these circumstances, by renomi-
nation, that it has become one of the princi
Piles of the party, and is considered the just
due and reward of every faithful public ser
want. Not to do this is to reflect upon him
as unworthy of public confidence and sup
port by reason of negligence and incapacity.
1t is therefore the duty of all true Democrats
to rally to DR.. Shaw support for a renomi-
nation on this line. There will be a straight
Shaw delegate ticket placed before the people
in every district of this county on this plat
form and basis, and it has been determined
particularly to make an aggressive, earnest
contest in the eighth district. All Democrats,
therefore, who have any memories of the
past, any hopes of the future, any ambition
for themselves, any prospects or desires for
rewards, any belief in the party principles, any
determination to maintain the standard of
official life on a high plane, will stand pre-
pared to make vigorous fight.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
Sans Creek Items.

Geo. Bair has purchased of E. L. Snader
acres of woodland at $50 per acre, adjoining
the land of Louis p Engler. Mr.. Bair will
erect dwelling on said property after har-
vest. :,
Levi F. Devilbiss, our popular young mil
Ter, has put in his Touring mill purifier, in
order that he may manufacture higher grade
of -four which his large trade demands.
Last Saturday evening, Clarence Perry, son
of Melvin Perry, while loading hay on the
farm of Westwood Dudderar, near Oak Or
cbard, fell from the load breaking one of the
bones of his forearm near the wrist. DIR. b.
G. Franklin rendered the necessary medical
aid. At this writing he is doing well.
The great stampede on Friday night of last
week of the serenaders, including the highly
colored one, is thing of the past and will
only be remembered by the sound sleepers of
that peaceful and aw-abiding village as a
night of terror and distress. When the pater-
familias ''presented arms" the captain with
out any resistance Immediately unturled the
"white flag and the scene which followed IS
simply indescribable. Everything in their
track was swept as if by whirlwind. The
next time they advance it will be with revers-
ed arms.
The annual Jubilee of the different Sunday
Schools on New Windsor circuit will be held
ON the oath proximo in the large and beauti-
full grove of Peter Cover, near Jewsburg, and
one mile from this place. Prominent speak
ers and the Oak Orchard Band, which re-
Gently has been newly equipped with brand
new instruments, will be present. An enjoy
able time, as usual, is anticipated.
Jos. /. Snader is building new barn 16x22
feet.
The farmers are busily engaged making
hay, but have been somewhat hindered by the
recent rainy weather. We learn that one
prominent farmer who resides between Den
ning's and Warfeldsburg, took advantage of
weather and was seen rakingup hay last Sun
day evening. Enterprise and promptness in
farmer with his work is very comm endable,
but when, in the face of the divine and civil
law, he uses the Sabbath for the furtherance
of his worldly interest the community should
not countenance it.
Wheat is ripening fast and will be ready for
the selfbinder early next week. The yield
will doubtless be large.
Misses Maggie and Hilda Stem have re-
turned home from Springfield Institute, near
Sykesville, where they have been attending
school for the past year.
Our friend j. Elsie NJ, whose name was
mentioned in your last issue in the Double
Pipe Creek Items, will please accept our con-
graduation upon his promotion, Audaces for
tuna juvat.
The ADVOCATE still maintains its we'll
earned reputation as one of the best weeklies
in the State. The sketches of the different
farms of Carroll were greatly appreciated by
its numerous readers in this sectien-
Willie X. Franklin has returned home from
the Virginia Normal school, at Bridgewater,
Va, bringing his diploma with him, and also
Eddie Allemong, of Bridgewater, a school
mate, who comes to visit him and other stu
dents from this section. Miss Kate Danner,
of Howard county, was another of the grad
yates at the school this year.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
Frizellsburg Items.

Haymaking was progressing finely, but the
rain on Tuesday and Wednesday put gen.
eral stop to it, leaving a great deal OF grass
down. Some of our farmers will cut grain
this week. Barley harvest is over and some
has been threshed, making good yield.
Oliver Handley. wife and sister Annie go to
Frederick. to-day, to spend some time with
relatives and friends.
Samuel Weaver and family returned last
week from an extended trip through Pennsyl-
vania, visiting relatives.
Miss Maggie L. Decker is spending this
week with friends near Silver Run.
Miss Bessie Cassell, of Baltimore, Yho has
been visiting in this vicinity, returned home
last Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Collins, from the New Windsor
circuit, delivered an interesting sermon here
on Sunday afternoon.
Our Sunday school continues to prosper,
with an enrolment of ninety scholars.
Some of our citizens visited the Mt. Vernon
Sabbath School last Sunday, and all have a
very exalted opinion of the school. Levi
Fleagle occupied some time in talking to the
children from Ephesians vi. chapter, 1st and
End verses, to which all listened attentlvely.
On last Saturday, while our worthy friend
Jacob Wantz was adjusting the tie pole to
load of barley, got himself tangled somehow
OF OLneFt anu Ilc pOlC HaNlhS oh VI" W..
denoy, throwing the centre of gravity beyond
the base, Mr.. W. was thrown off the load.
Ez. WarehirIe, being present, rendered the
necessary surgical aid.
Joseph Stoner is having his barn painted
the one recently repaired.
The creamery near here, the property of S.
Weaver and rented by J. L. Freeman, is doing
a good business. Mr.. F. ships 100 gallons OF
milk per day.
One day last week while one of our young
ladies 1--WE will call her st. Nary was taking
one of her usual promenades, she discovered
a raspberry patch, with its ripe and delicious
fruit, and before she was aware was hemmed
in by the briers. The place being remote and
seldom frequented, and realizing her critical
condition, she began to make her imminent
peril known. She was finally rescued, her
hands being terribly lacerated and bruised
otherwise.
Mrs. Mary A. Dehoff, of Keysville, this
county, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ed.
shaeffer, near here,
The recent rain and wind has lodged the
grain considerably, and the army worm has
damaged the wheat some in this vicinity.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
A Terrible Crime.
From Hanocer, Pa. Herald.

From Hdnocer, Pa. Herald.
A terrible case of youthful fiendishess was
reported in our town on Friday last by a
gentleman from near the scene of the horri-
Bile and revolving occurrence. According to
his statement, as related to several of our
citizens, two small boys about II years of
age, residing near Hampton, Adams county,
some ten miles north of this place, while
playing on Monday of last week with neigh
boris little boy several years younger than
themselves, enticed him to a lonely and
secluded spot, where they bound and threw
him to the ground, and despite his piteons
appeals, deliberately perpetrated the hideous
and fiendish crime of castration on his per-
son. The poor little victim concealed the
fact of his fearful mutilation, from shame or
intimidation, for some twenty-four hours from
the knowledge of his parents, when his pain
became so intense that he could no longer
conceal the terrible mutilation he had been
subjected to. Medical aid was at once sum
moned, but too late to save the poor little
victims life and he died in the greatest
agony, modification having taken place. If
true, this is one of the. most revolving cases
of youthful depravity and fendishness on
record, and the horrible story comes through
such source as to cause but little doubt as
to its genuineness.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
BERRET ITEMS.
Commercial Centres-Festival-C THE
Captured-An Investigation.

Commercial s-Festlvai-Crops-A inlei
Captured-An Investigation.
Though Berret may ultimately be absorbed
and taken in by the rapid growth of surround
ing Commercial centres," such as Sykesville,
Woodbiue and Day, yet she claims her iden-
tity and is still struggling for existence In the
galaxy.
The ladies of Brandenburg church held an
ice cream and strawberry festival on the II tn
and 18th inst, for the benefit of the church,
which was literally patronized.
In this section the ''harvest will be great
and laborers few," consequently some OF Our
farmers anticipating squalls will run cradles
as well as self.binders. Grain and grass Will
transcend an average yield.
A malady, called truck fever, broke out In
this section last spring, and while laboring
under its influence some of our farmers plant
ed large crops of lima beans, but subsequent
" finding it necessary to import poles and
foreign labor to stick them, will abandon the
enterprise and next spring plant dried apples.
A thief entered the premises ofJames Penn
few nights since, and after appropriating
whatever he thought might be useful, con-
cluded to add a stone jar to his plunder which
he could not conveniently carry without plac-
ing it upon. his head The jar being deep,
sliped over his head and neck. fitting so tight
ly that he could not remove it, and conse-
ly fell from suffocaton. When Mr.. Penn
went out in the morning he found him lying
in the yard with the jar still over his head.
When the jar was removed it was found that
he was still alive but speechless and uncon.
scious, and but for this timely relief would
have soon been corpse, which, in fact, would
have been a small loss to the neighborhood,
Notwithstanding he was big dog.
Dorsey Bros. will have their barn finished
in time for the present crop. Mr.. Summers,
builder, demands ''long Summer day, and
consequently his 'journeymen are 'onstrike"
late and early.
Though things are generally 'quiet along
the lines' yet we are informed that some par
ties have been periodically disturbing the
peace of Eldersburg; consequently non-res-
ident citizen, with an officer of the law re-
Gently drove into the village, 'deputized by
Judge Smith to investigate the cause of the
trouble" but before they had completed their
Investigations they also caught the infection,
and becoming turbulent it was suggested that
the resident officer be called to hold them in
check, whereupon they quietly crawled into
their buggies and starting for their respective
homes nothing more was heard from them but
an occasional ''go long, that's all.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
Kevsville Items.

The farmers are busy getting in their hay,
blowing corn and making preparations for
cutting grain. Some began to cut this week.
Geo. Dorsey is useing considerable skill in
the erection of building designed fowl
department He is generally successful in his
undertakings and deserves credit for this latest
improvement.
Cherries are very plenty and of excellent
quality. Henry Baker has enough on his
farm to supply twenty or more families.
We noticed in last weeks Sentinel that Mrs.
VIM. Repp, of New Windsor, had two cactus
stalks containing II buds and 8 full blown
flowers, and asked who can beat it. Mrs.
Benjamin Poole had at the time the paper
was issued, cactus on one stalk of which
was LOG buds and some in full bloom. Who
can beat that.
Friend Joe, better known as Little Joe,
from New Windsor, paid visit to an inter-
esting friend last Saturday, gave us call
Sunday morning, and after chatting awhile,
returned to his stopping place, and was moi
heard from until in the quiet hours of night
the humming music of the buggy wheels was
heard singing the well known and familiar
old tune, Home, Sweet Home.
C. C. Shorb is now selling trees for nur-
sery in Philadelphia.
DR.. Roop, V. S., is driving the country
over trying to buy cow.
Johney is out trying to gather in some har-
vest change to buy ice cream for some OF the
beauties of the fair sex.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
westmins ter VS.. Baltimore.

The Westminster Gun Club, recently or
ganized, went to Baltimore on Wednesday
and met the Baltimore Gun Club at the
Western Scheutzen Park. Five members
were selected from the Westminster Club to
shoot against five of the Baltimores. There
being a large number of the Baltimore Club
present, it was decided to shoot two teams of
five each. ten birds each shooter, five traps,
81 yards The following is the score: West
minster-H. S. Roberts, 5; /. A. Miller, s.;
Theodore Englar, 5; ]. Milton Reifsnider, g.;
Doctor Smith, 9; total, 80. Baltimore team
No. 1-Sadtler, 6; Wertsner, 9; Buckbee, A;
Franklin, 8; Williams, Z; total, "a. Team
No. 2-Williar, 8; Fielis, 8; Cleveland, Z;
Cotton, 8; Buckbee, 5: total, 80.
The clubs will meet again shortly, when the
Westminsters xpect to make better show
ino
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
proeeediugg of the orphans. Court.

Monday, June 21.-Wm. R. Curry, trustee
of Thomas ]. Bond, settled oath account.
The last will and testament of VIM. Mot
ter, deceased, was admitted to probate, and
letters testamentary granted to Elizabeth Mot
ter.
John C. Wright, executor of Nancy Wright,
deceased, returned list of debts.
Emma J. Chenowith. natural guardian to
Sarah NJ, Bessie ", Baxter B., Emory S.
and Edna v. Chenowith, bonded as guardian.
Tuesday, June 22.-Report of the sale of
real estate of Jesse Frederick, deceased,
finally ratified.
George R. Gehr, executor Of Sarah A.
Gehr, deceased, returned invent
and chattels, and received orr
creditors.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
SHIPLEY ITEMS.
Farm Labor Scarce-Warning to- DIVERS TO
Self-Binders-Sunday School Celebration.


Farm labor is abundant, and hands are
hardly equal to its immediate demands. The
hay harvest is, and has been, in full blast for
several days, and will continue if the weather
permits. The grain harvest is near at hand
and some will begin cntting to-day Saturday
and many others on Monday. The clatter of
the mower was stopped on Tuesday by the
heavy rain fall, which has greatly revived the
corn and vegetable crops. The storm, which
accompanied Tuesdays rain, has nearly level
ed every field of grain in this neighborhood,
and the majority of it will stay so, rendering
harvesting more laborious. Many of our en-
terprising farmers have exchan ged their drop
reaping machines for selfb binders.
Many laboring hands think that machinery
is an imposition, and in one instance we were
informed that some one, or several, as the
case may be, expressed their opinion on pa
per and without any subscription of name,
stuck up the opinion as public notice to all,
and for all whom it might concern, to leave
the self f-binders alone, with threats of destruc-
ton.
Barnes & Co. have completed E. G. Ship
ley's barn frame and all the other necessary
savings, and moved their saw mill to Jona-
than Owings, VIII ere they will be busily en-
gagged for several days saving timber for a
large barrack
The Zion Sunday School will have cele-
bration on July 4th, and box breaking of their
contributions to Ward Hall.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
DoBBIE LoRNE-
ID BROWN STOUT, Jr.

BOBBIE L0RNE is bright bay, three
years DID, II hands high, will weigh ~
when fully matured, 1850 pounds. CO
He took three first prizes as two -lk5SAG
year old, being the only times exhibited.
BROWN STOUT, JE., is beautiful brown
animal, four years old, 16 hands high, and
will weigh about 1850 pounds. He took five
first prizes, being the only times exhibited.
These horses are both pure Clydesdale stall
tions, and were brought during the past winter
from Canada by DR.. c. P. Smith, Veterinary
Surgeon, from whom they were purchased by
the present owners.
Bobbie Lorne will stand at the following
named places in Carroll county, commencing
about April Westminster, at owners
stable; Uniontown, Union Bridge and New
Windsor
Brown Stout, Jr., will stand in Baltimore
county, commencing about same time, at the
following places: and Cockeys-
vile.
TEEMs-$2O for the season for each stallion.
For further information address.
GEO. L. BEAVER, Westminster, Nd,
FRANK P. GOODWIN, Glyndon, Nd,
apr3,3m Owners.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
Business Locals.
rERrILIzER roR RucKwHEAT

FERTILIZER FOR BUCKWHEAT.
We have several brands of Fertilizer. that
cannot be surpassed for raising Buckwheat.
N /. Gorsuch & Co. Ut
Sooth and compose your nerves with Celery,
Beef and Iron.
The Farmers Reliance Fertilizer will be OF
better quality then ever thisstall. Persons
who desire to use good and cheap fertilizer
would do well not to engage there fall fertil-
izer until they see us, or our representative,
Mr. John I. Brown. Prices will be lower
then ever. N. l. Gorsuch q Son. tt
Buckwheat for Sale-Geo. w. Lamotte. 2t
For Harness, Saddles, Fly Nets, Lap Dus-.
ters, Collars, Whips, Trunks, and all kinds OF
Horse furnishing goods, go to |. A: Miller's,
Westminster, Nd, where you will find good
stock at the lowest market rates. At
FEED, FEED.
We have on hand and for sale a large stock
of Choice Bran, White Middling, Hominy
Chop, Flax and Cotton Seed Meal, all at in
side figures. E. o. Grimes & Co.
Send to James E. Smith, General lnsur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paying assessments on premium notes. 1t
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 feb
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26

June 19-mercury So at a. m. and II at 2
p. M; clear. June 20-mercury SO at Z a.
m. and IA at p. M; generally clear. June
2l-mercury 60 at a. m. and IA at 2 p. M;
clear in the morning, generally cloudy in the
afternoon and at night. June 22-mercury
70 at 2 p. M; cloudy, with heavy rains before
sunrise; clearing weather at night. June "a
mercury &C at a. m, and 70 at 2 p. M;
cloudy and showery. June 25-mercury 68
at a. m. and 81 at II m; clear.
The Democratic advocate., 1886-06-26
The County Levy.

The Commissioners were in session on
Monday last, and fixed the levy for 1886.
The basis is SIS, 759, 800, and the levy was
fixed at so cents on the 500, the same as it
has been for several years. OF this 193 is for
public schools, II for roads and bridges, II
for courts, magistrates and Jail, 5 for pensions
and Aims House, for interest and redemp-
ton of County certificates, and 81 for miscel-
laneous expenses.
Carrolrs rate still remains the lowest in the
state, while the administration of affairs is
second to none. The next statement will
show a considerable reduction in the county
debt, and will be an exhibit of which the peo-
pie of Carroll should be proud.