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" OR SALE.
land d near aar'1 New S wi issAs I sse
miles from Westminster; fine buildings, all
in good condition; a very desirable farm;
price $12, 000-half cash, balance on years
time.
Farm of $50 acres, Al miles from Westmin-
ster, q miles from Patapsco Station, w. NJ.
R. r. Buildings fair. Price $500.
Choice little farm of 559 acres, half mile
from Westminster; good soil; brick house;
large barn; all in good condition;price $l1 200.
Nice little home; 8 acres; prime land;
miles west from Westminster; brick house;
bank barn; more land if desired; price 81, 800.
Plaster and bone mill on w. Md. Railroad;
buildings new; best of machinery; IA acres of
land; good water power; splendid opening
to engage in a profitable and growing business;
terms easy; price $4,000.
2250 acres prime timber land on Cheat
river, West Virginia. Heavy original growth
of poplar, red oak, ash, walnut, cherry, &C.;
land valuable for grazing purposes after timber
is off; price 81 per acre.
Machine shops at New Windsor, Nd; all
the necessary buildings for the manufacture
and repair of machinery. This property will
be sold; bargain at easy payments; price
81, 500.
or 9 acres of woodland, near public road
from Westminster to Mt. Airy, miles south
east from New Windsor. Price $3.50.
A small home, acres, on road from West
minister to New Windsor, mile from former
place; good house, good stabling, good water.
extra fine fruit, &c. Price $1250.
Fine brick house on John street, 9 rooms,
conveniently arranged, all in first class con-
dition. Quite bargain at $4,000.
300 acres near Finksburg, Nd; 6 miles
from Westminster, l mile from Railroad
Station; land in fair condition; 100 acres in
timber; stone house, bank barn; will be divid-
ed if desired; $50 per acre.
80 acres prime land, half mile from West
minister; large bank barn, fine aasbard, sple6-
did building site for house; pr %, 600:
street, near RailEeesad Depot; price $4,000.
Farm acres, II miles from Westminster;
Lid good; buildings good; orchard choice
fruit; price $50 per acre.
Farm 70 acres, miles from Westminster,
miles from Hampstead, nearest r. h. Station,
good house and barn; So acres cleared land
in good condition; $35 per acre.
Nice Little Home, one mile from west
minister; go acres Of prime land, good BRICK
house; price, So, 500.
Twenty acres good land, good buildings,
near Westminster, $780,.
One hundred acres, best quality of land, q
miles from Westminster; buildings only fair,
good water, &C.; price, So, 500.
Brick house and lotin Westminster 81 200.
Double brick house and lot in Westmin..
ster; s., 500.
Also, some fine pasture lots, ranging from
2 to 6 acres, adjoining Westminster.
For particulars cali on or address
sep s,tf E. LYNCH, Westminster, Md.
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Soap VS.. Law.

A Missouri constable rode out to farm
near St. Joseph armed with subpoena for
a woman who was wanted as witness in
case in court He found her in her back
yard, busily engaged in stirring a boiling,
bubbling mass in large black kettle. He
stated his business, and she said
II can't go to-day"
"But you must"
"What's the hurry
"Why, courts in session, and the case is
now on trial. They want you by noon
"WelI, | amt going. You think I'm
going off and leave this hull kittle O soft
soap to Spite just to please your old court ?
No, Stree
eWhy, my dear madam, you must. You
really don't seem to understand-
II understand that I've got big kittle
o splendid soap grease on to bile, and it'll
make thin, sticky soap if it amt finished
to-day. You go back and tell the jedge
So"
you'll be fined for"
"Pooh Tdlike to see the Missouri jury
that'd fine a woman for not leavin her soap
bilin' when it was at critical point, as
one might say. Tell the jedge I'll come
tomorrow, if we don't butcher our pegs
then; an if we do, I'll come some day next
week
"But l tell you that won't do. You
must come now"
'Lookee, young man, you think I'm a
fool? reckon you never made any soap,
did you? If you had you'd know that"
"What does the judge care about your
soap?"
aWell, what do l care about the jedge,
if it comes to that? Laws law and soaps
soap. Let the jedge tend to his law and
I'll tend to my soap. The Good Book says
there's time for everything, and this is my
time for a barrel o saft SOAP
"Well, madam, if you want to be fined
for contempt of court, all right. You will
be fined as sure AS"
"Bab know all bout the law, an
there amt anything in it, nor in the con-
stitution of the United States, nor in the
Declaration Of Independence, nor in nuthin
else, that says womans got to leave a
kittle O half billed soap and go off to court,
when she hahn mind to. 1 guess know
little law myself"
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oak HALL,

We extend spring greeting to our many
friends to visit our store. Having just re-
turned from the Eastern markets, we are
prepared to show
AN IMMENSE STOCK OF GOODS OF
ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
Dress Goods in endless variety, from Sc to
SIPS. In our assortment we include Henri
ettas, Serges, Victoria Suitings, Cashmeres,
Cloths, French Combination Novelties, Her
ring Bone Stripe, Cancels Hair, Tricot Cloths.
all shades; full line of Silks, Surahs, Satin,
Rhadames, Bengalines, Black Reps; Silks, ali
prices, from 75c to $3.50 per yard; full line
of Trimmings to match the very latest Satins,
from &c in cheap up to the fine French goods
Don't think our assortment small if you have
never visited us, as we claim, without fear of
contradiction, our assortment to be superior
to any in this part of the state. We also
claim TO have the largest general assortment
of goods outside the city. All who visit us
can testify to the above, and, to those whom
we have never had the pleasure of meeting,
we can fully demonstrate, if you will only call
to see us.
OUR DOMESTICS are, notwithstanding
the advance, with few exceptions sold at old
prices. Ginghams as low as &c, Calicoes and
Muslins from sc up, Cottonades from he up;
Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing, from
$1.90 to 500 suit; Cassimers from 25c up to
S. per yard; Gents Hats and Furnishing
Goods, all the latest. Our Shoe Department
is immense. Evitt's Shoes, for ladies, child
rem and misses, are the acknowledged leaders
both for style and durability; full line of
cheaper Shoes. Ask to see our Button Shoe
for $1.25, all solid. If you want any Carpet
or Mating this spring, we have beautiful
line at very low prices. Don't forget to ask
to see our Stoneware, the very latest patterns;
the Elite Pattern is beauty. Groceries,
Wooden and Willow Ware; our stock is always
full at bottom prices. 1t is impossible for us
to name all the goods we handle. Our aim
will always be to represent our goods Just as
they are, and sell them at the very lowest
prices. Thanking you kindly for former
patronage, we hope to continue our trading
with you. Very respectfully yours,
GEO. c. ANDERS,
apl Fl New Windsor, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-19

Some people are too literal for any use.
A young man gave graphic DESCRIPTION of
a narrow escape that he had recently from
an enraged bull: 81 seized him by the
tail" he exclaimed, sand there | was. l
was afraid to hold on, and dassn't let go.
sBctween the horns of dilemma, as it
were, ventured young lady very much
interested. .sNo, mama, replied the
young man; II wasn't between the horns
at all, and, besides, he wasn't dilemma,
he was a jersey.
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A very great man had to be pardoned
for declining an invitation to reception Of
the conventional kind at the house OF a
woman Of society. Il thought, she said
in amazement, 'you enjoyed society,"
Eyes, madam, was the quiet reply, shut
not herding."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-19

In Tricots, Plaids, Ladies' Cloths, Checks
and every description of Dress Fabrics we'll
make the same sweep during this opening
week, and we like to begin the season with
Low Prices-the very lowest that can be made
so that those who buy early will getas much
for their dollar as those who buy late.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-19

An old parish clerk was told to give the
following notice son Sunday next the
service in this church will be held in the
afternoon and on the following Sunday it
will be held in the morning, and so on al
ternately until further notice.
What he actually did read out was
aOn Sunday next the morning service il
this church will be held in the afternoon
and on the following Sunday the afternoon
service will be held in the morning, and
50 on to al eternity. Temple Bar.
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MAGISTRATES OFFICE.

l take this method of informing my friends
and the public that have opened an ONCE
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 INsURAN
upon very liberal terms, being agent FL
Royal of Liverpool, North America of The
delphia, and Etna of Hartford, Conn Phila
GEO. w. MATTHEWS, j.
mays If Westminste P..
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And for a magnificent 46 inch Henrietta,
something as rich as it is rare, we'll only
charge you this week 81. You cannot buy
the same anywhere else for less than $3.50,
and we doubt if you get it at all in town.
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We want you to call, if only to look around
you and see what we've got. Fyou don't want
to buy now, you'll know where to come when
you do want to buy. We want to meet you,
and we assure you we'll treat you right
much better than any store in town. We
have always done so, and we shall continue
to do So Tell your friends who may not
happen to see this that
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-19

In Trimmings of every description we're
going to give you your own way. It's hardly
worth while quoting prices. You buy the dress
ofus fora triAe. You can have the Trimmings
for mere song.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-19

Our popular stock of
FASHIONABLE GOODS
Is perfect, beyond criticism or comparison.
We are showing the correct styles of the
season in all new colors and designs of every
fabric and material.
MISREPRESENTATION.
No one can sell you respectable goods
cheaper. We doubt il you can find any
one willing to meet our prices on quality
nearly as good. The price is much the
cheapest, quality considered.
These Goods are Bargains
Viewed from any standpoint.
sS INSPECT OUR GOODS,
Compare our prices, and you must admit that
we are offering
The Opportunity of the Season
Economy, comfort and satisfaction goes with
every purchase made at
]. T. ORNDORFFS,
Nos. 20 and % W. Main Street,
april Westminster, Md.
EoR THE SPRING OF 1888.
COME AND SEE BEFORE YOU BUY.
1t costs nothing to look. The largest and
most beautiful line of
Suitings, Spring Overcoatings
and Pantaloonings,
Both foreign and domestic, ever offered to
the people of this county. Also
LINE of CHEAPCASSIMERS
That cannot fail to please, and at prices that
will astonish you. Will make up suits at prices
that will compel you to buy if you are in need.
Fit Guaranteed or No Sale.
Our line of
bag Gents Furnishing Goods
Cannot be surpassed outside of the city. We
are always getting the latest novelties in
Neckwear, Collars and Cuffs,
Suspenders, Gloves, Handkerchief, Hosiery.
Fine SHIRTS a SPECIALITY,
Both in white and colored; Scratch Pocket
still leads for fit and style. Underwear in all
quality and prices. We carry splendid
LINE of GENTS JEWELRY
Such as Scarf Pins, Sleeve and Collar But
tons, Studs, Watch Chains, Charms, of the
best quality and at low prices. All we ask is
a call before purchasing, and you will save
money and be happy.
j. I. ANDERS,
apl7 Sm Westminster, Md.
FRANK K. HERR. SAMUEL K. HERR.
u K. HERR & BRO,
Manufacturers of
COACHES, CARRIAGES,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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Well give you something finer, something
distinctly our own, at SOC. In Philadelphia
and New York the same goods are sold reg
ularly at 65c.
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0o-PARrNERsHIP.

J. H. BILLISesLEA, MD. JOS. 7: Herring, N. D.
Have this day formed co-partnership in
the practice of medicine, under the name of
Billineslea L Herring. DIR. Billingslea' Office
will be at his residence, East End, near Court
street. DR.. Hering's Office has been removed
to the Office adjoining the residence of the
late Nelson Mitten. Calls may be left by
telephone or otherwise at Reindollar's Drug
Store, West End.
Westminster, Nd, May 9, 1885.
mav9:tf
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EEED NFEEnI ne
EEEEpl

Good Nj "a { Chop ssp, ghop, Chicken Feed and
deliver ~ OF cnal low as the lowest Will
,.,-1 ke to customers in town.
jul23tf eiePhon WM. A. SHRIVEk,
con. Ayondale, Mill.
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Well give you SO inch Cashmere, Hen
rietta finish, at 25c. Just a quarter for a new
and lovely Cashmere, sold everywhere for
35c and 40c.
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j. D. BOWER

At E. Main Street, Westminster, Md.
mar 81
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DRY GOODS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Hamilton Easter & Sons,
Nos. %, 25 and q Baltimore Street, between
Light and Charles Streets, Baltimore,
Importers, Jobbers, and Re-
tailerS of DrV Goods.

Are prepared to offer choice, extensive and
select stock, not excelled in variety, style
and price by any house in the United States.
Their experience of 81 years in the business,
and the advantage that they possess of send
ing buyer to Europe twice year, enable
them to offer all foreign goods at importers
price, whilst their facilities and the extent of
their purchases enable them to purchase goods
of American manufacture direct from the
mills. They offer at all times frst-class
stock of
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r ooK HERE, BUYERS.

We invite attention to our complete and
carefully SELECTED -
STOCK OF DRY GOODS, &C.,
Comprising extensive lines of the newest and
most fashionable
DRESS GOODS, FANCY GOODS, NO
TIoNs, NOVELTIES, PRINTS AND
DoMEsTIcs, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS AND
CLOTHING, CARPETS, MATTINGs, OIL
CLOTHS, &c.
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John D. BOWERS,
THE CHIEF GROCER.
fyou want Good Goods, and Fresh at all
times and at bottom prices
1890 TO THIS STORE. @
l have the largest assortment in the city,
both of
Fancy and Staple Groceries.
only ask you to call and examine my
stock and be your own judge. make spec
ialty of provisions such as Hams, Shoulders,
Breakfast Bacon, Dried Beef, Bologna,
Smoked Sausage, Country Bacon and Lard.
have also nice line OF Fruits and Confee-
tioneries, Oranges, Bananas, Apples and
Lemons. The confectionery department is
complete. Canned goods of all kinds. Call
and see us before purchasing.
R9- Country Produce Taken in Ex-
change.
J.D. BOWERS.
At E. Main Street. Westminster, Md.
mar 81
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Y KAHN, SONS 9 CO.,
GRAND SPRING OPENING.

S. kAAS' soSs y Ss"
GRAND SPRING OPENING.
To-day Saturday we open the spring
season with stock Of new and superb and
POPULAR PRICED GOODS,
Sucb as has never been offered in this section.
Having unli : tied capital and unlimited facil-
ities and direct and immediate connection
with the leading cotton and wooden mills OF
the country, we're enabled to offer you goods
of every description, the finest as well as the
medium and reliable grades, at rs low prices
as most retailers can buy them. This season
we start off with
Rare Bargains in Dress Fab
RIGS, Domestic Goods, No
tions, Carpets, 60.
As a sample of the way we're going to sacrifice
things generally, we'll submit a few figures for
your consideration. Let us start with
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COLLECT YOUR BILLS

COLLECT YOUR BILLS -
Short credits make long friends
dersigned, a Constable for West The I'M
trict, duly bonded and qualihe| minister dis
take accounts to collect eiths tor. He will
officer, or on private account, as a public
and returns promptly made tnl;beral terms.
Union Nationalj First Natl References-
{ Mechanics, National banl hal and Farmers
VIII also clerliand auctio of W IVES
JOHN 7. DII go sales.
june 25;y FENBAUGH,
---- .rrD, Westminster, Nd
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make him thinS thefe : olll - !
masonry that he has skipped, and now
goodbye"
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19
THE CARRIERS BALL.
Financial Secretary.

The carriers by their second annual ball
last night, established themselves in pub
lie favor as entertainers. There were fully
four hundred persons in attendance and
the crowd though while thus large was
select and numbered many well known
young society people. The programs were
beauties; finely illuminated in colors and
ornamented with flowers, and contained
twenty-four numbers, commencing with
The Grand March, Our Post Master"
then "Quadrille, Our Assistant Post Mas
ter" SO an to the intermission
preceding which was "Quadrille (Tucker)
Our Assistant General Delivery Clerk, "
and in conclusion Waltz Home" The
music was furnished by the Eagle Rifles
orchestra.
The visiting carriers were Mr.. Chas.
Salisbury, of Emporia, Mr.. Kelly and Mr..
J. B. Sebrell, of Newton.
Great credit is due to the committees for
the success which attended the ball. They
were as follows;
Floor committee-C. d. Davis, Will Bar
trim, Harry Dean, Z. B. Walden, Billy
Barlow, John Bamford, J. f. Mcdonald.
Committee on guests-W. c. Donnelly,
T. B. Smith, d. c. Bates.
Invitation committee-J. I. Whiteker,
George Chouteau, George Mold.
Reception committee-C. L. Streeter, A.
W. Lyons, J. II. Wright.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19
A DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

There was a good sized crowd at the
court house last evening to hear F. w.
Frasius, candidate fer lieutenant governor
on the Democratic ticket, and George NJ.
Decker, who is postmaster at Marion
The latter had been advertised about two
weeks to speak on that occasion to the
Germans of the city in their language. 1t
was not known until yesterday morning
that Mr.. Frasius would be on hand.
The board of trade band last evening, at
the usual hour, gave the last advertise
ment of the meeting. They were in due
time followed to the court room by Mr.. z.
]. Beattie, chairman of the Democratic
county central committee, in company
with the speakers of the evening. Mr..
Beattie introduced Mr.. Frasius in very
unique manner, and the candidate for
lieutenant governor was soon throwing
Democratic light on the tariff question.
He argued the question in a manner very
similar to the average speaker of his party,
and received a fair hand for his efforts
Mr. Decker was introduced, and after a
few words in English, confined
his remarks to the German part Of the
crowd strictly. While the majority OF
those present had no idea of what he was
saying, it was suggested by some that his
manner of dealing with the tariff question
was by far more clear and able than the
efforts of the first speaker.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19
Leader Of a Monkey Tribe.

When they get ready to start On their
expedition an old monkey, tho leader Of
the tribe. with staff IN his hand, 60 as to
stand upright more easily, marches alead
on two legs, thus being moro elevated
than the others, SO as to see signs Of dan
ger more readily. The rest follow him on
all tours The leader advances slowly and
cautiously, carefully recounoiterirg In
all directions, till the party arrives at the
corn Geld. lie then assigns the sen:inels
TO their respective posts. All being ROW
in readiness. the rest Of tho tribe rsvage
and eft 10 their heart content When
they retire each one carried two or three
ears Of corn along. and from this provision
the sentinels are regaled On their arrival
1t their lair.
Here we see ability 10 rule and will
ingness to submit 10 rule: thoughtful
preparation Of means 70 the end IL view
and d recognition Of the rights Of the
sentinels TO be suitably rewarded at the
close of the expedition Wherein does
al this differ from . similar forsy OF
tribe Of savage rens The only difference
is in degree, otherwise 1t is ns7eh The
saue.-Professor Edwin Emerson IL Pop
ul2r Science Monthly.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19

OF town, was the reply; did you come
in on a hay wagon that You Go not know
hair done la Medici?' Il knew before
your burst of information that had met
jay, was my stern answer, land trust
the last of that species" But these girls
presume you are doing 1t, or will, so
why waste words? We moved back to
the counter behind which stood the clerk
convulsed with inward laughter, that
would come out when he caught sight of
our grinning countenances. The result
was that we trioed our merriment, as the
whole affair had been irresistible The
hair was streaky yellow, hoisted into
projectile below the crown of the head
At the extreme outer end of this protu-
herance were fastened what the roman
ticist would term "a cluster of ringlets,"
but in my dull, material way / should
pronounce false curls of precisely a lava
tint. Consequently my first thought was
of crater in full blast.-Boston Cor.
Chicago Times.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19

Walking down fremont street not
long ago with friend we turned into a
shop. attracted by the latest fad In gold
hair pins tenpinsly displayed Is we
stood in blssful contemplation CT this
golden fruit, forbidden Is by the shallow
ness Of or pockets. the spcsl vas broken
by some subtle attraction about q woman
who was on the potat Of leaving. Half
Enconsciously looked up. but wh2. BE-
held restored ne fully 70 realization Of
the ridiculous. II stage whisper ren-
toned 70 ny friend that she would Kiss
shs sight Ct The season IL shs id not look
sround Whsreupon size TUNED. AID
turned again, for one glance a. the
creature OF fashion-who, as I supposed,
had adjusted miniature Mount vesuvias
10 the rear O. her head. oat Of which
STRAINED great cuxls c: lsvs-destroye6
al tia equilibrium Of <isiriss u MT
i-ssr.d's posses ssoa-
Seriously. said, "wha. las she oar
Any. oaa would know you Lad been OF: