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Cake Walk at New windsor.


The second exhibition" in our new Ly-
ceum took place Thursday night of last week,
the occasion being an assemblage of the sons
and daughters Of Ham.
We are happy to say, it was most favorably
in constrast with the last gathering together of
the colored folks for similar amusement and
enjoyment. The great characteristic of the
race being 'multum in parvo" (much in littlel
very little affords them great amusement and
lots of fun at little cost. Itwould take more
able one, than your correspondent, to fully
describe the various and weird scenes pre-
scented on the floor of the hall
The Fairview Band was engaged for the
occasion. They occupied the stage, and pre-
scented formidably impressive appearance in
their gay uniforms and ponderous horns, dis
pensing musical strains with their utmost vim
and vigor, much TO the delectation of both
those in the hall and also in the town. The
performances commenced with promenade,
slow at first like funeral march, devolving
into plantation jig; then followed the separ.
ate dances, the varied phases of which it would
be impossible to describe. The costumes and
the general "get up" of the participants were
as various as the flowers in May-from ex-
IRENE neatness to gaudy display. For agility,
grace of bearing and grandure of costume,
the cook of one of our hotels must certainly
be awarded the prize as the llnest Inquire Oh the
floor, and the envy created in the breasts of
the others must have been intense. Two
others of the female participants are particu.
larly worthy of mention, one for beauty and
great simplicity of dress, and the other for
opposite character of dress, bat development
OF hustle to its fullest extent. This assembly
was certainly composed of the best class of
our colored population, and though not very
large in numbers, was very select; and the
whole management and behaviour was most
creditable and not in the least marred as the
last one was, by the presence of outside row.
dies.
further compliment can be paid to this
gathering when we add the pleasure it gives
us to mention the presence as spectators of
some of our best citizens of both sexes, who
really seemed to enjoy and be gratifed at the
intensity and earnestness of the simple pleas
ures of the colored folks.
The new Lyceum building, recently COM
pleted, is a substantial and well built affair,
and, with its raised stage is well adapted for
theatrical entertainments, balls, festivals and
exhibitions of oil descriptions that are calcu-
lated to amuse and instruct the people. En-
gazements can be made by applying to L. II.
Dielman, apothecary of this place.
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Rerret Items.

Albert Wetzel, a promising young man Of
this vicinity, has been very i'll with pneumonia
| for several days. but under the skiIful treat
ment of Drs. Riggs and Sprecher, hopes are
entertained that he will recover. William
Jenkins little daughter has also been very low
with the same disease, but is now improving.
The holidays passed quietly with us, and
were enjoyed by all.
! Our Lutheran friends gave their prosperous
Sunday School liberal treat and pleasant
entertainment on the 10Th ult The church
was well filled.
Miss George Frazier, of Randalstown,
Baltimore county, is visiting friends near
Berret. Mrs. NJ. c. Francis spent the holt
| days with friends in Baltimore.
President Cleveland's late message has
made some proselytes to the Democratic faith
in this section. His earnest solicitude for the
poor and plans suggested to avert impending
financial disaster should endear him to every
laborer, irrespective ofparty affiliations. The
fattering prospects of his denomination and
election, and consequent better times in the
near future, have inspired the people with new
life and an increased spirit of enterprise.
This statement is warranted by what we see
around us in the way of improvements.
VIM. A. Dorsey has built handsome and
commodious addition to his dwelling. Justice
Dougherty has finished his barn, and will
improve his dwelling next summer. Mr.. Basil
Dorsey has commenced operations upon his
barn, 60x45 feet, which will be built next
spring. Messrs. Beck and Gilbert have made
additional Improvements to their extensive
barn. F. Glenon will build new barn in the
near future. II. Stricken has finished his
barn, and is making arrangements for other
improvements. john Nichols, of Howard
county, has bought lot in Berret, and is
ne IN he
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Tyrone Items.

Following are the weights of some hogs in
this vicinity; Samuel Bear, three, 957; David
Nusbaum, four, mopths old, $50; William
Nusbaum, seven, 1914.
The sale of the personal property of Ezra
W. Nusbaum, which was held on the goth oil
December, was largely attended and the ar.
ticles brought good prices, especially live
stock.
A copgsation will be held at Baust's Church
on the 24th. 25th and 26th instants. There
win be preaching thEee times each day, and
about twenty ministers ere expected to be
present.
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Sans Creek Items.

Frank Barnes, farmer who resides near
Oak Orchard. Frederick county, has purehas
ed of Henry Faust, of Baltimore, the ''Klees'
farm, containing 62 acres, more or less, for
$500 The sals includes the taq1erY, for
merly known as the fLingalnope Tannery,
WHICH is situated thereon, but the bark is ex-
oepted.
On Saturday morning last, James, young
est son of Vim. II. Hooper, was severely in
jured by being kicked on the left temple OF
bis head by year and half old colt, while
leading it TO water. Besides terribly man
gled ear, he also sustained cuts and bruises
about the head. When found he was In an
unconscious condition and remained so for
several hours. At present he is doing very
we'll.
Nearly all the les houses 10 this section
have been filled. Senator Bennett has q
number of hands employed filling his large
house. Cold Spring Dairy expected to finish
filling their houses on Thursday.
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Carrollton Items.

Francis Myers has lost fine COW, While
Andrew Drechsler was driving some steeIs il
stable, in the hurry and scare one of the
animals broke his neck.
William Miller, the carpet weaver, has
moved into White Hall, and gotten some new
machinery. He is now ready to put up a
frst-class job In the carpet line.
The shooting match at Bollinger,s Hotel ON
Monday was great success.
Miss Laura Rifle, of Littlestown, Pa, is
spending few weeks at Mr.. Manchey's.
Following is the weight of some porkers
ler's boys, two, 44S; Jere. Babylon, nine,
2250; Jacob Rollinger, tgo, 729; Alfred Ward,
three, 646; Howard Lookapd, two. S34; Fred.
Rinshart, two spring pigs, a7s; Milton Chew.
FIVE spring pigs, 1905; Bosler Himler, four,
1929; William Miller's heaviest weighed 1856
VIM. N. Matthews, four, 800, and beef, 425.
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Sandy Mount Sunday School Entertainment
TReported for the Democratic Advocated

The NJ P. Sunday School at Sandy Mount
held its annual Christmas entertainment and
treat on Thursday night, December 18th.
The whole thing was grand affair and reflects
much credit on the officers and members of
the school. The church was profEsely deco
rated with evergreen, &c. On either side of
the altar was a Christmas bush, handsomely
decorated The centre of the altar was
spanned by an arch of evergreen under which
the Golden Gates opened showing in the
background old Santa Claus bountiful supply
ofgood things for the children. The evenings's
exercises, consisting of speeches, dialogues,
tableaux, &C., were creditably gone through
with. The music, which was of high order,
was under the direction of Prof. J. F. Magee,
assisted by A. B. Morelock, of Westminster,
and Miss Shilling, organist. Aspecial feature
of the evening exercise was a solo by Miss
Aargje Herring. About this time Santa Claus
stepped in With his usually well filed sacks
of candies, nuts, &c, which were distributed
among the scholars and members of the
school. Just before the close of the entertain
ment, the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Floyd was
asked to step forward, when Miss Jennie Her
ing. in few appropriate words, presented
him with u handsome chamber set. Every
thing passsd OF pleasantly and all went home
happy in tha thought Of y well spent evening.
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statistics of the Clerks ana Registers office
NEW AnyrRT1sRmENrs,

Grand Clearing Sale-S. Kann, Sons &
Gu, II East Main street, Westminster, Md.
Valuable Farms and Woodland at Private
Sale-Chas. 7. Reifsnider, Westminster, Md.
Great Auction Sale of Sleighs, Robes and
CartS-R. c. Matthews.
Vick's Floral Guide for 1Sss-James Wick.
Rochester, N. Y.
Dividend Notice-John T. Diffienbaugh,
Secretary.
For Rent--wm. B. Thomas, Westminster,
To whom it May COnOern-Mary A. Wis
ner.
Removal D. Bowers, Westminster.
Nd
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter,
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Maxhsrru Itan.

w. l.. Hartman, formerly of this place, but
now the efficient and gentlemanly clerk at the
Franklin House, at Harrisburg, Pa, was
substantially remembered on Christmas even
ing by Frank peitrick, the proprietor Of the
hotel. The souvenir came to Mr.. Hartman
in the shape of an open-face gold watch and
chain, of no small value. 1t was the tribute
of generous wide-awake hotelman to a
trustworthy emyloye.
The protracted meeting of the Church of
God, at this place, is now in progress.
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Notwithstanding the bad walking and dis
agreeable weather last Sunday night, there
was large attendance at the celebration by
the Sunday School st Grace Lutheran Church.
The exercises consisted OF ususic, an address,
recitations and dialogues. aud the occasion
was happy one to pastor, children, teachers
and parents. After the regular program had
been concluded the audience was dismissed,
and the children were given their Christmas
treat. Following was the program:
Music, Praise God,' &c, by the school;
prayer; address of welcome, by Ira 4. Grouse;
recitation, Happy New Year." by Helen 5.
Grouse; Emusic Of the Christmas Bells" by
the schools; recitation, First Promise of u
Saviour" by Miss Carrie Stouch; The Com.
;ag of the King" by the SCHOOL, dialogue,
Memory and the Shepherds" by Frank
Cassell, Willie keefer, Willie Long, Frank
Schaeffer, John ElE;g; recitation, Star OF
Bethlehem, by Miss Mary Moberly; "Coming
from Bethlehem" u dialogue, by Eddie No
berry, Frank Cassell and Harry Miller; music.
''Hosanna in the Highest" by the school;
oCbristmas Echoes" by the infant class
music, christmas Even Song" by the school;
Sweetest Name;" music, 1.-THE Great Ply
stefan" by the school" The World for Jesus, -
music, "From Greenlsnd's Icy Mountains, ~
by the school; Christmas Address ty the pas
tor, Rev. p II. Miller; music, "All Hail.
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warheldsburg Items,

With the exception of a visit from masque-
raiders and some cannonading, New Years
passed off quietly.
There was shooting match here on Mon
day, when the champion shot was defeated,
BENJAMIN Gorsaoh, living in Kansas, is
visiting his parents at this place.
William Townsend, Davis Cook and Il. O.
Little spent the holidays here. L. N. Sell
man and bride spent New Year at the formef
home of the bride, in Baltimore county
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wea.hsr record for the week.

December al-mercury 10 at a. m. and
% at p. ~; cloudy, with snow from IL a.
NJ. until Up NJ, followed by hail and rain
2 p NJ; cloudy and rainy. January ?
mercury % at I a. m. and 81 at p. M; gem
orally cloudy up to 2 p. M, followed by clear
weather. January 3-mercury 26 at q. m.
and 35 at 2 p. M; generally clear. January
4-mercury % at Z a. m. and sc at 2 p. M
generally cloudy. January 5-mercury IS at
Z a. m. and 81 ct 2 p. m; cloudy up to noon,
followed by clearing weather. January e.
mercury 80 at Z a. m. and 20 at II b.; rain
at 6 a. M, followed by rainy and cloudy
weather.
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priaeIlsburE Items.

Christmas as well as New Year passed off
very quietly.
Our schools opened on Tuesday, afera va
cation of about week. There is no doubt
that the vacation was not long enough for q
great many of the pupils, especially those who
do not like to go to school.
Miss Fannie Myers, of Pleasant Valley, and
Miss Edna Willet, of Frizellsburg, have re-
turned from visit to friends in Baltimore.
The ladies of Pleasant Valley intend to hold
an oyster supper again this Saturday even.
ing above Harry Senft's store, as the weather
was so disagreeable last Saturday.
A great many were mistaken in the rabbit
law this year, They thought It did not run
out until the 18th Of this month, but our mag
istrate informed them that ii was out on the
Oath Of December.
The blacksmiths of this place on last Mon
day rogghened about 25 horses.
The protracted meeting at this place has
commenced.
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prooeeo,nea of the orpnaua. couys.

Tuesday, January 3-John C. DenHer
executor Of Daniel Nenninger, deceased, re-
turned list of debts.
Distribution among creditors Of David II.
Sharrer, deceased, finally ratified.
The last will and testament of Jacob Wor~
ley, deceased, was admitted to probate.
Report of sale of real estate Of Benjamin
Lppy, deceased. finally ratified
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Business Locals.

Telephone Communication with DR.. j. Z.
Herings office may be had at Reindollar's
Drug Storeat the West End, Westminster.
FASHIONABLE pREssNAKER.
Having had several years. experience, Miss
Joe Ham is confident she can please the
ladies' either with plain sewing or the latest
fashions in dressmaking. Residence, sc East
Green Street, one square east of Railroad.
SUGGEST The Market House will boom.
Farmers and Truckers prepare for It. We
have, and can show you what seed to plant
forthe Earliest vegetables. No Experiments,
Roop & lille, Seedmen.
Hul's celebrated Horse and Cattle Powder,
for sale by 3. o. Grimes.
Prices on Studebaker Wagons reduced fer
80 days. Roop & zile.
WANrED-I, 900 barrels of Corn, in the ear,
at 81 per barrel. n. |. Gorsuch 4 Son,
A fire in the Brooklyn navy yard, Friday
morning, caused a loss Of $500, 900,
Mrs. Margaret Toody, Of Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, is log years old, and still hale and
hearty.
A violent snow storm prevailed in Dakota
and northern Minnesota ON Wednesday and
Thursday, Railroads were blocked and much
suffering prevails.
A colored engineer at Jonesboro, u. c.,
on Thursday chained down the safety valve.
The boiler exploded Killing three meH; the
engiIeer was blown IS feet,
A cave-in occurred Thursday morning at
the Blackman mine Of the Franklin Coal
Company, near Wilkesbarre, Pa. About two
acres Of land settled from two 10 ten feet
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Society Events.

DR.. and Mrs. J. Howell Billingslea gave
progressive euchre party on New Years eve,
to their guests, Miss Tilghman, of Talbot
county, and Miss Byrd, of Baltimore. The
weather was disagreeable, and only few were
in evening dress. There were two euchre
sets, of four tables each, and for two hours
there was lively rivalry and much merriment.
Play was stopped at ~. 45, when the gold stars
showed that Mrs. J. b. Boyle, Miss Julia
McKelip, and Messrs. C. II. Vanderford and
J. d. Boyle had won the first prizes, and Mrs.
w. II. Vauderford and Miss Kittie Roberts,
and Messrs. Hugo L. Fiddis and James A.
Difienbaugh the BOBBY prizes. After the
prizes were awarded elegant refreshments were
served, and just before the dawn of 1888 the
guests departed, wishing the host and hostess
"a Happy New Year
On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II.
Vanderiord gave progressive euchre party
to their niece, Miss Nellie Neale, of Rich
mond, Va, and their nephews, j. Shorb
Neale, of Baltimore. and W. R. C. Neale, now
a student at Georgetown College. Most of
those present were young ladies '.just budding
into womanhood, san old bachelor present
remarked, and young gentlemen in the state
between boyhood and manhood. There was
but one set of tables, but it contained seven,
and it was a long time between visits at the
ace table. After two hours spent at the tables
i first prizes were awarded to Miss Julia Nc
Kellip and Mr.. Charles B. Roberts, Jr., and
BOBBY prizes to Mrs. C. H. Vapderford and
Mr.. Neal Parke. Refreshments followed,
then waltz, and the evening closed with the
| Virginia Reel.
| On New Years Day Mr.. James A. Diffen-
baugh gave dinner to number of his friends
at the Hotel Albion. 1t was quite a swell
affair and much enjoyed. Among those
present were Messrs. Orlando Reese, Charles
| w. Moore, VIM. Moore, |. A. Miller, A. FL.
Wentz, Harry p. Gorsuch, Jesse c. Sharrer
and II. G. Kleff. On Tuesday Mr.. Diffen-
baugh entertained more of his friends at
dinner, at the Hotel Albion, which was also
an enjoyable affair. On Monday evening he
had card party, at his elegant rooms in the
| Wantz building.
On Monday evening there was progressive
euchre party at the residence of Mayor Schaef
fer 1t was a rather impromptu affair, and
therefore the more enjoyable, and none but
stays were present. The only report received
was-Mr. Chas. ii. Baughman won the BOBBY.
! On Monday evening there was a leap year
party at the residence of Mr.. A. II. Huber,
which was given as surprise to his son,
| Winter d. Huber. The company enjoyed
themselves with cards and various other
games until about halfpast ten clock, when
refreshments, consisting Of salads, sandwiches,
cake and chocolate were seFged. After
spending a most delightful evening the e1ests
departed for their homes. The boys, by a
unanimous vote, declared leap year parties
great success.
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A proliflc Family Of Long Livarn.

Mr. John Henry Diffenbaugh Of this dis
trict father of John T. Diiienbaueh and
grandfather of School Examiner, James A.
Diffenbaugh) and his three sisters are all
bale and active yet although their average age
is SO years. The oldest, Mrs. Betsy Boring
of Huntington, Pa, is So; Mrs. Catherine
Gilbert of Westminster is 50; Mrs. Susan
Gilbert of Uniontown is IS; and Mr.. Diffen-
baugh himself is past 81. They have collec-
lively 81 children, 103 grand children and Sc
great-grand-children living, and ~ children
and 81 grand children dead. Besides these
and their sister, Mrs. Polly Myerly, who was
accidentally killed in early life by a runaway
horse, left children who have produced q
large number Of children and grand children
of whom we have no accurate knowledge.
We doubt if any other family in The county
can exhibit so remarkable record of age
and fecundity.
These old people have all lived frugal, in
anstrious and upright lives, contributing nc.
thug, either in themselves or their 6esce1-
dants, to the pauper or cri-anai Isis, and bear
ing their destiny Of toll and privation with COM
mendable courage and cheeriulness,
Statistics of the Clerks and Registers ONCE.
During the year 1887 there were recorded
in the Clerk office G5l deeds, 42l mortgages,
and III bills of sale. AS compared with the
previous year it shows an increase of "a deeds,
% mortgages and SO bills of sale. There
were 2la marriage licenses issued, decrease
of 20.
In the Register of Wills office last year 45
wills we're admitted to probate, IS administra-
tions granted; 10 guardians appointeds 123
administration accounts and SO guardian &C.
counts settled; there were 154 inventories and
list of debts; 65 sales of personal property and
A reports Of sales of real estate; paid to the
state on executors and administrators COM
missions $l850.49; on collateral inLeritanees
$3.50. 2G total. 5000. rs.
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l6-Jeremiah Albaugh. convicted three
years previous of an assault with intent to kill,
pardpned by Governor Lloyd.
lG-Residencc of Mrs Laviuia Fuss, West.
minister, robbed of SS5 in money and $500 in
notes.
49, Heavy rain and hail storm at Mexico
aud vicinity.
2l.J. Thomas Erb, of Westminster, tossed
by bull
27-wheat harvest general throughout tue
county.
27-Residence Of George NJ. Pearce, West
minister, almost destroyed by FIRE at p. m.
2s-Andrew Pieiffer, aged IS years, died
suddenly, at Manchester of cholera morbus.
30-Algernon Tliard, an excellent citizen,
died near Finksburg.
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Store of Allen Hibberd, New Windsor
robbed of goods Thieves arrested same day
indicted the next, and in less than a weel
were in the penitentiary.
Barn of Theodore Tracy, Mancheste
district, destroyed by incendiary fire. Grea
loss of stock and provender.
5-Henry Bishop found dead near his res
idence in Taneytown district
5-Rev. Calvin S. Slagle installed pastor O
St. Paul's Reformed Church, Westminster.
Margaret A., wife of Judge l.. P
Slingluff, near New Windsor, died after
short illness, aged 48 years.
John Stone, near Uniontown, seriousl,
injured by a.falling tree.
Barn Of Edward lynch, Westminster
distriet by ire.
s-Charles Hiteshew. formerly of Union
town, died at Waynesboro, Pa.
S-ll-Stores of A. Anderson & Co., ant
Runkles & Bro, at Mt. Airy, robbed.
13-James E. Smith, Westminster, had
several ribs broken by kick Of horse.
l7-Sixteen inches of snow fell, and drift
ed so as to block the roads.
lS-Iaeob j. Wnrley died near Westmin
ster, in his 65th year.
20-I4ewis Cash, Middlehurg district, hat
narrow escape from being killed by cars OF
w. Nd. r. r.
21-Mrs. Frederick Zahn, near Frizells
burg, died suddenly in her 10Th year.
26-William Anders aud his son, OF Union
town, nearly suffocated by coal gas.
31-James, youngest son of VIM. Fl
Hooper, near Sans Creek, kicked in the
head by a colt, severely injured and remain
ed unconscious for several hours,
8l<Sampel stanshqry, aged So, for many
years foll-gate keeper at Hnksburg, died il
ReisterstoYn.
NEUROLOGY.
Below will be found a list of those VIII
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Below VIM be found a Iist Of those Who