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vINHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
| subscriber has obtained from the Or
plans Court of Frederick county, letters
tcstamentory on the estate of
HENRY ROUZER,
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said de
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally au-
thenticatcd, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the FIRST day of July next, they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of SAID estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th, day of
December, 1887.
JOHN II. ROUZER,
dec22-5t Executor.
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Congressman McComas has proposed
an amendment to the constitution Of
the U. S. clearly defining the right Of
States to levy taxes upon corporations.
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1t is believed that II bill looking to
the reduction of the income Of the Gov
eminent to the extent of from seventy
to eighty millions will be introduced in
the House within the next ten days.
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RaIfimure 2larke&

We give IN the following table of prices
the ratings of Tuesday previous to our
Issue, as likewise that of the Tuesday a-wcck
previous. BY this method we inform our
readers, at glance, ofthc course Of the mar
ket, which is as essential rs q knowledge OF
the present week.
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The Lutheran church trouble IN Frederick
is again claiming large proportion of space
in the dailies. AS it now stands, the church
will divide and DR.. Dchl's friends will or
ganze anoth II congregation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-01-19

Secretary of the Interior Lamar
has been appointed and confirmed JUS
nce of u S Supreme Court Ex-post-
master General Villas has been appoint.
ed and confirmed Secretary Of the In
terror and Mr.. Dickinson Postmaster
General.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-01-19

Governor jackson was inaugurated
on Wcdnes lay Of last week.
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Several names have been added to the &C
tive list of Guardian Hose Co., during the
past week.
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additional Locals.

Mr.. J +. y Miller will glyca hop in Freeze
Hall on Friday tomorrow night.
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New STOCK OF COAk,-We are receiving
our first sh pmcn,s of coal Red Ash and
White Ash, all sizes. There viii probably
be an advance in prices EeXl month and it
would be safer to lay in YOU winter coal
this month. Oar prices will be as low as
any other dealer this we guarantee.
auglStf Stocksdale 4 Bussard,
rs" The rush still continues at Cramcrs i.
Mutis, Mulllers, SIX handkcrchicts, gloves,
hoods, tohoggans, kid gloves, the great sell
Ter at 500 and 4 great many other articles
that have been bought recently for Holiday
Presents.
1t will be to your advantage to..call before
purchasing come and examine the goods.
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GOT THERE ELL!
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For the Red Flag sign on East Main Street,
and take a bee line for it and YOU will find q
little place in the corner that ps--Oys,ers
and if You have got the sand to call for
stew you will he surprised to find such oys-
tiers in the place, they are large and fat. We
do not tack on 10 our oysters any fancy or tlc-
ttiuus names 10 order to deceive the trade
and sell them they are simply known rs
Chances Foil Moon Brand and their superior
quality sells them Good oysters is what you
wantto hold iyour trade and You can get
them from US. Our oysters are always fresh
and do not require Injurious presrrralivc> in
order to keep them ns is the case with many
oysters now fshippcd from baltimore. We
handle no hoated stock nor trashy calls, but
prime oysters and solid meat,
We have connected to our Oyster Depart
mont this scaSoN,
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A debating society at New Midway under.
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ing jungles of their sin, carry gem Of infinite
value-a priceless soul--to be lost forever. 0,
that that ruby might flash in the eternal coro-
nation. But no. There are some, /
fear, in this audience who turn
away from this offered mercy, and comfort
and divine sympathy; Notwithstanding that
Christ, for all who would accept His grace,
trudged the long way, and suffered the LAGER
ating thongs, and received in His face tho ex-
pectorations of the filthy mob and for the
guilty, and the discouraged, and the dscom-
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WILD WINDS.
People and Houses Swept Before the Storm
In an Indiana Town.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, July ga destructive storm
struck the town of Edwardsburg, Indiana,
about II O'Clock last night, creating sad havoc
throughout the village. The town consists Of
$50 and>300 buildings. 1t is located on the
Grand Trunk railway, 113 miles from Chicago,
on the shores of Diamond lake. The wind
struck the village with terrific force, over
turning and carrying away many of the
houses There is not business house in the
place but that is damaged to a more or less
extent and the town is almost complete
wreck. a large and handsome hotel that had
just been completed and had rot yet been fur
nished was moved about fifteen feet from its
foundations and completely wrecked. Sew
eral dwelling houses were unroofed and
number of barns destroyed, leaving horses
and cattle unhurt. No one was injured far rs
known. The little lake was turned into
veritable sea and pleasure boats that were
upon it were lifted bodily out of the water
and thrown up high and dry on the land
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which, when conscious reason is withdrawn.
takes takes on form and semblance. The real COM
cealed. Where the case is periodical inch,
rlateo, with distinct free intervals of sanity, Q
possibility of concealed or marked epilepsy
should always be considered. Epilepsy ID
hkeiy to be present or to follow from some or.
ganic tendency or favoring conditions. When
the defense of no memory of the act is made,
the case should receive thorough medical
study before any conclusion of responsibility
can be reached
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 15-The situa-
ton is still hopeful The only alarming fea-
ture Is the sudden outbreak Of the fever in
South jacksonville There are ten cases
there. DR.. Porter has agreed to open and
maintain a hospital there provided the
auxiliary association viii furnish building
and equipment. The question Of payment for
private property destroyed in process Of gen.
eral disinfection is causing much discussion.
The government viii not reimburse those
who are able TO stand the loss More definite
instructions from the government with re-
gard to the destruction Of property viii be
asked for. 1t is rumored that some people
are secreting their property. Refugees win
not be allowed to return to the city until the
proposed general disinfection has been COM
pleted. DIR. J. NJ. Fairlis. SECRETARY Of the
board Of trade is reported seriously ILL His
son is also quite sick. Mrs. Fairlie died o
week ago. Mr.. T. T. Stockton, manager Of
The Times-Union, is not so we'll
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

WMKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct. IA startling
statement was made by Charles M. Hahn, Of
Kiddy street, this city. He said he was on
the train that had crashed into the preceding
one After it stopped he saw the brakeman,
Hannigan, beside the second car, with his
lantern in his hand He was the man who had
been sent back to flag the approaching train,
but instead Of doing as he was told, remained
to talk with some girls on the cars, which
were afterwards wrecked Hahn made oath
to this statement, and it Is corroborated by
others, who win appear before the coroner.
This relieves Engineer Cook from all blame
In the matter. It is said Hannigan win be
arrested
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
PRESENTS ron GEN. HARRISON.


INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. I5-The continuou
rain interfered somewhat with the visit Of
the Milwaukee and Chicago people TO Gen
Harrison, but the enthusiasm Of the reception
and one or two incidents connected with II
gave full effect to the event The usual order
was observed in the receptions BY thu iOcal
comnittee In the evening tbs visitors with
citizens crowded Tomlinson's hall, In spite d
the disagreeable night, and upon Gen Har.
rison's appearance the applause was great
w. volcke, of Chicago; Paul D. Carpenter,
son Of the late Senator Matt Carpenter, and
Gen. Frederick Kneher, Of this city, made
the presentation speeches.
In response Gen. Harrison spoke of the
thrift Of the German people. their great lows
Of home and country. He then touched upon
the issues which have been distinctly drawn
in this campaign, giving the most Of his time
TO the protective tariff question.
At the close Of the speech, ON behalf of ths
Church Of the Immaculate Conception Of
Bay View, Milwaukee, John Often presented
the general with a gold headed cane. Andrew
Soengan, Of Chicago, presented him with q
silver horseshoe. After this the general shook
hands with each one OF the visitors, who,
after his departure, continued the meeting
with music, songs and speeches.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
TWO men Kllled br : rrnln.

NEW YoRK, Oct 1.-two unknown men
were struck and instantly killed near the
Vesta street crossing by locomotive on the
Manhattan Beach railroad. In the pockets of
one of the men was a card issued by the Car
penterss union bearing the name of Robert
Goodman, No. ~ McKibben street. The
cinct station, Brooklyn. Engineer Lee and
Conductor Bratenberg, who had charge Of
the train, were arrested.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
M rur HANDS or AssraNnna


The Unexpsotsa Closlng Of . Pittsbuzw
Bank Causes ExeitemsnG
: PrzsBURc, Pa, Oct. IA card tackled %
the door Of the Farmers and Mechanics
bank, located at the corner Of Eighteenth and
Carson streets, south side, reading. "Ihh
hank is closed by order OF the board Of direc-
tors, caused much surprise and considerable
excitement when it became known through
out the city. A large number of the banks
depositors assembled early In front OF the
building, but no authentic information could
be obtained other than that the banks Affairs
are now in the hands Of J. II. Sorg, II. J.
Berg and s. Cunningham, assignees
A stakeholder in the bank states that soma
time ago it was known that the bank was In
trouble, and that board OF appraisers had
been appointed to examine the assets OF the
institution They decided that the shares,
the par value of which is 500, were worth
$50 each. The directors in turn submitted
two propositions TO the stockholders, which
were accepted, and it was generally believed
that the disaffection existing was satisfactor-
lily settled 1t is known that a number of the
heavier depositors removed their funds from
the bank several weeks ago. There are Q
large number of small depositors, who, IN ths
absence of official information, feel very
shaky over their prospects. The directors TO
fuse to talk about the condition of the bank,
referring all corners to the assignees. 1t u
said, semi-officially however, that all deposit
ors win be paid in full, as the stockholder
are Individually liable for twice the amount
of their stock. The bank was organized IL
1868, with capital stock Of $4,000. ]. H.
Eorg is president, and II. j. Berg cashier
Last year the bank had a surplus of $13, 600,
and has always been considered a safe insti.
tuition Rumors are afioat that q number Of
south side contractors have largely over.
drawn their accounts. This, however, Lack
confirmation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
BRIEF SrENrToN.

A large amount Of diamonds and jewelry
OF Charles Picard, of Dayton, o, bank
rupt dealer, which were in the possession of
the sheriff, were mysteriously stolen.
The bakers of Washington have not only
raised the price of bread 20 per cent, but
but are giving light weight for which several
have been arrested under the statute irnpos-
ing iine of S25 for such offense.
The yarSimen OF the Northern Pacific rail-
road at Brainerd, Mimi, struck for an In.
crease in wages
The freight depot Of the vandalia line and
q hotel adjoining, at East St. Louis, were de-
stroyed by fire. Loss go, 600
King Milan has arrived in Vienna.
The Gardiner, Me-, lumber works were
burned. Loss, 100000.
DR.. Joseph Sergeant, OF Worcester, Mass,
one of the best known physicians in the
state, died at his home Of pneumonia.
Henry G. Hotchkiss, Of New Haven, who
forged paper for $4,000 on the Yale Ma
tional bank, has been held in IS, 600 for trial
Mrs Julia E. Graves. Of Fairfield, Conn
was burned to death, Der clothing catching
IRE from an exploded oil lamp.
Thomas II. Williams, an old actor and cir.
Gus performer, died at Boston Friday,
aged 40.
John Shields, the night clerk who robbed
the Buffalo postoffice, has been held In e5, 00e
for trial
The political parties in San Francisco havs
decided to nominate six women on the school
board ticket.
A large section Of q wharf at South vicks
burg, Miss, slid into the river, carrying
with it Superintendent Hamilton, who wal
drowned
car on the Lake Shore and Michigan
Central railroad was broken into and eighl
barrels OF Sour stolen. The thieves were 81.
rested
The strike OF the switchmen Of the New
York Central railroad at the West Albany
yards has been settled, the company conced
ing the demand Of the men,
The Morton Manufacturing company
Walpole Mass, Is reported financially EN-
barrassed 1t has capital Of 5000
None of the persons injured in the Quingy
u1lRD disaster win de C kheir in3uzzw
though many ere maima fw IL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
Anthracite Coal Prices weakening.

PHILADELPHIA,O Oct. 15-Prices have begun
to weaken in the anthracite coal trade, and
the result shows clearly that the domination
OF the sell,r is over, for this year at least.
There has been no reduction in stove and
chestnut sizes, which are in better demand
than supply. Dealers who have bought these
sizes complain of delay in deliveries, and are
only anxious to get their orders filed, with
out quibbling about. the price. Egg coal,
however is being sold below circular. Broken
coal has been shaded little, and pea coal Ia
hard to sell at any price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Bnbies nrrsterLoualx Buriod.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-The decomposed bodies
of five babies, each apparently q week old,
were found at Thirty-third and Laurel
streets. They were all in a soap box and
buried. There is no clew to the persons who
buried the children, and no marks Of violence
were found on them. 1t is possible that
there has been a wholesale murder of infants
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
Two Thousana n1iner. strlke.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. 15.-At Blocton,
twenty miles south Of this city, 1000
miners employed by the Cahaba Coal Mining
company went out. on strike against pro-
posed reduction Of i've cents per ton. The
company was paying fifty cents per ton for
mining, and reduced the rate to forty-f2vs
ance is feared
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

DENVER, Oct 16-The Burlington an
nounces that 1t viii restore eastern passenger
rates to the old figures Oct. 90 The Union
Pacific will probably do the same. The Mis-
souri, Pacific and the Santa Fe stand by The
cut rate for the present
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15
A british Subject, Thoucl, a Chinamap.

MONTREAL, Oct. ia well-known Chi
nese merchant here, Mung Koow, is indig-
nant at being unable to 60 TO New York on
business under the new Chinese exclusion act.
He says he Is a naturalized British subject,
and intends to make his case q test one before
the coIrts
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

DUBLIN, Oct l5.-The mayor Of Derry at
luncheon announced that the queen would
make Belfast a city and quoted statistics
showing revival Of prosperity and Q de-
crease of crime in Ireland.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-15

The League season closed Saturday. The
standing of the clubs and that of the Associa-
ton clubs is shown in the following tables:
NATIONAL LEAGUE