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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
The Chesapeake 8 Ohio Canal.

The damage to the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal by the recent storm and Hood is so great
that it may be set down as thing of the past
as public waterway. The states interest
is gone, and that of private stockholders also.
The canal has not been paying institution
for some years, and year by year has been
gradually growing of less Importance as an
artery Of trade. 1t is now practically gone,
as throughout its whole length the banks and
locks are either wholly destroyed or much
washed and damaged.
The judgment of the people has been that
the state should dispose of the canal, and this
would have been done but for the perverse-
ness of the Reformers and the Republican
party. One of the reasons why new con-
stitution should be adopted was to change that
instrument so that the state could get rid OF
its investments in public works. The Ke-
formers-Cowen, Wallis, Marshall and others
and the Republican party opposed new
charter, and placed much of their opposition
upon the ground that a new constitution was
wanted in order that somebody might steal
the canal. Mr.. Cowen, counsel for the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad, charged this in so
many words, either ia his speech to the Re
publican state convention, or by letter IN
the ufess of Baltimore. He induced the
Republican party to declare against new
constitution. The Democratic party made no
declaration upon the subject, and the Reform
ers tselfcalled Demoeratsl and Republicans
so vigorously opposed a new constitution that
many Democrats either voted agains. the pro
position or expressed no sentiment, and it
was overwhelmingly defeated.
When the Legislature met in January, 1855
several propositions we're discussed concern
ing the sale and lease of the canal, and the
Western Maryland Railroad presented bill
for its lease from Williamsport to Cumberland,
offering to pay $40, 900 per annum for its use.
This bill was rejected, although the PROPOSE
ton seemed fair one, and would have re-
heved the company and state from embarrass-
ment, and still large part would have re-
manned. The Western Maryland Road in
eluded in its bill of lease, proposion to
deliver coal and other freight to the canal at
Williamsport upon advantageous terms, and
to do certain other things of benefit to the
canal.
Had the bill been passed the canal wouid
have now been in the hands of the Western
Maryland Road, and the state deriving S40,-
600 per annum from it. 1t is now gone, and
the states interest with it, thanks to the Re
formers n and the Republican party
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
Memorable Floods.

The disaster that corresponds most nearly to that
which flooded Johnstown, but in which the loss of
life and damage to property was smaller, was the
breaking of the Mill River dam at Williamsburg,
Mass Oh the 10th of May 1874. 1t confined reser-
yoir containing water supply for the fac
tories Mill river i'll the villages of Williamsburg
Skinneryille Hsydenyille. Leeds and Florence, and
contained 100000 gallons of water. The dam be-
gan TO give way at ~ clock in the morning. A
man dashed ahead on horseback and succeeded in
saving many lives by his timely alarm Many dwell
liugs and factories demolished and swept
away the money loss reaching $4,000, and 200
lives being sacrificed. \ coroners jury condemned
everybody who had any connection with the build
ing of the dam which was declared to be dangerous
from the beginning, owing TO parsimony in its con-
slructOu and the bad work of contractors.
on account Of density of population and topo-
graphical conditions. floods particularly disas-
trous to human Iilein China although the estimates
of loss in this respect probably exaggerated In
1876, June 10Th to 18TH FOochow aud the surround
ing country were flooded. and 0)dead bodies were,
it is said found near Foochow alone.
on March 18th. ls79. szsgeden, Hungary, was in
undated by the river ThieS and estimates OF the loss
Of life ran IS high as 2.Ooo
\ great flood in China on June 81 ISL caused a
loss. il is said Of 10000 lives Other disastrous
floods with victims counted by the thousands. &C.
Cured in the yellow river China on September .,
I>,7 February y. ISIS, aud June ., ISIS.
\ thousand lives were said TO have been sacrificed
in June IsSs by a rise in the Leon river. Mexico,
ard foods in Mssopot&mia, May 2ist. ISIS. caused a
loss OF so lives
Itwi be seen from this record Of the great disas-
that ia both loss ofle aud loss Of property the
Johusiown disaster is probably the creates, OF mod.
err times
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
TO CREDITORS.

The undersigned having settled in the Or
phans' Court an account of the personal estate
of Thomas Berry, late of Carroll County, de-
ceased, and ascertained the balance in his
hands for distribution according to law among
the creditors of said deceased, hereby gives
notice to said creditors to file their claims
against said deceased, legally authenticated
with the Register of Wills for Carroll county,
on or before the 18th day of June, 1889, pre-
paratory to a distribution of the assets of said
personal estate, to be made amongst said
creditors under the direction of the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, on the 18th day of
June, 1889.
After the final ratification of said distribu-
ton by the Orphans Court aforesaid, the
undersigned will be prepared to pay to each
of said creditors their respective dividends
according to said distribution.
ANDREW J. D0UGHERTY,
NAV % At Executor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
carping Hypercritics.

The Girl Serrice Reformer presents Mr..
Isidor Rayner to its readers as a very small
parsonage in the political arena Of this State,
while ascribing to him large results in the
share he has borne ia bringing about the al
legged perils to which the dominant party IS
now subjected. This seeming paradox We
leave to the Reformer TO explain, simply re
marking, en- passaRt that its explanation
should also embrace It's reasons for degoting
Eve and half Of its columns 10 a lampoon Of
so small and Insignificant parsonage as Mr..
Rayner is represented to be. as a political
factor for good in the political affairs Of this
State.
We do not believe that Mr. Ruyner's name
is entitled to place upon the roster Of the
saints That honor is reserved for the elect
OF the Civil Service Reform Association OF
Maryland. But, we have no perplexing
doubts that if weighed in the balances against
the most sublimated Of the members Of that
selfriehteous organization, he would not be
found wanting. No doubt politics might be
purer. as everything else with which men
have to deal. Bet, they are no worse now
than they always have been, and there is little
prospect Of their ever becoming better
through such means as are employed by the
earping hypercritics who figure 50 largely in
the columns Of the Cisa Serries RefeTmer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
ICE CREAM, WATER ICE AND
l. PURE SPRING ICE.

The attention of the citizens of Westmin-
ster and vicinity is called to my well known
Ice Cream and Water Ice. New Machinery
has been added and none but the best will be
supplied. Private families furnished by the
gallon or halfgallon. Special attention given
to furnishing Festivals or Pic Mics. Orders
delivered in the city or at the railroad station
free of charge.
| have 500 tons of Ice from pure spring
pixies or country roads.
Bas Send orders to Postofice, Box II.
Those wanting Cream for Sunday should send
in their orders by clock Saturday after
noon. j d. CR0WL,
june SIN Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Messrs. r. p. and A. Smith caught horse
last week trespassing upon them and carried
it before Justice Smith to be dealt with as an
estray.-C alreif Journal
Why was it carried before a justice? The
Law of 1882 repealed the former law making
it necessary to go before Justice, and sim
plifed the matter of estrays, reducing the cost
of their recovery. And yet the former law
is still illegally enforced in some parts o. this
efase
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

On Saturday last, at New Castle, Indiana,
Walter Reddiek was sentenced by Judge
Bnndy in the Circuit Court to ten years in
the Reform School for burglarizing the cloth
ing house Of n. Z. Black. Young Reddick
is only eleven years old, but is one Of the
most hardened criminals in the country. He
made confession before the Court in which
he acknowledged to having stolen horses,
burelarized stores and residences, and stolen
articles Of various kinds whenever an oppor-
tunity was presented. He told the story OF
his crimes with the indifference of an old and
hardened criminal, apparently enjoying the
notorieiy he has gained.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Full details are given in this issue Of the
terrible foods throughout the country, par
ticularly in Conemaugb Valley, Pennsylvania,
on Thursday and Friday of last week. In
Couemaugh Valley alone, about 1000 lives
were lost and many millions Of dollars in
property, and from various sections loss Of
life aad property are reported. The floods
were the most disastrous ever known, and
our own eonnty and all Western Maryland
suffered severely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Several gentlemen went to Washington on
Wednesday, and three postmasters in Carroll
were appointed If the Republican bosses
would exert themselves they could have more
postmasters appointed and also get positions
for Carroll county Republicans in the depart
ments az Washington and elsewhere. II
applicants viii press their claims they viii
be successful. There is no excuse for delay.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testament
tary on the Personal Estate of
JOHN H0SFELD,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 18th day of
December, 1889; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 23rd day of
May, 1889.
REGINA H0SFELD,
GEORGE 7. H0SFELD,
may % At Administrators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Col. John II. Mcclellan, of Gettysburg,
Pa, died suddenly at Littlestown on May 81.
He was President Of the Littlestown Turnpike
Company and hearing the road was damaged
left home to look after the bridges. On
reaching Littlestown he complained OF feeling
unwell. physician was summoned bat before
he arrived be was dead. Col. Mcclellan was
IN his SD year. and was always foremost in
everything looking to the advancement OF
GETTYSBURG
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

The two wings of the Democratic party in
Anne Arundel. county are about to unite aud
support common ticket. Representatives
Of the two wings met in Annapolis on We'd
nesday, and adopted basis of union salts
factory to both sides.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
WE HIRE MEN ON SALARY

w And pay their travelling expenses (un-
less they prefer acommission), and give them
employment twelve months in the year. We
now want large number for the summer
campaign to solicit orders for full line OF
nursery stock which we GUARANTEE true
to name and first class in every particular
No experience needed. Full instructions
furnished. Good reference required. Ad-
dress, (stating age),
THE GUARANTEE NURSERY CO.,
junl ST. Geneva, N. Y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

The total debt on the United States on June
1, was 81, 662, 9II, 49s %, decrease in the last
eleven months Of 81, 6s2.45. None Of this
debt.was due, and the government, having
more money than it has use for, has been
paying high premium for its bouds,-from
81 to S24 on the $780, OF the national debt
1854, $50. $50 81 bears no interest. sl42. $685.
$50 bears Al per cent, s6T6, 22l, 500 bears 4
per cent, and STA, 100000 per cent. The
cash in the treasury June LIST was S629, l69,
coo -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Short credits make long friends The I'M
designed, Constable for Westminster dis
trict, duly bonded and qualified, offers his
services to the public as Collector. He will
take accounts to collect either as a public
officer, or on private account, on liberal terms,
and returns promptly made. References
Union National, First National and Farmers
L Mechanics National Banks Of Westminster.
VIII also clerk and auctioneer sales.
JOHN T. DIFFENBAUGH,
June 25:y Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

In Berks county, Pa, lives colored man
named Robert Springer, who claims to be
ia years old. and his claim is believed to be
authentic. He was born near New Castle,
Del, and was the slave of John Dent. Prior
to the war Of 1912 he was set free by his mas
ter, and went to Pennsylvania, where he has
lived ever since.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Very few trees were left standing along the water
front The house of Ma rtin Porien, which stood
directly in the tornado's path, was lifted from its
foundations. Two women who were in the little
frame kitchen hurled twenty feet and seriously
injured. A barn in which Geo. Vogel and J. Powell
had taken refuge was blown down. and the two men
were killed.
HARRISBURG, PA, May S1.-A great landslide is
reported at Liys station. The water is said to be
ten feet deep on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks
PIEDMONT, W. VA, May S1.-The West Virginia
Central Railroad, owned principally by ex-senator
H. G. Davis Stephen B. Elkins and Jas. g. Blaine
was damaged to-day by the rise in the Potomac to
such an extent that traffic will be suspended for
several weeks Five iron bridges many trestles nd
several miles of roadbed were washed away. The
damage will exceed S1OOOGOO. Cnethird of the
track between here and Cumberland is submerged
Earth and stones cover the Baltimore < Ohio tracks
i'll many places.
LONDON, ENGLAND, June :.-Heavy storms of rain
and lightning have occurred in the midlands Of
England. The lower part of Liverpool is under
water. A bank building at Preston has been STRUCK
by lightning. Numerous accidents are reported
| from other places.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

r IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL Remaining in the Post Office, West
minister, Nd. June LIST, 1889:
McGee, Aquilla Tailor, Mrs. Elizabeth
Schindel K. d. Young, VIM. II.
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised.
June s JOS. b. BOYLE, p. NJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

On Wednesday night Jacksonville, Florida,
lost 500, 600 by FIRE, and Biloxi, Miss, $780,
600. Seattle, Washington Territory, had a
S5,0O0,0O0 FIRE on Thursday night the city
will be destroyed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

This is to give notice that the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of
administration on the Personal Estate of
LYDIA AFTER,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 25th day of De-
cember, 1889; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 21st day of
May, 1884
URIAH AFTER,
may 25 1t Administrator
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

THE WILLING WORKERS of the
L NJ. P. Church intend holding Straw
berry and Ice Cream Festival in the Lecture
Room of the Church on the evenings of June
7th and Sth. All are invited. jun9 II
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

EESTIVAL.-The ladies of STONE
- CHAPEL will hold an ice cream and
strawberry festival on the evenings of the
9th and It'll, and afternoon and evening of the
9Th of June. junl 2t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08
In other Places.

Washington D. G.. was flooded. the water extend
ing up 20 Pennsylvania Avenue. HueksteTs aTrd
milkmen could not reach the city, aud many were
compelled to do without their supplies for two or
three days. All the cellars and business places in
the lower part of the city flooded, and the Bal
timore and Potomac Railroad resembled a mill
dam. The loss is estimated at about sI,0000OJ The
expensive fish ponds Of the government are ruined.
Il will take the Pennsylvania Railroad several
years To place their tracks in the same condition
they were previous TO the food many bridges and
miles Of track bed are washed out covered with
landsliles. The damage Is over s3.e0OO00.
At MI Carmel, Pa the mines were flooded, aud
600 miners are thrown out Of work, while their
houses are damaged 50 that they are scarcely inhab
liable.
At Lancaster, Marietta and Columbia, Pa, much
loss results from damage TO bridges and mills and
the carrying off of coal and lumber. Hooyersville
Pa is represented 10 be in a destitute condition.
and unless aid reaches there by the close Of the
week they will be in danger of starving.
At Bradford. Pa. numerous oil tanks have been
they will explode and throw oil in every direction
thus causing fire TO finish what the waters have left
No assistance can be sent there, all the railroad
and county bridges are gone
Hanover Pa, was flooded by the bursting of the
reservoir All the water pipes will have to be taken
up. as they are filed with mud. The county of
York will lose from sI50OO) to 500 900 by the food
In the Cumberland Valley, Pa, it is difficult to
estimate the loss, Along the line of the Harrisburg
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-06-08

Unexeelled in stock. Eggs for Matching
specially from the now popular varieties of
Buff. Partridge and White Cochins, Light
and Dark Brahmas, Black, White and Brown
Leghorns, White and Mottled Wyandottes,
Houdans, Langshans, Plymouth Rocks, &c.
Prices TO suit the times. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Write for information.
JOS. A. WAESCHE,
mar % 3m Proprietor
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COLLECT YOUR BILLS.

nay25 At
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WESTMINSTER
w POULTRY YARDS.

june
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TO CREDITORS.

may 254 At
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-15
A DucaI Marriage in France.

Especial to THE HERALD Examiner Dispatch. |
PARIS, Dec 14.-[By cable to the New
York Herald. France was sunny and
tout Paris was assembled yesterday when
the Ducal houses of De Luynes and
D'Uuzes received religious blessing on
the union at the church of ST. Philippe.
High noon was the hour set for the cere
mony, but by 10 o'clock the church was
besieged by the 1000 guests who had been
invited to assist at the nuptial benediction.
The consequence was that many of the
elegantly attired ladies were not able to
get foot-hold in the church and stood in
the crowd outside The place in trent of
the church was crowded with thousands
of curious persons. In one of the side
chapels a funeral was in progress as the
wedding party entered the front door. The
guests assembled in the church were made
aware of the approach of the bridal party
by the entrance of magnificent group of
Suisses in new uniforms of fresh silver
lace, who, as they advanced up the nave,
made the pavement ring with the blows of
their iron-tipped halberds. The organ
pealed forth Meyerbeer's wedding
March, and the guests arose in a body as
Mile. Uzes entered on the arm of
a brother of the Due D'Uzes.
Following came the groom, the young Due
ue Luy leS, Will LIS ulOGH6r, The duchess
de Luynes; Comte Louis de Crussol, sec
ond brother of the bride, escorting his
mother, the Duchess de Uzes, Due de
Doudeauville, with the Duchess de Chev-
ereuse; Due de Soubran and the Duchess
de Doudeauville; Vicomte de la Roche
foucauld and Mmle. de Luynes; Vicomte
Hunolstein; Mile. de Crussol Marquis de
Nortenart; Vicomtesse d. Hunolstein ;
Marquis de Gaenard and Mile. Mathilde
Crussol; Prince de Polignac and the
Duchess de Polignac; Prince de Ligne and
Vicomptesse de la Rochefoucauld; Comte
de la Rochefoucauld and Princess de Ligne
Comte de Mortenlart and Mile. de la
Rochefoucauld; Baron Jules de Larenty
and Vicomtesse de Comrades; Vicente
Galard and Comtesse de Montemart: Comte
de la Rochefoucauld and Vicomtesse de Ga
lard. The bride was attired in plain robe
of white satin, with slight drapery of
point lace, and a long veil of the same reach
ing to the end of her long train She wore
no jewels, her veil being held in place by a
coronet of orange blossoms. She carried no
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-15


Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch.l
BERLIN, Dec. 14-[By cable to the New
York Herald The Her0ld's story of the
contemplated organization of a Catholic
bank mas created an immensely of talk
here. In spite of the denials of several
persons supposed to be interested, the i'm
preston remains that the Herdld's story
WAS entirely warranted. l met man to-
day who said: 81 have known of such a
project since last June. In that month l
was asked to translate:into Italian pros
pectus intended for private circulation. In
described an organization to be called the
Anglo Roman bank, which was to be
founded in London with $50, 100000 capital.
The inspirer of the project is a gentleman
high in papal circles. Among the directors
mentioned were the Duke of Norfolk, Rut-
sell Harrison, son of the President of the
limited States: the Earl of Harrington and
Count Pecci, nephew of the Pope
ssHow do YOU iInoW that Russell Harrl-
son was to be interested in the scheme"
SIN June both Count Pecci and Russell
Harrison were in London, and while mere
they discussed the organization of the
bank and agreed upon the preliminary
steps. The prospectus has been ready
since June. l saw it in printed form"
The gentleman referred to as the inspire1
of the project has been resident OF Lon
don for some time, and lives in handsome
style. He is depended upon to secure the
approval of the Pope for the scheme. The
HernId's publication may have killed the
project, but that it was seriously under
way is certain,