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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-02-21

On Friday afternoon the Irving Society of
Slate Hill School, near here, had a literary
entertainment. Charles Mace is president of
the society, j. a. Jepp, secretary, and Gin
ton Myers, critic. The society was called to
order by the president, after which the reel
tation of the pieces began. The program
was as follows:
Defamation, THE Candle" John shafter; deela-
nation, Merry Christmas Thurb Wentz; reading.
"A Blaekbird" Clinton Kroh; defamation, Birds,
Eddie Burgoon; reading, "A New Book. Clinton
Kephart; reading, The sabbath school, sadie d.
reading The Moon,'' Grace i. Rohrbaugh; dia-
logue, Pulling Teeth" Harvey n. BurgoOn, Law
renee J. Brown, Chester U. Geiman, John S. Geiman
and Dallas Wilson; reading, "Tommy's Sled Spen-
Ger Schaetier; reading, "A Niger, VIII e Rohr-
reading Little Johnny Brown Annie Rohrbaugh;
reading. Going Fishing Dallas NJ. Wilson, read
ing The Robin" Hattie E. Masemore; reading,
The Summer Clock saranda X. Leese singing,
1.-The Young Abstainer" Lawrence J. Brown; read
ing The Kicking Mule" George Horieh; reading,
He Surprised Eliza Saranda X Berkheimer; read
ing, "a SNOWFALL Speaks" Andrew J. Wilson, read
ing, Lucky Tom, Haldie Schaler; reading, The
Sensitive Plant" Noah Mahala reading, THE Blum
ders of Bashfu Man." John A.. zepp; reading,
ton, The Rabbit" Charles Bailey; reading, The
Sol. Butcher; reading, Obedience" viii stormer;
reading. THE Snow, Doce Masemore; defamation,
Beauties" Annie j. Horich; reading, Little Flo"
Arthur J. Burgoon; reading, Pop Corn" Titns
EeAtlluB WHIT lilt OlOuu shilt -Noal W.
Brown reading THE Bee" Brit A. Bailey; reading,
Our Sayings" John c. Bucher; reading. Lilies"
Sarah James; reading, THE Months Irwin Kroh;
reading, Casualties" Harry L. Geiman.
After the critic had read his criticism,
which was good, the secretary criticised the
critic. Taken all together the entertainment
was Il success.
The school teachers all say they were pleased
at the institute at Westminster and would not
have missed it for any consideration.
Mr.. Samuel Asper, wife and child and Mr.
John Stricklin and wife, near Aesia, were
the guests of Mr.. Geo. II. Brown, near here.
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PUBLIc SALE.

The undersigned, administrators of James
II. Steele, deceased, will offer at public sale,
at the late home of the said deceased, near
Watersville, Carroll county, Nd, on the B.
& 0. r. R., on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %. 1891,
commencing at 10 O'Clock, a. M, the follow
ing personal property, comprising stock and
household effects, to wit: 2 good -
E5T1N work horses, in all harness; -
NSAIcow with calf by her side, -NOs&
.s..W-1F2 large sows and pigs, 5 fine shoats,
good broadtread wagon and bed, good 2
horse closed family carriage, buggy, 2-horse
sleigh, nearly new; 100 barrels Of corn, 100
bushels Of potatoes, 10 bushels of rye, 4
bushels of bnckwheat, ., 500 pounds of bacon,
$50 pounds of lard, 20 tons timothy hay, 400
bundles Of fodder, set of breechbands, set of
double carriage harness, good as new; 2 sets
single carriage harness, , leather fly nets,
horse rake, wagon saddle, collars and brides,
plows, harrows, mattocks, hoes, shovels and
tools of all description, 2 wheat fans, lot of
chickens and fencing wire, 2 tons Of hard
coal. Also all the household effects of said
deceased, which will commend themselves to
anyone wishing to secure purchases, com
prising in part the following: Fine toned
piano, cost $500; good full suit solid walnut
hair cloth parlor furniture, marble top centre
mantel mirror, 8 full sets of bedroom furni.
ture, extra bedsteads, solid walnut ward.
robes, large hair cloth sofa, 10 feet extension
dining table, marble top bouffet, large secre-
tary, lot of all-wool carpet, mating and oil
cloth, solid silver castor, dishes and glassware
of all description, large No. cook stove,
with all the necessary utensils; 2 dining room
stoves, sewing machines, as good as new,
! Domestic; lady riding saddle, gold watch
and chain, feather beds, feather pillows and
holsters, lot of quilts, spreads and blankets,
lot of chairs, pairs fine lace curtains, and
many other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms of Sale.-All sums of $40 and under,
cash; on sums above $40 a credit of sixmonths
will be given. the purchasers giving their
notes, with approved security. bearing inter
est from the day of sale. Positively no pro
perry to be removed until the terms of sale
have been complied with.
NICHOLAS W. STEELE,
CHARLES B. ROBERTS,,
Administrators of Jas. II. Steele, deceased.
feb II IS n S. Wood Auctioneer.
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stonersvilie Items.

On Sunday morning last the Sunday School
was organized at st. Benjamin's Reformed
Church, near here, and in the afternoon ii
was organized at the Lutheran Church.
Mr.. Milton Schaeffer is improving his farm
by ditching the low land and lining the high
ground.
Mr.. H. NJ Shade has returned to his home
again.
Mr.. Chas. Dearborn, of Gettysburg, and
Bert Bernard, of Waynesboro, Pa, spent
several days with friends here this week.
Miss Lille Sheets, of Baltimore, and Miss
Laura Erb, of Berryville, Va, are the guests
of Miss Maggie Stoner.
Mrs. Robert Mckinney, of Taneytown, and
Mrs. Susie Gait, of Mt. Pleasant, were the
guests of Miss Mollie Hull on Wednesday last.
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DIED.

Near Manchester, Nd, on February IL,
1891, Daniel Kneller, aged 81 years, months
and 20 days.
Near Union Mills, Md, on February IA,
1891, Charles William, son of William and
Alice Belt, aged days.
airy Is, 1891, Mrs. MagdaIena Stonesifer,
aged IS years and 25 days.
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The protracted services which had been in
progress for three weeks at the Moorhead NJ.
II. Church, at this place, closed on Tuesday
evening last. There were six conversions,
and the church is greatly revived. Six united
with the church on probation and two by pro
fesson Of faith.
Mr.. .Iosephus Myers, of Cherrytown, abont
one mile north of this place. is preparing to
erect Il handsome bank barn.
JohF II. Bemiler, Jr., of this place, has
purchased n quarter-acre lot from Edward
Croft, upon which he intends to erect dwell
ing during the coming Summer
Harvey Tagg is preparing. to erect store
room, lSx2i feet, in which, when completed,
he intends to open general grocery store.
Mr.. G. w. Ieiser is putting Il glass front
in his storeroom, and intends to enlarge it by
an addition of 20 feet in the rear.
On Wednesday last as Mrs. Myers, wife of
Peter Ii. Myers, was going to visit her parents,
her horse was frightened by some children,
while passing Humbert's Schoolhouse, and
wheeled suddenly round, upsetting the buggy
and throwing Mrs. Myers and her small child
out. In falling Mrs. Myers fell on her child
The child seemed to be uniniured, but Mrs.
Myers complained OF feeling badly sometime
after the occurrence. 1t is hoped she is not
seriously hurt. The buggy was badly broken.
Boys be careful not to Brighten horses.
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weatner RECORD Tor the week.

February l4-mercury 25 at a. m. and So
at 2 p. m; generally clear with very heavy
frost. February 15-mercnry % at a. IN.
and As at 2 p. M; generally clear up to 4 p.
M; rain after 10 p. m. with high wind. Feb
ruary 1G--mercury As at Z a. IN. and 50 at 2
p. M; rain, followed by partially cloudy
weather. February 17-mercury "a at a. m.
and So at 2 p. M; showery before a. M;
partially cloudy with heavy shower between !
and 2 p. IN. February 18-mercury sc at Z
a. m. and Sc at 2 p. M; generally clear and
blnstery. February 19-mercury 3 at Z a.
m. and 81 at 2 p. m; cloudy; rain and hail al
night. February 29-mercury 80 at I a. m.
and "a at 70 M; rain and sleet.
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New Advertisements.

Assignee of Mortgage Sale of Desirable
Farm-Chas. T. Reifsnider, Assignee.
Statement of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Carroll County.
Attention, Farmers-F. P. Goodwin, Refs
terstown, Md.
To Horse Breeders-Felix Agnus, Bslti-
more, Md.
For Rent-Mrs. C. schue, Piney Creek, Md.
Legal Notices. List Of Unclaimed Matter.
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Business Locals.

We publish in another column the adver.
tisement of Gen. Felix Agnus, of Baltimore,
calling upon horse breeders to Join him in the
great sale he proposes to hold at his country
place, "Nacirema, on the 9Th Of May, next.
Gen. Aguus feels that Maryland is a good
producing state, and proposes to bring buyers
from the distance; he feels that We have
already horses that will surprise them. The
advertisement speaks for itself.
For SALE-About 600 feet of Wire and
Stat Fencing; also about so good Chestnut
Posts. Apply at the ADVOCATE OFFICE.
WANTED-A reliable woman to cook and do
general house work. Apply at this office.
Closing out our line of Wool Shirts, beau
tiful goods; former price 81. so, now 81. so and
$1.T5 We have others cheaper. A great
bargain in Underwear. 1t will pay you to
buy if you do not want to use this season.
We must reduce our stock. Come and look
and you will surely buy. J. +. Anders.
SALE CLERK.
l offer my services as inside or outside
Clerk for public sales. References furnished.
J. +. Rinker, Westminster, Nd.
ATTENTION LADIES Wait for the great
auction sale of Millinery Goods and House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture. Friday, Feb.
81, at s p. nj. and Saturday, Feb. %, at l p.
m. and sp. m. Mrs. L. Taylor, Westmin-
ster, Nd.
We mean business, and will make mp Suits
this spring at prices that will asionish the
people of our county. Reeolleet our style OF
business-a fit guaranteed or no sale. You
take no risk. Cali at j. 7. Anders.
Desiring to decrease my stock 5000 by
April LIST, will offer 10 per cent. off on Dry
Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes from Jan.
uary LIST, 1891. Frank j. Devilbiss, New
Windsor Md. BIN
The thing to buy now is Macintosh Over
coat. Can use for two purposes, either wei
or dry, and cheap, at j.. I. Anders'.
You can get 500 SHIT for SIS now al j. I
Anders.
Save yonr babes from Cholera Iufantam-
use DIR. Fahrney's Teething Syrup. Drug
gists sell it, Is cents.
Great Bargains can be had in the line o
Winter Stock at J. T. Anders'.
-%-eN
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MARRIED.

At the Lutheran parsonage in Manchester,
Nd, on February Is, 1891, by Rev. c. NJ.
Eyster, Jacob II. Roser, of near Melrose,
and Miss Mary c. Baughman, of near Line
boro, both of this county.
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The grain fields here look green and prom
Using enough for early April. The sweet
songs of the blue birds in our orchards and
the chirping and croaking Of our swamp frogs
are all indicative of an early spring.
Mrs. Marguerite A. Easton is able to be
down stairs again, and about her domestic
affairs.
Mr.. Lloyd B. Shipley lost two horses last
week; one from heart disease, the other from
an internal abscess. He still has another
sick horse. Mr.. Burgess N. Williams lost a
valuable brood. sow the other night. She had
I pigs only 10 days old. They found her
dead in the pen. Cause, unknown.
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NoTE.-The total population of Maryland
includes:
Indians, "a, as follows: Anne Arundel
county, l; Baltimore city, {; Cecil county, %;
Charles county, |; Prince Georges county, ,
Chinese, 1877, distributed as follows: Ale
gany, 5; Anne Arundel, =; Baltimore city,
1873; Frederick, l. Montgomery, 3; Prince
Georges, l.; Talbot, l; Washington county, l.
Japanese, 6, as follows: :. Anne Arundel, ,;
Baltimore city, 81 Carroll county, l,
Nine hundred and fifty submarine telegraph
cables are now in operation, most of them in
Europe. Their total length is over $4,000
miles
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TO CREDITORS.

This is TO give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of ad-
ministraiiOn on the Personal Estate Of
JAMES II. STEELE,
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
subscribers, on or before the 3lsi day Of
August, 1891; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 2Gth day of
January, 1891.
NICHOLAS W. STEELE,
CHARLES. r. ROBERTS,
ian3I At Administrators.
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These are bargains that are buttered
on both sides and there will he lively rush
for them at
S. KAHN, SONS & CO.,
IL East Main street,
Westminster, Md.
Near Railroad. feb II
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On Thursday of last week the sportsmen
had quite lively time at this place, banging
at live pigeons at II. C. Allgire's Hotel.
About 100 were shot at. Although the weather
was threatening great many persons were
present, some from Westminster, Sykesvlle,
Finksburg, Reisterstown and other places.
Another match will come off shortly.
The Ladies' Mite Society at Providence NJ.
p. Church is progressing finely.
Mr.. r. w. Barnes, one of our hucksters,
has purchased the lot of ground and outbuild-
ings which were saved from the fire at Mrs.
Kate L. Barnes's dwelling last fall, and is
making preparations for building a dwelling.
Mr.. j. n. Barnes has all the materials
ready sawed for his new barn, which will be
put up as soon as the weather permits.
j. A. Edmondson has moved his steam saw
mill to Mr.. G. A. Barnes's, for the purpose
of saving timber for new barn which Mr..
Barnes contemplates building this spring. We
are also informed that Mr.. Peyton Poole and
the Griiiee Bros. contemplate erecting large
grain and hay barracks on their farms this
spring.
An entertainment and grand concert will
be given by the teacher of the public school
at this place on Wednesday, the 25th instant.
The program will consist of speeches, dia
logues, &c, interspersed with instrumental
and vocal music. The proceeds will be APP
piled to the purchase of bell.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Conrt of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters teshimen-
tary on the Personal Estate of
ISAAC f. PEARSON,
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
September, 1891; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of
February, 1891.
FANNY C. S. PEARSON,
febI4 At Executrix.
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Col. Nathan Whitney, of Franklin Grove,
ILL.,, was 100 years old on the 22d of January
last.
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lhilEuNtu ny u Lug W CHARACTERIZATION DWELL
ing, recently repaired and re-
painted; Stable for horses AMI
and all necessary outbuildings,
including new Barrack, Corn
House, Wagon Shed, &c. There are II
Acres in thriving Young Timber, chesnut and
water oak. The balance of the land is clear
IL ed and in fine condition, having been
S heavily lined - the past few years.
Il There is Il fine Apple Orchard, also
great variety of other fruits. Running
water through the farm. also two springs of
most excellent water near the house. This
land crops well, and is worthy the attention
of anyone wishing nice home, convenient
TO the county seat, churches, schools, post.
office, mills and railroad.
Terms Of ISdte.-One- cash, the bal
ance in one and two years, with interest, the
deferred payments to be amply secured.
On the same day, after the sale of the real
estate, will he sold the following Personal
Property: , GOOD WORK HORSES,
one good driver; 2 horse wagon, In
bed, bars and sideboards, jaeger o.
wagon, single, double and triple UCS@
shovel plows, harrows, eultivator, corn shell
Ter, horse rake, cutting box, wagon saddle,
forks, hoes, rakes, mattock, log, COW and
stump pulling chains, sets breech bands,
pillow gears, buggy harness, brides, collars,
halters, good cook stove, and variety of
other articles. Lot of corn by the barrel,
oats and clover seed by the bushel, fodder by
the bundle and hay by the ton.
Terms.-All sums of S. and under, cash;
on sums over S. a credit of nine months will
be given, on note with approved security,
bearing interest from day of sale. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for.
LESSEE w PHILLIPS
P. A. Gorsuch, auLioneer. jan24 Is
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RESOURCES.
STATE or MARYLAND,

VAKKUIIs COUNTY TO VT:
On this 18th day of February, 1891, before
the subscriber, Justice of the Peace Of the
State of Maryland, in and for Carroll county,
personally came Henry Gait, Treasurer of
The Taneytown Savings Bank, and made oath
in due form of law, that the above Statement
is correct and true to the best of his knowl.
edge and belief.
A. F. ORNDORFF. j. p.
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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
VA BROS
CORNER OF MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.

TERMs.-s2 per year, in advance. Single copies 5
cents No subscription discontinued until all arrears
are maid unless at the option of the publishers.
aiS ShRVERTIsING RATES.-One square Is lines will
he inserted times or less for 81 and % cents for
each subsequent insertion. One square months,
"a fir q months So; II months, S.. Business Cards,
notexceeding shines IS peryear. When the number
nTinsertions is not marked advertisements will be
Continued until forbid and charged accordingly.
Yearly advertisers must confne advertisements to
their own business. Rule and Figure Work double
price Business Locals 10 cents per line Marriages
and Deaths inserted free. Obituaries and Personal
communications cents per line.
re- All correspondence with this office should be
addressed to THE ADVOCATE"
Entered at the Post Office, Westminster, Maryland,
IS Second Glass Matter.
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objection NOTICE.

OFFICE OF the The MUTUAL FIRE Insurance
Co. IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, Feb. r. 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the members of the Company will
be held on Monday, The I'd day Of March,
1891, between II m. and o'clock, p. M, at
the Company's office, in the "Hoen Build
ing" No. 304 E. Lexington street, Balti-
more, for the purpose of eleeting Thirteen
Directors for the ensuing year.
FRANCIS SHRINER,
feb IA q SECRETARY.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
Containing 1877 ACRES, adjoining Mt. Union
Church, q miles from Hampstead, on the B.
& H. r. r.; same distance from Tannery
Station, w. Md. R. R. Buildings first class,
water at house and barn, fine orchard; land
in fire condition. Address John G. Vogr,
424 Frederick avenue, Baltimore, or
DAVID ii. LESTER,
feb14 1t Lauver, Md.
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NEW REMNANTS!
REMNANTS

NEW REMNANTS!
BEAUTIFUL REMNANTS |!
An immense stock just received from the
Factories. Such display of
SPRING STYLES
have never been shown here, and prices are
so small rs TO induce the liveliest buying.
Think of buying "A Bleaehed Muslin just as
good as Wamsutta, Dwite, Anchor, Williams
Vile, Fruit of the Loom, for s. cents. Who
ever saw the like. Whoever saw the equal
of the following prices on choice new goods.
A Bleached Muslin only 55c.
Black and White India Linen l2lc. Ex-
cellent quality.
40 inch Vigareux Suitings 93c., in bsauti,
full Plaids and Stripes.
New Outing Cloths only lOc., like French
Flanneletts in Stripes. =.
Extra Fine Cachmers Is and l9c., full 30
inch width and worth Soc.
French Satteens in Black l24c.
Figured Satteens in French Styles Sic.
Best Dress Ginghams only Sc.
Best Prints, fast colors, only Sc.
Madras Chambra Prints only &c.
A Unbleached Muslin, only &c.
Percal Remnants only Sc.
Good quality Cretonne Remnants 64c.
Apron Bingham Remnants, yards for l3c,
Beautiful patterns.
Plaid Nansook Remnants at 81, and Toe
Cashmere and Cottonnade Remnants for
Men and Boys We're.
White and Fancy Mating Remnants sold
at sacrifice.
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White and Fancy Mating Remnants sold
at a sacrifice.
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GTATEMENT OF THE CoNDI-
- TION of The Taneytown Saw
ings Bank, January 81, 1891.
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DUBLIC SALE
l. OF
Real and Personal Property.

The undersigned will sell at Public Sale, on
the premises, situated near the Washington
road, aboRt p miles from Westminster, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1891,
commencing at II o clock, NJ. First, a nice
Little Farm of
SIXTY-THREE ACRES,
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a. F. oRNDoRFF, ]. P.

We, the undersigned, Committee appoint
ed to examine the Accounts Of the fancy
town Savings Bank, have examined the
same and find the above statement correct.
W. w. CRAPSTER,
H. d. MEHRING,
JAMES c.. GAIT,
SAMUEL STONER,
JOHN RENNER,
febl4 81 Committee OF Audit.
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SPRING STYLES

An immense stock just received from the
Factories. Such display of
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Plaid Nansook Remnants at g., 8 and Toe.

Cashmere and Cottonnade Remnants for
Men and Boys We're.
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Extra Fine Cachmers Is and l9c., full 30
inch width and worth 35c.
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MO. Sd INsoLVRNTs.

P. A. Gorsuch, auIioneer
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New Outing Cloths only 10c., like French
Flanneletts in Stripes. =.
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Notices of sales for which bills are printed at this
office will be published under this head for 80 ets
when bills are printed elsewhere 81 will be charged
See bills for particulars concerning sales.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-04-23

JOHN MrLIIaAN died at Mechanics
vile, N. Y, aged over 100 years. He
was said to have I cen the oldest mem
Der of the Grand Army Of the Republic.
JOHN THOMPSON, father of the ma
tional banking system in this country,
died in New York city, aged 81 years.
REAR ADMIRAL ALFRED TAYLOR, on
the retired list of the United States
navy, died at Washington Of pneu-
monia in his s1st year.
The Minnesota Legislature has adj
journed sine die.
NJ. H. FORD, member of congress-
elect, died at his home in Grand Rapids
Mich, from apoplexy, aged AZ years
Mrs. MARY l.. GoUGH, widow of the
famous temperance lecturer, died ut
Boylston, Mass, aged II years.
GEN. GIBBONS, commander of the mil
itary division of the Pacific, has been
placed on the retired list.
SAMUEL NJ. PETTINGILL, the pioneer
advertising agent of New York and
Boston, died at his home in Brooklyn.
REV. HENRY DARLING, d. D., presi-
dent of Hamilton college at Clinton,
n. Y, died of bronchitis.
JAMES EvELEEH, clerk in the office
of chief of engineers in Washington,
died at the age of SO. He had been in
the service of the engineer department
more than siXty-two years.
CYRUS w. HOLMES, aged 30 years,
died in Monson, Mass. He was presi.
dent of the Monson national bank and
was believed to be the oldest bank
president Of the United States.