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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-10-10

The creditors ofJoshua Lockard, deceased,
are hereby notified to file their claims duly
authenticated, with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Carroll county, sitting as Court of
Equity, within two months from the 18th day
of October A. d. 1891.
JAMES W. LOCKARD,
JOSHUA L0CKARD,
sept 26 is Trustees.
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a NNUAL MEETING.

WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD CoMPANY, !
Office of Secretary,
Baltimore, September Is, 1891
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
of the Western Maryland Railroad Company,
for the election of Five Directors for the
ensuing year, will be held at the Company's s
Office, Hillen Station, Baltimore, on WE'D
NESDAY, OCTOBER 2lst, at I2o'c clock, M.
GEO. 81. BAER,
sep264t Secretary.
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J. Q. sTITELY.
E. o. GRIMES. J. Q. sTITELY.
r. o. GRIMES & CO.,
AT
THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT,
WESTMINSTER, MD.
Have as complete stock of
CHOICE GROCERIES S

as can be found in our city.
CHOICE TEAS, COFFEEs, sYRUPs,
NEW ORLEANS MoLASSES, CANNED
GOODS OF ALL KINDS, CIGARS, TO
BACCos, &C.
The best grades of Pat. Process and Family
Flour constantly on hand at bottom figures.
We pay the highest prices for Wheat, Corn,
Rye, Oats, and all kinds of Country Produce.
Agents for Latin & Rand's Blasting Pow
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing, &c.
FARMERS
Can be supplied with the best quality Of Cot
Ton and Flaxseed Meal, Heavy Middlings,
Bran, &C., at lowest prices. Call and see
mars L. o. GRIMES & co.
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FAMILY GROCERIES,

GLASSWARE, LAMPS, VASES, NOUS
TACHE CUPS, CIGARS AND
TOBACCO, CONFECTIONERIES,
CAKES, etc. PLUSH GOODS, ALBUMS
OF all kinds, toys A fine assortment of
Accordeons and Mouth Organs, Stationery,
etc.
place. We have full line of moulding and
frames, and will do your framing promptly,
at shortest notice and bottom prices. We
also make window shades to order in all the
latest styles.
Oh, take a look at my sc counter and see
the bargains that attract every one. Thank
ing all for past favors and soliciting frequent
w. T. WILSON,
Successor to L. Gladhill.
s0- Highest price paid for Butter and Eggs
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SALE.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Frederick county, sitting as a Court of
Equity, passed in the cause of William A.
Hood and wife VS.. Rebecca Vansant ct al,
being No. 5721, on the equity docket Of said
Court, the undersigned, trustees, will offer at
public sale, on the hereinafter described
premises in WoodYille district, in Frederick
county, Nd, adjacent to Mt. Airy, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of OCTOBER,
A. D. 1891, at the hour of two o clock, p. M,
the following real estate, to wit: That farm,
being the real estate of which Richard Van
SAINT, died seized and possessed of, containing
27G ACRES, l ROOD AND % SQUARE
PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less, situated in Woodville district,
Frederick county, Nd, adjoining the lands
of Albert Jones, VIM. Runkles and others.
This land is divided into convenient fields,
under fair fencing, and each field is conve
niently located to running water.
The farm lies to the East, adjoining Mt.
Airy, at which place there is located, besides
stores churches and school houses, a steam
creamery, straw and hay packing establish
ment, and grain elevator, making it one of
the finest markets in the State for farm pro-
ducts There is an abundance offruits of the
usual kind on the place. Inc SOIL Is oil Su-
perior quality, and always crops with the best
in the county, and being within one mile of
Mt. Airy, easy transportation for crops is
readily accessible.
There is a considerable tract of woodland
on the farm. The improve
ments consist oftwo large frame I@SA-,6
dwelling houses well located, ~ ~ TISA
bank barn, new wagon shed, las5f19EsSIsza;szEs5
corn cribs and other outbuildngs. A portion
of the land adjoining Mt. Airy will be divided
up into lots by the day of sale and offered as
such.
Terms of sale prescribed by decree One
third of the purchase money to be paid in
cash on the day of sale or on the ratification
thereof by the Court, the residue in one and
two years of equal payments, the purchaser
or purchasers giving his, her or their notes,
with approved security, and bearing interest
from day of sale.
All conveyancing at the expense Of the
purchaser.
JOHN C. MOTTER,
j. ROGER McSHERRY,
Trustees,
sept 26 Is Chas. B. Fout, Auctioneer.
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THEAP FARMS.
A Chance for Young Men.

Southern Maryland now presents the finest
field for investment in cheap but productive
lands that can be found anywhere. Good
farms can be purchased there at from five to
ten dollars per acre, conveniently located,
well fenced, kind soil free from stone, easily
improved, that responds to all fertilizers, and
retains all that is put upon it. better
chance to procure good home, at little cost,
is no where offered. Convenient to market,
schools, churches, mills, stores, post offices
and railroad and water transportation. For
further information apply to
HENRY VANDERFORD,
Advocate Office,
Westminster, Md,
Who will inform applicants how to reach
these lands, the time and cost of the trip and
answer all inquiries. Persons looking for
land will have no expense for conveyance or
entertainment while there. The round trip
will cost not over six dollars. sepl9
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TRUSTEES SALE ALI
Desirable Farm, Dwelling
House and Lot of Land,
Naor Wastminster Md

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll County sitting as court OF eqnity'
passed in cause No. 1861, the undersigned,
trustees therein named, will sell at public
sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, 18th day of OCTOBER, 1891,
all the following desirable real estate. First.
A Farm containing
sc ACRES, 1 ROOD and 3s PERCHES
OF land, more or less. The improvements
thereon consist of two-story
Log Weatherboarded Dwelling kzaSS&.s
House, large bank barn, car ftFnIS
riagehouse, smoke house, dairy - -
large granary and other outbuildings. Large
orchard of apple, pear and other fruit trees
on the premises. About u acres Is superior
meadow land, about % acres is heavily COW
cred with excellent timber, and the balance
of the land is in high state of cultivation.
Water convenient to the buildings, and the
farm is conveniently watered with never
failing stream. The buildings are IN good
repair, the barn having been recently erected
and the house has been lately repaired.
This property is on Beaver Run, is about
one and a.half miles from Westminster, and
adioins the lands of jesse Stoner, Samuel
Ogg, Col. Hook and others. The proximity
of this property to Westminster, and the line
of the railroad from Green Spring Valley,
now being surveyed, rendersit quite desirable
and worthy the attention of purchasers.
This property will be offered on the prem
ises at O'Clock p. IN.
Second-A lot of land containing 924O
square feet, more or less. The improvements
thereon are two. story and attic frame
dwelling house, hog house, &c; water in the
house, abundance of fruit, peaches, grapes,
&c. This property is in excellent condition,
having been recently built and is an attractive
place. 1t is on the turnpike road leading
from Westminster to Baltimore, and directly
on the eastern borders of the city of West
minister.
The sale of this property will take place
at o'clock p M, on the premises.
Terms of Sale.-One-third cash on the day
of sale or on the ratification therof, and the
residue in two equal payments, the one tt
be paid in one year and the other in two year.
from the day Of sale, with interest, and to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser or pur
chasers with security to be approved OF By
| the trustees.
JAMES W. L0CKARD,
JOSHUA L0CKARD,
Trustees.
/ po;c,n;Jar E. PaiCrnidar Solicitors
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WILLIAM H. THOMAS,
CHARLES JONES,
William H. Thomas, Attorney.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of
Dennis H. Maynard, deceased, to file their
claims, with the vouchers thereof, with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
within three months from the 23d day of
October, 1891.
WILLIAM FL. THOMAS,
CHARLES JONES,
sano6 tS Trustees
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THEO. DERR g. SON,
i RIGHT TO THE FRONT,
With the Largest
aW- Fall and Winter Stock ~asa
Ever in Westminster.
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
BLACK GOODS,
MOURNING GOODS,
SILKS AND VELVETS.
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
FLANNELS AND CASSIMERES,
UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY,
GLOVES AND NOTIONS,
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.
Ladies', Misses and Children's
Latest coAmc Lowest
Styles. Prices.
FUR GOODS AND MUFFS,
Of Every Description.
Large Stock
BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS.
Extensive Line of
Carpets, Rugs and Oil Cloths,
of all kinds.
Immense Variety in all Departments.
THEODORE DERR q son,
rs and II f. Main Street,
oc3 If Westminster, Md.
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Situated IN ana near flnkSDufg. OaffOll
County, Maryland.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of
Equity, passed in a cause in the said Court
wherein William B. Thomas is the COM
plainant and Charles B. Roberts, Executor
of Daniel Frazier, deceased, and others are
defendants, the undersigned, trustee, will
offer ut Public Sale, at the Court House
Door. in the City of Westminster, Carroll
county, Nd, on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1891,
at o clock, p. M, the following described
property;
First.-That valuable lot of land situated
in Finksburg, adjoining the lands of Mrs. DR..
Dixon, Thomas Demos and others, contain
ing
IL ACRES AND ROOD OF LAND,
more or less, and improved with a good
Dwelling House, Bank Barn,
wagon shed, dairy and other AedsA-A
outbuildings. There are two III lis M
springs of water on the prop l15a1lzT l155-t.sIs:Es
-. erty; also a splendid Orchard Of fine
ss5ss fruit. This is one of the most desir-
-. able homes in this locality, and offers
superior inducements to purchasers, The
land is Of an excellent quality and in good
producing condition.
Second.-At the same time and place will
be offered at Public Sale all that parcel Of
land known as the Billy tract, containing
20 ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, situated in Carroll county
aforesaid, on the Cockey road, leading from
the Deer Park road to Reisterstown, and
distant from the Deer Park road about one
hundred yards.
purchase money TO be paid in cash on the day
of sale or upon the ratification thereof; the
balance to be paid in two equal installments,
the one to be paid in one year and the other
in two years from the day of sale, with in
terest from the day Of sale, and to be secured
by the notes Of the purchaser or purchasers,
with security to be approved by the trustee.
WILLIAM Fl. THOMAS, Trustee.
VIM. H. Thomas. Solicitor. sep26 is
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GOToW.T. WILSON'S for bargains
W in Groceries, Queensware, Tinware,
Garden Seeds, Plants, Glover and Timothy
Seed, Seed Oats, Potatoes, Corn and Beans,
Machinery, Plows, Harrows, Wagons, Bug
gies Daytons, &c. Successor 10 Roop's Seed
Store, Westminster, Md. apl4
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A DEMONSTRATORS SALE
"A OLA
House and Lot, &C., in Man.
chester, Md.

The undersigned, administrator of the
goods, chattels, credits and personal estate
of Ephraim Friman, late of Carroll county,
deceased, by virtue of an order of the
Orphans Court of Carroll county, will sell
at Public Sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 1891,
at O. clock, p. m., all that Leasehold Prop
erty, containing
1878 SQUARE FEET OF LAND,
more or less, on York street, in Manchester,
Carroll county, Nd, adjoining the property
of Emanuel Cox on the one side and on the
other the Manchester Academy property, and
is now in the occupancy of Mrs. l.. Friman.
The improvements thereon are two-story
Log Weatherboarded Dwell
AkM-l ing House, &c. The lot is
A..ss subject to an annual ground
Erent of SLIGO.
Also at the same time and place will be
sold one wooden chest and one trunk.
Terms ofSale of the Leasehoid Property
0ne-half cash on the day Of sale or on the
ratification thereof; one-third in six months,
and the other one-third in twelve months;
the credit payments to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser or purchasers, with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
Terms of Sale of Personal Property.-All
sums of S. and under, cash; on all sums
above $5 a credit of six months will be given,
on note, with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
CHARLES 7. REIFSNIDER,
Administrator of Ephraim Friman, deceased.
Jacob Hoffman, Auct'r. sepl9 is
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MAGISTRATES OFFICE.

take this method of informing my friends
and the public that have opened an office
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.
GEO. W. MATTHEW'S, j. p,
NAYS If Westminster, Md.
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FRANK K. HERR. SAMUEL K. HERR.
u X. HERR & BRO,
Manufacturers of
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GARDs AND CIRCULARS printed at
~ this Office
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JAMES W. LOCKARD,
JOSHUA L0CKARD,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Reifsnider & ReiGsnider, Solicitors.
p. A. Gorsuch, Auct'r.
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sept 26 is Chas. B. Fout, Auctioneer.
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In Election District No. 13, called
Mt. Airy District.

Oscar NJ. Spurrier, Officer of Registration,
will sit on the 21st day of September, and
the 5th day of October, 1891, at Ander-
sons store, on the main street in Mt Airy;
on all other days of his September and
October sittings will sit at the residence of the
Registrar on the Harrisonvile road, near the
Westminster and Mt. Airy road, about three
miles from Mt. Airy, from O'Clock, a. M,
to o'clock, u. m.
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TNRUSTEE'S SALE
Il OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,

Situated in and near Finksburg, Carroll
County. Maryland.
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r IME! LIME!

oct 8 At Thos. J. Wilson, Auc
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1S5 1.16 ACRES of LAND,

more or less. The improvements consist c
a large Frame Dwelling House, a.
Stables, new Corn House, lasSS !
Tenant House, hay barrick III III sGISe
and other necessary outbuild- 80
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GTATE OF MARYLAND,

oct25
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sep26 Is
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
ARcH1ecT BRleAN ARRESTED.
He Is Charged with the Embeszlemenl
of a33 800.

He Is Charged with the EmbeEzlement
OF $50, 500.
BUFFALO, July "a Detectives have ar
rested Josiah W Briean the missing Phil
adelphia architect, whose operations in
Philadelphia created big sensation in
New York and Philadelphia.
Briean is accused Of embezzling S33, 800
from John W. Post, of New York, the gen
eral manager Of the Steel Tubular Car
company, Of Bradford, Pa Mr. Post en-
gagged Briean to 90 TO Bradford and super
intend the erection OF buildings for the
Steel Tubular Car company, which are
among the biggest in Pennsylvania.
During February. March and April
Briean was intrusted with 475 shares OF
the company's stock 70 sell, and he dis.
posed Of them for 500 share, obtaining
S2s, 800. Post demanded the sum OF none,
on several occasions, but Briean neglecte,
70 give it up. They met ia the Girar,
house az Philadelphia one day, and Pos
had $500 note that he wanted oashed
Briean took it to cash it, and that is thl
last ever seen Of the note Briean theI
fed.
A dispatch from Bradford, Pa, SAYS thai
Mr.. Post will be arrested ia New YorE
upon the same charge rs that made agains
Briean. His shortage will be placed al
SlSeO00. The stock OF the steel company
has been disposed OF and the directors ar,
anxious to know who has the money
Briean says Post has it and the latter say
it is the former who is in possession.
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
FITzslMMoNs WAS ARRESTED.
hut ths Fight VIII Probably Occur as
Advertised.

Advertised.
ST. PAUL. July 22.-In Difference to the
popular manifestation OF opinion the au-
thorities have made bluff in the direction
of exhausting their legal resources to pro
hibit the Hall Fitgsimmons mill, and
nothing now stands in the way OF the
affair coming off in accordance with the
prearranged programme Moved thereto
by the protests Of one OF the largest and
most demonstratiye mass meetings ever
held in the state, and the urgent pleadings
of Archbishop Ireland, Governor Merriam
Illuminated one Of the most remarkable
proclamations that has ever been issued
from a state capitol.
He called upon all officers whose duty by
law might relate 30 the prevention Of the
commission OF offenses 10 faithfully exc
cute the law relating to the same, accord
ing to the tenure thereof and in default
to be liable TO be dealt with according to
the provisions Of the statutes This am
biguous pronunciamento created much
hilarity Attorneys lad no hesitaney in
saying that the text of the document
meant less than nothing, while the mayor
and chief OF Police gave IL out that they
were not subject to the control Of the gov
ernor Of the state. Sheriff Bean, after tax
ing counsel with Judge Flandreau, gave it
out that "he would perform his duties =
lie then arrested Fitzsimmons on a war
rant setting forth that Fitzsimmons and
his trainers were about to violate the law.
Hall, who was at hotel near the court
house, was unmolested Justice Corey
held Fitzsimmons in bond Of $500 and
his associates in bonds Of 500 each, to ap.
pear and answer on Friday morning. The
bonds were quickly given and the accused
men left the court room.
The fight will without doubt come oil
tonight as advertised
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
DARING DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.
Thieves Get Away with $4,000 OF tn,
Kaston National RnnIla NInner

Thieves Get Away with $4,000 OF the
Easton National Banks Money.
EAsToN, Pa, July 22.-The Easton Ma.
tional bank was robbed yesterday Of e.. 600
Three men were engaged in the robbery.
First nicely dressed man entered and
going to the discount window engaged a
clerk in conversation.
a few minutes after he entered a man
stepped to the teller's window, and did
likewise with Chief Bookkeeper Frank
Sleter, who was serving In the absence at
dinner Of Jacob Holt, the teller. Then a
third man entered. Mr.. Sleter saw him
come In while he was talking to stranger
No. 2. Stranger No. went TO a desk al
the left and began to write Mr.. Sleter
does not remember seeing him after that
time
The theory is that this man entered the
cashiers room from the lobby, entered the
counting room next, crept under table.
and getting into the vault, grabbed the
first package he could, making hts exit
from the bank swiftly. The whole affair
took place in less than five minutes peo.
pie were passing In front of the bank con
stantly who could see into the vault.
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
A woMAN,s AWFUL DEED.
She Says She Killed Her Husband and
Four children.

She Says She Killed Her Husband and
Four Children.
AUSTIN, Pa, July 22.--A startling story
comes from one Of the lumber camps at
Kettle creek, this county. the truth OF
which interested parties have started out
to investigate In April, 1889, the people
of oil this region were Mortified by the
news that Frank Hancock, lumberman,
living at Blue Run, near the Tioga and
Potter county line, had murdered four OF
his children and committed suicide by
hanging himself IN his house. The news
was made known by Hancock's wife, who
had been absent from home on the night
OF the tragedy.
A few days ago a messenger from the
Kettle creek camp went 70 Coudersport
the county seat of Potter county, with ths
startling story that Mrs Hancock haC
died in camp, and that before dying shl
had made confession which not only ac
| quilted her husband az the murder Of tn
children and himself but which declare
that she herself and two Of her paramount
murdered her husband and the children
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
hOTEL KIRKWOon.

N. w. Cor. THIRD AND SHIPLEY STREETS,
Open at all hours for entertainment OF guests.
CHAs J. H. BECKETT, Manager.
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
Never Found a Tar List.

James NJ. Haman, brother to the late
County Treasurer Edmund Haman, who
was anonymously accused by the Sunday
Star OF having found, from clews OBJ
tanned from the rawlings of his dying
brother, the delinquent list which was
stolen from the office Of the clerk Of the
peace declared that the accusation is a
base lie he says that he is ready to
meet his sccuser at any time, with facts
and something more emphatic He fur
tber says that he never found any delin-
quent list, either county or citv, and the
editor or reporter who accuses him Of
this is "a liar and the truth is not In
him"
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
MIDSUMMER
CLEARING SALE
Bargains seeking customers
and customers seeking bargains,
we're kept as busy as beavers.

Here to-day and gone to-
morrow. That's the way it is
with our Closing Out Sale
We can't always describe
styles, patterns, etc. We
sometimes advertise some Ger
tain kind of garments and
while the presses are printing
this paper they're being carried
away by customers seeking
bargains.
Mems, Bows and Children's
Suits and Odd Garments al
reduced.
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
LOCAL eovERNMeNr FoR IReLANp.
Baifour Has a nian similar to the Eng
Iish aud scotch Acts

Balfour Has Haan Similar to the Eng.
lish and scotch Acts.
LONDON, July @. The intimation made
by Mr.. Bakour, chief secretary for Ireland
In the house Of commons TO the effect that
a local government bill for Ireland, based
on the same lines as the English and
Scotch acts, will he introduced by the gov.
ernment at the next session OF parliament
is understood TO be founded on fact. II
seems probable that such measure will
be incorporated in the government pro
gramme. The subject is the cause OF a
great deal Of speculation In political cir
clee.
The Pail Mall Gazette hopes that the
local government bill will be the serious
business Of the next session Of parliament,
and adds; III IL is home rule bill under
another name, every home ruler will re-
joice.
''In the meantime the most remarkable
feature is the curious approachment be-
tween Mr.. Balfour and the Irish members
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
NOTTOEs.
s AVE YoUR PENNIES.

Less than cents day invested In our $50
savings bonds will pay you IL per cent diSi-
dend per mum. and give you absolute se-
curity for the principal. Write for particu-
lars. New York Mortgage Loan Company.
Capital, $3.50 600. Box No. 6la, Philadelphia,
Pa. dale and female agents wanted every
where Big salaries can be made.
NOTICE. THE Co-PARTNERSHIP
IN heretofore existing betwee George w.
Mckee and Victor r Pyle, late trading as
Mckee 81 Pyle, has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent. The affairs of the late
firm will be settled by Victor r. Pyle.
GEORGE w. MCKEE,
VICTOR r. PYLE.
July Is, 1891.
The lumber. coal. lime. sand and cement
business heretofore conducted by Mckee a.
Pyle. will be continued by Victor II. Pyle.
VICTOR R. PYLE
Evening journal., 1891-07-22
~ whi.t rnnn.a..

PROVIDENCE, July p. President Elliott,
Of Milwaukee, presided at the opening ses-
sion Of the American whist congress. 1t
was voted to hold the next congress in the
east from the 10th TO the 23d Of July, 1904
New York will probably be the place se-
lected A gold medal will be awarded to
the league member having the highest
total score in the first 500 games played