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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

The young gentlemen of Westminster gave
a dance at the City Hotel on Friday evening
of last week Those present from a distance
were-Misses Florence Ranstead, Emily Jen-
kins, Edith Ehrman, Baltimore; Mamie Gam
brill, Louise and Nance McSherry, Frederick;
Lou Vinton, Camden, n. j.; Miss Frances
Ruskell, Walnut Grove, Baltimore county;
Messrs. Chas. B. Roberts, Jr., Emmett Brown,
L. Edgar Thompson, Edward Hammond,
Baltimore; c. Staley and Robert G. Gambrlll.
Edward G. Markell, DR.. Charles Macgll,
Frederick. The chaperones were Mrs. Geo.
NJ. Parke, Mrs. J. Q. Il. Smith, Mrs. Chas.
L. Stewart, Mrs. George d. Fouke, Mrs. Jos.
T. Herring and Mrs. VIM. II. Thomas.
Mr.. f. Ii. Orerdorif spent parts OF last and
this week with relatives near Emmitsburg.
Mr.. Frank Fisher, of Baltimore, spent Sun
day last at his cousins, Mr., and Mrs. Charles
T. Reifsnider, and family.
Miss Louise Dugan, of Baltimore, is a guest
of Mrs. VIM. II. Thomas.
Miss Swope, of Washington, d. c., is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. II. NJ. Clabaugh. Hon.
John a. Swope spent Wednesday with MIR.
and Mrs. Clabaugh.
Miss Annie Warehime, of Avondale, spent
Thanksgiving Day as the guest of Miss Matte
Beggs, of Bachman's Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Yingling, of Pleasant
Valley, left on Saturday last for a two weeks
visit to Mr. Covers's, at Browntown, Va.
They were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Jordan.
Mrs. .Ioha D. Powder is spending n few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Steven
son, at Darlington, Hartford county, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

Trustees Sale of Valuable Real Estate
VIM. II. Thomas, J. Milton Reifsnider and
Albert Jones, Trustees.
To Save Money and Secure Best Bargains
&C. W. Morningstar, 3S West Main street,
Westminster, Nd.
10000! $4,000! $4,000 - Strasburger's,
next door to Derr's Dry Goods Store, West.
minister, Md.
Wholesale Grocery, &c.-F. u. Miller &
Co., opposite First National Bank, Westmin-
ster, Md.
I. Orndorff's Double Store, Westminster,
Nd.
A Big Drop-Fred d. Miller, opposite
Railroad Depot, Westminster, Md.
Christmas Has Come at Oak Hail-George
C. Anders, New Windsor, Md.
VOLTS Business College-D. Elmer Wolf,
Principal, Hagerstown, Nd.
Call at w. L. Wilson S, No. % West Main
street, Westminster, Md.
East End Grocery House-John j. Reese,
Westminster, Md.
Toys, Dolls, Books, &c.-Everhart & Co.,
Westminster, Md.
Cheapest Place in Hanover-Wentz q Bro,
Hanover, Pa.
Election Notice - j. II. Cunningham,
Cashier.
Election of Directors W. Herring,
Cashier.
Election Notice-Richard Manning, Sec
rotary.
Helman--At Odd Fellows Hall, Deeem-
Der II.
Sharrer Bros, Westminster, Md, on first
page.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter
An Open Letter-Edward Lynch.
The Sun, New York, N. Y.
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The Hametic Race.

Rev. Benjamin Brown, Presiding Elder of
the African NJ. L. Church, resident in Hag-
erstown, lectured in Union street Church on
Friday evening the 9th ult., on the "Race
Problem or "what shall be done with the
black man." Curious to know what an intel
ligent colored man would say on such a sub
ieet, the writer was present. In the first
place, quoting from Fred Douglass, he said
''et him alone He was here not by his
own choice, but he was here to stay. The
talk about putting the negroes by themselves
was impracticable. Where would they put
the 100000 colored people in this country /?
And if they were put by themselves he would
not stay with them, for they we're unfit to
govern. They were ignorant and uneducaied
although more than quarter ola century had
TRANSFERRED since emancipation. He counseled
his race to educate themselves. and said that
the negro was coming He eounseled
them also to take care of their girls, the hope
of the race was in their women. He told
them to be frugal and industrious and to ''get
money!" Money would make them as white
as any white man in the land. He charged
them to behave themselves with proprieiy
everywhere. and they would be respected; to
lift themselves up by education, industry, fru-
gality and good conduct. His advice to them
was excellent, but he did not get at the pith
of the trace problem" He struggled with
the bred Scott decision and Judge fancy, and
with the Constitution, but he was evidently
beyond his depth What is to be done with
the colored man in America, is problem yet
unsolved, and will so remain for years. But
it will be solved. We are firm believer in
that divinity which shapes our ends, rough
hew them how we will. +"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

Our farmers have about completed their
fall work, and stored away their products for
winter use. They are jubilant over the sue
cess of their crops, there being an abundant
supply of cereals, fruits, hay, etc.
The Ladies Mite Society held an oyster
supper and festival in the Town Hall, on
Thanksgiving Day, and continued it until
Saturday night. The supper was success in
every particular, and was largely attended,
especially the last night. The net result was
SIS.
Mr.. l.. c. Catrider has moved into his new
cigar shop, and is doing thriving business.
Miss Laura V. Belt and Mr.. Frederick Ma
gle, both OF this vicinity, were married last
Sunday, November 29th, at p. m, by Rev.
J. p. Anthony, in the United Brethren Church
at Greenmouut.
DIR. r. C. Wells has several cases of typhoid
fever and typhoid pneumonia, but has no ap-
prehension of serious results.
Miss Garaphelia, daughter of DIR. W. w.
Warehime, is attending course OF lectures at
the Homeopathic College, lately established
in Baltimore.
The protracted services, under the auspices
of Revs Belt and Copes, have been quite
successful over this entire circuit.
Quite number of fattening hogs are sick
in this vicinity and several have died. j. L..
Shugars lost three, and a. W. Kelbaugh has
several that will likely die. A great many
are butchering to save them. Here are the
weights ofthose butchered: Jno. o. Murray,
four, 1860; NJ. Algire, two, 600; Mr.. Richards,
two, 600. Thomas j. Hunt has the best pen
in town.
There are corn and potatoes enough in this
part of Carroll to build palace mt Chicago.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05
DUBLIC SALE
Il OF VALUABLE
Real and Personal Property

The undersigned, executor of Anthony Wi
yell, and by virtue of an order of the Or
phans Court of Carroll county, will sell at
public sale, on the premises, situate half mile
east of Piney Creek Station, on the railroad
leading from Columbia to Frederick,
On Thursday, December the lOth, 1891,
At 10 o'clock A. NJ, first, the farm,
CONTAINING 49, ACRES, MoRE OR LESS,
situate ON the public road leading from the
Stone road to the Littlestown pike, and con-
venient to churches, schools, railroad post
Office, mill, &c. The improvements consist
of 2-story Log House, with kitchen at
tached, containing six rooms; Bank Barn,
Spring House, Hog House and all other ne
cessary outbuildings, all in good repair; two
neveriailing springs Of water near the dwell
ing; plenty of good fruit, such as apples,
peaches, cherries, &c About acres in
good timber and about II in fine meadow
land, and all under good fencing.
Second, all the stock and farming imple
ments of the farm and household goods.
Terms of the Real Estate-one- third cash
on the day of sale or upon ratification by the
court, and balance in two equal annual pay
mentS, bearing interest from the day of sale,
the deferred payments to be secured by notes
of the purchaser, with security to be approved
by the executor; or all cash if the purchaser
desires.
Terms for the Personal Property-six
menths credit on sums OF $500 and over.
WILLIAM j. WIVELL,
Absaom Smith, Anc. Executor.
nov I4-tS
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A Fiend Holds Carnival.

The town of Mansfield, in Eastern Connec-
ticut has suffered greatly during the past two
or three years on account Of an astounding
series of crimes. The barns of prosperous
farmers were burned, a handsome new school
house in Mansfield village was fired twice,
cattle were poisoned or disemboweled in the
fields, and half dozen times the sanctuary
of the Mansfield Congregational Church was
despoiled and big obscene pictures were
traced in black paint on its walls.
The perpetrator of the vandalism at the
church was finally detected, and proved to
be James Costello, a wealthy young man.
He was tried about six weeks ago, promptly
convicted, and was sentenced to imprisonment
in the county jail for thirty days. Costello
completed his term in Jail about two weeks ago.
On Sunday night, November 2lst, the barn
and cidermill of Charles 1ilden were burned
at about clock At midnight on the same
night flames consumed the barn of a. c..
Phelps. Phelps and Tilden had testified
against Costello at his trial. Three hours
later the barn of Wallace King was consumed,
and people who visited the Congregational
Church saw that the vendal had been at worh
again.
A vivid idea may be had of the general
terror that has pervaded Mansfield for three
years, when it was said that not long ago a
prominent farmer became insane through
brooding over his losses and fear of still worse
misfortune.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

On Tuesday morning Cyrus Feeser, of this
place. started for Hanover to bring load OF
lime for the new church. A short distance
from here, it appears, one of the horses made
a sudden jerk and broke one Of the traces
Mr.. Feeser stopped the team to get the piece
of trace which was lying short distance from
the wagon. While doing SO the team started
in n run. After running about three miles
they where captured at Uriah Arter's, on
Deep run, with nothing with them but the
tongue. The horses escaped unhurt.
Samuel Kesselring has completed the toun-
dation wall for his new house. j. Henry
Knipple has the foundation wall nearly com
pleted for his new house. o. II. Haines has
finished painting his store and dwelling house,
which maks very fine appearance.
One morning last week when j. Harvey
Maus went to his barn he found one of his
horses lying dead in his stall. The horse was
all right the evening before.
Some of our town people slaughtered their
porkers this week. Following are the weights
of some: James Z. Dutterer, three, 223,
257J, 1854; J. w. Little, three, average $50;
Mrs. Myers, one, 249! Bemiller brothers,
three, $50, 1851, 3344; Henry Koontz, seven,
from $40 to 1853. We have some very good
judges on the weight of hogs. We heard diff
ferent ones say after they heard the weight OF
the above hogs "that' what layed them at "
Sunday last wedding took place at the
Reformed parsonage. The gentleman is not
far short of 60 and the bride 20 years of age.
They are both very active, considering their
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

The new train shed of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, at Jersey City, New Jersey, was
opened this week, and it is one of the archi-
tectural marvels of the world. 1t has the
largest unsupported roof of any building IN
the country, the span being 256 feet, or nearly
so feet larger than that of the Grand Central
Depot, in New York city. The length is G52!
feet and the extreme height 40 feet. The
four sections of glass in the roof required 30,
900 square feet of quarter-inch rib plate
glass, costing about IA cents foot.
In the train shed $3.50 tons of iron were
used. The floor space is four acres. The
area of the main waiting-room is 80 by 1898
feet. Adjoining it are the necessary ticket
offices, toilet rooms, restaurant, &c. The
passengers can pass direct to the new double
decked ferryboats.
The estimated cost of all this new plant to
the railroad company is put at 81, 5000
which includes the new grade tracks, boats,
bridges, &c. 1t has completely transformed
the aspect OF the Jersey City terminal. An
other benefit is the removal of all further
danger of accident at the Jersey City street
crossings by the elevation of the tracks above
the grade level.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

Clerk Benjamin F. Grouse took the oath OF
office on Tuesday morning before Judge
Roberts. and filed bond for $4,000, with
DR.. ]. Howell Billingslea, Charles V. Wantz
and George W. Albaugh as sureties. Chas
r. Cover, who had been a deputy IN the
office for several years, resigned, and Jacob
NJ. Long, of Woolery's district, was APP,
pointed in his place. George A. Miller aud
John r. Martin, deputies, were reappointed.
Albert A. Dorsey took the oath as Sheriff
on Monday, and assumed the duties OF the
office. He gave bond for S25, 900, with Col.
James G. Berret, j. Oliver Wadlow, Philip
d. Dorsey and Frank NJ. Dorsey as snreties.
His sister will preside over his household at
the Jail. and Philip D. Dorsey will render any
service as deputy that may be needed.
George NJ Parke will take the oath as
Register of Wills for his second term before
Clerk Grouse next Monday. The new Or
phans' Court Judges will swear in on the
second Monday of December, the beginning
of the December term of court.
The new Board of County Commissioners
will 90 into office next Wednesday, and Treas
ured Brilliant will enter his new term the same
day.
The new States Attorney will not assume
the duties of his office until the list OF Jan
uary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05
Patapsco Items.

Part ofthe new county road recently opened
at this place will soon be in condition to travel
as it is now being graded and the bridge will
be finished in few days.
A successful series of meetings have been
in progress at the Patapsco NJ. Il. Church for
several weeks, in charge of Rey. John L.
Marsh. A revival has broken out and many
persons have protested conversion.
The many friends of Mr.. Jacob NJ. Long
will be glad to learn that he has been appoint
ed by Mr. Grouse as deputy clerk of the Cir
cult Court We think that Mr.. Grouse has
made judicous selection rs Mr.. Long will nc
doubt make very efficient and obliging
clerk.
As the pork season is again here we send
you the following weights as butchered by the
following parties John Hartman, $50 and
1886; A. Gosnell, 355; Nicholas Leppo, go,
2l3 and 1872; S. NJ. Wisner, 1855, 100 and S5l'
Irwin Taylor three, 525; John Oursler two
$50; Jacob Weller four, 500; John n, Platter
four, 1900, and two spring pigs 400; William
Miller four, 1925; Geoge l.. Shamer, 42i anc
1888; Gennie Christmas, 1SG and 2S2; William
A. Bush, 300, 31G, $40, 500.
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Manchester Items.

Our town seemed like the center Of II -four
ishiDg wood trade last Monday, SO numerous
were the teams on our streets delivering cord
wood to our citizens. The juvenile blizzard
of Sunday produced unity of sentiment with
regard to the size of the wood pile. The
nearer mercury and zero get together the
reader ~ i'll the dilatory head of the family be
to renew his acquaintance with the axe and
wood saw.
Repairs of the stable and the erection OF
other outhuildiDgs on the Lutheran parsonage
property have been completed and add much
to the appearance of the property and con
venience Of the pastor.
The genial countenance of DIR. Hanson
Earhart, of Union Mills, greeted his acquain-
tances on our streets last Saturday. A cor
dial welcome always awaits our former citi-
zen.
A form of scarlatina, ranging from mild
affection of the throat to a severe prostation,
bordering on scarlet fever, is becoming epI-
demic through this district.
The Fire Department Band is rapidly i'm
proving in its selection and manner of render
ing music.
Bicycling is not as popular now as when
the roads were smoother and the breezes
more flexible. The large country sled, with
its capacity to satisfy social feelings, will take
the place of the selfish wheel. The ladies
will welcome the change when the estranglns
wheel is banished.
The Hotel Washington, owned by the
William Leese estate, was offered at public
sale last Saturday. The highest bid received
was Sl400 and the sale of the property was
postponed
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Ring, one Of the bridal
pairs married here on Thanksgiving Day, are
enjoying tour through the south and viii
spend some time in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brock Shaw, after Il wedding
tour to Washington, spent Monday night here
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Ii. Lamotte. Or
Tuesday they left for Frederick, their future
home.
The will of the late Henry Tasto was ad
mitted to probate on Monday and contains {
provision bequeathing to EmanuePs Lutheran
Congregation, Of this place, $500 for the bene
fit of the poor.
A supper was rendered to lady guests il
Odd Fellows Hall on Friday evening, Deem
Der 4th, by the members of A. f. and A. M
Lodge.
His honor, Mayor Andrew Myers, sentenced
and condemned to the gallows three porkers
whole guilt consisted mainly in occupying /
sty intended for hogs whose weight will exceed
100 pounds.
The fat porkers are almost extinct in Thu
section. Among those whose larders are wei
provided with pork are J. p. Baltozer, Wit
killed three weighing 900 pounds; JOIN
Burns, three, s9$; Geo. a. Shower, three
spring pigs, 62S; Edward Albaugh, three, S25
David Young, two, 7O2; David Burns, three
and g. W. J. Everhart, two, weighing 60
pounds. 90,
A second entertainment was held in ODD
Fellows Hall last Saturday evening by tn
literary society of Daniel and Jacob Lodg'
Annex. The exercises were similar to thos'
of Thanksgiving evening. A large audlenc.
was present and left the hall highly gratiiied
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05
birthday Party at Frizellburg.


The members of Mr.. Levi Fleagles family
gathered at his home on the both OF Noyem-
her. TO celebrate the s0th anniversary OF his
birthday. and to have happy family Reunion.
The guests arrived in tine morning at about
ten o clock, and took Mr.. Fleagle by surprise,
as he knew nothing whatever about the affair
Handsome presents were presented to him.
They also brought with them the most appe-
tizing luxuries Of the season for the dinner
table such as roast turkey, chicken, cakes,
etc. Immediately before the company en-
gaged in dinner Rev. G.. W. Seilhamer
saddressed the assembly and read the Goth
psalm. then followed prayer, and singing
i'Nearer my God to Thee" The afternoon
was spent in singing and social eonversa.,or'
The occasion will be one long to be remem'
bered. D.,
Mrs. Nellie Sheets and family, Miss Annie
Feage' Mrs Leonard baPy'I Rob anu F 'a
Mr.. Levi Fleagle and Rev. G. W. SeilhameF
and wife
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-05

The Lutheran oyster supper was an entire
success.
The thieves who effected an entrance in
Piney Creek store and post office, passed
through here the following day. The arrest
of the thieves was not made, owing to the
officer refusing to serve the warrant.
Mr.. Edward Crumrine was in town on
Wednesday on business.
The Building and Loan Association of this
place is increasing its membership. This is
one of the best modes of saving.
Some strangely acting persons we're seer
in this place one night last week-they even
followed some persons to their homes.
Rev. Joseph d. Peters, pastor of Trinity
Reformed Church, Hanover, Pa, will deliver
a lecture under the auspices of Washington
Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America, Al
Taneytown, on Thursday evening next
December 10th. The subject will be ''Witty
Wise and Otherwise.
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Degradation by Pensions.


Lieut. Allen r. Footc In the December Forum.l
Only those may speak with freedom and
by authority on the subject of the disgrace of
our pension legislation, in whose name and
Tor whose benefit pension laws have been
enacted.
have earned the right to speak. | stood
in the ranks, a loyal volunteer, in 1861, and
heard the kissing balls when the first guns
were fired at the skirmish of Blackburn
Ford three days before the first battle of Bull
Run. | marched with my company at the
last grand review at Washington, in 1865.
lost not day from service between those
dates, except when disabled by wound re-
ceived at the battle of Fair Oaks. No man
can say Of me that | am not with those who
demand pensions for loyal service, because
did not serve or did not suffer. | have writ
ten my record with my blood. | am not with
the mereenary horde who demand pensions
for duty done, because my loyalty is not, and
and never was, for sale.
What would be Just basis for pensions :?
In forming the legislation of the country, the
clamoring of the dishonorable should not be
considered. When the pension roll is relieved
of all those who are not in need, and all who
are willing to earn living if fitting oppor
tunity is found for them, those that remain
will be only the very few who can, under the
found for them, earn only partly enough to
support themselves in comfort; those who
can do nothing towards their own support:
and those who can earn nothing, and who
periodically require the aid and attendance
of other persons. To each of these classes
abundance should be given. No honorable
person will for an instant withhold from such
as they the full sympathy and support which
are their due. When the pension-roll has
been so silted, some dregs may be lefi-moral
and physical wrecks who have reached the
lowest depths ofdegradation, and are unworthy
of consideration, except as paupers.
am of the opinion that a close canvass of
all loyal volunteers will result in securing the
active support of at least hundred thousand
real veterans for such reform of the pension
laws as viii change the legal basis Of the
claim from support by manual labor to
impairment Of earning capacity, aud, further,
provide that no claimant shall receive paw.
ments when not in need or while earning
comfortable living by public or private EN-.
ployment. More than this, | believe that.
when the reasons for and the nature Of the
reform demanded are once properly under
stood, large numbers of loyal volunteers who
are now receiving pension payments that they
accept as an honorable expression of the
nations gratitude and appreciation (but who
are not in NEEDY will willingly see their pen.
SION certificates cancelled, rather than allow
their honorable service to be used as a cover
for pensioning the dishonorable and undeserv-
ing.
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Melrose Items.

Slate Hill school is thriving under the skill
ful care of its efficient teacher, Mr. II. B..
Burgoon. There are about GO scholars en-
rolled.
Mr.. F. 7. Crumrine, our enterprising gro
Ger, is doing good business. Our merchant,
Mr.. L. Shaeffer, is also doing good business.
Mrs. Theodore Fridinger, near Manchester,
is on the sick list.
Mr.. Jeremiah Yiugling, near here, rooted
his house the latter part of last week.
Mr.. Monl's new house, in Bachman's Val
lev, is finished now and occupied by Mr.. Da-
vid Jones.
Mrs. Johanna Lorrenger slaughtered three
h ogs which weighed 768 pounds. Theodore
Fridinger three, which weighed $40 pounds.
Apples are plenty in this community:
Some farmers have buried as many as 40 and
As bushels.