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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27
LABOR MATTERS AT TOLEDO.
Everything Quiet and No Leaders Yet Ar
rived-TeIegraph Trouble.

rived-TeIegraph Trouble
TOLEDO, March 27.-The strike situation
last night was the quietest it has been
since it started. None of the great labor
leaders had arrived, although Chiefs Ar
thur and Sargant and President Gompers
were expected on every train. The order of
railway conductors held a meeting in the
after einoon to take whatever action might
be necessary regarding the report that Con-
ductor Renshaw was discharged from the
company's service without sufficient or
just cause. It was found that he was not q
member of the order, having made applica-
ton some time ago and then Withdrawn il
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27
Wandering arouDG Demented.

COLUMBUS, Ind, March 21.-Mrs. c.
Miller, aged &c, whose husband was a
prominent minister for years at Elk Point.
S D., arrived here Friday and was found
wandering around the city in a demented
condition. She was sent to her sons at
Madison
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27
The Local " arkets.

GRAIN, ETC.
Wheat-74I76c.
: Corn-40lI46c.
Osts-S0G32c.
Hay-Tfmothy. s12 90; upl and Is1oo11; slouss
g. 90; baled. S10.001l1 co.
PRODUCE.
Butter-Fsir to choice, 200. DC; creamery, zee.
Eggs Fresh, 1f015.
Poutry-Chickens. I2tsc. turkeys I2k
ducks, 12nc: geese, i0c-
a. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
Applcs-S4 90 Der bhl.
Potatocs-S5lt93c.
Onions-S4 20 per Dbl
Turnips-6oc per bu.
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle-Butchers pay 'or corn fedI steer,
414Hc; and neifeie. 2HG3kc; calves
405c.
Hogs-Td.Hc.
Sheep-4G5c-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27
LONG strike in the NIines Ended.

PITTsBURG, March 27.-Seven thousand
miners will return to work today, ending
the longest and most stubbornly contested
strike among the coal miners in the Mo-
nongahela valley, if not in Pennsylvania.
1t is a victory for the operators. They
wanted to reduce the mining rate from 81 :
cents bushel to cents, at which the
miners struck. They now have to go back
at the reduced rate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The president
and cabinet have formally decided that all
presidential appointees will be allowed to
serve until their commissions expire unless
there should be good and sufficient reasons
for making vther appointments.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27

INDIANAPOLIS, March 27.-McInerny won
the catch-as-catch-can wrestling match
with Scheller Saturday night, gaining the
first and third falls 1t was a pretty con-
test, but some of the latter's friends claim
that it was won by foul means.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27

upon the auvlce or Une ASnfeyS- II was
also discovered that there are only three
members of the order who are employed
on the Ann Arbor road. 1t is unlikely,
therefore that the strike will extend to tie
trainmen.
eve Have the Votes"
Thomas w, Harper, counsel for the en-
engineers, arrived here Saturday. esaid:
81 am glad this question has been raised.
No matter what the result may be we
shall come out on top. If we are wrong
and the court should make the injunction
permanent there is but course left to us.
Congress made the laws and congres can
amend them. The railroad companies
have the stuff, but we have the votes, and
the votes are the necessary to make the
congressman"
scheme Against the Key-Pounders.
General Superintendent Corbett, of the
Western Union Telegraph company,
dropped into the city Saturday very quietly.
He had all the commercial telegraphers in
The service here called before him and,
after some questioning, submitted an affl-
davit to them for their signatures, which
required them to say they did not belong
to any secret telegraphers' association,
never had so belonged, never would while
in the company's employ, and in case they
did belong to one would withdraw at once.
He did not say what the penalty would be
if they refused. Not one of the men would
sign the affidavit. They expect that the
company is trying to get those who are dis
satisfied to strike and then apply the same
legal treatment to the case that has been
administered in the Ann Arbor cases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27
JOHN M. cLAYToN'S MURDER.
An Alleged Participant Declines to Say If
He Was Hired.

An Alleged Participant Declines to Say If
He Was Hired.
BUTTE, Mont. March 21.-Frank Hickey
the man held here charged with the muir
der of Col onel John NJ. Clayton, of Ar
kanas, was released from custody a few
days ago after long trial on a charge of
being the assassin of Policeman W. +. Jor-
dan, of this city, last June. The principal
witness against him was w. II. Burk-
hardt, who is also a very important wit
ness in the Clayton case. On the assur-
ance that he would not be molested the
latter confessed his share in the transac-
ton.
The Story Briefly Told.
He said that he, with Hickey and two
other men, whose names are in the officers
possession, engaged a team at town a
short distance from Plummerville, where
Clayton lived, and drove to Clayton's resi-
dence Burkhardt drove the team, while
Hickey and the two other men were dele
gated to kill Clayton. They accomplished
their mission all right, but whether they
were hired to commit the murder he would
not state.
Disposition of the Weapons
Burkhardt gave the names of the men
from whom the team was secured, and
also all the minute particulars of the af-
fair. He stated that the revolvers with
which the murder was accomplished were
cached in a certain place near the roadway
several miles from Clayton's residence.
One of the revolvers was retained by
Hickey and sold by him to a conductor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-03-27

Inc minnesota senate has appropriated
CSC, 900 to prosecute the coal combine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04

Mrs. DIR. Jacob J. Weaver, Jr. and daugh-
ter Miss Florence, attended the Friends
Yearly Meeting held in Baltimore, the past
week, and also attended the silver wedding
of DR.. Francis Thomas and wife, formerly
Miss Beulah Haines, sister of Mrs. Weaver,
formerly of this county, now residing at Ed
nor, Montgomery county, Md.
The revival meeting is still in progress in
the Bethel. Elder Seilhamer, pastor IN
charge, has been preaching nightly. 1t IS
largely attended and there have been several
conversions.
Cards are out announcing the marriage OF
Miss Laura Virginia Hoffman, Of Baltimore,
daughter of Mr. William FL. Hoffman, for
meriy of this place, to Mr.. Chas. ii. kooke,
of Baltimore. 1t will take place on the l4th
of November, in the First English Lutheran
Church, at o'clock, p. nj.
Mrs. Howard Slonaker and son, Ira, oil
Baltimore, are visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Burial. I.,
DIR. j. +. Shreeve, accompanied John Hui
terrible of Tyrone, 10 Baltimore, on Tues
day, to have an abcess removed from his
brain.
Mrs. ]. I. Lassell and daughter, Edna, are
visiting friends in Baltimore and elsewhere.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04
For the Democratic Advoeat
Religious Revival.

EDITORS ADVOCATE "A most remarkable
revival of religious interest is being felt
among the people of this town, saved and
unsaved alike coming under its influence
Nightly meetings are being held in the Pres
byterian Church, conducted by the Rev.
Baltic Brown, former Princeton student, and
until recently pastor of Presbyterian Church
near New York city, but who is now pursu-
ing special studies at New Windsor College,
and in s'Winters' Lutheran Church." con-
Quoted by the Rev. B. B. Blackford, senior
student in the college. Already the list of
converts at "Winters' Church; numbers 43,
and at the Presbyterian Church some % or
more The altar of the Lutheran Church,
and the front pews in the Presbyterian, are
filed to overlooking with ''inquirers'' at each
service. This wonderful movement original
ed on Sabbath afternoon a week ago, in the
conversion of two students in the Freshman
Glass, whence it spread to faculty and stu
dents, and now the churches are on fire. The
total number of those converted thus far is
g. Already the news of the good work has
spread, and both young men have standing
invitations from number of the churches in
the nearby towns, to continue in the work for
them, when the series of meetings now being
held is ended. Both are young, not yet %
years of age. Their methods of revival
work are unique, interesting and most sue
cessful, as is attested by the crowded houses
that each night attend upon their preaching.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04
Betting on Elections.

The attention of all persons is particularly
called to the following sections of Article 35.
Code of Public General Laws:
46. No person shall make any bet or wager
on the result of any election to take place in
this State.
Al. ANY person offending against the last
preceding section shall be liable to indictment
in the Circuit Courts, if the offence be COM
mitted in any county, or in the Criminal
Court of Baltimore, if the offence be CON-
mitted in Baltimore and on conviction, shall
be fined not less than fifty nor more than FIVE
hundred dollars, to be paid to the State for
the use of the School Fund.
As. Every deposit of money in any part of
the State as a wager or bet upon elections in
this State or elsewhere shall be forfeited and
paid over 10 the County Commissioners Of
the county where deposited for the use of the
county; and if deposited in the city of Balti-
more, to the Mayor and City Council.
ALBERT A. DORSEY,
oct II te Sheriff of Carroll county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04

On Saturday night of last week a meeting
was held in the band hall for the purpose OF
forming Castle of the Knights of the Mystic
Chain. A number of Sir Knights from Lit
tlestown and Hanover were present, and as
the people of our village and the surrounding
community did not know anything about the
Mystic Chain it was thought best to have this
matter explained. The meeting was called
to order by Sir Knight Nau, Of Littlestown.
j. W. Little was then elected chairman and
J. r. Lippy secretary. The meeting was ad
dressed by five speakers, four from Hanover
and one from Littlestown. The first speaker
was Sir Knight Knode, of Hanover, who said
that he would in plain and simple way try
to explain what the object CT such Castle
was, how it should be conducted, etc., which
was very interesting. The next speaker was
Sir Knight Long, of Hanover. He said that
he believed Castle would not only be bene-
fetal to the individual members, but also to
the community. Two other Sir Knights of
Hanover spoke in the same strain. The last
speaker was Sir knight Nau, of Littlestown,
who said he belongs to two orders, and il he had
the means, would join few more. Everyone
present enjoyed the addresses. Sir Knight
Bankert was then ordered to go through the
audience and see how many would go in as
charter members. Thirteen names were
given as such and the meeting was closed by
the Sir Knights singing one Of their beautiful
pieces.
Mrs. Jesse Sheeler, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her brother, Mr.. Hezekiah Crowl, Mt this
place.
Mr.. Barnabas Schuyler, who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore, returned home
last week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04

Mrs. Richard Cheeseman, of Double Pine
Creek, was stricken with paralysis on Tues.
day last.
Reuben Henry died near Mt. Airy on
Tuesday. in his Slsi year. He had been sick
some time.
The Westminster Band went to Baltimore
yesterday 10 march with the Greystone Club
at night in the Democratic parade.
Mr.. Israel Zeiber, well. known citizen Of
this city, is quite ill at his residence on John
street, with some disease of the stomach.
Mr.. George W. Albaugh is just completing
three houses on East George street. He
contemplates putting up four more next
spring.
On Tuesday evening last the Young Socials
OF Reisterstown gathered at the residence OF
Mr.. Joshua P Fitze, Reisterstown, and had
quite an enjoyable time. Vondersmith's or
chestra. of Reisterstown, furnished the music.
Lewis Powell of Baltimore, managed the
floor. Refreshments were served by George
Frey, of Baltimore.
Rev. NJ. C. Elliott, who prepared himself
for the ministry in this city, and who recently
entered the West Virginia Conference and
was given an appointment at Parkersburg,
W. Va, has gone actively to work. The
Daily Sentinel Of that city, of recent date,
says; "The Methodist Protestants of this
city expect to dispose of their present church
building and lot on Seventh and I4atrobe
streets and will build at a more desirable
location. 1t is their intention to build a neat
and substantial brick church, which will be
both comfortable and eommodious. Under
the pastorate of Rev. Mr. Elliott the denomi-
nation is making splendid progress"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04
Wakefield Valley Items.

On Saturday night, October 18th. Mrs.
Sarah Hoover, widow of the late Joseph
Hoover, died at the home of her son-in-law,
Fletcher Babylon, on the Hoover Home
stead" at Wakefield Station. She had been
a great sufferer for nearly two years, but bore
it with great christian patience. She was the
mother of six daughters and two sons: Mrs.
Michael Brilliant, Snydersburg; Mrs. William
Koontz, Greenmount; Mrs. John Lynard,
Porter's Siding, Pa; Mrs. Isaac Brilliant,
New Windsor; Mrs. Fletcher Babylon,
Wakefield; Mrs. Joshua Smith, Spring
Mills; Oliver Hoover, Bachman's Valley;
George Hoover, Wakefield. Besides these
she leaves quite number of grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Her age was
"a years and days. Her remains were in
tered in the burying ground at Bachman's
church, Bachman's Valley, Tuesday morn
ing. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. H. J. Macalister. Elder Jeremiah
Brown also made few remarks.
Protracted services have been in progress
the last two weeks, at the Brick M. z. church,
under the auspices of the pastor in charge,
Rev. J. T. Lassell, Uniontown. Rev. A. ID.
Melvin assisted several nights last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bachman and Mrs.
Nathaniel Zile have been visiting the World S
Fair.
Rev. John Ensor, New Windsor, has had
charge of the public school here during Miss
Adele Manahan's absence to the World s
Fair the last two weeks.
Misses Emma and Kittie Sheeler, West
minister, were guests of Miss Ella H. SGith,
last Sunday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04

Monday, October 30.-Charles W. Foltz,
acting executor of Philip Foltz, deceased,
settled first and final account.
Sarah r. Lightuer, administrators of VIM.
II. Lightner, deceased, settled first and final
account.
George A. Brown, administrator of Benja-
min f. Brown, deceased, returned list OF
sales of goods and chattels and settled first
and final account.
George A. Brown bonded as guardian for
Walter c. Brown and Mary E. Brown.
Tuesday, October 3l.-Alfred Stevenson,
Charles 7. Stevenson and Jesse Stevenson,
executors of Thomas Stevenson, deceased,
returned list of sales of goods and chattels.
Catharine Bonsack, executriX of David d.
Bonsack, late administrator of David Bare,
deceased, settled 9TH and final account.
Catharine Bonsack, executrix of David ID.
Bonsack, late guardian of Charles l.. Myers,
settled Sd and final account.
Catharine Bonsack, executriX of David ID.
Bonsack, deceased, late guardian of Amazon
B. Myers, settled Sd and final account.
Catharine Bonsack, executrix of David ID.
Bonsack, deceased, returned list. CT sales of
goods and chattels and settled first account.
Joshua M. Patterson, executor Of Samuel
II. Patterson, deceased, returned list of sales
of goods and chattels and reported sale of
real estate.
j. Milton Reifsnider, administrator of
Eliza Jane Smith, deceased, settled first and
final account.
Distribution among creditors Of Henry
Schieb, jr., deceased, finally ratified.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04
rHER1FF's SALE.

By virtue of an attachment issued by VIM.
Moore, a Justice of the Peace in and for Car.
roll county, State of Maryland, at the suit of
James w. 0cker against the goods and chat
tells. lands and tenements of John Spangler,
and TO me directed, | have seized the follow
ing property, viz All that lot or parcel OF
land, being part of lot or piece OF land
called Ohio, lying and being in Carroll county,
MARYLAND, bounded and described as follows,
to wit Beginning at stone on the end OF
the third line of the whole tract OF which this
is part, as by deed of conveyance from Samuel
Myers and Anna, his wife, 10 John Spangler,
hearing date on the 2lst day of April, A. D.,
1898, recorded May 18th, A. D., 1888, among
the Land Records of Frederick county in
Book |. T., No. AZ, folio 439 and 440, thence
by the fourth line of the said whole tract,
south, twenty and one half degrees, west three
perches and three.tenths of a perch TO stone;
thence by the division lines of different lots
of the original sold sundry persons and hrst
by the lot sold to Abraham Yingling, south,
forty and three quarter degrees, east, fifty one
perches to a post, the corner Of the DIVISION
line of this lot: thence, north, fifty four de-
grees, east, twelve and a half perch and six
tenths to post on the fourth line of the
original lot; thence, north, forty and three
quarter degrees, west, forty five perches TO
stone on the third line Of the original tract;
thence by said line, north, eighty-seven and
half degrees, west, twelve perches and
seven-tenths to the place of beginning, con,
tanning Three Acres and One Hundred and
Eight Square Perches of land, more or less,
and being the same land which was conveyed
to Charles N. Spangler by John Spangler,
ST., and wife, by deed bearing date on the
DIST day of June, in the year eighteen hun
dred and seventy-three.
And j hereby give notice that on MON
DAY, the 18th DAY of NOVEMBER, 1898,
at o'clock, p. m, at the Court House door,
in the city of Westminster, ] will sell the
above property. so seized and taken in exc
cution, to the highest bidder, for cash.
ALBERT A. DORSEY,
oct 81 is Sheriff.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04
Death of John Henry p,ffennaurb

Il
| John Henry Diffenbaugh, father of John
T. Diffenbaugh, and grandfather of School
Examiner James A. Diffenbaugh, died about
five o'clock yesterday morning, November
Sd, at his home in Fountain Valley, aged 81
years, month and II days. On Saturday,
September 9th, while cutting wood for the
kitchen fire, he fell at the wood pile and was
fatally injured Since then he has lain in a
helpless condition, apparently suffering little
if any pain, but unable to partake of any
food except the thnnest fluids, and gradually
wasting away.
Up to the time of his fall, notwithstanding
his advanced age, he was well and vigorous,
and insisted on attending to all the work
about his home, impelled by the stern sense
of duty which characterized him through life
and made him unwilling to be unemployed,
or suffer another to do for him what he could
do for himself.
He was born September 10th, 1906, on the
farm which is now the residence of Mr.. VIM.
III. Geiman, near this city, and was married
May 4th, 1926, to Elizabeth Powell, also of
this district, who died of malignant cancer
April 18th, 1868. Their descendants number
fourteen children, forty grandchildren,
thirty great grandchildren, and one great
great grandchild He was man of sterl
ing integrity, fearless candor, firm con-
victions, strong affections and great industry,
a good sample of the sturdy yeomanry which
has aided in giving American citizenship its
high rank in the world. His oldest sister,
Elizabeth Boring, of Huntingdon, Pa, aged
"a, survives him, and spent some time with
him in his recent illness. Two other sisters,
Mrs. Adam Gilbert, of Westminster, and
Mrs. James Gilbert, of Uniontown, died re-
Gently, one at the age of 81 and the other at
the age Of 50.
His funeral will take place on Sunday
afternoon from his late residence, leaving the
house at 100 o'clock, and proceeding to
Meadow Branch Meeting House, where the
services will be held and the interment take
place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04

The evening train last Saturday, with a
special car, landed quite company of dele
gates from the various chapters Of the Ep-
worth League ofthe East Baltimore district
NJ. T.. Conference, to attend League Con-
vention at this place. The convention was
organized at night. the officers elected and
reports from the different chapters made.
Sabbath morning at $50 o'clock the emblems
of the love feast were served, followed with
a spiritual rally, and at II a. m. Rev. Mr..
Boggs, of Fulton Avenue NJ. E. Church,
Baltimore, preached a soul-stirring sermon.
At . so O'Clock Junior League exercise at
night song and praise services. Monday
morning session consisted of essays and re-
ports, as also did the afternoon session.
Monday night session, question box and de-
votional exercises. The convention was a
grand success throughout, filed with Holy
Ghost power. The meeting of Sunday night
is beyond Descriptions miniature pente-
cost; the church filled to overil owing, the
testimonials beyond enumeration.
The town of Hampstead is fast putting on
a town aspect. The dog -in-the manger policy
has at last yielded to the spirit of improve
ment and preparations are being rapidly
made to curb and pave the sidewalks, some
oc which are already laid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-04

The DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE today begins
its twenty ninth volume, with larger sub,
scription than ever, and with fair amount OF
advertising and job work.
While the year has been busy one' the
Advocate has scarcely had a less prosperous
one in twenty years. In fact, the past two
wears have been dull fnancially-ever since
the financial crash of 1890 began to effect the
rural districts. a..
And while receipts have been meagre, the
expenses have not been less. Newspapers
cannot reduce expenses in dull times Ike
other business establishments. There can be
no reduction of force or shutting down, TOR
to close up is equivalent to destruction. The
cost of material has increased in price to
some extent in the meantime and publishers
have been placed at disadvantage during
the depression.
It is hoped now that the financial policy, OF
tbe country is about to be reversed, and
change is to be made in the tariff laws, conn
dence will succeed distrust, business activity
succeed stagnation, money will come INTO
freer circulation and the ADVOCATE volume
Of receipts be more nearly equal to the vol
ume of business.