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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
How the Lower Duties Work
From tine baltimore sun.


The most troublesome things for the republicans
to meet in this campaign the market reports.
They form an unanswerable reply to the prophecies
of evil and ruin the industries of the country In
the Maryland Senate last wintera republican Sena-
tor predicted that removal Of the protective tariff
from coal would destroy Maryland's great mining
industry. He drew pathetic picture of the happy
homes of the miners and their snug little cottages
nesting in the valleys of the Allegany being
verted into fox dens and homes Of bats and owls.
Congress removed nearly one-half of the tariff on
coal and instead of the coal property being ruined
the price of Maryland coal stocks hasadvanced. In
the Suns market reports ofJanuary I, 1885, CONSOLE
dation Coal Company stock was quoted at SIS. 1t
is now quoted at S3l. Maryland Goal Company
stock quoted January l. 1891, at $40. II is now
quoted at Si5 If the value of coal property has in
creased since one-half the tax coal has been re-
moved there is no just reason why it should not
make further advance if coal should be put on the
free list The foxes bats and owls will have to look
for some other abode for the present.
The market reports give the same answer to the
wool and sheep prophecies. We were told that
putting wool on the free list was an assault upon
the farmers, and would break up his wool-growing
business Instead of that the wool market has been
stronger and more active since the tariff bill
was passed, and the demand has been better. While
the Mckinley bill was on the statute-books there
a steady decline in the price of wool from the
time it enacted down TO the time Of its repeal
We were also told that the reduction of the tax on
lin would break up every tin factory in America.
workmsn are now about to begin the foundations
for a tin factory near Pittsburg. it is announced,
which viii be the largest constructed in Ameri
And at the same time every man who buys
lin roof is getting his tin 81 box cheaper than the
Mckinley price.
The Wool and Cotton Reporter. the authority on
textiles tells story of Unprecedented prosperity in
the wooden mills. They have beeH springing into
activity under the impulse of the free material
1t mentions ~ new mills, l23 engagements and
Improvements, and lI2 mills which had been idle
starting up This is the record of the first six weeks
ofrelieffrom McKinleyism. The nearer we approach
election day the more ridiculous does the calamity
howl" appear.
McKinleyism has opened new markets for Europe
to buy its wheat, and the American farmer has
suffered and is suffering. But with renewed activity
in trade and with extended commerce he must soon
get better market for his wheat, and in the mean
time he will receive the benefit of cheaper and
better goods
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
rHE ONO susPECr.
Evidence in Support of the Charge
that He Is Train Robber

CINCINNATI, ONO, Oct 19-Charles Nor
garfield, arrested last night at Chester Park
on the charge of being one of the men who
robbed the train near Quantico, Va, last
Friday night, says he is a gambler and spent
his summers in the North and his winters in
the South. Being asked how he came to
break his leg boarding a freight train he said
he had come from Pittsburg on freight and
had got off at Winton Place. He then tried
TO board another and was hurt.
While he was lying on the streteher black
stiff hat which he had been wearing fell on the
floor and was earelessly kicked around De-
tective Witte picked itup and examined ii, re-
moving the lining. Under the band was u
well-worn 500 bill and a $50 bill. The 500
bill was of the Bank of Commerce, of Balti-
more. The $50 bill was of the State National
Bank, of Camden, n. j.
Detective McDermott asked the injured man
where his vest was, but Mnrganield insisted
that he had no vest. McDermott rolled him
over and found his vest beneath. In the
pockets was large roll often and twenty
dollar bills.
Attached to his Hndershirt was rag,
strapped between his legs, and when this was
torn open big roll of money was found,
which, when counted, was found to amount
to S76O Dr. Castle made an examination of
HIS Injuries gave Us nls bllllioh tllslt Ntc
injured leg would have TO be amputated, as the
bones were splintered in several places.
When the accident occurred Morganfeld had
dragged with him small canvass telescope"
valise, which was brought to police head
quarters and there examined. In it was found
a coarse striped shirt When the shirt was
thrown open big pile Of silver coin rolled
out, with several gold pieces. The money
was in small coin and there were two gold
eagles, the whole amounting to Sll0.TI.
Last night, shortly after he had been taken
10 the hospital, a well-dressed stranger called
to see him. Being refused, according to
Chief Deitsch's orders, the man left message
that he had rented house in st. Bernard,
and that all was right. Mr.. Fogg, the Adams
Express agent, has been in consultation with
the chief of police today and has attached all
the money found on Morganfeld.
The police expect to capture another, per-
haps more, of the three train robbers. They
say they know the fugitives are now lurking
in this city.
Nothing can be learned from MorganfeId,
either about himself or about others who are
thought to be his pals, seeking refuge in the
suburbs near Chester Park. The chief went
to the City Hospital this morning and had
long talk with Morganfeld, but failed to get
any important information.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
Electric Locomotive.

Locomotives with electricity as the power
promise to be built in Boston, which will meet
all requirements for propelling railroad trains.
One now rapidly nearing completion is an
eight horsepower machine and is unique.
The distinctive feature Of the invention, says
the Boston Transcript, is the substitution of
piston and cylinder in place of the usual rot
ary power The cylinder is much longer than
for steam purposes, and has in its interior
series Of magnets The piston passes entirely
through the cylinder, with crossheads at either
end. On the piston within the cylinder is a
series of armatures of peculiar construction.
On the axle of the driving wheels are conf
mutators whose function is to apply and cut
off the electric current, just as the eccentries
control the steam of steam engine The
principal of the machine is the admis-
sion Of the current TO the magnets in the
cylinder, which are in advance of the piston
rod and by their action on the armatures the
piston rod is moved forward. As the stroke
IS ended the current is cut off from the mag
nets first charged and applied to those at the
rear of the piston giving it a reverse motion,
thus maintaining a strong, regular motion.
There is absolutely no back pressure from the
electric current, while in a rotary motor this
is estimated at 20 per cent, ofthe force applied.
II is practicable to run the machine at 200
revolutions of the axle per minute, and with
driving wheel 81 feet in diameter and the
crank pin three feet from the centre, there
would be six foot stroke under full head
of power. The machine is adapted to receive
the electric current either by trolley wire, a
third rail in the track or from n storage bat
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
Miller's Items.

John p. Frank has in his yard crabapple
tree which is curiosity, and might be termed
a semi-annua bearer. After the first crop Of
the season had been removed the tree began
to blossom again and at present has several
young apples on it the size of large chestnuts.
Mrs Heindel, an elderly lady, who had re.
sided with her daughter, Mrs Alex. Cramer,
and who had been i'll for some time with dropsy,
died on the night of the 14th instant. Her
funeral took place the following Wednesday.
Fat porkers are butchered throughout this
vicinity, but so far Mr.. Blocher, of Alesia,
holds the belt.
Our opossum hunting band made tour last
Saturday night and returned home with five
opossums and plenty of skunk odor.
John T. Albaugh moved to Hampstead last
Tuesday. John Rabenstine will occupy the
house vacated by Mr.. Albaugh.
Wedding bells are again Ginning. On
Tuesday, 10Th instant, Irving Lippy, of Bach
man 5 Valley, and Miss Virginia Berwager,
near here, were united in the holy bonds OF
matrimony The seren'.aers gave them a
friendly call on the same evening.
Miller's Union Sunday School, at this place,
will hold an entertainment on Christmas Eve.
The members of the school will also be treated
to confectioneries the same evening.
Isaiah Miller has gone into the butchcring
business. He goes TO Baltimore every week
with sausage, pudding, etc.
George Fleishour. of Westminster, is spend
ing several weeks with Noah j. Miller.
Miss Mamie Purdy, of Baltimore, spent
several weeks here with friends recently.
Miss Ina Hartman recently spent several
days in Hanover with friends.
Bud Murphy has his sawmill rig ON John
CRAFTS woodlot saving timber for Mcssrs.
Graft, Bortner and Richards.
Our public school is prospecting under the
iulorship of Noah Peterman. The pupils
number at present 81.
The election time is approaching and many
are the Democrats who say they are going 10
leave their party and join their opponents be-
cause the times are hard and they blame the
Democratic party for il. Such persons are
short sighted and do not look back far enough
to see the foundation of the present financial
depression, If they would take some reliable
paper and pernse its columns each week they
would be Of Il different opinion.
We appreciate the appearance of the ADvo-
CATE in its new dress very much and think
every Democrat in the county or outside
should take ii. as it is easy 10 understand and
gets to the bottom of mysteries in few words
without reading whole paper to find what
could be more briefly expressed. Therefore
you get double for your money by subscribing
10 the ADVOCATE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
The Boys Meeting will assemble at Carroll

The Boys Meeting will assemble at Carroll
Hall this Saturday morning.
st. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy,
Pastor.-Sunday, Low Mass AT 7.l5 and High
Mass at 10 a. m. During the week. Mass at
$50 a. IN.
Methodist Protestant Church = Sunday
School at 9.l5 a. m. Preaching at 1870 a.
M and 100 p. m. Y. p. S. c. L. at p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at $50 p. m.
A. D. Melvin, Pastor
Mission at St. Bartholomew Catholic
Church, Manehester.-0n Sunday, Novem-
her 4th. Missioner Of the Order Of ST Paul
of the Gross will open a Mission for the Cath
olics of Manchester and Hampstead in St.
Bartholomew Church, Manchester. There
will be sermons in German and III English.
Rev. NJ. J. Walsh, ofthe Sacred Heart Church,
Glyndon, will assist in conducting the Mission,
which will be closed Sunday. November llth.
St Paul's Reformed Church. = Sunday
School at o. 10 a. Divine services at TO-
80 a. m. and 1907. m. Catechetical class at
80 p. M. CalvinsS. Slagle, Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church. at 10
80 q. m. and 100 p. m. by Rev. L. w. Bates,
d. ID. Y. p s. C. E. at 6.45 p. m.
P. II. Miller, Pastor
Salem Charge Lutheran Church.-St. Benja-
MINIS Church-Sunday School at p. m.
Preaching at 2 p. m. Catechise on Satur-
dayat . p. m. ST. Johns Church.-Sunday
School at a. m. Preaching at 10 a. m.
S. A. Diehl, Pastor.
Centenary NJ. E. Church. -Sunday School
at 9.l5 a. m. Preaching at 1890 a. M, by
Rev. j. T. Ward, d. D., and at 80 p. m. by
the pastor Epworth League service at 6. As
p. M Revival services will be held Sunday
night and probably each night during the
week, commencing at 100 o clock
J. L. Walsh, Pastor.
Ascension Church.-Twenty-thir Sunday
after Trinity. Feast of ST. Simon and St.
Jude) October 2S-Celebration Of HOLY Com
munion at l.. Morning Service and Sermon
at 1890 Evensong and Sermon at $50.
Daily--Holy Communion at :, followed by
Morning Prayer. Evensong at 5. Wednes-
day night Eve of All Saints short Evensonp
and Sermon at 100 Thursday All Saints
Day) Second Celebration at 1870.
Jesse Higgins, Rector
Carroll Charge Reformed Church. - ST
Benjamin Chnrch-Sunday School at a.
m. Holy Communion at l0a. "a. Prepare
tory service Saturday at 2.s0 D. m St Mat
thew's Church-Sunday School nj 130 p. ID.
Divine Service at 2.30p. m.
II. j. Maealister, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
Fire Ar DOUBLE Pipe cREEK.
Total Destruction of Two Stories and Dwell
ings. Another Dwelling and Black
smith Shop.

A disastrous fire occurred at Double Pipe
Creek, in Middleburg district, on the Western
Maryland Railroad, on Wednesday night.
The store and dwelling of I. Kolb 4 Son,
the store and dwelling of Franklin j. Shorb,
the dwelling of J. Wright Barrack and the
blacksmith shop of James Warren were des-
troyed, involving total loss of about $40, 500.
The fire originated in the storage room,
second floor of the store of I. j. Kolb Il Son,
from a defective hue. The building was a
2-story frame store and dwelling combined,
and was owned by Franklin Duttera of Thur
mont. The fire was discovered at about I
o clock, by which time it had gained consid-
cradle headaway. just after the alarm was
given the flames burst through the roof and
the destruction of the building was rapid.
The flames communicated 10 the frame store
and dwelling Of Franklin j. Shorb adjoining,
and in a short while the building was in ashes.
The brick house on the other side of the
Kolb property, occupied by J. Wright Bar
rack station agent of the Western Maryland,
next caught fire and was entirely burned
The blacksmith shop adjoining, owned by
Emma $. Powell, and occupied by James War
rem, caught fire, and would have been entirely
burned, but for the fact that it was torn down
To stay the spread of the flames.
The village is without means to fight fire,
and CONSERVATION reigned as the flames rapidly
spread. Buckets were procured and line
formed from the creek TO the burning build
ings, but it was soon evident that the build
ings could not be saved, and attention was
turned to preventing other buildings from
catching fire.
Very little personal property was saved.
An attempt to save some of the store stocks
was made, but the most of this was carried
IL.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27

Mr. Ephraim W. Becker, died at his resi-
dence in Baltimore city on Wednesday morn
ing of last week. His remains were inferred
in the cemetery at this place on Thursday
afternoon Rev. s. NJ Roeder, OF the Re
formed church, officiated. Mr.. Becker re-
sided near Manchester for a number of years,
but for the last three years has lived in Balti-
more. He leaves wife and three children,
two sons and one daughter, to mourn their
loss
The spirit OF improvement still continues.
Mr.. Lewis Redding is having his residence
painted and otherwise improved.
There will be a Mission at the Roman
Catholic church of this place, beginning No
vember 3rd, and continuing for week.
Able priests are expected to be present and
the music fer the occasion will be exceedingly
fine.
The Prohibition meeting held at the Odd
Fellows hall on last Saturday evening was
well attended. Hon. John n. Parker, nomi-
nee for Congress, was present and addressed
the meeting Mr.. Chas. Woods was also
present, and favored the audience with several
songs, which were very much enjoyed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27

Mrs. Willie A. Bartlett has returned for
the winter, and is occupying the house Of
Charles Z. Fink, Esq, on Court street.
Mrs. George NJ. Parke went to Baltimore on
visit last week, and will return today.
Rev. Reeves Hobbie, of New Jersey, visited
his mother here this week.
Miss Fannie Bloom, of Baltimore, is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs S. p. Weaver, this city.
Miss Annie Beaver, of Westminster, is
visiting Miss Hattie Bard, Chambersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Leas, of Gettysburg,
Pa, spent Saturday and Sunday in Westmin-
ster with Mr.. and Mrs. George Leas.
Mrs. Julia Hartman, of Bloomfield, Davis
county, Iowa, will spend several weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Leas, Church street,
this city.
Edward Stratton, of Richmond, Va, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore,
this city.
John F. and William Eyerhari, of Balti-
more, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Everhart East Main street.
Miss Elizabeth Key Irwin, who is spending
the winter in Baltimore, was the gnest OF MIR.
and Mrs. John H. Cunningham, this week.
Master John Shaw spent a few days in
Westminster this week.
Mrs. T. H. C. Goodwin, of Governors
Island, y. Y, was in Westminster several
days this week visiting friends.
Benjamin Rahter and wife, of Wellsville,
Ohio, and Miss Rahter, of Baltimore, are
visiting DIR. and Mrs. Harstonc, East Green
street.
Harry Baughman, of Baltimore, spent last
Sunday with his brother, Charles II. Baugh-
mo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
orphans. Court.

Monday, October 22.-Joseph Bollinger,
administrator Of Mary j. Bollinger. deceased,
settled second and final account.
Anna +. Maulsby and William p Maulsby,
Jr., executors of Vim. P. Maulsby, deceased,
received order 10 notify creditors.
Penelope Hildebridle and John B. Hide
bride. administrators OF Uriah j. Hildebridle,
deceased, returned list of sales of goods and
chattels.
Charles +. Beck and Jacob Edward Beck,
executors of Samuel Beck, deceased, received
order 10 sell real estate.
William ii. Shubkagel aud Anna Jane Shnb-
kaeel, executors of William Shubkagel, de-
ceased. reported sale of real estate.
George w. Sharrer, administrator of Anna
Hiyely, deceased, settled LIST and final account.
Upton l.. Hahn, executor of Joseph E.
Hahn, deceased, returned list of sales of grain
and settled second and final account
Tuesday, October 2S.-Eliza }. Taylor,
exeeutrix Of Noah W. Taylor, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels and
inventory Of money, and received order to
notify creditors.
Belinda Foster, guardian Of Melvin May
Foster. settled third and final account.
DIR. .Tno. f. b. Weaver, executor of Michael
Wilson, deceased, settled first and FINAL ac-
count.
Report Of sale Of real estate of Col. Joshua
C. Gist. deceased, finally ratified.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
pem0cra,ic mseting a. SILVER Run.

The Democrats of Myers district gathered
in large numbers at Silver Run on Tuesday
night, TO listen to Congressman Talbot and
B. F. Grouse, Esq, Notwithstanding the damp,
chilly atmosphere. The Silver Run Band was
present and entertained the people until s
O'Clock. when the speakers arrived.
The meeting took place at o. A. Haines'
store, and was called to order by Mr.. I. Her.
bert Shriver. Mr.. Grouse was the first speak
err, and for a half hour he spoke of what had
been accomplished in tax reduction by the
Democratic Congress, what could be further
expected by another Democratic Congress,
and what could not be expected by the cleo
ton of Republican Congress.
Hon. J. Fred c. Talbot followed in a
speech of nearly an hour, and also spoke of
the Democratic record in lessening tax bur
dens, removing the shackles from trade and
industry, and starting the country on the road
to prosperity. He made a very plain and for
chile speech, which was well received byh is
hearers
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
Iurors for me Novembor Term,

8 Judge Roberts on Monday last drew jurors
TO serve at the November term of the Circuit
Court as follows:
Taneytown district.-Samue l.. Angel,
David c. OFT, Samuel Harnish, Levi d. Reid.
Uniontown district.-Charles II. Sittig,
George H. Routson, William A. Anders,
Samuel L. Englar.
Myers district-SamuelJ j, Messenger, John
Halter, ST., John n Marks.
Woolery's district-Fredeiick Walking,
Harry D. Caples, John w. oursler, Robert
l.. Shipley.
Freedom district.-KinseyWi Williams, Reuben
n Conway, John p Phillinger, Henry L.
Cook, Jonas Ebbert.
Manchester distriet.-John l.. Weriz, J.
Edwin Roth, Jesse Foreman, John Wesley
Snyder, Isaac Brilhart.
Westminster district. Richard Owings, DR.,
William j. Morelock, William Coon, Joshus
Gist, Samuel }. Zepp, William d. Henry, A.
J. Burlington, Thomas Turtle, Jacob Wei
inert.
Hampstead district.-George W. Zepp of
Henry, Michael Walsh /. Thomas Green.
Franklin district.-Noah Bowers, Thomas
J. Gunn
Middleburg district. = Thomas Newman,
John W. Angel.
New Windsor district-John H. Snyder.
Lewis Dielman, Beniah Bowersox.
Union Bridge districi.-William III. Morn
ingstar, Edward S. Shaffer
Mt. Airy district Milton H. Penn, Absa-
lom Anderson.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
Death of MRS. Susan Boring.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
Mr. Vim. Boring, of Mayberry. received a
telegram on Tuesday, October 9th, informing
him of the death of his mother, Mrs. Susan
Boring, who had been living at Luray, Va,
with her daughter. Her age was 81 years.
months and 10 days Mrs. Boring was born
in Smoketown in 1910. She won for herself
many friends wherever she lived or visited,
and had many friends at Mayberry. She was
highly esteemed by all who knew her. A de-
won't Christian, all who came in contact with
her felt her Christian influence. -Four chill
dren survive her-Alr VIM. Boring, of May
berry; Mr.. John Boring, of Pennsylvania Mrs.
Rachel Sellers. of Ohio, and Mrs. Harry
Falkenstcin, of Luray, Va Mrs. Boring had
that enduring tenderness of love for her chill
dren and friends, such as is indeed the golden
cord which binds youth 10 age. Her lowell
ness of spirit was her scepter and sword. Her
influence flowed from her gentleness and ten
derness. She never grew old, and though
years passed over her yet The beneyolence and
virtue that dwelt in her heart made her as
cheerful as when the spring of life first opened
her view
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-10-27
More Compliments.

From the Taneytown Record.
Tie Democratic Advocate, one of our most valued
exchanges, appeared in an entire new dress last
week This san evidence of prosperity. the paper
was well printed and easy to read before the change
From the Union Bridge News
The Democratic Advocate, published by the Van
derfori Bros NJ Westminster, Nd, now almost at
the close of its twenty ninth volume appeared last
week in an entire new dress-new toevery type and
rule, and the whole thirty-two columns set up in
the on week. The publishers are to be congrati-
lated upon the very handsome appearance of their
paper as upon its true merit in all particulars
From the Westminster sentinel.
The Advocate, of this city was printed last week
on new type throughout, sign of prosperity for
which its proprietors are to be congratulated. The
improvement in its appearance is not very marked.
as il was previously one of the neatest and best
printed papers in the State
From the Kent News
The Westminster Advocate appeared last week an
a new dress The Advocate is one OF the most reli-
able conservative, newsy papers published in this
State and justly deserves the patronage Ii receives
at the hands of the people Of Carroll county
From the Have de Grace Republican.
The Westminster Advocate, has doomed a new
dress ortype and 1t is certainly handsome sheet.
Editorially, and geographically the advocate,
stands at the very front of the Mary1and press.
Congratulations, Brothers vanderford