Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-15

that the law only provided for special
deputies in cities of over 10000 population,
and in consequence 1t did not apply to
Frederick. However. the deputies were ap-
pointed, much to the dislike of voters in
both parties, and the democratic managers
determined to resist it. On election day at
one of the polls in this city a special dep
uty, who attempted to enter the polling
room, was elected by an election officer.
This affair created a great deal of excite
ment, and the arrest Of the election officer
followed. 1t In turn being followed by the
arrest Of the special deputy. To the indict-
ment In his case the government demurred.
and the case was carried to the United
states district court in Baltimore, Judge
Morris. He has decided the case, overrul-
ing the demurrer and establishing by his
opinion that held by the states attorney,
that special deputies are not provided by
the law for cities having less than 2OOOU
Inhabitants.
The annual anniversary meeting of the
frederick County Bible Society was held
In the Evangelical Lutheran Church, this
city, Sunday evening. A board of directors
was elected. consisting of four from each
Protestant Church in the city, and the sec
retary reported great amount Of work
done by the cOlporteur in distributing Bibles
10 the poor. The address was delivered by
the Rev. J. w. Menninger, pastor of the
second reformed Church at Lancaster, Pa.
All the Protestant churches in the city
were closed, in order that their members
could attend the anniversary.
Mrs. John E. Pierce of Frederick has
bought OF Mr.. John Gomber his store and
warehouse property on South Market street,
formerly the Baker tannery, for $500
The Independent Hose Company Of Fred
erick have nominated Chief Judge James
Mcsherry for their president for the ensu-
The creditors of George H. Railing, the
Freoerick groceryman, who recently failed
met at the court house Saturday and elect
ed John Z. Motter and p. Frank Pampel as
permanent trustees. Deeds of trust for the
benefit of their creditors have been filed by
ooslan HamsDurg, a nurseryman Of this
o, .. ", ana Ezra Kemp. machinery dealer
az Walkersville, this county.
The Misses Wise of Emmittsburg this coun-
ty, were surprised during the last week to
receive letter announcing the death of
tneir brother. John F. Wise, at Los Angeles.
Cal 1t was case Of death revealing the
whereabouts of one who had been lost for
many years. John F. Wise was a native
OF Emmittsburg and a son Of the late James
went to st. Louis. Mo-, and about sixteen
years ago left there for other points In the
west. Nothing had ever been heard from
MIN since and his sisters believed him
dead long ago. His death occurred sudden
~. His age was fifty-six years
Mrs. Sarah Gdelmau, who died recently
at her home In Washington city. was a ma
tive OF the Middletown valley. this county,
ana the eldest daughter of the late James
stevens. who for manv years was the pro-
prietor OF the hotel at Middletown. She was
the widow Of the late Maurice Gidelman Of
Baltimore
Mr.. Michael Freeze. one Of the most
worthy citizens of this county, died sud
denly Of heart disease at his home in Me-
chanicstown. He was In his eighty-fifth
year. and leaves nine children. fiftv grand
children and nine great grandchildren
Harry Barnes. well-known lineman of
TINS city. was experimenting the erection
OF heavy telephone pole on West South
street. when 1t fell to the ground The
cross-piece struck Mr.. Barnes on the head,
cutting and bruising him badly His es-
cane from death was narrow
Burkittsville. this county. will appeal to
the present legislature to be Incorporated.
Libertytown also wants to be Incorporated.