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The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
Drawing Off Electricity

HAcKErTsTowN, N. j., June 30.-A case
which is exciting much curiosity in this place
is that of Ernest Ward, who, until recently,
had been employed in the lamp department
of Edison's works at East Newark. While
there, Ward was shocked several times by
electricity He was finally stricken down
and had to be removed from the works in an
unconscious condition. He was dying, it was
supposed, from the effects Of the shock he
received. His aunt, Miss Annie Bonely, said
she believed him to be full Of electricity, and
came to the conclusion that if Wards body
could be relieved of the excess he would re-
cover. 1t was decided to attach a ground
wire to portions of Wards body with view
of carrying off what eleetricy was in it. A
common insulated wire was made bare at the
ends. One end was tightly fastened to a
waterpipe and the other end of the wire was
attached to sponge, which was placed in the
patients hand. 1t was noticed that Ward
felt little better after the operation, and
appeared to be semi conscious. The expert
ment was tried again, when Ward became
able to talk, and was able to distinguish OBJ
iects around him. The physicians now at
tending the man say be has good chance
for recovery.
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Hanged Her Children.

RIcHroBD, W.. June sO.-Mrs Merrill
Baker, the mother of four children whose
ages range from one to eight years, as the re
suit of a quarrel with her husband today,
hanged the little ones to the bedposts IN her
chamber and then fed to the woods.
Baker aud his wife have lived unhappily
during the past two years and have separated
several times. This morning they quarreled
again, and, as result, they decided to sep
arate for the last time. Mr.. Baker agreeing
TO take her and the children to the residence
of his brother in Enosburg, about eight miles
away. Soon after Mr.. Baker left the house. !.
When there was no one near, Mrs: Baker
took the children to her chamber and there
hanged them to the bedposts, and they we're
dead when found.
The fendish woman had tied the neck OF
each Of her little ones tightly to its respective
post. Two canary birds were also found
hanging by their necks, dead in the room.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
I'm MEarORIAM.

Resolutions passed by the Sewing Society of Aseen-
sion Parish, Westminster, Nd on June 2S, 1884, on
the death of Mrs George s. Fouke. who entered into
rest on Tuesday. June 10, 1894, at $50 P. M:
That in the death of our Vice President and
Treasurer, Mrs. GEQRGE S. FouKE, this parish and
Society has lost most devoted and earnest member.
and one whose moral worth and gentle, pure life
has always been great influence in and benefit TO
the church.
That during her long association with the parish,
she has been one Of is most active and liberal sup
In the death of Mrs Fouke we have lost a wise
counsellor devoted friend; and her family has
met with bereavement which we humbly pray
NAV be tempered 10 them by the operation OF the
divine grace and that they may be consoled by the
reflection of the good example OF her who has now
finished her course of faith.
Lovely in character, as in person, we thank God
for her good example, knowing that our loss Is her
May she rest in peace, and may light perpetual
shine upon her.
That copy Of these resolutions be entered upon
the records of the Sewing Society. ana copy ne
-'''' = BY Order of the President.
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A Romantic wedding.

The Wellsville (0.,) Standard says;-
The old saying, Love Laughs at Lock
smiths was verified in truly romantic man
ner in this city last Sunday morning. Mr..
BENJAMIN Rahter, son of Mr.. Henry Rahter,
proprietor of the American House, and Miss
Fannie Hammond, only daughter of DR.. j.
W. Hammond were the interested parties.
Several days previous the couple announced
their intentions to be married. This met
with the opposition of Miss Hammond's
folks. Miss Hammond and Mr.. Rahter and
several of their friends met Saturday evening
at Mrs Hunters boarding house on Main
street. Rev. Mr.. Williams, of the Episcopal
church, was present to perform the ceremony,
but circumstances prevented and later IN the
evening the determined couple, accompanied
by Mr.. Henry Rahter, Miss Swearengin and.
Rev. Mr.. Williams crossed the river to Congo,
the intention being to have the wedding take
ulace there. The minister discovered, how
ever, that he had no license to perform such
ceremony on West Virginia soil. Nothing
daunted, a conveyance was secured and the
entire party drove over to Fairview, about
seven miles distant, and reached there about
| o'clock. Hating at Rev. Mr.. Pomeroy's
home in that quiet village, the minister was
awakened from his slumber and informed
what was wanted of him. Shortly light
appeared in the parlor and the nocturnal Wis
itors were admitted. 1t required but few
minutes to unite the lovers in matrimony.
With "A parting blessing from the accommo.
dating parson, which was heartily responded
to by his wife and family, who Witnessed the
ceremony, the homeward journey was taken,
reaching here at daybreak.
The bride has resided in this city all her
life and has many warm friends. The groom
since coming to this city few years ago with
his parents from Baltimore, Md, has made
friends by the score, by his gentlemanly CON
duct and jovial disposition, and is one OF our
most popular young men. A
mr., Rahter was well known in Westmln'
ster where his father formerly kept the City
Hotel. .-EDs. of ADVOCATE. hfH. 800
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Strikes.

The great coal strike had scarcely ended
before another strike had been inaugurated
This strike affects railroads, and the strik-
ers have succeeded in seriously interfering
with trade and travel Not only have
great Inconvenience and loss been inflicted
upon the people throughout the United
States, but the strikers have derailed trains
anddestroyed much property. In some
states the military has been called out to
keep the peace and protect property.
II is true, no doubt, that it is only by
combination and unity of action that labor
can get even fair compensation. Without
labor unions, the mechanic and operate r
would be today on starvation wages. 1t
is not the tariff that makes wages high er
here than. in Europe. 1t is the result of
organization and the united stand to up
hold the price of labor.
While labor organizations accomplish
much good to themselves, they frequently
inHict great loss and damage upon the
whole country. And if more judgment
and conservative action is not employed,
labor organizations will not only lose the
moral support Of the people, but will have
their direct opposition. The coal strike
cost the country many millions OF dollars
directly, and many more in the disarrange-
ment of business Just as it closed, the
Pullman strike was precipitated, and the
country has now had nearly two months of
strikes and turmoil. Ten or twelve states
have incurred great expense in maintain
ing their militia in the field, and increased
tax rates in some will be forcible remind
ers of the folly and extreme action taken
by the strikers.
Labor organizations recently have de-
veloped into headless mobs just as soon as
the order to strike is given. They appear
to be uncontrolled and uncomfortable. In
their efforts to maintain wages the people
are in hearty sympathy, but that sympathy
will entirely disappear if strikes are to de-
velop mob violence, breaches of the peace
and destruction of life and property. There
must be some controlling power in labor
organizations, some means by which the
men can be regulated, that violence and
destruction of property can be prevented,
or the organizations will lose all sympathy
from the public.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

The Boys meeting will assemble at Carroll
Hall this Saturday morning.
Methodist Protestant Church. = Sunday
School at 9.15 a. m. Preaching at 1890 a.
IN. and 8 p. m. Y. P. S. C. E. at 7.30 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m.
A. d. Melvin, Pastor.
St. Paurs Reformed Church.-Sunday
School at 9. a. m. Divine service at 1890
a.. m. and 6.15 D. m.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
St. Johns Church-Rev. Father Cassidy,
Pastor.-Sunday, Low Mass at Z. Is and High
Mass at 10 a. m. During the week Mass at
$50 a. m.
SPECIAL NoTICE.-Since all the arrange
ments for our Reunion were made and the
invitations printed, the Parish has met with
a great bereavement, and it seems fitting that
the formal Reunion Supper. appointed for
I O'Clock on July 18th, should be omitted.
The Rector will, however, at that hour hold
an informal Reception at the Rectory for our
parishioners and friends, at which refresh
ments will be served. Jesse Higgins, Rector
Ascension Parish.
Ascension Church.--Seventh Sunday after
Trinity, July Solicitation of Holy Com
munion at Z. Morning Service and Sermon
at 1890. Children's Service at 4. Even
song and sermon at 8. Daily-Holy Com
munion at Z. Morning Prayer at g. Even
song at 5. Rev. Jas. W. Reese will preach
at the morning service.
Jesse Higgins, Rector.
Centenary NJ. E. Church School
at 9.l5 a. IN. Preaching at 1870 a. IN. by
Rev. P. II. Miller and at 8 p. m. by the pas
tor Epworth League service at 7.l5 p. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at p. m.
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Fourth of July Disasters.

Mrs. Julia Ross, who lived in fat on
East street, New York city, was shot and
killed early in the morning by stray bull
let, fired from an adjacent house, presum-
ably by Patrick f. Conghlin. The latter
was celebrating the Fourth. He was ar
rested.
Louis Weiss, while walking along the
street, in Brooklyn, Tuesday night, was
struck in the abdomen by stray bullet
and is in a critical condition.
George Boyer was fatally burned, and
George Fieke was blinded by the prema-
ture explosion of tirecracker in Detroit.
Both victims were boys.
Perley Smith, aged 76 years, had 'his
head blown off by the bursting of a cannon
at Middlebury, Vermont, on Tuesday
night.
Twenty-Five buildings in Hudson, Mas
sachusetts, were destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at $500,000. The fire is
supposed to have been started by fire
crackers.
A tobacco warehouse, occupied by Bit
ner & Co., at Conestoga Centre, Lancaster
county, Pa, was destroyed by fire. Loss,
about S165,OOO. The flames were started
by firecracker
The steamer Queen blew up near Kam-
loops, British Columbia, and five persons
out Of eight on board are missing.
An anvil burst at aarrod, Ohio, killing
Henry Smith and mortally wounding Frank
Atkins.
The village of Edwards, in St. Lawrence
county, N. Y, where the Vanderbilts own
large tale mines, was wiped out by fire.
In Baltimore, Nd, there were numer-
GUS small fires aud number of painful
accidents to hands, face and eyes by the
premature explosion of powder, crackers,
&c.
A shocking disaster occurred on the
river Thesis, Nyireghyhazi, Hungary, re-
sulting in the loss Of nearly 200 lives. A
ierryboat, with about 200 persons on
board, was being drawn across the river by
means Of chain. The chain parted, and
its Swapping caused panic on board the
boat, in the midst of which the vessel cap
sized from being overweighted on one side.
All of the occupants of the boat were
thrown into the river, and most of them
were drowned. Only about a dozen are
known to have been saved.
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Fell on His Head and Broke His
Ankle.

Emanuel Madison, a eolored employe, fell
fifty feet in the Interior Department building
in Washington, d. c., on Saturday, alighted
on his head and escaped with only a broken
ankle and slight contasion on his forehead.
He was engaged in storing books in the top
OF the building and was raising them by means
of a pulley and rope to a small opening over
the + street entrance. After raising the
books he undertook to lift himself with the
nulIey. but fell when almost at the top.
Those who witnessed the accident thought
Emanuel was killed He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital, where the above we're
the only injuries that could be discovered.
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death Of Mrs. George s. FouIse.

This estimable lady, descendant OF an old Mary
land family OF Washington county, died suddenly
at her home in Westminster on the 18th Of June,
1891 She was the daughter of Francis Dorsey. de-
ceased, of Williamsport. and was born January ]:
lSs2 She was educated in Williamsport. Pa- and
resdent Of Westminster. Confirmed In the Church
ar the Ascension in 1856 by the Right Rev. William
Rollington Wittingham. she ever proved her ,deyo-
sacridoinR spirit. In her nature truthful. tender
and singularly pure and benevolent, She departed
beloved by all. .taN.s
strengthens the union of the children Of God. +.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07

Monday was a lively day in the United
States Senate. The mercury was in the
nineties and the temperature of some OF
the Senators was still higher Senators
Sherman and Frye had lively tilt over
the Hawaiian provision of the tariff bill,
and each nearly called the other liar
Mills and Morgan had a spirited discussion,
and Blanchard and Kyle a warm tilt
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
BAPTIST CAMP MEETING.

The meeting of the Baptists in Johnsons
Grove, near Reisterstown, Md, which began
on Sunday last, will close tomorrow, Sun
day. the 9Th instant Several candidates
Walton, Granville N. Brown, of Philadel-
phia, formerly of Westminster; G. N. Robin
son, of Baltimore, and Sisters Martha
Humphrey and Annie Arnett, Evangelists. of
Wilmington, Del, and the Albion Quartet
will be in attendance. Admission 8 cents,
the proceeds of which will go toward the
erection of a church. Coaches will meet all
trains. lyI II
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07

No charge for Marriages and Deaths Obituaries and
Verses eelts line.
At her home, near Medford, Nd, on June
20, 1894. Ann Louisa, aged 46 years, 6 months
and Is days, wife of Jesse Baile. Mrs. Bale
was the sixth child of the late David and
Louisa (Royer) Englar. Her husband and
8 children-fve boys and three girls-survive
her. The burial took place on Sunday last in
the Meadow Branch cemetery. The funeral
exercises were conducted by Elder VIM. H.
Franklin, assisted by Elders S. Stoner and
other ministers of the Brethren's Church, of
which the deceased had been for many years
member.
On July 8, 1894, at McSherrystown. Pa,
Mrs. Lureno A. Aiken, aged II years,
months and 13 days, widow of the late DR..
George B. B. Aiken, and sister-in-law of
Justice G. W. Crapster, of Westminster, Md.
In Baltimore, Nd, on June 81, 1894,
Lewis Thomson Cosby, aged 6 months, twin
son of Lewis Thomson and Mary Edwards
Webster. sQf such is the Kingdom of
Heaven"
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Business Locals.
RANouEr rAsLE sYRu

Is on sale at the principal stores through
out the States Of Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The brand is registered. all persons are
warned from selling other goods under this
brand. Two infringement cases have recent
" been settled by the parties disseminating
the brand after being warned to do so.
Wilson, Palmer / Co., Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07

A colored church at Baine Landing, north
OF Greenville, Mississippi, was demolished
by storm on Snnday night. and Martha
Winfield was killed and six others seriously
injured. Another church, ut Glenallln, was
struck by lightning, and Edward Wilson,
white, was killed and i've others injured
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
MO. 1851 EQUITY.

MO. 295l EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, sitting
as Court Of Equity.
Wesley Myers, plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth G.
Smith and others, defendants.
Ordered this 26th day of June, A. D. 1894,
by the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sit.
ting as Court of Equity, on the petition' ex.
hibit and affidavit fled in this cause, that
William H. Thomas and Charles Jones trus.
tees in the above entitled cause, give notice
of their application to be released and dis
charged from the further exeuction of the
trust by advertisement inserted in some news
paper published in Carroll county, once
week for three successive weeks warning all
persons to show cause ifany they have, on or
before the 28d day of July, 1894, why the
application of said trustees should not De
granted. s4sl
CHARLES B. ROBERTS.
True Copy,-Test:
juS0 St BENZ. F. Grouse, Clerk.
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DEDUCED RATES TO CLEVE-
h land.

The Baltimore Ohio R. R. Co. will sell
excursion tickets from all ticket stations on
its line, east of Ohio River, to Cleveland,
Ohio, for all trains July 9th, 10th and llth.
valid for return trip until July 3lst, inclusive,
at reduced rates. The rate from New York
will be $500; Philadelphia, $l1.50; Balti
more, $11.0O; Washington, $1l.00; Cumber-
land, $8.50 and correspondingly low rates
from all other stations. jy7 1t
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07

A wreck on the Canadian Pacific. at the
west outlet to Moosehead Lake, Maine, on
Monday, caused the death of Eve men and
fatal injuries TO two others. lt is believed
the accident, which occurred on a trestle,
was the result Of deliberate plan TO wreck
the train gifH
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07

Thieves broke into the hut of an aged re.
eluse named Snyder. near Lesonrdsvlle. o.,
early Tuesday morning, and tortured the old
man with fire, in the effort 10 force him TO
reveal the hiding place Of the money he was
supposed to have They failed. and lsff Sny-
der IN a critical condition.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll
county will meet at their office, in Westmin-
ster, on the first Monday in August, 1894,
for the transaction of business.
By order, JOHN ]. REESE,
iu9 Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
MARRIED.

At the Lutheran parsonage, Manchester,
Nd, on July 8, 1894, by Rev. C. M. Eyster,
Wilmer F. Houck and Mrs. Ellen R. Leister,
both of Snydersburg, Md,
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
DIVIDEND NO. 70.

Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
of Westminster,
Westminster, Nd, June 80, 1894.
The President and Directors have this day
declared Dividend of 24 per cent. on the
Capital Stock, out of the earnings of the past
six months, payable to the stockholders of
this date, on and after July 10, 1894, clear of
Federal, State and County Taxes.
JOHN II. CUNNINGHAM,
iu7 3t Cashier
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
MAKE MONEY!

10 operate successfully in WALL Street
Join our co operative stock and grain syndi.
Gates; 100 to 500& per annnrn without risk
25E earned for subscribers in last 90 davs
Subscriptions, $40 and upwards. Highest
references, Information free Write for
1t HARTMAN & CO., 9ls =. St
Washington, d. c. june 30 1St
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TN the Circuit Court for Carroll Co.
Il in Equity.
NO. 1886 EQUITY.
Thomas Coakley vs.. William L. W. Seabrook
and wife.

Thomas Coakley VS.. William L.. w. SeaDrook
and wife.
Ordered this 2sth day of June, A. D., 1894
that the sale Of the property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by Chas
B. Roberts, attorney and agent, named in the
this cause, and acting in pursuance OF the
power of sale in said mortgage contained;
authorizing him to make sale Of the real
estate in said mortgage mentioned, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 3lst day
of July, next; provided copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published IN
Carroll county, once in each of three success
sive weeks before the 23d day of July, 1879
The report states the amount Of sale 10 be
$l,S50.00.
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
ju3O st BENZ. f. GROUSE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
BOARDING AT ATLANTIC &ss.Sk
ID CITY. E1E
NOTICE.

VISITORS TO THE JAIL Owing
to the annoyance of visitors TO the Jail
at all hours, and particularly on Sundays, the
public is hereby notified that after July l,
1894, visitors will only be admitted on We'd
nesdays, from a. IN. to p. m.
~ ELIAS B. ARNOLD, "
in28 81 ~ sse Sheriff.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
ICE CREAM.
The Pleasant Valley Cream
COMPANY,

Having large supply of Ice and being just
far enough away from railroad to get all
Good Plain Cream, is prepared to furnish
Celebrations, Fairs, Festivals, Weddings, or
Private Families with fine article of Cream
at a very low figure and on short notice.
We will run wagon to Westminster daily
and deliver to families in quantities to snit.
Cream can be had by the plate or any
quantity at J. P. Wohlgemnth's Bakery, East
Main street, and at his branch store, No. 81
East Main street, which is in charge of Jas.
NJ. Grimes, who will fill all orders at short
notice and receive orders for cream for Sun
day, and deliver the same. Sunday orders
also received by Fred. Il. Myers, at the
market at Zeiber building, on Saturday
afternoons.
Also Fresh Butter supplied in quantities to
suit and guaranteed.
We also invite our customers to see our
factory at Pleasant Valley, where they will
be waited on by Mr.. E. W. Devilbiss. Ad-
dress all orders:
PLEASANT VALLEY CREAM CO.,
Pleasant Valley, Md.
They will receive prompt attention. Sun
day orders received until O'Clock Saturday
afternoon. myl2 l3t
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07
r ow RATES TO DENVER. COL.

The Baltimore 4 Ohio r. R. Co. will sell
ronnd trip excursian tickets to Denver, Col,
from all points on its lines east Of the Ohio
River, July 10th, Goth and 2lst, good for re-
turn on trains leaving Denver July 9th.
August End and 18th; tickets will also be-
sold to Denver August sth, 9th and 10th.
valid for return passage on trains leaving
Denver August 18th, 25th and September
18th. The rate from Baltimore and Wash.
ington win be $47.40 and corresponainely
low rates from other points. Passengers
taking the B. & o. have choice al routes.
going via Pittsburg, Akron and Chicago: Via
Grafton, Bellaire and Chicago, or via Park
ershnrg, Cincinnati and st. Louis; double
daily service OF express trains, with Pullman
sleeping and dining cars on all routes
June 40 81
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The Gettysburg Compiler appears in
new type this week. 1t looks frst-class.
The Democratic advocate., 1894-07-07

NOR SALE.-A Two Story Dwell SEEA
H ing, No. 1856 West Main street, I'M uMAEA
first class condition, fms garden, stabling,
&c. Will be sold cheap. For particulars
apply on the premises.
MRS. JANE r. BUTLER, III
;n23 ~ Westminster, Nd.