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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17

Moving time is here. There will be but
few changes in this village the coming spring.
On Thursday afternoon Of last week the
trustees of the Lutheran congregation sold
the material Of the old building on the Hahn
property al public sale aud the amount real
ized WAS S106.S4.
John F. Maus had sale on Tuesday. and it
was well attended. Everything sold brought
fair prices. except horses and mnles. which
were sold at low figures
Mr. Cyrus Feeser has pair OF mule colts
that he desires TO sell. but at present writing
has no bid for them He says he will seli for
what he can get.
Rev. J. G. Moss will have preaching every
afternoon next week, beginning on Sunday
afternoon aud continue all week. On Satur
day afternoon he viii have preparatory ser's
vice, and oil Easter Sunday communion ia
English
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Mr.. Augustus II Williar, residing near
UnionviIe. Frederick county, died on Satnr-
day last, after week illness, of pneumonia.
He was in the 74ih year Of his age. His
funeral took place on Monday, the burial
being in the Locust Grove cemetery: Mr..
Wiliar WAS a member of the German Baptist
Church and was an excellent citizen, whose
loss will be deeply deplored in his community.
His wife died about year ago. He is sur
vived by five ehildren-Mrs. VIM. Ii. Geiman,
near this city. Mrs. Peter Sauble, Miss Rose,
and Messrs. John and Jacob Williar.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
what nnr Friands saw.

Joseph L. Baust. of Frizellburg, says;-l
would have continued at the old price, as
received fall value and think every person in
the county should take The paper.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March 10, 1894.
MEssRs. VAxDERFoRD Bios: -Enclose you
nv check for back dues and for one year
ahead. The change of price for The ADyo
CATE was great surprise. You are giving
too much Tor the money. The paper was
cheap at 500. for it has not its equal in
MARYLAND. hope the people of Carroll viii
show their appreciation Of your efforts 10 give
them more than their money worth by doub
ling the subscription list of ia; ADVOCATE
within the next year Sincerely,
FRANK ". SHRIvER.
TAxEYrowx, MD.. March 10. 1884,
MEssEs. VAxDERFoED BRos.:-We enclose
500. Please extend our subscription as per
that amount. The ADVOCATE at sl.0a is the
greatest bargain in Maryland papers
Respectfully. ZuLLIcEofFEG BEos.
John A. Zepp. Melrose. Nd, writes: You
have made a good move by the reduction OF
the price Of the DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE.
heard gentlemen say he could not do with
out il even If it remained at $500 year.
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- -
AT Lancaster Penna. last week, simon smith. col
ored who was prosecuted by c. S. Heir. furniture
dealer. charged with stealing nearly n $1,000 from
him and discharged from custody upon Herr adj
mining at the hearing that he had Smith arrested
because fortune teller said he was the thlei' mas
sued Herr for 5000 damages. He charges him Win
malicious prosecution and false imprisonment.
A despatch from stroudsburg, Pa, says the county
has decided that the sooner the desperate eolored
characters now living near Tannersville and viein
ty leave the county the better it will be for the rep
NATION of the county. About 20 have been shipped
away. with their fares paid by the county. They
have expressed willingness to 60. and it is hoped
Inv the authorities they will not change their minds
Their stay here has cost the county great deal ana
kent peacefnl citizens in great fear.
Tbe body Of Philip Petrie was found on the
wabash Railway near Logansport, Indiana. on
"Wednesday OF last week, with the head missing IL
was case of suicide When the coroner went TO
the pelrie home on the Friday following to summon
Mrs petrie 10 the inquest he was compelled TO force
an entrance. He found the body Of Mrs. Petrie on
the he'd in deeomposed state Petre left note
which showed that he had killed his wife for being
nnfaithful.
Mrs. Charles johnson. OF near Valley Forge fa.,
was assaulted on the 9th instant. by negro named
pb,iin brooks. Mrs johnson was beaten into IN
seusibility. Upon her recovery she gave the alarm
and her husband and some neighboFs captured the
negro and he was fully identified
L AXE navigation at Chicago Was epenea OH 'ne
lath instant. being the earliest on record.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is TO give notice that the subscribe,
has obtained from the Orphans Conf Of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters adj.
ministFation on the Personal Estate of
DAVID B. EARHART,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All Der
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the youch.
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub.
scriber, on or before the 18th day of Octo.
Der, 1894; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
March, 1894.
DAVID j. W. EARHART,
mrl7 At Administrator
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A PPLICATIoN FOR LIQUOR
N LICENSE.

WESTMINSTER, Nh, March 10, 1894
| hereby give notice that the following
person has filed an application in the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll
county for Liquor License, to wit:
TO KEEP A HOTEL OR ORDINARY.
Charles Huff, Hampstead. Md.
And unless cause to the contrary be shown
in writing on or before the ID day of April,
1894. the license applied for will be issued;
provided the said applicant complies with
the requirements of Chapter =, Acts of
1894, requisite thereto.
BENZ. +. GROUSE,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
mrlI at
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17

the defeat Of the Hayes bill WAS intended
as a defeat for Senator German, as alleged,
then those who are responsible have dug
their Own graves. The Democratic party
promised an assessment bill---not Mr. Cor
man. Nj. German has been urging the patty
sssalfl It's promise, and those who have o.
posed the bin will have TO answer 70 the i'eo
ple for rs defeat, nol Mr.. Gorman.
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&C., FOR SALE.

Two Coal Stoves, Cook Stove and Fixtures,
large Template Stove and q Bedroom Stoves,
ali ali with pipe, shakers, buckets, Nc. Also
Walnut Extension Table, about II feet long,
4 Handsome Dining Room Chairs, and about
cords Of Oak and Hickory Wood, sawed
and split Apply at the .
mri7 sts ADVOCATE OFFICE.
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DIED.

No eaasge for Marriages and Deaths Obituaries and
Fefses cents a line.
In Bachmans Valley, Carroll county, Nd,
on March {, 1894, Mrs. Susan, aged 81 years
and 90 days, wife of David Shaffer
Near Westminster, Nd, on March 10,
1894, George Arbaugh, aged IS years. 5
months and 10 days.
Near Silver Run, Nd, on March 9, 1894,
Howard Sylvester, aged days, infant son
of Austin D. and Alice A. NJ. Dutterer
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John D. FoUTz, HOUSE and SIGN
- PAINTER, WARFIELDSBURG, MD.

Those wanting painting done this Spring or
Summer will save money by giving me
call. Having had ten years experience at
the trade, am capable of doing first class
work and can give best references. Work
done in any part of the county without extra
charge, by the day or job. Graining a
specially. mrl7 oct
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17
TO CREDITORS.

This is TO give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of al.
ministration ON the Personal Estate of
MARGARET STOUT,
late of Carroll county, deceased All per.
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch.
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub.
scriber, on or before the 18th day Of
October. 1894; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
March, 1894.
MARGARET j. STOUT,
mr11 At Administrators Will Annexed
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The undersigned hereby notifies all persons
in arrears for taxes that they must nav the
same promptly, or he will proceed to collect
according to law. He can be seen at his
residence, Westminster, every day after ?
o'clock, p. M, and on Saturdays ali day.
VIM. G. RINEHART,
mr17 At Collector 18th District.
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A NICE HOME FOR SALE. ausk

One mile and half irom Westminster.
near the Washington road. All necessary
outbuildings, good fruit and water. Three
quarters Of an acre. Price $3.50, purchaser
to pay cost of deeds and recording.
Apply to BENJAMIN |. NOEL.
or F. H. 0RENDORFF,
mrl7 81 Westminster, Nd
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s2os EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Charles t. Reifsnider. Assignee of Mortgage,
VS.. George w. Null and Barbara E. Null,
his wife, Mortgagors.
Ordered this 10th day of March, A. D.,
1894, that the Account Of the Auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed.
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the I'd day of April, next. :
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
True Copy,-Test:
marl7 2t Benz. f. CRousE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Tariff Reform in she Senaie-The Chiea-
go Platform as Applied 90 the Wilson
Bfli-Wore Revenue Actually Neees-
sary 30 Save the Treasury from Dfsas-
ter-The Narrow Majority of the Demo
Gratis i'm the Upper HOuse-The Great
and Recognized Services Of Senator
German NJ a Leader and Harmonizer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17

Mr. James P. Zepp spent a few days last
week in Hanover. H. took along few OF
Chas I. Zepp's books aud sold them readily.
He said he could have sold 100 more Chas.
+. Zepp still sells his little booklets. He
sent y away last week.
Mr. Martin Harchenhorn went 10 one o.
the G. A. r. meetings last week. which he
regularly attends. There are few Grand
Army meh now. but they are all heroic and
loyal TO the country they fought for
Blue birds and some song birds are here.
Mr. George Menchey. one of our highly
respected young men, died of pneumonia on
March ). and was buried al Sherman Church
on the Thursday following. A large con
course was present. Mr.. Meuchey was out
West. but returned, and soon after fell a
victim to pneumonia, from which he died
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17

An opponent of mortgage tax, writing
10 a Baltimore City Tax-Dodger organ.
says:
Most Of the mortgages having covenanted
20 pay the taxes 90 the morlgaged property,
no law could reach their case.
Where is the law against usury?
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BALTIMoRE's CENTENNIAL.
Plan Under Way for its Celebration
in 1897.
Boom lhe naltImore New.. Mareh u.

From the Baltimore News. March1I.
The first step was taken yesterday looking
toward the celebration in fitting manner oil
the centennial anniversary of Baltimore
incorporation as town. This interesting
event will occur in 1897. and it is intended
TO begin preparations for the celebration at
once.
With this purpose in view a number ofthe
foremost business men of the city met yester-
day afternoon at the Hotel Rennert and for
INFLATED plan of action. 1t is intended to
form a company composed of leading citizens
who will take the celebration in hand. The
proposed charter for this company was pre-
pared and read at the meeting by Edwin
Harvie Smith, and embraces the following
incorporators:
LLOYD L. jackson, ex. Mayor Robert c.
Davidson. Collector Lewis n. Hopkins, ohm
+. Hurst, Charles Goldsborough, William j.
c. Dulany, Alexander Bechhofer, Robert
Rennert, Levi Weinberger, Douglas h.
Thomas, William j. II. Waters, Levi Witt,
John T. Ford, Frank A. FIRST, Postmaster
w. w. johnson, VIM. 7. Biedler, Frederick
p. Stieff, Daniel Z. Conklin, Colonel A. b.
Cunningham, Mayor Latrobe. Harry + Turn
err, ex- MAYOR james Hodges, John X. ODER,
Samuel K. Tregelas, Thomas j. Hayward,
Thornton Rollins, Edward Raine, City Librar-
ian George c. Wedderburn, Edwin Warmed,
General Clinton p Paine, George X. McGawT,
Edwin Harvie Smith, Henry A. Parr, ).
Hough Cottman, Andrew D. Jones, George
Abel, General Felix Agnus, Douglas ID.
Gordon and Charles H. Yanderford of West
minister.
The charter provides for the formation Of
a corporation, the capital stock OF which shall
be not less than $500, 600 nor more than 81
900, 900. for the purpose of commemorative
by an exposition, the duration OF which shall
be not less than one nor more than SIX
mouths, the centennial anniversary OF the
incorporation of Baltimore.
A resolution was passed authorizing the
chairman, Lloyd l.. jackson, to appoint a
committee of five to visit Annapolis early
next week for the purpose of presenting the
charter to the Legislature.
Letters and kilograms were read from
Mayor Latrobe, Charles Goldsborough, John
T. Ford, Edwin Warield and others express
ing regret at their enforced absence from the
city and cordially endorsing the undertaking.
A letter from Hon. James Hodges, through
Alexander Falconer, was also received,
stating that illness prevented his participation.
The general sentiment of all those present
was that there could be no more fitting oeca
sion to celebrate than the Tooth anniversary
of the incorporation of Baltimore, and that
the exposition will be of great benefit TO the
city.
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DARK WANTED.
dark WANTED.
SCHLOSSER TANNERY.

We will pay SIN DOLLARS (SG.) PER
TON of 1000 pounds, for PRIME CHEST
NUT OAK or SPANISH OAK BARK, of
this years peeling, delivered in good order
and condition at the SCHL0SSER TAN
merry, before the LIST day of July, 1894.
ENGLAND & BRYAN,
Proprietors.
JAMES S. BAER, Superintendent. mrl7 Ut
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17

At Camden, New Jersey, OH Sunday afternoon a
horrible outrage was committed by two colored
boys named Conrad Cook and John Ellis, who
seized Charles Tinney, white boy aged years, and
tying him to stake, piled brushwood around him
and set fire to it, The agoning cries of the lad at
tracted the attention of colored man. who rescued
him from his awful position, but not before ne had
been probably fatally burned. The doctors say that
even If they succeed in saving young Iinneys life
II will be necessary 10 amputate both his arms
Cook and Ellis ran away but were aiterward ar
rested.
At Troy, Alabama. on saturday night C. T. Hodge
was shot by John T. Manu. a Baltimore drummer
at the City hotel Mann was an old friend Of Hodge,
and was stopping over for a few days with him.
They fell out about some friend they met in the
hotel and after few words firing began. Nine
shots were exchanged only two took efect,and they
were from Manns pistol. The most severe wound
was from bullet which entered Hodges face, and
was cut out at the back of his neck. Hodge is get
ting along well, and will recover.
Not for the past 50 years has as much snow fallen
in parts Of Connecticut. Vermont and New Hamp-
shire as fell during the months of February aud
March, this year. In litchfield county. Conn. on
the 10th instant. drifts from TO ID feet were
being cut through by men and teams and every ef-
fort was being made to open country roads, which
had been closed for weeks Great suffering prevails
among the stock.
Morse & smith, produce commission merchants in
Boston made an assignment on Saturday. The liza
bities are placed at $4,000. to meet which there
are nominal assets ors250 600 This house was dragg
ed down by the failure of the J. P. Moran Company
OF Cedar Ropids Iowa. The concern owned great
egg packing establishment and wholesale fruit
house in Cedar Rapids besides operating six cream
cries III the state The assets estimated at s65.
900 and the liabilities at $4,000.
The grand jury at New York, have found four in
dictments against j. II. Lewis late confidential
clerk and manager for Nj. schloss & Company,
clothiers. who was arrested December a. and after
wards tried to Kill himself The indictments arc
for forgery aud grand larceny, He is said to have
ncn,,,tstl The arm in sums asgreaatllis sI250al
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17
OPPORTUNITIES.

Thoroughly responsible men of large &C.
quaintauce, push aud ability, wanted 10 act
as local representatives for one of the large
Old Line Life Insurance Companies. Snecial
inducements. Address with references.
r. P. o. Box l4s.
mrlt W Baltimore, Nd
GALE NOTES For Sale at The Apvo.
- cATE Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-17
Business Locals.

Attention Of our readers is specially called
to the Gum Roofing aud Paint advertised in
our columns; il is ready for nse, easily applied
and a very low priee-reliable article. Moth :
ing better for anew roof, or an Old roof need.
ina repairs. They will mail you a sample il
YOU write them at once, and mention this
paper.
ALWAYS THE SANE RESULTS.
suffered with indigestion and weakness OF
bowels. and had to be careful about taking
medicine, as most of it was too severe
used DR.. Deans Dyspepsia Pills and was
greatly benefited, they being very mild and
gentle 10 their action Mrs. }. NJ. Browning,
Laurel. Md.
DR.. H. o. Reik. Specialist in Diseases OF
the Eye, Ear aud Throat, will be at bis oifice
in Westminster on Saturday, March zfh,
from 10 Q. N. until 4 p. m.
The stilsgs Of amfo. wipnebage county, Wis.
lfasf Hept by fire saiprdey. Aboutsoo inhabitants
.lftf homeless
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STATE OF MARYLAND
Insurance Department. Commissioner na,o.
Annapolis, February 18th, 1891
In compliance with the Code of Public Ger.,',
Laws, | hereby certify that the above is : "a
abstract from the statement of the Farmers NuinsI
Fire Insurance Company of Dug Hill Csr,oI'
County, to December 3lst, 1895, now on a in hi.
Department 4A
l. FREEMAN RASIN.
mrl1 81 Insurance Commissions,
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n UM-ELASTIC
OUM-ELASTIC
B9 roof N G
GuM-ELAsTIC PAINT

Costs only 81 90 per 100 square feet Makes
a good roof for years, and anyone can put II
on.
GUM-ELASTIC PAINT
Costs only 60 cents per gallon in barrel lots,
or $3.50 for 5 gallon tubs. Color dark red
VIII stop leaks in tin or iron roofs, and will
last for years. TRY 1T.
Send stamp for samples and full particulars.
GUM ELASTIC ROOFING CO.,
80 and Al West Broadway,
New York.
Local Agents Wanted mrl7 oct
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MAGIC LANTERN ENTAIN-
XN1 MENT.

Rev. J. H. Light, pastor of White Hope
Chapel, will give Magic Lantern Enter.
tainment at the church on Thursday night.
March -. mar Il 1t
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CTATEMENT.

Snoring the Condition of the E,,u
Mutual Fire Insurance Compdnv n e
Hill, Carroll County, Nd, Decembg:. ~ gg
1898. 'ia
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Close of the M. e. Conference.

The Baltimore Conference Of the N. +.
Church. which has been in session at Fred
erick. Nd. closed on Tuesday, Bishop Fowler
presided and at the close made an excellent
address. Resolutions protesting against APP
nropriations TO secretarian institutions by the
The Legislature and the city of Baltimore
we're passed.
The statistical reports gave the following
figures as to the condition of the conference;
Members. 1850; increase, 652; probation
ers, 5.OIs; increase, s52; local preachers:
IA: deaths, 6l5; increase, :. Number OF
Sunday schools, All; officers and teachers,
1851: scholars, 81, lO9 Number of churches.
s97: probable value. s., 49,, 800. Number of
parsonages. l24; probable value, s4s5, $50
Paid during the year for building and i'm
proving church property. SOS. 500 Paid on
old Indebtedness on church property, So, 40.
Present Indebtedness, $23s, 367. Paid pastors
and for house rent, SlS5, 43S; deficiencies.
81, l6l: paid presiding elders, Sll $50; paid
episcopal fund. S2,43s; paid conference
claimants ST. So.
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ALwAYs rnE sANE REsULTs.

: The sislses Of 0mro. wipnehago county. Wis.
lsas kNepi by fire satpniay AboVtG00 inhabitants,
sfe hoDcicss.
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The season is rapidly approaching for
spring work and seeding. Farmers will bear
in mind that We are still handling our regular
and well known Bands of Fertilizer, but al
prices to suit the times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-24
DOCTORS DAY IN THE COUGHLN 1RlhL'
MEDICAL EXPERTS ON THE sTAND-IMPoRTANT
NEW TESTIMONY SAID TO BE COMING
FOR THE PROSECUTION.

MEDICAL EXPERTS ON THE sTAND-1MPoRTANT
NEW TESTIMONY SAID TO BE COMING
FOR THE PROSECUTION.
Chicago Jan 23-The session OF the Coughlin trial
This morning may have been interesting to any
medical or law student who happened TO be IN Judge
Tuths courtroom, but to no one else, not even .he
1urv Dr. James G. Kiernan's cross-examnation
nv the prosecution as dry as pile OF pull
verified bones Judge Wing tried to cut II snort
complaining to the court that such cross-examiha-
ton was interminable The court told MT. fot'un'
to go ahead, which provoked Juose WING i"'' soy
ing: ..n 3D.
r,es,on OF nv client to bail. and make new par
gain for the services OF the witnesses
This sarcasm angered the Judge VINO censuieu
tho ,auver Among the learned medical quesuohs
ord answers the fact came to the surface that
the LAWYER and the doctor disagreed principally on
tho question OF the chemical composition OF 'he
brain Dr. Herman said Its essential nhvs,o
,o va 5npctions were concerned and Mr. Bo,tum
sought to convince the jury ina, the ooc'o' o''
Dr. Marshall d. Ewell. who appeared as the s.a al
medical and microscopical witness, ieit u e,,,a
with his testimony ybs ornSg says The
,,,idn t., he Cougblin case has within the last
three days obtained some startling ~ ,h tmmedi
10 the effect that Coughn was seen IN the III
preparstions in that house for the murder Of Dr.
Cronn The testimony on this point Is oe snep,i
cal that he had guilty knowledge or az una. wa wa,
Contemplated by the poters The testimony vii, viii,
in the community. In reply to the question why
he had not testified either In the frst trial or IN
nation given the stand will cover this point IL
Is further said that the witness for these reasons
ther particulars as to the witness and his story
cannot be printed now, In the interests or justice.