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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22

The assessors-at- large in Garrett county
petitioned Gov. Lowndes to extend the time
III which to finish the assessment, which must
be done by September s. The Governor has
declined to extend the time and says he
wants the assessors TO hurry along and com.
plete their work.
Albert Wade, formerly assistant cashier of
the First National Bank, Of Monnt Vernon,
Indiana, who absconded eighteen months ago
with $4,000, has been arrested in Nashville,
Tennessee.
Dry rot is causing great loss to the peach
crop on the Eastern Shore and IN Delaware.
The intense heat was the cause Of the rot.
Since the boring of several wells on Thigh
mans Island, Talbot county, the health Of
that community has greatly improved.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22

Southside Virginia counties are burning
M from drought. No rain has fallen for over
four weeks, and corn has fred TO such an extent
that the crop is ruined.
By reduction of freight on potatoes from
Cane Charles City, Vireiuia. there will he n
saving of at least $3.50, 600 to the growers.
George Meyer, German, is under arrest
in New York city. charged with bigamy
Fourteen women claim.
A new issue of counterfeit twenty five cent
pieces are being circulated in Baltimore and
vicinity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
r Am STILL THE LEADER

HNHE ST. LUKES (Winter's) Luth-
i eran Sunday School will hold their
annual festival in the grove near the church,
near New Windsor, on Saturday afternoon,
August %, commencing at i2.S0 There will
be several speakers present, also band OF
music. aug8 St
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
EoR THE SUMMER OF 1896.

EOR THE SUMMER OF 1896.
VIII say, without fear of contradiction,
that our line of
PANTALOoNS AND SUTTING
far excel any line of goods ever offered in
this city. Over 100 different styles of Panta
looms to show and select from. As many
different kinds of Suitings. These goods
must be sold, and all we ask is that you call
and examine our stock. 1t cost nothing to
look. Will take pleasure in showing our
stock, and if you do not want to buy after
looking through our line all right. Our prices
will be the lowest. Recollect we guarantee
fit or no sale. A complete line of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
always on hand The celebrated Warwick
Hat takes the lead. Look at our Pantaloon's
Show. 1t takes the lead.
PRICES WAY DOWN.
Call and see us. respectfully,
JOHN 7. ANDERS,
mar rs W. Main ST., Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
MIR. cLEvELAND's POSITION.
The Underlying Principle of Party
Organization is Acceptance of the
Arbitrament of the National Con-
vention.

In 1892, shortly after Mr. cleveland's nomination
at Chicago. there was talk of silver bolt against
the candidate of the national convention. whose
nomination had been made unanimous, just as that
of William J. Bryan made unanimous four years
later. Mr. Cleveland then wrote this letter on the
subject Of boiting to CLARK Howell, of the Atlanta
Constitution. 1t is just as pertinent to-day as II
was four years ago. and we reproduce it in us
entirety;
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
Buzzard,s Bay, Mass, July l6, 1892

Clark Howell, Esq:
Ny Dear sir-The receipt of your recent letter mas
gmtifed me exceedingly. 1t has tone OF true
Democracy about it, and is pervaded with the sort
Of Democrtic frankness which is very pleasing.
think THE UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE OF
PARTY ORGANIZATION is what you so admirably
express as an ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARBITRA-
MENT OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION On
the other hand it fully the duty of one opPoeo
TO shut his mind and heart to any feeling OF irra
ton or resentment that might be allowed to grow
out of opposition based upon honest judgment anu
conscientious desire for party success.
am not surprised, though ann gratihed, Ds 'he
announcement that from this time to the close Oh
the campaign your own service and the inFaiuaoie
influence Of the Constitution will be devoted 70
the fight for Democratic success. II honestly seems
to me that Democrats who are not at this time
LOYAL TO THE CAUSE ARE REcREANT ~
THEIR COUNTRY
Personal advancement Of man Is nothingi 'he
triumph OF the principles roca'e iseverything
Hoping shat we mag congratulate each other on
glorious result in November. am, yours sincerely
GROVER CLEVELAND
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22
EoR SALE OR RENT.

Nv residence on Court Street, Westminster.
Eight rooms and basement; electric lights,
furnace and oil modern conveniences; city
water; fine shade, yard aud garden; porehes
front. side and rear. Lot 10 feet front, with
depth of 1872 feet; alleys side and rear. Pos
session at once. CHARLES T. FINK.
may2s If Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-22

We are offering expert Dental work at a
medium price for limited season only.
$1,000 plates now $500; $500 plates now
$500; $500 plates now $780, No better
made no matter what they cost. Gold Filings
81. 90 up; Silver Filings 75 cts. up Anal
gam Filings 80 cts. up. Absolutely painless
extracting 80 cts. Our famous vitalized air
made fresh in our Office every day. Ample
Facilities; Old and Established; Trustworthy
and Reliable; All Work Guaranteed; Consul
tation Free. Make your appointments by
mail and avoid delay when you reach the city.
Special attention paid to the accommodation
of out of town patients. july rs ly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
MUNYON'S
COLD AND COUGH CURES
GUARANTEED TO CHECK 4 COLD IN A.fEW
HOURS AND PREVENT GRIP
AND PlEU A0NlA.'

Colds lead to Coughs. Coughs to Pneu7
monia and Consumption therefore. 1t Is
ail-important TO check a cough before IL
reaches the lungs. Munyon's Cold Cure
will positively break cold inside OF
twenty-four hours, II taken as soon as
the cold manifests itself. When the
cold reaches the lungs or bronchial tubes.
the Cough Cure should be used alter
nately every half-hour with th' Cold
Cure. The Cold Cure Is guaranteed TO
prevent pneumonia. II used In the begin
ming of a cold. Pneumonia or iniiamma-
ton Of the lungs can be controlled by
the use of these two cures.
The Cough Cure positively cures bron-
chitis. tickling i'm the throat, hoarseness
loss Of voice. soreness of the chest. diffi-
Guilty in breathing. hacking cough, and
all pulmonary diseases. where the lungs
are not too far consumed or covered with
tubcrcles.
II you are ailing. step into the nearest
drug store and get 25c. vial of one OF
Munyon's Remedies No matter what is
your disease. or how many doctors have
failed 10 cure, 1t will give you relief.
Personal letters TO Professor Munyon,
1905 Arch street. Philadelphia. Pa. an
swered, with free medical advice for any
disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
: Short Dresses.

Three STYLES at Soc; one made OF Soft
Finished Cambria. yoke OF cluster tucks.
edged at neck and sleeves with embroid-
cry: one of Striped Dimity, Mother hub
bard style. neck and sleeves edged with
rufiie OF goods. another OF Cambria, short
waist. the front trimmed with tucks and
inserting.
At 9sc.. Dress OF Soft-Firfish Cambria
square yoke, back and front OF fine tucks.
edged with ruiife OF embroidery.
Two styles at 81 30. one made OF Main
sock. pointed yoke back and front or
cluster tucks ana inserting, edged with
frill of embroidery neck and sleeves.
finished with same; the other OF SHEER
India Linen, square neck OF eyelet en-
broidery. and wide bretelles edged with
same. large pun sleeves elbow length.
Dress OF Fine Batiste. round pun yoke
OF embroidery with bertha OF Swiss en-
brodery-S2 20.
Another style made OF Persian Lawn.
square yoke. back and front finished with
bands OF inserting, Vandyke points, form
ed of English embroidery extending from
yoke. and wide bretelles trimmed with
same deep frill at neck and sleeves-x3Ib.
We have a complete line OF INFANTS
and CHILDREN'S SKIRTS In FLAN-
MEL. CAMBRIA, and NAINSOOk, at
prices ranging from SOC. 10 $50.
Also. "A complete line OF MISSES and
CHILDREN'S UNDERGRADUATES and
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR at
ATTRACTIVE PRICES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

AT the present time when rumors Of
war are flying SO thichy about and there
s., some possibility that our country
may Doe engaged in a struggle. there is
naturally "a revival of interest I'm the
history OF the wars iu which IL was en-
gagged in the past. So. Mr.. Barton Ii
Wise's address on "The Colonial Wars
of Virginia, is ar the present time very
apropos. This lecture. which has been
looked forward 90 with much interest. Will
be delivered under the auspices Of the
Association for the Preservation Of Vir-
ginia Antiquities, in the hall of tbo
House Of Delegates. next Friday night. an
$50 O'Clock. There Is every indication
mat Large and brilliant audience Will
be present.
The State officers and the members Of
the Legislature have been invited 10 be
present, and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended 10 the public al large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Letters sent to the Agricultural societies
EnNnrinn the KcdhY BIZ.

Mr.. William G.. owens, secretary OF the
virginia Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society, sent the following let
ter yesterday to the secretaries or the
various agricultural societies through
out the State. and also to number
OF prominent horse breeders In Virginia:
At a meeting. held this morning, of
some OF the officers and friends or the
Agricultural Society. l was directed 10
write to the other associations through
out the State. and breeders OF nigh
class horses. enclosing a copy Of a bill,
which We are DESTROYS should be adopted
by the present General Assembly
The BILL you will notice, prohibits win
ter racing. and only allows racing snort
period during the summer. This VIII
prevent book makers from getting con-
troll OF the rdce-tracks. and will allow
agricultural societies and driving assoc
Citations ample opportunity 10 give an
the race meetings necessary Tor their
associations As YOU are no doubt aware
two bills have already been presented
The Maupin, or anti-gambiing piil, wnlcn
prohibits bOOk-makiug ana pOol-seHihS on
race-tracks. but makes no provision 10
prohibit winter racing. which mas neen
carried 10 such fearful extent ar Alex
andria Island. Tho Reddy Dill. on the
other hand. asks the Legislature 70 ADOPT
law legal.zing pO0l-seiiing ana uooh-
making during the summer months y ne
enclosed bill. yOu Will notice, mas hothlnS
TO say in this liIt. but its object ls 10
break up all winter racing, and leave inc
committee Is satisfied that the passage OF
this bill will bee 20 cur best interests I'm
order 20 pass this bill IL Will he neces-
sarv for every person Interested IN the
welfare OF agricultural societies ana -
the breeding of hne-ciass horses 10 use
his influence with the present Leslsia-
ture. and we win be very glad III you
Will communicate with your representa-
tives and solicit their aid In the pas
sage of the bill. -
The bill referred 10 will come up tor
discussion before n joint committee from
the senate and TIE House some day next
week. the time OF which viii be- anhouh'-
cd I'm tomorrow morning klcnmohu
papers. II would De- OF great aeNautab5
In YOU and your friends could altenn
this meeting. 1 should also be glad 10
hear from you personally Ia reference
TO the matter. go, t,t
I'm each letter This bin. Il will be re-
membered. provides for racing from May
Isl 10 November Isl OF eacn year. alu
allows thirty days in periods Of hfteen
davs each one before and one after Az
gust 1st on each race-course. Iherc ~
nothing said about pool-seiine or DOOR
making hut ~ is assumed that the Mu7h-
bach bin will remain IN force. except
as amended by this summer-raclhS Dill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

A grand concert and cOmic-opera, TOT
tho benefit of the Gerran-American La
dies Aid Association Auxiliary or the
virginia Hospital. will be- rendered Fri
dav. February eth. at the Academy OF
Music. IL viii be under the personal
sunorvision and mansgemeng .ot MI.
Charles Phillips. city Treasurer and
Alr. Won Rosenegk. and promises to be
Grand success. Some OF the best talent
i'm the city will be IN the cast. The
proceeds will go TO maintain the Germa
ward at the Virginia Hospital. which
now has several patients, that are being
tendcrly cared for.
The committee of ladies', consisting OF
Mrs. Won ROsenegk Mrs. John stein
brecker. Mrs Charles Phillips, Mrs.
Fred Kohler. Mrs. a. I4ariung. Mrs.
Daniel Weinhrum. Mrs. George Franck.
Mrs. Charles 10th. Mrs Max Lyndncr.
Mrs. Charles Metzgcr Mrs. Dietrich,
Mrs. Ilassel. Mrs. Sauer, Mrs. John
Krausc. Mrs. Heuold. Mrs. Emil Endcrs.
Miss Emma Gr.mmell, and Miss Helena
Brauer. deserve especial praise for their
labor Of love. and for their unquestioned
zeal and energy in assuming the RESPONSE
bilities Of the sale Of tickets and numer-
Gus other cares
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
Infants Slips.

zone style made OF Soft-Ffnish Cambria
trimmed at neck and sleeves with en-
broidery-3}c.
one style made Of Fine Cambria, round
yoke OF cluster tucks and inserting. yoke.
neck. and sleeves finished of with rufSies
or carbohydrates 15c.
Another style. made OF Fine Cambria,
tucked yoke, edged with fine BEADING
and rufie of embroidery over shoulder.
neck and sleeves edged with Val. lace
PRICE Sis.
Another style. with square-yoke effect
OF beading and clearinghouse stitching,
bretelles of Nainsook embroidery and
rufiie of fine Nainsook embroidery. and
a cluster of seven tucks finishes of the
sklrt-PRICE SIS.
one Very Fine Dress, made OF soft
finish Nainsook. with pointed yoke OF
Nainsook embroidery. edged with ruf7!ss
OF same. skirt finished OF with deep
frill OF fine embroidery. headed with a
cluster of seven tucks-S2.9s.
In addition to the above, we have a
COMPLETE LINE OF FINE DRESSES.
including Val Lace Robes. at all prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

The County and Circuit Courts of Hem
rico were in session yesterday, but Moth
ing of public interest was transacted.
Mr.. Andrew Brewer well-known and
popular citizen of HenricO county. died
Tuesday afternoon. shortly before .
o'clock, at his home. on the Newmarket
road Mr.. Brewer was in the thir-'-
eighth year of his age. and had been sick
only a little over week. The imme-
date cause of his death was congestion
OF the lungs. Ie leaves a wife and two
children. He was member Of the
Farmers Club and OF Laurel-iill church.
from which place the funeral will take
place to-day al 10 o'clock. The inter
mcnt will be made in lakewood Gene
terry.
a supper was given at Fairmount Meth
odist church Tuesday evening. for the
benefit Of the parsonage. 4 large COM
pany met the pastor. Rev. r. +. Bea-
dies ind neat sum was realized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Amity Lodge. No. Is. conferred the =,
Q. Tuesday night There was large a.
tendance. among the visiting brctbren
peins Grand Secretary Darlington. As
slstdnt Grand Secretary Nesbitt n
Preston Nash and Rev. Dr. Hartley -
michael. Mr.. Morris r. Asher Il ~
W0rshipful Master OF this body.
Lihcrtas Lodge of Perfection. No e
A. and a. Scottish Rite. held am Interest
ing meeting at 81. Adams Hall last Mon.
day night. 4 number OF candidates were
elected and Will Dee present at the con-
Nentus next month. An the degrees from
the fourth 10 the thirty-second will be-
given then.
1ne Sovereign College OF the Allied
Masonic degrees: OF when Rev. Or.
Carmichael Is Grand Master, will hold
its annual meeting at St Adams Han
next Friday night al ; O'clock Next
week the Sovereign College will confer
q number Of degrees. including the Order
Of Wisdom. sometimes called Royal Arch
Knight Templar Priest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

New York Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railroad Company ys. Board OF Supervis-
ors of Northampton county. Argued boy
j. W. O. Blackstone Esq. Tor appel
liant and James l.. Heath. Jr., ESD FOR
appellee. and submitted.
Walkers administrator vs.. Mason trus-
tee. Argued by p. =. Buford, Esq, for
appellant, and az bar
James r. Heath. Jr.. ESQ. of Norfolk,
allowed 10 practice I'm this court
After conclusion of the case al bar,
fuckers administrator VS.. Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company and Richmond
Granite Company vs. Bailey-NOs. 30 and
3,-wili De taken up I'm order.
To-day is opinion day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Central Beneficial and Social Society
rner I'm the new hall of Lee Camp Tues
dav night The meeting was an open
one Most Of the members were present,
and each ss far as they could brought
their lady friends. Ex-Presldent Joe W;
Laube delivered an address on the good
work Of the organization. Addresses were
also made by The president and members
after which the audience was rendered
musical treat by the Imperial Quartette-
Messrs. Woodbridge. Francisco, Crump'
10 Club-Messrs. Davis Lambert and
Hill. M j.. T.. Davis. assisted by NJ.
NJ. r. Phillips. delivered several recita-
tons on the Drunken Man, which were
highly enjoyed by ALL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
KAUFMAN { co.
Advanced Sale Of Children's
White Dresses, Infants Slips,
and Robes.

Why bother with the making Of Chill
drens Garments when you can DO away
with all this trouble and Inconvenience
We have a complete assortment or
everything pertaining TO children's wear
In both outer and undergarments. Each
dress is perfect In fit and workmanship;
cut full. and made by competent and
experienced makers. which Is not always
the case when you have them made
yourself. There IL a complete stock TO
pick from now. all sizes, and IT prices
to suit the purse OF all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Yesterday morning. while on their way
TO school a young son of Councilman
Lawder. and his friend Neaele. son of
Joseph Neagle. of engine company, No.
$. came near meeting with a serious acct
dent. A negro met them I'm the rail-
road cut, near Twenty-eighth ahd Dock
streets. and i'm showing them a pistol. il
went of, wounding one of the boys I'm
the arm, and the other in The hand. the
ball just missing the son of Mr. George
NJ Rogers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

and delegates arc members of the conn
mittee, and they would be saved the ex-
pense OF coming back to Richmond.
The convention will hardly be held, IL
Is thought. before the latter part of May
or early in June. Stanton and Lynch
burg are already I'm the field working Tor
the honor OF entertaining the convention.
Richmond. Norfolk. and Roanoke VIII
probably put In bids.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

IT, i. Gibson, the advertising fraud,
was brought up from the Jail 10 Commits
sioner tlsgenheimer's office yesterday. 10
make necessary affidavit FOR the summon
ing OF certain witnesses whose testimony
he desires 20 obtain. He viii De brought
before Judge Hughes for sentence to-
morrow. Tho Indictment returned against
him I'm Alexandria for using the malls
10 promote a fraudulent purpose. will
probably be- tried t0-m4rrow also.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

The quarterly meeting OF tine Executive
Committee Of the Virginia State Arri-
cultural and Mechanical Society VIII
ne held az Mufpny's Hotel Saturday
morning a. n o'clock Arrangements for
this years premium list VIII bee made
and the various committees Will begin
work II H. also expected that the COM
mittee will adopt some resolution regard
ing the pending racing question, which
the officers regard as a most important
matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
RnnnMay on frnnklln Strnel

4 horse attached 20 milk wagon.
winch was LETT standing on Franklin and
LlEhiecnth streets. yesterday morninp
TOOK fright at drove OF hogs which
WAS BEING driven past. and dashed cn
down the street until it Biz the curbing
A. the corner of Fifteenth street This
broke the axle ana right wheel ana
Drought the runaway 40 "a standstill
Win the exception of tne damage done 10
the wagon there were no serious re-
suits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

John ~. Braxton c0l0redl. assistant
cashier Of the True RelOrmers Bank,
was arrested and lodged a. the Second
station by Detective Sergeant Tomiins0n
yesterday morning. BraNtOn Is charged
with betrayal. under promise ~ mar
rage. OK Mary r.. Brown, the daughter
OF j =. Brown. Who was at one tine
a jackson MarA magistratn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Chairman Ellyson. OF the State Demo-
cratic Committee. has not decided when
he will have that body meet 10 fix the
time and place for the State Conven-
ton II is his purpose TO consult with
some OF the members before taking any
action Mr.. Ellyson thinks the meeting
will be held before. the adjournment of
the Legislature as some OF the senators
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
Has Not Signed With New York.

a letter received I'm this city from Gin
cinnati by an enthusiastic rOOter. states
that Carney Flynn has not signed with
New York. and that he wants 10 play
here Nothing would please the baseball
public better than 20 see Carney and
fanny" with the Richmond team again
this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
Mr. VilIiy Paraivzed.

The city ambulance was called yester-
day 20 H. south Cherry street. where
Mr. W j. Willix had suffered a stroke
OF paralysis of me right side.
He was removed 10 his residence, 9l3
south Beverly street, where lie Is lying
in a serious condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Frank Cosby viii render his novel and
interesting "Plastique and Musical I'm
tertainment az tine First Baptist church
next Friday evening. Ath, AZ p. NJ. foI
the benefit of tle Girls Aid Society. The
cause is a good one. and the generous
public are cordially invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

The funeral Of Mr.. John S. Rennie, Of
Granite, whose body was taken from
James river Monday, took place az II
o clock yesterday morning. from the First
Presbyterian church. and was attended
by many relatives ana friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
Kicked bya Horse.

Harrison Walker. a tclmsier while en-
gagged in currying a horse In his stable
on Twenty-third street. ear the river
yesterday morning vas kicked BY the
animal and badly hurt. The man re-
ceived severe Injury to one Of his
thighs.