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The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1896.
Where Is the Reform League ?

Ifthe ADVOCATE memory is not faulty
there is an association of elegant and pure
gentlemen in Baltimore under the name Of
The Reform League In former times
it was a close observer of men and meas
ures. 1t even watched elections and tried
to have them above suspicion.
Net word has been heard from that
organization for two years in regard to pu-
ritv in elections The membership was
mostly Republican, and because there has
been Republican successes for two years
perhaps the reason why is of no impor-
ance.
IL was well established that in the first
precinct of the Tenth Ward, where re-
count was had for the purpose OF oustlng
4 Democratic Councilman in order to beat
the Mayor, the total registration was $50,
the actual number of ballots cast was 3l9
and the total number of votes returned as
cast was 35l.
That there was rascality or very great
incompetency upon the part of the election
officials in that precinct is beyond dispute
The facts would indicate r.s,ality. A
mistake of thirty three votes in u Thousand
might be made but it is not probable that
a mistake of one tenth could be made by
ordinary individuals
The original intention of the = Repub-
lican Combine" was to have recount in
three wards. After the recount of one
precinct in one ward had been made the
matter was quickly dropped. That par
ticular part of the Republican party had
not been told how the returns were to be
made, and they were given TO understand
after the election that they should stop
their opposition to the Mayor and try to
work in harmony with him. Wellington
is said to have read the riot act to the
Combine. If he were summoned to
testify as to why all the Combine was
not defeated, why he read the riot act,
why the recosnt was stopped, and how
much it cost to make mistake Of 33 votes
in 31S cast, the testimony might be inter
esting.
If the Reform League was still ''hon-
est, they would take up the matter and
have recount made throughout the entire
city.
IF there was an honest paper in the city
it would ventiate the fraud at the late
election and compel investigation. The
indications are that over ten thousand
fraudulent votes were returned.
There should be recount in the entire
first Congressional district, and very
close scrutiny of the registration through
out the state.
Maryland is a Democratic state. 1t Is
Democratic notwithstanding the 53, 900
Negro voters. 1t is Democratic notwith-
standing that some men who owe every
success in life to the party voted for Me
Kinley. 1t is Democratic notwithstand-
ing every journal in the chief city is for
gold monometallism, protection, monopoly
and the money power.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

Eight hundred deaths from the plague in
Bombay were reported to date. Crowds of
panic-stricken natives are fleeing from the
city, and trade and travel are seriously af-
fected.
Nathan Webb. who participated in the war
of 1912, and who was a veteran of the civil
war, died in New York city Tuesday. He
would have been 100 years old on December
So
William Drury, said to have been the larg-
est land owner in the United States, died at
his home in New Boston, Illinois, on Monday
night, aged so years.
Henry Owen 0'Connor, one of the chief
witnesses in the famous Cronin murder trial,
committed suicide in Chicago ON Monday.
Albert w. Wilcox, aged 20 years, the in-
ventor of the Wilcox organ coupler, died in
Worcester, Massachusetts, Tuesday.
Archbishop Ryan, of Pennsylvania, con-
iirmed 1000 persons on Sunday.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
where Are the Police ?

The miscreant who has been haunting the
vicinity of Central Hall School has again been
in evidence. On Wednesday night he fright
ened young lady who was passing along
Centre street, by chasing her until she got
into the glare of the electric light. This was
about 7.3O Some steps should be taken by
the police TO patrol this point. Other ladies
have been frightened, one being hit in the
head by a missile thrown evidently with the
purpose of frightening her.
The neighborhood in question is generally
in deep shadow, and lamp or light Of any
description located there would prevent the
further msbehavior of u fellow who should
be placed behind the bars, or otherwise pun
isbed.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

On Tuesday an election tor municipal of
fcers was held at Somerville, Mass Mayor
Perry was reelected, receiving 4444 votes.
The contest was fought between the Non
Partisan Municipal League and the RepubIi-
can city machine, which is controlled BY the
A. P. A. The Non-Partisan Municipal
Leagues candidates for city government were
elected and the city voted no license by vote
of $3.50 10 147f.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

GT' JOHNS (Leister's) Sunday school
~ will hold an entertainment on Christmas
evening, December 18th, commencing at
O'Clock. christmas Greeting,'' service
Published by the Tullar- Meredith Music Co.
will be used. The scholars will receive their
annual treat at the same time. decl2 2t
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

DUILDING MATERIAL FOR SALE
-D | am now prepared to fill all orders for
House and Barn Timbers, Fence Boards,
Palings, &C., of the best Oak. Also White
Oak for sale. Estimates furnished. Orders
delivered if desired. WIN. Y. FRIZZELL.
oc 81 If Bloom, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll coun.
ty will meet at their office, in Westminster,
on the first MONDAY and the third MONDAY
in DECEMBER, 1896, for the transaction of busi.
ness. During court the Commissioners will
meet every Monday By order,
ALFRED T. BUCKINGHAM,
nov p Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
A GENTS WANTED.

Reliable men to sell our Teas, Coffees and
Baking Powder on a liberal commission il
this vicinity. Bond of $500 required. Ad
dress.
GRAND UNION TEA CO..
IA North 3rd ST..
dec12 2t Harrisburg, Pa.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
ELEoTIoN or DIRECTORS.

Union National Bank of Westminster.
December 4. 1885,
An election for Ten Directors for this Bank
will be held on TUESDAY, the 18th day of
JANUARY, 1897, between the hours Of IL
O'Clock, a. M, and ~ o'clock, M, of said
day, at said Bank
dec5 tie J. w. Herring, Cashier.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
weather Record for the week.

December 5-mercury % at a. m. and
A at p. m.; hazy. December 6-mercury
S5 at a. m. and 81 at p. m.; hazy.
December mercury Al at a. m. and Sc
at 2 p M; partially cloudy. December 8
mercury 40 at a. m. and 46 at 2 p. m. !;
cloudy, with light showers followed by parti-
ally cloudy weather; heavy showers during
night December 9-mercury AZ at a. IN.
and Al at Up. M; cloudy; followed by clear
and bustery weather. December 10-mer-
curry 40 at u. IN. and 81 at 2 p. M; gen.
orally clear. December l1-mercury 43 at
a. m aud Al at p. M; cloudy.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
nov28t If

OYSTER sUPPER.-The Winfield Silver
~ Cornet Band will hold an Oyster Supper
in zile's Hall, at Winfield, Saturday afternoon
and night, December IL, 1896. Music by
the band. The public is cordially invited to
attend dec5 2t
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

A Seattle despatch says that the floods and
storms which have been prevailing in the
Pacific Northwest for the past month have
had very disastrous effect upon commercial
business in that section of the country. Ship
ments by rail have been cut off or delayed.
and the prices Of meats have risen.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

Cleveland fourth and last annual mes
sage to Congress is generally endorsed by
Republicans and bOlters of the Democratic
National Committee.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
s4ee EQUITY.

AN
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
in Equity.
David L. Stem. Mortgage, VS.. Sarah L.
Buckingham and Leonard Buckingham,
Mortgagors
Ordered this 25th day of November, A. D.
1896, that the sale of the real estate mention
ed IN these proceedings, made and report
ed by David f. Stem, Mortgage, be
ratihed and confirmed, unless cause to the con
trary be shown on or before the 2Sth day
OF December, next; provided copy of this or
DER be inserted in some newspaper printed ID
Carroll county, once in each of threee sue
eessive weeks, before the Dist day of Deeem
Der, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
nov2S 3t BENZ. F. Grouse, CLERK.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
MARRIED.

At the NJ. p. parsonage Finksburg, Nd, by Rev.
S. w. Coe, on December 9, 1896, John W. Barnes and
Miss Carrie Parrish, both of Carroll county. Md.
On November 49, 1896 at the Lutheran parsonage
Smallwood, Nd, by Rev. s. S. Henry, George c.
Mengel and Mrs Louisa Miner, both of Smallwood
Md.
At the home of the BRIDE near Bird Hill, Nd, on
December . 1896, by Rev G. J. HILL pastor of Deer
Park NJ. p. Church, Jas. II. shipley and Mrs. Eliza
A. Shipey.
On November %, 1896 by Rev. J. A. Metzger. Har-
vey II. Starner, of Carroll county, Nd, and Miss
Anna A. Unger, of Union township, Adams county
Pa.
On December s, 1896 at Littlestown, Pa, by Rev.
T. Wagner. Charles p. Rifle and Miss Dora A.
Angel, both of Carroll county, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

EARM AT PRIVATE SALE II
= contains Sc Acres, brick dwelling, bank
barn and all necessary buildings, well watereai
land in fine condition; acres of meadow
fencing good; plenty of fruit. This place
;adjoins lands Of Mrs. Upton Roop, the laie
1hos. F. Shepherd and others.
nov l3t* ROBERT l.. C00KSON.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
Tn the Circuit County for Carroll Go.
Il NO. 3497 EQUITY.
Ex-PARTE.

In the matter of the Trust Estate of Susannah
A. Pearce, William NJ. Baker, Trustees.
Ordered this oath day of November, 1896,
by the Circuit Court for Carroll County, in
Equity, that this Court hereby assumes juris-
diction of said trust as prayed and it is further
ordered that William NJ Baker, Trustee, in the
above cause named, give notice to all persons
having claims against the estate of Susannah
A. Pearce, to file their claims, properly au-
thenticated, with the Clerk the Circuit Court
for Carroll County; in Equity, on or before the
18th day of january, 1897, by causing copy
of this order to be published in one newspaper
published in Carroll county once week for four
successive weeks before the 2Sth day of De-
cember, 1896.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS,
/. THOMAS JONES.
True copy,-Test;
nov2s st BENZ. F. CRousE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
NO. a457 EQUITY.

MO. 3457 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County. sit
ting as Court of Equity.
In the matter of the Trust Estate of Adam
Rohrbach, John F. B. Weaver, Trustee.
Ordered this third day of December, in the
year eighteen hundred and ninety-six, that
the sales of the real and personal property,
made and reported in the above entitled
cause by John F. B. Weaver, Trustee in the
above entitled canse, be finally ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the 9th day of January,
next; provided copy of this order be inserted
IN some newspaper published in Carroll
county, Maryland, once Seek for three sue
cessive weeks previous to the 2sth day of De-
emcber, instant.
The report states the amount of sales of the
real estate to be S972J.63, and the personal
property to be $1663. 55.
l. THOMAS JONES.
True copy,-lest'
dec 8 St Benz r. GROUSE. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
dec122

CHURCH DEDTcATION.-on Sunday.
~ the 18th instant, ST. Mary's Lutheran
Church, at Silver Run, will be dedicated.
Several well-known ministers win be present.
dec12 2t
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
.sTRAY sHEEP.

-, Came to my premises an Estray SHEEr
ihe owner is requested to prove properly
pay charges and take it amay
Fl. MAGIN,
dec5 St near Bloom, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

WANTED RAHnsMnS Rs Hsas NE );
two men in each county to take orders for
Nursery Stock, and are willing to pay we'll
for good work. We agree to REPLACE
FREE anything that dies from natural causes.
We also have a choice line of SEED POTA-
TOES. GIVE US A TRIAL.
THE HAWKS NURSERY COMPANY,
aug29 4mcv Rochester, N. Y
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
BARGAINS IN
HOLIDAY GOODS

Don't you want to save money on Christ
mas Goods, as well as on Tinware, Shoes or
Hats? Then visit us at once. We are offer
ing the Most Stupendous Bargains in
HOLIDAY GOODS
ever shown the people of Westminster and
Carroll county. Everything must be sold,
and to make sure of closing them out quick
we have marked the prices down until it seems
that we are almost giving them away.
Extra large fine kid body Dolls, stand al
most 2 feet high, iointed and almost indie
structible, worth $1.50, special price Sl.OO.
Good size kid body Dolls, worth SOC, spe-
cial price 25c.
Decorated japanese Cups and Saucers,
worth 10c, ut &c.
Japanese Tea Pots, worth l9c, at 10c.
A beautiful assortment of Photograph AL
buns at SOC to $4.00.
SPECIAL.-A few pairs of Womens and
Misses Shoes at 69c, and a small lot of Ladies
Skirts, worth everywhere SOC, our special
price 25c.
Yours to serve,
NEW YORK BARGAIN HOUSE.
Department Store
A w. Main street, Westminster. Nd,
dec12 T. W. MATHER.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
SPEC1AL NOTICE.

The Maryland viavi Co. have appointed
MRS. CHARLES SCHAEFFER as their
manager for Carroll county. She will be at
home to Ladies to explain the Viavi Rene
dies on Saturdays. Applications received
from Ladies living in the country who would
ike to represent Viavi in their districts.
Westminster, Md. oct24 3m
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12
r ESS THAN TWO WEEKS BE
IL FORE CHRISTMAS
Have You Thought of 1t ?

Have You Thought of 1t?
Thought of the gifts that you will be called
upon to give in order to brighten some
body else's Christmas? Why not Uaderscore
on your purchase list, that we have the larg-
est stock OF beautiful, useful and practical
Holiday gifts in the city?
1t will pay you to examine our grand lines
in rich
Jewelry, Watches. Sterling Sill
yer Novelties, Silver Plated
Goods, Clocks, Cut Glass,
China Goods, etc.
High grade goods only; as for prices there is
no such thiag as competition, when quality is
considered.
RaS Early callers enjoy many ad
vantages over those who put it off
till the last few days.
You are cordially invited to call on
us and see the many beautiful things
we have filed our store with for the
Holidays this year.
A. H. WENTZ,
dec u Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-12-12

FRANK K. HERR.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-02-12
Turkey Must Behave.

We have absolutely reliable authority
for the statement that the administra-
ton has prepared plan of campaign
against Turkey to force the government
of that country to comply with the de-
mands of the United States for indem-
nifty for injuries to American property
IN her territory and for future proteo-
ton of American citizens within her
domain. This statement has never been
denied by the authorities, though they
have not hesitated to say that no orders
whatever had been issued to the vessels
OF the navy for carrying the plan into
effect. Army and Navy Journal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-02-12
GkATEFUL-COMFORTING,
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ural laws which govern the operations of
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application of the properties of well Sc
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our breakfas and supper a delicately
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many heavy doctors bills. 1t is by the
judiciOus use of such articles of diet that
a constitution may be gradually built up
until strong enough to resist every len.
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attack wherever there is a weak point
We may escape many fatal shaft by
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land.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-02-12
THEY DON'T LIKE 1T.
New Members of Congress Against the
Cars Method.

New Members of Congress Against the
Cars Method.
Some of the colts in the house of rep
resentatives are trying to organize a
mutiny against Speaker Reed because
they think he is acting too much "like
a schoolmaster. In other words. the
czar has adopted his old tactics and is
running the house himself. The old
members knew it would be so and ac-
cept the situation, but the new ones
who come here to make regulations for
themselves and secure legislation for
their constituents are not willing to sub.
NIT without struggle. There are said
to be 40 Of them.
Several conferences have been held,
and some strong talk has been INDUCED
in, but nothing has happened as yet.
Another conference will be held soon.
and programme will be agreed upon. -
William E. Curtis in Chicago Record.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-02-12
LOVES MODEL CITY.
An Enormous Iron and Steel Plant to BE
Established There.

The largest real estate contract ever
made in western New York was filed in
the county clerks Office at Lockport the
other day, involving the transfer of &C.
500 acres of land under option to the
Niagara Power and Development com
pany, better known as Loves Model
City. The company now controls over
10000 acres, and will now push for
ward its canal which was commenced
last year.
The projectors announce that almost
$500, 900 worth of property has been sold
off, which amounts to half of their be-
longings. They will furnish 90. 900
horsepower TO a company which will in.
vest $40, 000,0 900. 1t is claimed that
leading iron and steel men are in the
enterprise, and that 5000 men will be
employed and 10000, 900 tons of finish
ed steel turned out annually. It is also
claimed that steel can be manufactured
in Model City "a per cent cheaper than
in Pittsburg.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-02-12
A KENTUCKY MIRACLE.
JUDGE JOHN M. RICE TELLS HOW
HE WAS CURED OF SCIATICA.
Circuit Judge, Congressman and
Assemb1ymam.

(Fron1 the CoUtn0ton, KY, POst.)
The Hon. John NJ. Rice, of Louisa, Law.
renee County, Kentucky, has for the past
two years retired from active life as Criminal
and Circuit Judge of the sixteenth Judicial
District of Kentucky.
He has for many years served his native
county and state in the legislature at Frank.
fort and at Washington, and, until his retire
ment was noted figure in political and Ju.
dicial circles. The Judge is well-known
throughout the state and possesses the best
qualities which go to make Kentucky
gentleman honored wherever he is known.
A few days ago a Kentucky Post reporter
called upon Judge Rice, who in the follow
ing words related the history of the causes
that led to his retirement. 1T is Just about
six years since | had an attack of rheuma-
tism slight at first, but soon developing into
Sciatic rheumatism, which began first with
acute shooting pains in the hips, gradually
extending downward to my feet.
Ny condition became so bad that l even
tually lost all power of my legs, and then
the liver, kidneys and bladder and in fact, my
whole system, became deranged.
" In 1888, attended by my son John,
went to Hot Springs, Ark, but was not much
benefited by some months stay there. My
liver was actually dead, and dull persistent
pain in its region kept me on the rack all
the time. In 1890 | was reappointed Circuit
Judge, but it was impossible for me to give
attention to my duties. In 1891 / went to
the Silurian Springs, Waukeshaw, Wis.
stayed there some time, but without inn.
provement.
"The muscles of my limbs were now re.
duced by atrophy to mere strings. Sciatic
pains tortured me terribly, but it was the
disordered condition of my liver that was
felt gradually wearing my life away. Doc
tors gave me up completely.
az fingered on in this condition sustained
ALMOST entirely by stimulants until April,
1893. One day John saw an account OF
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People in
the Kentucky Post. This was something
new, and John prevailed upon me to try
them. remember was not expected to live
for more than three or four days at the time
The effect of the pills, however, was mar.
velous and could soon eat heartily, thing
had not done for years. The liver began
almost instantaneously TO perform its func-
tions, and has done so ever since. Without
doubt the pills saved my life and while | do
not crave notoriety cannot refuse to testify
to their worth.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They may be had of all
druggists, or direct from the DIR. Williams
MEDICINE Company, Schenectady, N. Y, fog
800. per box or six boxes for $3.50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-02-12
AS VIEWED In ALBANY.
WHAT is THOUGHT THERE OF THE
CONGRESSIONAL RACE.
A Hot Campaign Predicted, But the Opin-
ion Is General That Judge GrigGs
VIII Win.

A special from Albany has this to say
of the congressional race:
If present indications augur anything.
matters polite cal in the second congress.
sional district this year will be decidedly
interesting. Though only one aspirant
has made formal announcement of his
candidacy, it is well-known and con-
coded fact that two others will sh ortlv
declare themselves. The one, thus far.
who has SEEM fit to ask for support is
Hon. James M. Griggs of Dawson. who
recently resigned the judgeship of the
Pataula circuit. The other two will be
Judge B. B. Bower of cambridge, at
present judge of the Albany circuit. and
Hon. William Hammond of Thomas
county, one of the ablest of the members
of the bar of southwest Georgia. Their
support is hearty throughout the dis
trict and it would be difficult at this
early date to pick the winner, but it
seems from the way the gentle zephyrs
are at present disturbing the straws that
Judge GriggS will d. the honors for this
district in the next congress. Col. Ham
mond is very popular over the district.
but not quite so much so as are his
competitors. In the extreme southern
portion of the district Judge Bower is
known to be particularly strong and will
come into the August convention with a
strong backing. Judge Bower is looked
upon as ''sound money man." though
he has not as yet made positive declara-
ton on the matter. Col. Hammond is
an avowed goldbug. Judge Griggs is
an out-and out silverite, and it is from
this fact that most people In this section
are confident of his nomination and
election. 1t is reasonable to suppose
that the gentlemen named will enter
upon most vigorous campaign when
the proper time comes. In this event
Judge Griggs will hold his xn with the
best of them. He is 'rip-'em-up-the-
back'' stump orator and will prove a
splendid match for the versatile Ham
mond. At any rate, the fur may be ex-
pected to fly when the gentlemen in the
second get to work.