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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
How Dynamite is Made.

The best quality of dynamite is a
mixture of rs per cent of nitroglycerin
and % per cent of kieselguhr- sill
ceous earth with a highly absorptive
power, capable of taking up two or
three times its own weight of nitrogly-
cerin without becoming pasty. The
object of the mixture is to diminish the
susceptibility of nitroglycerin to slight
shocks, and to facilitate the Carrying of
it without destroying its explos iyepow
er. Dynamite is in appearance not I'M
like brown sugar. While moist it is
squeezed into cartridges, which are pre-
pared of parchment paper, and the
firing is done by illuminate of silver in
copper capsules, provided with patent
exploders. Its disruptive force is esti-
mated at about eight times that of gun
powder, and it has the popularity of
taking effect in downward direction
Nitroglycerin, which is light yellow,
oily liquid, it is nitric acid in one part
and sulphuric acid in parts, to which
is added ordinary glycerin and the mix
ture well washed with pure water, 1t
has sweet, aromatic pungent taste
and the peculiar property of causing
headache when placed in small guam
tity on the tongue or wrist It was
first used in bombs dropped from bal
looms in the Franco-German war, 1901 |
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-08-28
The Silver CUES tion.

The Points involved Clearly Defined-The
Creditors Trying to Get Paid In 900
Cent Dollars-This is About All There
is to the Talk of "Sound Money"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
unlontown Items.

Miss Florence Weaver left on Tuesday for
Washington, d. c., TO spend a month as The
guest Of her friend, Miss Margaret Fox.
very exciting little turn at racing occurred
here on Saturday evening last, about o clock,
between Thomas Fritz and Don. and William
Bloom and Nellie. Mr. Fritz came to town
early in the evening and praeticed. When
Mr. Bloom arrived the racing began, cover
ing stretch of about half mile, with three
turns each way. Mr. Bloom and Nellie came
out victorious. Don was driven in n spindle
wagon and Eellie in buggy. Whether a
running or trotting race is yet to be decided.
Harry Weaver's daughter, Lucille, had a
very severe attack of Inflammation Of the cpl
glotis. AT this writing she is considered out
of danger.
&c., which will be held on the 22d, in The lee
ture room of the Methodist Protestant church,
by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society,
10 aid in the work of u foreign field
We enormously stated last week that Miss
Jessie Matthews was teacher of first grade in
our public school. Miss Ida Merring is
teacher of that department, and Miss Mat
thews principal.
Almost half Of the citizens of our town have
been and are suffering with colds, grip, pneu-
MONA. &c. Some are right sick people, but
none thought dangerously ill.,
Miss Emma Garner, of Linwood, was a
guest from Saturday until Monday at Mr. +.
q. Gilbert's, helping to nurse her sister, Mrs.
+. G. Gilbert, who has been very sick Symp.
toms are all for the better at present writing.
On Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. Neyin Hte-
shew and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Merring Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cover, at Frizel.
burg, and were entertained at dinner served
in first class style.
Quite "A company of ladies and gentlemen
walked to Graham's, near Union Bridge, on
Thursday, to enjoy skate on the pond, but
the snow furry of the day previous made the
surface rough.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Hampstead District Items.

This community was shocked on Thursday,
February 18th, TO hear of the death of Howard
J. Grose, son of George Grose, near Hamp-
stead Mr.. Crosse was well-known and was
well thought of by his friends and neighbors.
He was a member of Eberg's Sunday school,
of which he was secretary for several years.
He was also member of the Greenmount
U. B. Sunday school, The singing class of
each school sang selection at the house be-
fore the remains were removed for burial.
Funeral services took place on Saturday morn
ing, at Wesley Chapel. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. Buhrman and Rev. w. d..
Knight The cause of death was erysipelas.
He was confined to his bed but one week.
His age was 20 years and 9 days.
Mrs. Samuel j. Asper is on the sick list.
Eli Warehime, of Maple Grove, is confined
to the house with severe attack Of cholera
morbus.
Miss Sallie Wilhelm, near Albansville, spent
several days this week with friends near Grace
Church, Baltimore county.
Charles Snyder has purchased Henry T:
Albaugh's store property, in Hampstead, and
will open a store in the near future.
Mrs Elizabeth Merryman, who had been
confined to her bed for some time, is able to
be about again.
On Monday Mrs. Ephraim Shue had fall
badly spraining and bruising her right ankle
At this writing she is improving.
Mrs. Francis Alban is able to be about
aeain
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Clear Ridge Items.

The grippe still prevails in this community;
many persons are unable TO he ont and are
under the doctors care
Mr. John Beard, of York, Pa, spent Tues
day afternoon with his sister. Mrs. Susan
Myerly.
Mr.. George Selby and family were the
guests of Vim. +. Romspert, on last Sunday
evening.
Mr. j. Hamilton Singer, representative of
Wyoming Tribe No. 81, Improved Order Red
Men, attended the Great Council in Baltimore,
on last Tuesday.
Mr.. Samuel l.. Englar sold black walnut
log. which measured % feet long and X feet
in circumference, making over 100 feet of
lumber
very enjoyable surprise party was given
to Mr. John Formwalt and wife ON Tuesday
evening, February 18th. About : O'Clock
the house was stormed by number of his
friends and old acquaintences. A jolly time
was then begun. After enjoying games and
music, table was spread with the delicacies
of the season. Those present were John
Formwalt and wife, Jacob and William
Formwalt, John Wright and wife, Benton 5.
Flater and wife, Clayton Ham and wife,
George Eckenrode and wife, Jesse F. Bill
myer and wife, Granville Reinaker and wife,
Bert Bankert and wife, Misses Jennie Wright,
Alice Wright, Myfl Crabhs, Edna, Edith,
Maggie and Pearl Fiater, Hermie and MIME
Ham, Sadie Fair, Nettie Caylor; Messrs.
Jacob Bankert, William and Ernest Wright,
Charles Baker, Calvin Bentzel and William
Eckenrode.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
SYkesyiIle Items.

Avery pleasant and enjoyable surprise oyster
supper was given Messrs. Klee x Herring at
their home, Springfield Mills, near Sykesvile,
on the evening of February II; ia large number
were present. At O'Clock oysters were
served in every style; at u p. m. lemonade,
cake, fruit, etc. The pleasure of the evening
consisted of vocal and instrumental music and
the usual parlor games and plays. The self.
invited guests were cordially greeted and
Hospitality entertained. Among the guests
were Mr. Frank Herring and wife, Miss Annie
Polling, Mr.. Henry Klee of Finksburg; Mr..
Louis Shipley and wi e, DIR. Gorsuch and wife,
of Gambler; Mr.. j. P. PhiIlinger and wife,
Mr.. John Frivoed and wife. J. r. Weer and
wife, Asa Hepner and wife, Vim. Warlield
and wife, w. l.. Selby, r. w. Carter and wife,
Mr.. William Slack, Eldersbnrg; Miss Florence
Billinglam, of Baltimore county; Miss Grace
Matthews, of Baltimore; Lillian Dixon, Minnie
Phillinger, William Chipley, DR.. j. Fred.
Waeche, Ralph Barnes, Charles Klee, Roy
McCreme, Harry Herring, John klee, Roby
Herring, Marshall Phillinger, John Bidinger,
Jim VILLAS, Mrs. Kate Bidinger, William
Gather, of Gathers.
Frank Tolbert. colored, dropped dead Sat
urday at about 80 p. M, at exGov. Browns
stable. He had been employed on the Brown
farm for about q years He was buried at
White Rock, Monday afternoon. He was AZ
years old, and leaves widow and children.
Albert Dorsey, colored, a tenant on the
farm of Mrs. Hannah Dougherty. near here.
lost three horses Wednesday from arsenical
poison. Dorsey administered the dose as
medicine to improve the condition of the
animals Much sympathy is felt for his loss,
as he is very worthy man.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
orphans Court.

Monday, February 17lh.-Mary CARRIER.
executrix of John CARRIER, deceased, returned
inventory of goods and chattels, inventory of
money and list of debts. and received orders
To sell goods and chattels and real estate
Charles T.. Reifsnider, executor of Lucretia
T.. Van Bibber, deceased, returned inventory
of goods and chattels and received orders TO
sell household and kitchen furniture and notify
creditors.
William Dayhof, administrator of Susan
Ann Dayhoif, deceased, returned inventory
of goods and ctattels and inventory of real
estate and received orders to sell goods and
chattels.
The last will and testament of Ann Croft,
deceased, admitted to probate.
Letters of administration d. b. II. c. t. a. on
the estate of Samuel Lookingbil, deceased
were granted to j. VIM. Earhart.
Thomas A. Barnes, executor of Henry ID.
Franklin. deceased. returned inventory of
goods and chattels and inventory of real estate,
and received order to notify creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Eliza Conoway, deceased, were granted to
Larkin S. Bennett, who settled first and final
account.
Francis j. Shriner and Mary f. Norris,
executors of Peter II. Shriner, deceased. re-
turned list of sales of grain and settled first
account.
Tuesday, February 1Sth.-The last will and
testament of David l.. Sullivan, deceased.
admitted to probate.
Philip H. l.. Myers, executor of Jacob
Mikesefl, deceased returned list of sales of
personal property and reported sale of real
estate.
Emanuel Il. Whitmore, guardian to James
l.. Diffendal, settled first and final account.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Terrific Heat in Australia.


SAN FRAXcIsco, Feb. IG.-News received to-
day from Australia says that during the first
two weeks of january the heat in New South
Wales surpassed anything on record. The
temperature in Sydney reached l100 in the
shade, while in several parts of the colony the
mercury registered 1920 in the shade In
other colonies the heat was not quite so severe,
but throughout Victoria the mercury reached
over 1909, and in South Australia in some
places it marked 117o in the shade.
In western New South Wales great mortality
has resulted. At Bourke twenty deaths
from heat occurred in two days. Many Of the
houses on sheep ranches are made of galyan-
lied iron, and in these the heat is insutferable.
Many settlers have been driven from their
homes BY bush fires, which always occur when
the grass is dried up. In other districts water
has given out and stock is dying.
In large vineyard district the young grapes
were cooked ON the vines. In Sydney it was
found necessary to suspend omnibus and car
riage traffic and to omit drill in the barracks.
In the gold fields in the western part of the
colony horses dropped dead while hauling ore,
and birds fell dead ont of the trees, overcome
by the fierce heat. To add TO this suffering,
the high temperature was accompanied by hot
winds
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
New Advertisements,

Assignee of M0rtgagee' Sale of Desirable
Little Property-John NJ. Roberts, Assignee
of Mortgage.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Real Estate
James p. Gorter and 5. Johnson Poe, Trus-
tees.
Executors Sale of one of the Most Desir
able Charles 7. Reifsnider, Exec
utor.
Trustees Sale of a Life Estate Interest in a
Valuable Farm-.Iames A. C. Bond, Trustee.
s. r. White dealer is Stationers' Supplies,
Choicest Confectionery. Toys, Picture Frames.
''The Model Emporium "-Theo. Derr 4
SON. Westminster, Md. See first page.
Mortgage Sale of Personal Property
Asa Hepner Mortgage.
Public Sale of Horses. Cows. implements,
&c.-Dennis Dorsey.
Public Sale of Desirable Farm-Jacob
Schmitt, Assignee.
Nd
Farmers Market-W. l.. Amos, Secretary.
Election Notice-Milton Dance, Secretary.
]. T. Orndorff''s Sons, Westminster, Md
Legal Notices. Oyster Suppers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Letter from Indiana,
of the Democratic Advocate.

Correspondence OF Inc Democratic Advocate
ELwOoD, IND., Feb. 18th, 1886
MEssRs. EDIToRs.-Perhaps few items
from the Gas Belt would be interesting to the
readers of the ADVOCATE. The gas wells are
holding out pretty well vet. OF course the
wells are not rs strong now as when first dug.
People think there will he oil here when the
gas plays out. There is plenty of oil in the
eastern part of the State, and there is consid
cradle of a boom in that section.
ElwOod is still booming yet. There have
been a great many houses built the last sea
son and some fine ones. The prospect is good
for great many more to be built the coming
season, if the factories all keep running.
That is what is booming the town-the fac
tories
The country is dead and has been since
last spring, on account of the long sum
mer drought. Nothing raised here for the
farmer, only ordinary corn crop, and that
is only bringing 20 to % cts. per brshel.
Hogs sold all winter from So 10 81 per humid
red gross. The hay and wheat crops were
entirely a failure, and vegetables did not
amount to much on account ofthe dorught.
The apple crop was tolerably good, so
yeu may know that times are dull here
amongst the farmers. The prospect for u
wheat crop is good. The fall rains came
and the farmers got their wheat seeded in
good time, and the wheat is looking well at
present.
The winter has not been very severe yet
one cold, blustery spell after the holidays,
but it did not last long. There was snow on
the ground during the cold spell, but at pres
ent it is raining. There has been considerable
rain here this winter, and the ground is getting
filed up with water. Last fall there was al
most water famine here. So many wells
went dry there was great many cases of ty-
phoid fever caused from impure water.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Frizellburg Items.

Oden Warner, OF near Linwood, and Viii
liam Grass, of Harrisburg, were visiting at
A. H. Myers recently.
Miss Sue Freeman is spending some weeks
in Baltimore.
Plus Babylon and daughter, Mary, visited
ut JAS Little's on Sunday.
Miss Mary Derr has n red lily that has four
large flowers on one stem.
Harry Black, carpenter, has contracts Tor
three buildings for the coming spring. The
first one for James Lemons new house, near
the toll gate, Westminster; the others are an
adjoining building for Miss Lizzie Petry,
and another one for Jas. NJ. Little, of this
place.
Harry Cover, cattle dealer, has been ship
ping large number hogs for several weeks
past, and will continue to ship for some time.
Mr.. Jesse Babylon. near this place, has
been i'll the past week.
Mr.. jonathan Gally has still a very bad
face. DR.. Jacob Rinehert, the physician in
charge, is at loss to know what it is; he
saws he never experienced anything like II be-
fore.
1t is rumored that the canning factories of
Westminster are going to pay but fifty cents
per bushel for peas this coming season.
What would be the matter il all the pea
planters would call a meeting in Westminster
and determine on price which they could
afford TO plant them for. say give the truck
ers a little show.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
proceedings of the Circuit Court.

February 14-Jacob Wink VS.. Daniel D..
Sellers; sciia to revive judgment; tried before
the court; Judgment for defendant. Stocks
dale for plaintiff; Reifsnider & Reifsnider for
defendant.
NJ. Schaeffer & CO. vs. james E. Smith; as
sumpsit; settled and off, each party to pay
their own costs.
February l5.-Eleanor and John H. Red
ding, executors, vs. Mary Kagel, administra-
trix; assumpsit; verdict for plaintiff for $3.50. 60.
Reifsnider & Reifnider for plaintiff; bond for
defendant
February l9.-State vs.. Daniel Fl. Lynn,
indicted for bastardy. Tried before jury
and a verdict of guilty. The case will be
taken TO the Court of Appeals. Rei(snider
and Henning for state; Bond and Roberts for
traverser.
State vs.. John c. woodward, eolored, in
dicted for larceny. Tried before jury, YER
diet of guilty, and sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary; Reifsnider for statei Hen
ming for prisoner.
February BIB. Thornton & Co. VS.. j.
Harris Heagy; assumpsit; tried before the
Court; Judgment for plaintiffs for Sl32. As.
Reifsnider l. Reilsnider for plaintiffs, Henning
for defendant.
Henry Eckert vs.. james NJ. Shipley, Jr.,
ct al assumpsit; on trial before a jury when
report closed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Methodist Protestant Church. Sunday school at
a.l5 a. m Preaching at 1880 a. IN. and 100 p. m.
y. 2. s c. f. atd3Op p. M Prayer meeting Wednesday
at $50 p IN. A. d. Melvin, Pastor.
st. Pauls Reformed Church-Smday School al
9l5 a. m: Divine service at 1929 and . Is p
Mh-week service at 7.l5 p. IN.
Calvin S slagle, Pastor.
St Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy Pastor
Sunday-I4ow Mass al 7l5 and High Mass at 10 a.
m; Vespers at $50 p. m. During the Week.-Mrs. al
Z ii.
Centenary NJ. F. Church.-Sunday School at 9.l5
a. m. Preaching at 1880 a. m At $50 p. IN. the
Annual Sunday School Missionary Society Enter
tainment will be held. The program win consist
George Il. Gehr and Marion Hearn, and music by
the Sunday School, and the church choir Junior
League at 200 P. M Epworth League at 6ij p. m.
Joel Brown Pastor
LOyefeast and Communion services will be held
at Pleasant Grove NJ. f. Church on Sunday, Febru-
C. E Dudrear, Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Chureh.-Sunday School at a.
IN. Sermon to Patriotic Order Sons of America al
1880 a. m. Special Missionary Exercises by the
Sunday School at 80 p m. !. ?. $ c; f. at Gas p.
m. p. II. Miller Pastor.
Salem Charge Luthenta Church.-St Benjamin's
Chureh-Bible class at l.s9p. IN. Preaching at p.
st. Johns Chureh-Bible Glass at 9 a. m. Preach
ing at 10 q. m s. A. Diehl, Pastor.
Carroll Charge. Reformed Chureh.-Benjamns
Chureh-Divine service at 10 II. IN. Jerusalem
Church-Divine service at $50 p. m.
II. J. Macalster, Pastor.
The Benevolent and Aid Society of Benjamn's
Reformed Church will hold its regular monthly
meeting next Wednesday afternoon, February %,
at O'Clock, at the church. If the weather be un-
favorable 1t will be held the first clear afternoon.
Ascension Church.-Feb. D. LIST Sunday in Lent -
Celebration of Holy Communion at 7.30. Morn
ing Service and Sermon at 1890. Evensong and Ser
mon at $50 Daily-Holy Communion at 80.
Evensong, with 10 minutes meditation, at s. (So
meditation on Wednesday and Frdayl Wetnes-
day night-Litany, with Bible Readings on the
Acts of the Apostles" at $50. Friday noon-Lit-
any Friday night-Penitential Office with second
address on the Lords Prayer" by Rev. D. Prescott
Allison, of Baltimore at 730 Sunday night Ser
mon, "Christ in the Psalms" Rev. Mr. Allisons
first address on the Lords Prayer" will be this
Friday night, February 21st
Jesse Higgins, Rector.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
unIontoxn District Items.

Milton Hesson, who had been employed in
the elevator of Mr.. Joseph Engar, at Linwood,
will give up his position in March, and go to
farming near Union Bridge Mr.. Hesson has
been with Mr.. Englar for thirteen years and
will be greatly missed, as he was courteous
and obIiging. William Unger, of near Tyrone,
will take Mr.. Hesson's place.
The roads in this section have been very
bad, in some places almost impossible. On
the New Windsor road, near Winters Church,
last week, horse mired so deep in the mud
that it had TO be priced out.
Leonard Zile, living near Uniontown, had
"A beef stolen from him last Thursday night
The beef was cut up and in the wash house.
The thief took all but the shin bones.
Grippe, pink eye and bad colds are numer-
Gus.
hagman, gates, or electric bells are
greatly needed ut the railroad crossing at I.in-
wood
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Union mills Items.

Aliens steam hay packer, from Baltimore
county. packed upwards of fifty tons of hay
for b. f. Shriver ~ Co. last week.
The Christian Endeavor Society of this
place observed Christian Endeayor Day on
Sunday evening last with an interesting and
well rendered program.
Mrs. Vim. H. Harner, who had been seri-
ously i'll for the past several months. is slowly
improving.
William Brown, residing near this place,
will erect a large grain and implement shed
on his farm the coming spring.
John Leister, retired farmer, is preparing
to build stable on his premises. recently
purchased in this place. He will occupy his
new home about April LIST.
The grip has become quite epidemic in this
section,
Elmer Leppo has broken ground for the
foundation of a timers shop on his premises,
recently purchased from Vim. II. Harner.
Quite number of our citizens have been
attending court as witnesses in the After will
case.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Melrose Items.

Edwin Sehaeffer and daughter Mamie spent
several DAYS last week in Baltimore.
On Friday evening of last week, one day
after Elmer A. Bachman's birthday, num-
her If his friends assembled at his home, while
he was being entertained by members of the
family in the sittingroom. unconscious OF the
visitors that were congregating. Soon they
rushed into the sittingroom, surprising Elmer
very much After an evening spent in pleas
ant conversation, music and Singing, inc com
Many we're invited TO refreshments, to which
they did Justice. and at a late hour returned
ia their homes. leaving their best wishes with
Elmer. who thanked them heartily for the
George NJ. Zepp OWNS COW that recently
gave birth to twin calves, which seem to be
Orr neople we're saddened by the news of
he death of Howard ]. Grose, highly re-
spected Young man near Hampstead, who was
well known here.
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SILVER RUN ITEMS.
Instantly Killed by a Falling Tree Death
OF Abraham StOneSifer.

On Friday afternoon this community was
shocked at the announcement of the death of
Rufus W. Hesson, near this place Mr. Hes
son and neighbor went to the woods TO chop
wood, and as they were telling a tree, it fell
the contrary way of what it was intended, and
falling on Mr.. Hesson killed him Instantly.
His remains were brought here on Monday
and inferred in the cemetery. His age was
81 years, month and "a days. Rev. DR..
Dreisbach officiated and preached an appro-
pirate sermon. Mr.. Hesson leaves a wife. a
daughter, three sisters and two brothers 10
mourn their loss. Mr.. Hesson was son of
the late Benjamin Hesson. He was con-
sistent member fist. Mary's Reformed Church
and was always at his place in the church.
On Monday afternoon the remains of Abra-
ham Stonesifer, of this village, were laid to
rest in the new cemetery here. His age was
90 years, 8 months and . days. Rev. DIR.
Dreisbach officiated. He leaves one step
sister to mourn her loss. His funeral was
largely attended.
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patapsco Items.

Mr.. Reuben Kelbaugh, who for some time
has been suffering with paralysis, died last
Saturday at the home of his mother at Pataps
co. aged ~ years His remains were inferred
in Patapsco cemetery. The funeral service
was conducted by Rev C. +. Dudrear assisted
BY Rev. Mr. Graft of Carrollton Circnit-
Mr.. Albert Taylor, of Baltimore. has moved
his family in Mr.. w. L. Richards house lately
vacated by Irwin Taylor.
Mr.. W. H. Westaway travelling salesman
for d. NJ. Ferry 4 Co., is spending several
weeks with his family at Patapsco.
Mr.. Samuel Siansbury, who has been quite
sick for two weeks, is better at this writing.
Mr.. Joseph A. Leppo is busily engaged in
hauling logs and lumber for his new barn
which he coutemplates building in the spring.
Miss Bessie Taylor is visiting relatives in
Baltimore.
Mr.. Walter Blizzard has returned home
from the city after an absence of about six
,,Onfbc