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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-10
VOL. XXXI.--NO. 80.

in our midst, the ruthless destroyer Of
national honor, the heartless contributor of
poison drops in the stream of our national
life, if you are administering your duties
from motives of self-seeking, and in faith
lessness, Let us all with one accord in
these days of intense excitement fall to
studying the dangers that Washington
foresaw; and see what contribution we are
rendering towards the accomplishment of
the finished splendor of our destiny which
these early men saw dimly by the eye of
patriotic faith.
TO VOTERS The patriot, Warren,
said ''It is sweet to die for ones coun-
try This obscure hand writes down ''It
is solemn to live for one country" The
dead rest from their labors; but upon the
living devolves the choice of men to bear
on their shoulders the mantle of power.
1t is a truth as immutable as the throne of
God, that only men who resemble in some
degree in breadth and nobility of purpose,
the founders of our republic, are worthyto
carry it on. Beneither sheep to be driven
nor donkeys to be led when the moment
comes for exercising your manhood suf-
frage. Study the -great-qaestions of the
day, not merely from the interests that
seem to most Immediately gather about
your own doorstep, but from the point of
view of the general welfare of the whole
country; in other words, let your vote be a
vote of conviction, instead of mere auto
matte obedience to party ties and personal
aims.
Station d., Ne,o York.
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Delightful, cheering rhapsodies-
Whore late the waving rine corn stood
No,v stand the STOCKS in neat array:
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-10
For Tight Shoes.
From New York Mercury.

How many people go limping aronnd in
shoes that are too tight or too stiff or un-
comfortable in some way A drop of al
cohol poured on the outside Of the shoe
while it is on the foot win afford an aching
toe instant relief. Some one has claimed
that water poured into pair of new shoes
and allowed to remain for a few minutes
will take all the natural heat out of the
leather and make them perfectly comforta-
BILE. Then there is nothing more condu-
Give to comfort than a pair of insoles cut
fresh every day from several folds of brown
paper 1t is wonderful what soothing
effect these have upon the foot
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The New Dress Goods.

Might as well try to sketch an autumn
sunset with piece of charcoal as attempt
to describe the richness and beauty of these
masterpieces of the weaver's art Moth
ing short of visit to our Dress Goods
department will do it, We cordially in
vite you to come and inspect the stock.
&c inch all wool two-toned Novelty Suit
ing, 25c.
~ inch French Bourette in all the
desirable shades, special price only 69c.
Large designs in new Black Goods, 10
inches wide and all wool, at soc
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-10

In tracts to suit, eleven hundred acres Of
land in Howard county, Maryland. on good
road Is miles from Baltimore; Al miles from
Ellieott City, and , miles from Electric Road
upon which they are now at work. This land
lies well and is fertile and will besold on long
time aud easy terms The short haul TO a
good market, gives an advantage practical
farmer will appreciate at once,
F. II. BAILLIERE, Fidelity Building,
maysO 6mos Baltimore, Md.
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Our Boys Clothing.

This is model department. Every
boy and mother can be pleased and every
father's poeketbook suited. We sell only
the best made Suits, and all pure wool.
Bottom prices prevail
Boys all pure Wool School Suits, in
Cheviots and Scotch Mixtures, fully worth
IS 90, in all sizes, at S39S
Boys separate Pants all sizes and
prices. See our special Corduroy Pants,
at 50c
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The New Garments.

You've not seen them then there is a
great surprise in store for you. We would
advise visit to our Cloak department.
You will be surprised at the extreme mod
crate prices and be delighted with the rare
beauty and style for such prices, consider
ing the qualities. Make your selections
while the stock is complete.
Latest novelties in Capes Of Plush, Ker-
sey, Astrachan and Velours, trimmed in
all the new furs and braiding, at So. 3.98,
So. 90, Sc. so So. 90 and $500.
Beautiful Jackets, in all the newest
shapes and colors, from So. 90 to $50. 90.
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BARGAINS IN SHOES.

We are proud of our Ladies' Shoes. We
have them made up to order and our name
and guarantee is on the box. A new pair
given for every one that proves faulty.
Ladies fine Dongola Shoes, in bright or
dull finish, round, sharp or square toes, every
pair warranted, only $l.69.
A line of finer goods, the kind for tender
feet and for fine wear, $500.
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a swindling firm once advertised that il
would send for the sum Of 81 a recipe
which, if followed to the letter, would
keep folks from growing old. Some cred
ulous persons answered the advertisement,
remitting the required fee. and received
the following reply
'sWewould advise all such idiots as you
to commit suicide at about the age of
twenty-five.
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Shoes

for Ladies and Children This depart
ment, on the second floor of our new store,
is equipped with everything desirable in
footwear at lowest prices.
Ladies' extra Wei Kid, Button or Lace
Boots, with patent leather tips, special
price ST. so pair.
Boys and Youths Satin Calf School
Shoes, excellent for wear and looks, at
S1.25.
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NOTICE no CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of adj
ministration on the Personal Estate of
SARAH YINGLING,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscri-
Der, on or before the 18th day of April,
1897; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 14th day Of
September, 1896.
ADAM P. YINGLING,
sepl9 At Executor
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An Underwear & Hosiery Stock

An Underwear & Hosiery Stock
that any store may be proud of. They Il
wear; they Il wash; they'll give every sat
isfaetion that good goods can give.
80 dozen Ladies Ribbed Vests aud
Pants, the 39c grade, in white and grey,
20 at 25c each
A regular 25c Hermsdorf Fast Black
Stocking, for ladies'. at lSc, , pair for soc.
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About Linens.

Our stock is full and complete. The
best qualities of Table Linens, Napkins
and Towels are found in our stock, at
prices lower than ever before
A great bargain in extra large pure
Linen Huck Towels, red border, value
35c, only 23c each.
One lot manufacturers ends of Table
Linen, all perfect, good lengths and fully
worth 65c, on sale ut only 43c.
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A new method Of stopping hiccoughs is
said to have been accidentally discovered
in French hospital It Iteonsists in thrust
ing the tongue out Of the mouth and hold
ing il thus for short time.
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WILLIAM f. DERR.
BABYLON BUILDING,
NEAR RAILROAD.

TBNOTS SO MUCH WHAT
Up y So ar M
kh hforEs Eseyhd ateint rmndt honesty
@y r rgd Please remember tIwh hnemgouru
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NEW YORK BARGAIN HOUSE.
DEPARTMENT STORE.

Remember our motto-"To give the same
goods for less money or better goods for the
same money"
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SHARRER & GORSUCH,
sept 12 Opposite Catholic Church, WESTMINSTER, MD.
OEHM'S PHOENIX SALE.

tabled Phoenix and resendn from the ashes its funeral
p 6stoy building and West Baltimore St.
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T w. SKUNK,
Leading Harness and Turf
Goods House.

Carries a full line of HARNESS and
SADDLERY of all kinds, from the best to
the cheapest. Having bought my stock of
ROBES and BLANKETS direct from the
factory, | am in position TO give the con-
sumner the benefit of ROCK BOTTOM
PRICES for cash. We name in part as fol-
lows: Buffalo Robes, Galloway, Hudson Bay
Wolf, Black Bear, Siberian Dog and Scandi-
navian Goat Robes, Fine Plush and Wool
Lap Robes of all kinds and prices. We have
the largest and finest assortment of HORSE
BLANKETS ever shown in this county, from
the finest Fleece down to the lowest grade
of New Hampshire. Don't forget out leading
brands of CONDITION POWDER. Call
and see MS and if we don't convince you that
we can save you money we will be awfully
disappointed. Small lavors thankfully re-
ceived and larger ones in proportion.
Respectfully
sep 12 j. W. SKUNK.
No. so7e EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, in
Equity.
Ex-PARTE
In the matter of the Trust Estate of Joshua
Frounfelter, J. Milton Reifsnider, Trustee.
Ordered this second day of October, 1896,
that the sales of the real estate and personal
property made and reported in the above
entitled cause by John Milton Reifsnider,
Trustee, by virtue of deed of trust from
Joshua Frounfelter and wife, to him, dated
July 20th, 1892, and duly recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll County, be finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 4th day
of November, next; provided copy of this or
der be inserted in some newspaper printed in
Carroll county, Maryland, once in each of
threee successive weeks, before the 28th day of
October, inst.
The report states the amount of the sale of
the real estate to be $1496.25, and sales of
personal property and rent S8l9.1l.
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy.-Test:
ocf3 81 BENI. f GROUSE. CLERK.
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BARGAINS IN UNDERWEAR.

We can show you better goods at lower
prices this year than ever before in the his
tory of the business. Examine our line be-
fore purchasing and if you don't think them
the best values you ever saw don't buy. We
have them all prices, from 19c to Sl.0O, and
everyone u bargain.
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BARGAINS IN WORKING SHIRTS.

We have job lot of Mems Heavy Working
Shirts that we will close out quick at S9c.
You never saw such heavy goods before at
this price.
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Yours to serve,
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FoR SALE

sepl9 At
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TOOFFICE HOLDERS AND SEEK
ERS: Before you lay down your duties
or before you assume them, read ''Wash-
ington's Farewell Address. I" No one will
accuse you of being musty antiquarian;
you will be merely child in the presence
of a master-mind. This prophetic docu-
ment-beside it there is one other, Lin
coin $ Speech at Gettysburg-is as tremu-
lous with significance and startling in its
adaptation one hundred years after its ap-
pearance (Sept. 10, 1866 as it has been
in every decade since it was first penned.
See how he emphasizes individual probity;
character in office; the gain or loss by the
whole body because of the worth or worth
lessness Of one member Of it. Measure
yourself beside its standards Of official in
tegiity and see whether the comparison is
cdious as far as you are concerned. 1 care
not how obscure anoihce you hold, or may
want to hold, you are the real Anarchist
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-06-19
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
Ed. Rausch's Residence Visited by
Nocturnal lntruders.

An attempt was made Sunday
to burglarize Ed. Rausch's residence,
426 Byron street. Mr.. Rausch was
awakened between IL and 100 o'clock
by hearing fall of glass, and on 60
ing to investigate the cause of the
disturbance found that some one had
tried to enter the house by way of the
bath room window, at the rear. The
screen had been taken out and an at
tempt made to cut the glass to get at
the catch holding down the sash.
Probably in doing this, the window
pane was shattered, and the glass
dropped in upon the bath room floor.
A small box was found under the win
dow, which the would-be burglar had
stood upon to remove the screen. The
noise of the breaking glass probably
frightened the man away, for no trace
of him was found, except where he
had trampled down the weeds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-06-19
SWARTOUT BOUND OVER.
He is Charged With Assault in the
Second Degree.

The preliminary examination of
Edward Swartout on the charge of as
sault in the second degree on Alex
ander W. Anderson, in Decoria, May
9th, took place in the municipal
court Saturday Evidence tended to
show that there was a dispute over
some logs at an auction at Henry
Lortz's, and that in the excitement
Swartout pulled out jack-knife,
that Anderson struck him in self de-
Tense, and that Swartout then made
a lunge at Anderson, cutting his coat.
W. E. Young appeared for the plain
tiff, and Byron Hughes for
the defendant. Several witnesses
were examined, and the court
decided that the evidence was suffi-
cient to warrant him in binding the
defendant over to the grand jury,
which he die in the sum of $500. The
bond was furnished and the defendant
released.
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Seth HI. Kinney, of Morristown, was
in the city Friday afternoon. He
has large amber cane syrup plant
costing $4,000, and in 1894 made 15,-
600 gallons of syrup, and last year
made 15, $50 gallons. He uses the cane
from hundred acres. He holds first
premiums of the expositions at New
Orleans, Chicago and Paris.
-Mapleton Enterprise: The long
expected telephone will soon be a
reality. A force of men are already
at work putting up the poles between
this place and Minnesota Lake ex-
pected to reach here probably by to-
morrow night. A carload of poles
for the extension on toward Mankato
have been received and were unloaded
on Wednesday morning.
Invitations are out for the we'd
ding of Miss Marie o. E. Kosel and
Mr.. Elon S. Lester, at the Lutheran
church, at New Ulm, Wednesday
June oath, at HOO a. m. Mr. Lester
travels for the Kimball Piano Co.
He and his bride will be at home in
this city after July 1st.
-Messrs. Jno. s. Meagher and H.
Spencer took drive of forty-two
miles through the country surround
ing Mankato yesterday, and say that
they never saw such prospect for
good crops as there is in this vicinity.
Flax is looking especially fine.
The Lake Crystal Union says that
W. E. Jenkins has sold his old home
stead in Cambria to Reese Jones, for
$4,000. The same paper says that Frank
Marston was badly kicked by horse,
in the face and chest.
Judge Mead made an order yester-
day to hear petition for administration
of the estate of Ira Rev; and an or
der admitting the will of VIM. M. T.
Springer to probate.
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BORNT'S CONDITION.
Chances for His Recovery are About
Even

Drs. Warner and Harrington made
an examination of Henry Bornt's con.
ditiOn Thursday afternoon, at his
home two and half miles from
Amboy. The bullet entered just be-
low the ribs and seems TO have passed
across the stomach from left to right,
but cannot be found. DR.. Warner is
3 believer in the efficacy of the Cath
ode rays, but there is no proper appar-
atus or experts near that can be Sc
cured, else the bullet might be located
in that manner. The OUTER wound is
healing, and unless an unfavorable
turn is taken Bornt may recover, un-
: less an. Inflammation spreads very in
siduOusly.
Sheriff Bowen states that it is a
wonder that the bullets fired by Bornt
at the departing buggy did not hit
one of the occupants. One bullet
went through the back curtain at a
! point where Crooks head ought to
have been. This would indicate that
he and the driver ducked down until
they got out of range.
Crooks relatives have plenty of
means for his defense, and the Bornts
are well fixed financially. The latter
may retain Attorney Cray to assist the
county attorney in the prosecution
of Crook. The latter's hearing will
take place in this city on July 18th, by
which time it will probably be known
whether the charge of assault in the
first degree or murder in the first de-
gree will be made, depending upon
the recovery or death of Bornt. In
either case the trial will be interest
| ing.
Miss Smith the eighteen year old
niece of Mr.. Bornt, and the young
lady to whom Crook had been paying
attention, is in the city today and
| was seen by Crooks attorney, w. E..
Young. An interview took place be-
tween the three at the Jail late this
afternoon
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FORrlED AN ORGANIZATION.
The Ter. .tOrial Settlers of rIankatO
Come Together.

In response to the published call fol
meeting Of the territorial settlers
of MankatO, number Of these pic
neer residents came together at the
city hall Saturday, and it was decid
ed to form permanent organization
and hold regular meetings.
James Shoemaker, who is the
father of the move, was elected
chairman, and G. A. Chapman secre'
tary.
W. w. Paddock, who was one OF
the two or three first white settlers
in Mankato, related his experience in
coming here in 1851.
Gen. j. III. Baker related his eX-
perience in going to St. Paul in May,
1857. He moved that Messrs. Shoe.
maker, Paddock and Chapman be ap'
pointed committee to prepare ar
ticles of association and to provide a
book to receive contributions with
regard to early history and to record
the names. This being carried, he
moved that each member be request,
ed to prepare brief narrative of the
incidents connected with his com.
ing. This was also carried.
Chairman Shoemaker suggested
that the name of the organization be
HistoricalSociety of Man
kato."
On motion of Mr.. Paddock, mem
bership fee of twenty-five cent was es,
tablished.
A motion by Gen. Baker was car.
ried, by which all present were to be
considered charter members, who pay
25 cents, who came to the territory
prior to it's admission as state, May
18th, 1858, and who are now residents
of Mankato.
Gen. Baker and Robt. Roberts
were added to the committee on or
ganization, and an adjournment was
taken until Friday evening next at
eight o'clock.
The following signed as charter
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THE Or1AHA WORK.
Two Hundred r1en Now Engaged on
the Right of Way.

Engineer Sawyer states that 20C
men are now at work on the Omaha
right of way through the city. One
crew is at work filling in the approach
to the tIestle west of the new Blue
Earth river bridge. The grading be.
tween two wooden culverts in West
Mankato is completed, being the first
completed section of the road.
During the week more side trackage
has been laid.
The pile driver on the site of the
new depot will finish it's work Monday,
when the other work on the founda-
tion will be begun.
An office has been opened on the
second floor of DR.. Follman's building
over The Senate.
The scene all along the right of way
changes daily, so rapidly is work pro
crossing
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FAIR DATE CHANGED.
The County Fair will be Held Septem=
10, II and Is.

The officers of the Blue Earth Coun-
ty Agricultural society held meeting
Saturday at the Commercial club
rooms. Owing to the fair having been
set for the state fair week, the date
was changed to Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, Sept. 10th, 18th and
18th.
The third day of the fair has been
designated as Woodmen's day, and
Bixby camp of Garden City will make
great efforts to secure a large at
tendance from adjoining lodges
that day.
Secretary Swan was appointed a
committee on advertising, and an
nounced that the advertising matter
would be gotten out earlier than last
year.
The sending of county exhibit to
the state fair was talked over, and
the sentiment was all for it,
if the cost of preparing it can be
Sudi all COO' IU 10 OSuiulouCu OIido III
order to place an exhibit that will
take first prize at least $500 will be re-
quired, and the association has about
5000 which it can devote to this
purpose, being the money received
from the state. The balance, the
county board will be asked to sup
ply, and it will hardly refuse, when
this great advertisement a creditable
exhibit from the county will be, with
so many strangers from all over the
country called together at ST. Paul
by the G.. A. r. encampment. There
never was better year to do this
kind of advertising, and it is the kind
that pays.
1t was decided to hold another
meeting at 1:30 o'clock Friday next,
at which the members of the county
board and Commercial club commit
tee will be asked to be present to
talk the matter over. A decision
must be reached at once, as the work
of collecting exhibits must be delay
ed no longer. Grasses are now at
their best, rye is in places higher
than mans head, and other products
should soon be prepared. The SER
vices of good man will be needed
for this work.
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NEW BOOK STORE.
A Sioux Falls Gentleman to Locate
in MankatO.

w. T. Warwick, young business
man of Sioux Falls, has decided to
locate in Mankato, and will open a
book and stationery store in the
building next south of Palace restaur.
ant. He will move his family tC
this city about August 1st, and will
open the store sometime between
August 1st and 18th. The stock will
be a good one Mr.. Warwick visited
the city last week, and was pleased
with the outlook He is a friend OF
T. E. Crandall.
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HEARING WEDNESDAY.
Jennie Smithson Up On the Charge
of Bigamy.

OF BIgamy.
Chief Yates returned Saturday eve
ming from Winnebago City, having in
custody a woman named Jennie
Smithson, whom he had arrested on
the charge of bigamy, on warrant
sworn out by Louis G. Johnson, who is
her second husband. He claims that
she neglected to procure. a divorce from
her first husband before trying matri-
mony the second time. Miss Smith
son was before the court this morn
ing, and Byron Hughes appeared as
her attorney. The examination was
set for Wednesday, and bail was
placed at $500, in default of which
the defendant went to Jail.
Miss Smithson's story is that she
was married six years ago to Louis
johnson and that she subsequently,
left him. He started divorce pro-
ceedings, and she thought that he
had obtained a decree. Last Jan
uary she was married to Louis G..
Johnson, of Garden City, living with
him only about week, having learn
ed that her first husband had not pro-
cured divorce, having dropped the
proceedings. She told her second
husband of the state of affairs, and
says that he consented to a separa-
tion, and took her to her fathers
home at Madelia.
She says that her second husband
soon afterwards asked her to live
with him again, but she refused. She
had been working in a hotel at Win
nebago City for about week when
arrested.