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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
A Bimetallic Conference.

LONDON, July IA joint proposal of b
melallism was presented today on behalf o.
the United States and France at a conference
held at the foreign Office between Baron de
Courcel, the French ambassador, represent
ing France; Ambassador Hay, Senator VOL
colt, former Vice-President Stevenson dnc
General Payne, representing the United
States; Lord Salisbury, Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor of the exchequer, and Mr..
A. j. Balfour, first lord Of the treasury, rep
resenting England, and Lord George Hamil'
ton, secretary of state for India, representing
India.
The proposals, after some discussion, were
taken under advisement and the british cabI-
net will give its answer at subsequent confer
ence.
It is reported this evening that an inter
national conference will be summoned, prob
ably to meet in the United States, with Great
Britain participating. All the delegates will
be uninstructed with regard to the ratio, al
though it is well known, of course, thai The
Uuited States favors 10 and France l55 to !.
According to today report England par
ticipation would mean midas, and there IS a
prospeet of some concessions as to the Bank
of England's reserve and silver certificates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
New Advertisements.

Third Week of Our Occasion ExtraOrdi-
nary Sale-Wm. F. Derr's Great Model En-
porium, Westminster, Nd. First page.
Assignee of Mortgages Sale of Small
FarmSGeo l.. Stocksdale, Assignee of Mort
gagees.
Executors Sale of Two Desirable Farms
Noah Yoost and Henry Hemping, Execu-
tors.
Notice of Dissolution of Co Partnership
David j. W. Earhart and James M. Stoner.
Dental Parors-Dr. w. j. Selby, No. 81
east Main street Westminster, Md.
The Prohibition PARTY. A. Weigand,
Acting Chairman.
Now is the Time to Buy. H. Krichton,
Westminster, Md.
Greatest Sacrifice Sale--Sharrer & Gorsuch,
Westminster, Nd.
Old Mrs Grundy-Krichton' Cyclorium,
Westminster. Nd.
The Sacrifice Sale-A. NJ. Anders, West
minister, Md.
Miller Bros. Popular Stores, Westminster,
Nd.
Drs. Herring Coonan, Westminster, Md
Morning Herald for 1897. First page.
Legal Notices. Festivals, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
New Windsor Items

On Friday evening, July I'd, Mrs Charles
Smith gave delightful company in honor Of
her sister, Miss 0ng, of Smithfeld, Ohio.
Mrs. Smith received the guests in her usual
cordial manner. The evening was most thor
oaghly enjoyed by all present. Dainty and
inviting refreshments were served consisting
of ham sandwiches, deviled eggs, coffee, ice
cream and cake Those invited were Miss
ODg, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Englar, of Lin
wood; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Englar, Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. G. Anders, Mr.. and Mrs. n. FL.
Bale, Mr.. and Mrs j. Englar, Mr. and Mrs
Geo. l.. Stoeksdale, Mrs. l.. G. Smith, Miss
Sarah Smith and Dr. and Mrs. Helm.
The social committee of the Presbyterian
Christian EndeaYor Society gave q harvest
sociable on Wednesday, July IA. The pro-
gram consisted of Christian Endeavor hymn,
prayer by Mr. Ecker reading ''St. Peter at
the Gate Miss Sarah Smith; solo, "Slran-
gers Story" Miss Cora Lambert; recitation,
''The Frenchman's Flea Powder" Master
Willie Frazier; solo, Miss Lillian Dnrbin.
Refreshments were served later in the even
ing. Quite number were in attendance and
the evening was success in every particular
DIR. j. A. Burlington, who was thrown from
his buggy by an unmanageable horse last
week, is at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Balti-
more, and, we are sorry to state, is in an un-
improved condition.
Miss Carrie Stouffer has returned from a
visit to Miss Elsie Birely, Frederick.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
MIR. Pearson TYLER Cauthorn.

Mr.. Pearson Tyler Cauthorn died at his
home in Howard county, near Hoods Mills,
Monday, July ~, 1897 aged SO years, 4
months and 8 days.
Mr.. Cauthorn was born in Essex county,
Virginia, and came of a race of soldiers, edu
Gators and doctors. His father was Godfrey
Cauthorn and his mother Harriet Byron Can
thorn, nee Gatewood.. Col. Gatewood and
Lieut. Col. Starke, both officers in the Revo-
tionary Army, were his grandparents. The
latter was a near relative of that Colonel
Starke who so notably cheered his troops at
the battle of Bennington. Mr.. Cauthon was
brother of the late DR.. Richard Starke eau
thorn and the late DR.. I4ucian Horatio eau
thorn, of Henrico county, Va. In 1858 he
came to Maryland, where his warm heart and
genial southern manners soon won number
of friends for him. He was educated for the
profession of teaching, which he followed
during forty years of his life. in politics he
was Wing, and on the decay of that party
became Democrat When the war broke
out he Joined the Confederate army. For a
number of years he had belonged to the
Southern Methodist Church, and was an ear
nest follower of the cause of Christ. Several
times while suffering excruciating pain IN his
last illness he expressed his willingness to
leave it all 'swith bis Master" and those few
words bring a solace to his wife and children
that no pen can describe. His funeral was
preached at Harmony NJ. E. Church, by Rev.
w. A. Macdonald, who made most touch
ing appeal to the living and spoke beautifully
of the dead.
BESIDE a massive gateway, built up in years gone
by
Upon whose top the clouds in eternal shadow lie,
While streams the evening sunlight oer quiet wood
and lea
stand and calmly wait till the hinges turn for
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Haight Items.

Memorial services were held at Freedom
M. Il. Church, South, on Sunday morning last
for Mrs Adahzillak Allen, whose death we
reported a short time ago, by Rev. W. A.
Mcdonald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shipley, of Oakland,
buried their youngest child on Tuesday last.
Owing TO the intense heat during the past
week there is much sickness in this vicinity.
Mr.. William Weer, died at the residence OF
Mr.. Elias Brown, near Marriottsville, on June
"a, at p. M, aged 20 years, 5 months and
5 DAYS Inferred at Freedom NJ. (. Church,
South. Rev. w. A. Mcdonald officiated.
The thunder and rain storm on Monday Of
this week was the heaviest ofthe season. Corn
fields and roads were badly washed. Mr..
Henry Lauterback had some wheat in shock
washed away. The new bridge on Morgan
Run at Greenvile was completely swept
away One-half lodged down the stream
about half mile, the remaining half was
carried down to North Branch and lodged on
the breast of the dam.
The officials have been kept quite busy for
the past week or two hunting up evil doors in
this vicinity. A few have been caught and
had justice dealt to out them, while others are
to be captured.
A few farmers have threshed their wheat
crop at this place and report fair yield.
Mr., John O. Devres has the best yield we
have heard of so far being 32 bushels per
acre. The OATS crop promises a good yield.
Corn is unusually backward, while potatoes
will show a considerable shortage as compared
with last year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Manchester Items,

Mr.. Frank Warner, residing near lineboro,
met with a painful accident on Wednesday
last. He was driving in light wagon when
the horse gave sudden start and in trying TO
check the horse he lost his balance, falling
against the front wheel and thence to the
ground receiving very severe bruises about
the side of the head, and the right ear was
cut entirely in two. DIR. John 7. Ruby after
putting in a number Of stitches and dressing
the wounds had him removed to his home.
Mrs. Nelson Grove, who was hurt some
time ago by falling off of a wagon, is slowly
convalescing.
A number of citizens spent a day last week
in fishing at Hoffman's dam. Some very
fine fish were exhibited on the return of the
party
Quite number of our citizens spent Thurs
day last at Pen Mar
Mr. Thomas Street and wife, Jennie Tol-
son. Sadie Ellis and Mr.. Hamlow, of Bali
more, are among the guest of the Franklin
House.
Miss Susie Ruby is spending several days
with her brother, DR.. John I. Ruby.
George A. Everhart spent several days in
Baltimore last week with relatives and friends.
Mr. Henry Miller who for the past week
has been very i'll is slowly convalescing.
Mrs Clearance Dudderar is able to be about
again after several we eks of severe illness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Pleasant Valley Items.

On Sunday afternoon one of the hardest
rains passed over this section covering a
width of about three miles, that has been ex-
perienced for some years, doing considerable
damage to corn fields and grain, half of
which was still out.
The Sunday school have announced the
l4th day of August for their celebration, and
the committee of arrangements will spare no
pains TO make it day of pleasure. Music
speaking, balloon ascension, free coffee
lunch from TO I, lecture and fireworks at
night will make up the program. The
stationary stand is to have coat of paint and
the grove given thorough cleaning up.
Mr.. John SENT bought new threshng
rig and started in on Thursday. This is the
second rig for Mr.. SENT.
Rev. H. J. Macallister will have COM
munion at this place tomorrow Sunday at
10 a. m.
The p 0. S. of A. will have an all-day
picnic on the old celebration ground today
saturday. and a festival at night.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
The West in the Saddle.
From the Boston Herald. Ind.

The West has tasted blood, and those in
the West who have been taught to beleve
that it is the function of Congress, by direct
interference, to make the business OF the
country prosperous, are convinced that thelr
time has come to secure for themselves, IN
one way or another, those special favors
which they think have hitherto gone to the
East and enabled it to build up its industries
at the expense of less favored sections.
As it is said to be darkest before the dawn,
so it is by no means improbable that the
Tariff law soon to be enacted marks turning
point in the economic as well as the political
history OF our country; that hundreds OF thou
sands of Eastern Republicans who have hith-
erto been unqualified supporters of the cause
of protection will soon realize that whatever
its practical or even theoretic value may be 10
certain classes of interests the application OF
the theory on a national scale, for the purpose
of meeting the demands of every one, involves
such great interference with busin ess and
such a tremendous loss that it is better to
forego its advantages by adopting the policy
that Congress shall simply raise money re-
quired for the public expenditures, and let
each individual citizen make the most that
he can out of the employment of his time,
energy and capital.
1t is by the adoption Of some such policy as
this, and in this way alone that we shall pre-
vent in the next few years the passage of laws
calling for the expenditure by the United
States Treasury and the American people OF
hundreds of millions of dollars annually to
make the agricultural interests of the West
more profitable than they would be under or
binary conditions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Birthday Party.

Master Joseph Shriver Herring, son of DR..
and Mrs Jos. T. Herring, was given party
TO celebrate the fourth anniversary ofhis BIRTH
at the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. G.
Shriver, Green street, on Monday evening.
The young folks thoroughly enjoyed them
selves by playing games, in which they were
assisted by the older persons present, and all
had jolly good time, Notwithstanding the
disag ceeable weather.
Among those present were Master Joseph
Shriver Herring, Smith, Caroline and Sue
Bllingslea, George Gehr, Jr., Thomas Muir
ray, Jr., Edward Brundige, Alice and Harriet
Miller, Eleanor Thomas, Roberts Thomas,
Elizabeth Ro erts, Edwin Shriver, Newell
Graham, Pinkney Cowan, Charles Boyle,
Mrs. C. Shriyer Miss Bette Shriver, Mr..
Percy Shriver, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Thomp-
son, DIR. and Mrs. Jos. T. Herring, Dir. and
Mrs j. W. Herring, Mrs. Englar, Mrs. Lam
bert. Miss Caroline Gehr, Miss Marianne
(3abp
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
weather record Tor the week.

July 1O-mercury rs at a. m. and 80 at
p. m; clear until 3 p. m; partially cloudy
afterwards; light showers after $50 p. m;
July ll-mercury 76 at a. m. and 80 at
u. m. generally clear until 2 p. M; high wind
and light showers from 2.3O until 430 p. M;
cloudy at night July 12-mercury a at ! a;
m. and IS at 2 p. M; partially cloudy until
I'm; heavy thunder gusts between II m. and
5. 20 n. m. cloudy afterwards. July l3-mer-
curv 70 at a. m. and 85 at 2 p. M; light
rain, followed by generally clear weather;
heavy thunder shower from 100 to $50 p m
july l4-mercnry 6S at 7 a. m. and 80 at
D. m; generally clear; thunder gust between
s and Z p. m, followed y clear and cooler
weather. July 15--mercury Ga at Z a. IN.
and "a at 2 p. M; clear July l6-mer-
curry 20 at 7 a. M. and SS at p. M clear
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
SECOND ANNIVERSARY.
Onicers, Agents and Friends Celebrate the
I'd Anniversary Of the Hanover
Bone Fertilizer Company.

Thursday was the second anniversary of the
organization of the Hanover Fertilizer Com
pany, and the event was made the occasion
for reunion Of the officers and agents A
number of friends were invited also, and the
day was one of pleasure to all. From West
minister were Mr.. William B. Thomas, who is
largely interested in the company, County
Commissioner Stoner, County Treasurer
Buckingham and William G. Rinehart. w.
L. Shipley, of Gambler, was also present
The following account of the reunion and
entertainment is taken from the Hanover
Evening Herald
'ffsentlemen were present from several OF
the counties of this State as well as from
Maryland and New Jersey. They were most
cordially received and were shown over the
entire plant by the officers of the company
and their employees. After all had been
made acquainted with the building and shown
how the fertilizers are made, they were invl-
ted to the large reception room on the second
floor, where a most bountiiul repast was
served. After enjoying the good things for
nearly an hour, W. B. Thomas, of Westmln-
ster, who acted as master of ceremonies, IN
troduced r. f. Pollack, of Baltimore, Pres
ident of the company, who in their name,
gave all hearty welcome, and said 1t was
indeed gratifying to know that satisfactory
results had been obtained from the crops
where the company's fertilizers had been
used The company is not reaping large
profits per ton from the goods, but aims to
give good material for the least money posi-
Bile. Ex-senator Gerard Brown followed,
and in part said that it seems necessary with
farmers everywhere to have fertilizer. This
community has for number of years been q
great country for fertilizers, as will be seen in
the census of 1890, where York county ranked
second in the counties of the State, as
to amount of fertilizers used. This company 5
business is greatly increasing, which must be
because they have manufactured goods that
will fiji the bill. He had used the goods and
it is gratifying to point out field, and say
''That material manufactured in York county
has been used there.
Prof. J. w. Tboman, of Abbottstown, spoke
of the many brands i'll fertilizers, and SAID
many farmers buy without knowledge of the
difference in merit of the goods. The farmer
should understand the analysis, but the best
way TO test the goods is when the grain has
been threshed. He had used three brands
this season, and had best returns from the
Hanover goods.
G.. E. Zimmerman, of Frederick, said that
while he had not yet threshed his crop, he
was sure it was he best he had ever raised.
A. f. Zimmerman stated that he had used the
goods on 80 acre field which averaged SO
bushels per acre.
Mr. Thomas said that last year the company
sold about / 200 tons and if the sales would
increase in proportion in the fall as they did
in the spring, they would sell about 3, 900 tons
this season.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
NhinleY Items.

We have had very pleasant season for
harvest. Many succeeded in cutting and
putting away their early hay, wheat barley
and rye previous to the 18th inst, but those
who did not found their laboFs many times
increased by the heavy showers Of this week,
which made the grain quite wet in the held.
Those who have had their wheat and barley
threshed have found that barley varies from
% to 60 bushels per acre, or an average OF "a
bushels per acre, and the wheat from % to
35 bushels per acre, or an average OF 81
bushels. ~
Zion Sabbath school festival will be held
ON the ID Saturday Of August this year. A
band of music, AN interesting programme,
and a general good time are among the ex-
pectations for the day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
AT winchester Place.

Saturday night last, Winchester Place re-
sounded with the laughter and applause called
forth by the 'sTabeaux in Cork" gotten mp
by some of the male members of the house
hold. A series of comical pictures were very
ably shown by Messrs. Pere Wroth, Boyce,
Stickney, John Wroth, Smart and Kennedy.
On Wednesday night an enjoyable pro-
gressive euchre party was given. First prize,
a set { f silver studs and buttons, was won by
Miss May Evans; I'd prize, SILVER hat pin, by
Mrs. Vim. Farber. Gen;Iemen's LIST prize by
Mr.. Cboate, silver key ring; I'd by Mrs.
Murphy, silver picture frame. The BOBBY
prize, a box of candy, was won by Mrs Stick
ney, aud enjoyed by all the players. About
twenty-four persons were playing.
This Saturday evening the dancing class
will have a ''soiree, and much rivalry will
be exhibited as to who shall be the prize pupil.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Destructive Caterpillars

KINGSTON, n. T., July l2.-Forests and
orchards of Delaware county, n Y, are be-
ing denuded OF foliage with frightful rapidity
by the tree tent caterpillar, which closely re-
sembles the gypsy moth. The maple forests,
near Arkviile, were first attacked about three
weeks ago, and now hundreds of acres OF
maple and other forests are barren of leaves
aud dying. Cocoons are found in countless
numbers in the infected section. Green fruit
is dropping from the trees. The caterpillars
move in battalions like the army worm, and
the ordinary arsenical insecticides have 50
far failed to stop them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Business Locals.

On Saturday, July II. commencing at 10 a.
M, Washington Camp. No. 7, P. Q. S. of A,
will hold picnic in Yingling's Grove, near
Pleasant Valley There will be a festival at
night. Speaking, music and refreshments.
Great July and August Sale in Mems and
Boys Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings,
Bicycles and Sundries at Oehm' Acme Hall,
corner Baltimore and Charles Streets, Balti
more, Nd.
Mr.. Charles Z. Herring, teller of the Union
National Bank, has accepted the agency for
Carroll of the Massachusetts Mutual Life In
surance Company, one of the oldest, best
known and strongest in the country. 1t will
pay our readers to see Mr.. Herring before in
surfing their lives. This Company is protected
by the famous Massachusetts Insurance law.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Melrnce Items

On Sunday evening, July 18th, number
of neighbors assembled at the home of Chas.
r. Zepp to sing and pray for him. He en-
ioyed it very much. He is weaker in body
during this oppressive weather.
Mrs. Kate Sullivan and daughter, Miss
Sadie, of Hanover, Pa, spent Saturday and
Sunday in this neighborhood.
Our blacksmith shod 80 horses in five days,
on the sixth day he went to the circus, and
rested on the seventh. Not every black
smite's time is so fully occupied
Miss Emma S. Shaffer of Bachman's Val
ley spent Saturday and Sunday in this neigh
borhood
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
IOrdan,s Retreat Items.

Wheat harvest is over and The crop IS {
GOOD one. While cutting with an old Nc
Cormick machine Mr.. j. C. Brown had
his pants caught, and one leg of his garment
was torn off. His crop was IA good one and
he has housed 48 big loads of fine quality hay.
St. James Sunday school will hold picnic
ON Saturday, July "a. A feature will be a
game of base ball between the St. James anc
TaylorsvilIe boys.
Mr.. l.. d. Frizzle has a chicken with foul
we'll formed legs and feet.
Mrs. E. j. Hollenbaugh is suffering with
carbuncles on her neck and wrist.
Mrs. Weaver, Miss Eta Jordan and Mas
ter Clay Jordan are guests of Mrs. Margaret
Jordan.
The funeral of Mr.. n. Franklin last Sun
day, at Sans Creek. was very largely at
tended. Elder Solomon Stoner othclated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
Two Accidents.

Miss Louisa Harbaugh met with painful
accident last Saturday at her home on Liberty
street, this city. BY misstep she fell and
dislocated her left wrist aud fractured it, eaus-
ing painful injuries.
On Monday John Geiger had shoulder
severely injured and rib broken by being
struck by limb of falling tree, which had
been felied by axemen. He was an employee
of DIR. J. Kalbaugh, of Lancaster, Pa. who
has steam saw mill in operation in Mrs.
David Reese's woods, at Mt. Pleasant.
DIR. NJ. l.. Bott was the physician in both
oasoS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17

Attempts were made to poison two families
in Hanover Pa, last week by the use of ar
senic and paris green. Mrs. Caroline Brier'g
cabbage was sprinkled with paris green and
Mrs Catharine Weigand's with arsenic
Both ladies were critically i'll for some time
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
From Baltimore World.

While the National convention of Republi-
can league clubs was congratulating the coun-
try on the evidences of returning prosperity,
it should have pointed out the evidences, To-
Gated the prosperity, told just how far it is off
aud from which direction it is coming.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
HOSIERY.

100 dozen Children's Fast Black Derby
Rib Hose, Toe quality, at sc pair.
so dozen Mems Fine Gauze Seamless
Half Hose. These are our regular SC
grade, but we offer them as a special bar
gain (this lot only at &c pair, 4 pairs
for 25c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
PERCALEs.

10 pieces of 121c best quality Percales
at DC a yard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
LAWNS.

Closing out balance of our lawns and
Dimities, Call new patterns no old stock,
at &c yard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17
GINGHAMs,

so pieces Of regular Sc Dress Ginghams
while they last, at Sc yard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-17

still continues A splendid opportunity to
save money and obtain the best values in
our house All our fine
CHEvIOT sERGEs AND CAS-
SIMERE SUITS,
in fact any SUIT in the house, (black
worsteds excepted at one price for choice,
$3.50. Suits that sold at SO, S12,
S14 and SIG