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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
WILL MARRY TODAY.
Big Prices Paid for Hogs.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, February 2O.-At a sale
of Poland China hogs. owned by Hart &
Minis. of Edinburg, H., held here, forty
animals brought So, 269. One boar, Look
Me Over was purchased by the Look Me
Over Association, of Stansbury, Mo-, a syndi-
cate of eight, for $4,000 This is the highest
price any hog has yet sold for, the highest
price ever before obtained being 81, 200 for
Klevers' Model. which was sold at Councils
sale at the fair grounds here in December,
1896.
Anderson Model brought S1,575, being
sold to George w. Null, of Odessa, Mo. This
is the highest price ever obtained for sow.
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Rather Amusing.

In an interview Mr.. James A. Gary said
major Mckinley has offered me pOrtfolioin his
Cabinet. While it is not definitely settled which
one am assured that it win be one can accep.,
1t is just probable that there is no place in
the Cabinet that Mr.. Gary would not accept.
When it is considered how diligently Mr..
Gary worked to get an invitation TO sit around
the Cabinet table, his remarks are rather
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
CLOTHING.

Our entire stock of Winter Clothing has
been melting away day by day, like ice
under July sun. There are still left many
things which are the cream-a-la- cream of the
pile.
Fine, good, heavy Storm Overcoats will be
sold at 50. 90. Worth twice as much.
IS fine English Melton Overcoats, in blue
and black, to be sold regardless of price.
One lot blue Beaver Overcoats at S.. These
are strictly pure wool Beaver. One lot Mems
Kersey Pants, Dickey's goods, in grey and
brown, all wool, at 81. so; worth double. All
Winter Clothing, Mems and Boys; Fur
Robes, Horse Blankets and Lap Robes to be
sold out regardless of cost.
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MARRIED.

At the Lutheran parsonage Manchester, Nd, on
February 81 1897, by Rev. c. NJ. Eyster John Black
snd Miss Missouri Sterner both of near Manchester
On February "a 1897, at Carroll Reformed parson-
age by Rev. II. j. Macalister Wesley NJ. Geiman OF
Stonersville Md, and Miss Susie R. Ebaugh daugh-
ter of Mr. Amos Ebaugh, of Cranberry, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
NOTIONS.

NOTIONS.
Woodbine Toilet Soap, 8 cakes in box, &c
per box.
Fine Toilet Paper sc per pack.
Womens Heavy Gray Mixed Hose, worth
15c, now Zoe.
Womens fine black wool hose, worth 25c,
now 15c.
Children's wool hose, sizes 81 to s, were
zoe, now Toe.
Women's fast black seamless hose, were
15c, now 10c.
Cotton crash, bleached and brown, worth
Sc, now 39c.
Pure linen Crash, Sc kind, at Sc yard.
Good bat cotton SC per pound.
Extra special Z" 10c
Snow white g 124c
Western Star GO 15c "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
Business Locals.

1t is SAID that a large majority of travelling
men are addicted to the use of profanity, the
cause of which is largely attributed to missing
trains. and consequent loss of time. The
Rand McNally Railway Guide is recommend
ed as "A sure cure.
Mr.. d. Wiley, ex-postnaster. Black
Creek. n. Y, was so badly afflicted with
rheumatism that he was only able to hobble
around with canes, and even then it caused
him great pain. After using chamberlain 5
Pain BALM he was so much improved that he
threw away his canes. He says this llniment
did him more good than all other medicines
and treatment put together. For sale at so
cents per bottle by Joseph D. Zepp, West
minister, Nd
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Boss Wellington was in Baltimore on Tues
day, and was besieged by callers who want
Office. He created CONSERVATION and diseon-
tent when he advised the most of them to
fake the civil service examination, as most
federal positions come under civil service
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

Great sacrificing sale of 'Winter Goods"
Great giving away Of "Dollars." Great saw
ing of money for the people.
The goods must be closed out regardless of
loss to make room for "Spring stock. -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
AMERICAN QUEEN NOTICE.

We have registered great many subscribers
for the Queen and they will receive it free
Do YOU want it? We have at our Office the
American Queen Book in which we want all
our friends and patrons to register for the
Queen. All who register on or before April
LIST. will receive the Queen free by calling at
our store each month. After April LIST, 1897,
it will cost IS cents to register. After May
LIST. 1897, it will cost 10 cents to register, IN
creasing 10 cents month after May lst
each month till the price will be 81 per an
mum. To our out of town friends who can t
get to the store each month, we will mail them
the Queen if they request It, But you must
be registered. We propose to make the
Queen the equal if not superior to any maya
zine of this kind on the market The March
issue if the American Queen marks striking
advance over the foregoing number. A
charming love story, IA Renaissance Model,
is sure TO attract the attention of readers, who
will also find pleasure in the various depart
ments that offer unusual variety and interest
this month. The fashions are fresh, varied
and some of them rarely beautiful and sugges-
tive courting comparison with the best art
work in this line on either side OF the water
'sThe Dressmaker'' is sure of warm wei
come from observant women who are keen to
note it's value. and housekeepers are congrat-
ulated upon 1.-THE Queens Cooking School
new feature for March; ''The Mirror OF
Venus Recreation ''Needlework,
Money Making for Women" all maintain
:heir high standard of excelenee.-MILLER
Bros, Westminster, Md
There will be an entertainment in Odd
Fellows Hall, New Windsor, on the night OF
March 10th, consisting of Tableaux' S, Comic
Darkey Songs and farley Wax Works. Pro
ceeds for benefit of church. A most novel at
fair. Adults Is cents, children 10 cents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
DIED.

No charge for Marriages and Deaths obituaries and
Verses cents a line.
Near Taneytown, Nd, on February 81, 1897, Mrs
Jacob Wantz, aged about IS years.
Near Mayberry. Nd, on February %, 1897 Mrs.
VIM. Hiltabridle, aged about 20 years.
In Manchester, Nd, on February 90 1897, John
William Croft, aged % years. months anoa l9 days
Interment at Wesley NJ E. Church, near Houcks-
Vile Md
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

In addition to the above purchase we have
added our own stock at greatly reduced prices.
These Hamburgs represent the newest designs
and latest styles and are all cut out and carded.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
More Prosperity(9)

Compiled from the New York Sun, Philadelphia
Iedger Baltimore sun Baltimore American, Bal
timore Evening News, and Associated Press Dis
patches.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
HAMBURGS.

A little late to talk of edgings, but they
were offered to us so cheap we could not re-
sist. We bought the entire lot, about $500
yards in all.
Ham bnro edpine worth 7c at Sc
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
JUST ARRIVED.

Especially interesting lot of Umbrellas.
1000 wards of extra heavy Unbleached Mus
lin at sc.
Is pair Bed Blankets at less than cost.
Comforts at less than cost.
One lot of fine Rugs, were 300, reduced to
$l.OO.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
DRESS GOODS.

All Wool Novelties that were SOC reduced
to 29c.
Imported English Broadcloth so inch wide
reduced to SOC.
All Wool Sicilian Shifting, "a inches wide,
worth soc, now 25c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
Mean and spiteful.

The Baltimore Sun of Thursday had this
item concerning the marriage of the widow of
Geo. w. Abel. one of the former proprietors
of the SIM:
WILL MARRY TODAY.
Today the wedding of Mrs. Jane f. Abel
and Mr.. w. B. Duke is expected to take place
at Towson. Mrs Abel is the widow of Mr.
George W. Abel, who died May /, 1894. Mr..
Duke is a bicycle teacher and is about
twenty years younger than Mrs. Abel. No
member of the Abel family will be present
at the ceremony.
The wedding took place, Notwithstanding
the Abel family was not present. And the
fact is the lady is 40 and the groom %, and
he is a bicycle dealer, as honest business as
the Abells are engaged in.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

pieces Moreen, for skirt lining, worth
14c, reduced to l29c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
MORTGAGE SALE
1vA OF
FINE REAL PROPERTY,
Near Hoods MIL

By virtue of the power contained in a mort
gage from Mary c. Selby and husband, dated
the sixth day of July, 1889, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records of
Carroll County in Liber W. N. NJ, No. %,
folio 375, &C., the undersigned, being the
attorney named therein, will sell at public
sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, Doth day of MARCH, 1897,
at O. clock, p. M, all the property mentioned
in said mortgage. This property is situated
upon the Westminster road, about one and a
half miles north of Hoods Mill and the B. IL
o. R. R. 1t contains
164 ACRES OF LAND,
is improved by Comfortable
! >sA.1 Frame Dwelling, six rooms; a
~ - large new barn, 60x4O, and
ID aek necessary outbuildings. There
is a good orchard and plenty of water and
wood, and it is in fine state of cultivation.
Terms of Sale.-One-third cash; balance in
one and two years, with interest; or all cash,
at the option of the purchaser.
JNO. G. ROGERS,
Attorney or Agent named in Mortgage.
feb27 is Jos. W. Berret, Auctioneer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

ABATEMENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF DUG HILL,
CARROLL COUNTY, MD, DECEM-
Der 81, 1896.
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aSDE1S.
Value of Real Estate
and Ground Rents
owned by the Com
pany, less amount
of encum brance
thereon..............S 10000
Cash in Company's
principal Office and
belonging to the
Company deposit
ed in Bank........... 672.52
Premium Notes, 312,-
1895.
AL other admitted
Assets detailed in
statement on file in
this office. .... 1854
Total admitted Assets $1,578. 46
ASSETS NOT ADMITTED.
Office Furniture and
Safe.................... $4,000 5000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

LOUIS SCHNEEBERGER,
TRUSTEE FOR M. SCHNEEBERGER
feb 20 SO E. Main Street, Westminster, Md
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

State of Maryland,
Insurance Department
Commissioners Office, J
Annapolis, February II, 1897.
In compliance with the Code of Public
General Laws, hereby certify that the above
is a true abstract from the statement of the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Dug Hill, Carroll County, Nd, December
31st, 1896, now on file in this Department.
T. ALBERT KURTZ,
feb2O ct Insurance Commissioner.
EOR RENT.
A BLACKSMITH SHOP, with Tools, also
a DWELLING HOUSE and LOT in the vii
lage of Mechanicsville, Woolery's district.
Apply to SAMUEL MONROE,
feb27 At Sykesville, Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27
GREAT SENSATION IN PRICES.

The Trustee NJ schneeberger prices every @
ates sales put up about
800 TO 1000 YARDS OF ALL KINDS OF DRESS GOODS INTO
WAIST PATTERNS AND oHnDRENs AND LADIES'
DRESS PATTERNS
Every piece plain figures price goods positively
original price about
S TO 8 DOZEN CHnDRENs COATS
in sizes years of age prices them would for
the making ad LADIES COATS be sold
regardless of cost and as there only
mere song Look out for
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20,
from which day on surprises aughteg goods Remem
e the time coming do put off
coming
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

CPECIAL NOTICE.
Persons having Real Estate for sale
or exchange and wishing to dispose
of the same will do well in confering
with
GEORGE w. ALBAUGH,
Westminster, Md.
LOANS NEGOTIATED.
feb 81
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-27

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, in cause No. 1887 Equity
of said Court, the subscriber, as trustee there
by appointed, will offer at public sale, on the
premises on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07

that is, by n cat from an infected house bringing
disease 10 the family OF ucienhor Another case
Is reported in Chicago OF cOutagiOn where rabbit
was loaned as q playthiug To a child with measles.
Later the innocent dumb beast sent back.
carrying DEAN IN is very contact. through tho
thou2 tlesSucss ana ignorance Of both families
concerned. IpuUmcr3blc cases of deadly typhUS
have been met with which have been induced by
al the spread Of disease and In their criminal care
lessness permit their household pets TO wander
about at liberty. Medical journals have been
aroused Of course by the reports Of investigators.
cases are trying 10 warn the community least
against terrible ana newly unearthed evil. French
publications particularly have offered their assist
ancc I'm the crusade Considerable space was given
In her solitude and loneliness. vas in the habit Il
permitting her dog 10 lex her face At one time
her pet who WAS n large 81. Bernard. remained
away whole week from the protecting roof OF his
mistress. On his return her joy uubourdcd
that she fondlod hin more than ever. Suddenly
she was attacked Win a severe inflammation OF the
right eye. The cause was unknown. Several
ocu!sts were visited ana consulted. but trcl' mcut
came swollen hileous mass and he sight was
totally destroy ed. IN the course OF time tho in
Illumination began 10 spread 20 the loft eye. and 20
prevent the certain fta. influence of the other eye
hideOus discovery made. Within tho nom
Der. back OF The corner. WIS found n tapeWorm
This the dog had probably picked mp while licking
some diseased and foul object when away from
home. ana had transferred it on his return 20 his
mi stress check
Cats and DOGS are known 10 be- indlscrlminate
and careless I'm the choice ~ objects which they
exercise their tongues. Tncu. account Of their
zeal IN licking the hands ard face. OF their mas
tiers. great danger lic- I'm the transmission of para
sites. ContagiOn 10y this means is simple and easy.
and II is marvellous That a greater amount of
hldeous parasitic disease has not been tho result.
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AN EMPIRE-BUILDER.
SOUTH AFRICAS MAN OF ACTION:
ALSO OF FEW WORDS.

CECIL RHODES: ADvLNTURER. FINANCIER' SOL
DER, ADMINISTRATOR. DIPLOMAT AND
IMAM OF DESTINY"-THE ROMANCE
OF \ SOUTH AFRICAN MINE.
They have just been apotheoszing Duplex IN
Paris, on the two hundredth anniversary OF his
birth. At exactly the same time, in London,
they have been looking askant at Cecil Rhodes,
and admiring him under protest. Yet the two
men played the same colossal game. The one
lost, and is dead The other is winning, ana Is
alive. Must the saying of the Preacher be re
considered and a dead lion be reckoned better
than a live one-not dog. but lion, too? For be
sure this young master Of South Africa Is or
the true eonlne type. and Is very much alive as
two continents well know.
Not a particularly promising cub at the De-
ginning. though. nor perhaps sclf-eXpectant or
what has been attained Twenty odd years ago
he was a weakly, slender lad, doomed TO con-
sumption II he remained at home in England.
few rounds Mt lawn tennis wearied him, ana
oxford studies told most ominously upon MS
vital force The dry air Of the South African
uplands might save him; the one desperate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07
THEY WIZ KNOW THE FEST.


From The Washington Pot.
Tennessee menbers OF Congress have lots OF graf
itude for Speaker Reed on account Of Tho treat
ment he has accorded them I'm centennial ENqosi-
tlon matters Since the appropriation for that was
granted Coucrcssr1au WASHINGTON mas boon 10 the
Speaker about "a claim from his district The mos
recent interview credits Ar. Reed with some kroWl-
edge Of modern sentimental songs.
The claim Mr.. Washington v ants 10 s"t through
Is for $4,000 and IS Ly Tho NJ. noIist publishing
House Of Nashville. Their binding was destroy 81
by troops during the NJ. Reds policy against
mortEaElng the next Admiuistra non with llrFe 49,
propriation- H. well known NJ. Washington Ind
pleaded times for RECOGNITION in vain. ana
The Speaker had listened attcutvely. Finally, NJ.
WASHINGTON said:
Mr.. Speaker what can tell my constituents TO
show that ! am doing some hing IN their behalf
The Sneaker looked ut tho genial Tennessee men,
Der for moment and drawlcd: Joseph, just tell
them that you me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07
PETS SPREAD DISEASE.
INFECTION BROUGHT HOME FROM THEIR WAN
behring's BY CATS AND DOGS.
From The Chcago Tin,es-IIaraII

INFECTION BROUGHT HOME FROM THEIR WAN
DERINGs EY CATS AND DOGS.
From The Chicago Tmes-IIorald.
common cause Of tho widespread prevalence OF
infectious diseases has been traced unusual
ana unsuspcctcd source. II has been found that
eats ana other household pets are responsible for
the scattering of the microbes of contagious dis
ease.
Household pets are In the habit Of wandering out
OF doors even when the most careful vigilance Is
kept over them. Cats and dogs especially i'm
the hablt or taking nocturnal excursions to garb-
asc-lddcn alleys and into the central point OF dis
ease ana contaSion They have particular pen
chant for making daily calls at neighbours
mouse, especially when encouraged TO come for the
sake o. entertaining q sick child.
'ats, more particularly than dogs account OF
their more domestic habits. have long been
pected OF being partial factor In conveying in
lection. Physicians and students have Of late be-
gun n series Of Investigations wherewith to prove
thelr well-founded suspicious. And they have In
auguratcd a crusade against any sort OF living
SION ana excursion where there Is disease.
Careful! investigation has proved that a great
part Of the dphthcrla prevalent in the city and
nearly all OF the scarlet fever has been traced 10
cats. They not only subject to the disease IT.
self, but are also tho means OF direct transfer
renee Of microbes But diphthoria and scarlet fever
contagon has not been the sole extent OF the evil.
several cases Of smallpox have been reported by
health officers IN different parts OF the country
which have been brought about in the same way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07

r-srD TO MEAN SHAME AND RUIN-oND
,o,vc NoBI.EMAN WHO HAS BEEN BANK
n,-prrp THREE OR FOUR TIMES
RANKRuPrs OF DUCAL HOUSES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07
QUEER CALIFORNIA SOIL.
COWS STICK FAST TO IT LIKE FLIES on FLY
PAPER
rrom Tho SIN FrancIsco Can.

From Tho SIN FTIIIV''VU '"II'
The oil resources OF California are being care
f,ilv Investigated 10y the state Mining bureau
witch looks for great deyc lopment some day OF
Tia oil Industry along thu slopes OF the asst rang.
,rCr, s1r Francisco southwark almost to the Next
can border line The recent extensive explorations
nude i'm the southern part OF the State 10y " /
Wis of the Mining Bureau. formed the subject
81 an Interesting popular lecture given last nilht
bcfor. the Academy or Sciences
rbe discourse was made additionally entertain
inc by a stprcOptcou display OF views Of the of!
wells Luminous deposits ana petrOleum-bcaring
regions visited hy the lecturer.
One OF the views showed nsphalium aow In
wl-cn were sticks and stones and bones OF ami
mails Sometimes the lecturer explained. cattle lie
down In the asphaltum when IL is warm they
never get up again. Al other times. on warm days.
hut they stay in It until they rescued OF until
they die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07

undfr the head Of debts Of honor regarded by
sociTty and according to the decree Of the Brit
lsh Court Of Appeal. by the tribunals of the Old
World as a mere taOrs bill. EX-ATTACHE.
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THE DEBT OF HONOR"

The exclamation for this condition Of affairs
Is TO be found in the peculiar ethics that prevail
in the old World with regard to debts of honor"
tho characterization limited strictly to those
liabilities that are unsecured by any kind OF
written acknowledgment \ financial obligation
ceases to be a debt of honor from the very mo-
mont that the creditor either demands or ac-
cents any paper,or document acknowledging the
cam. and is ipso facto transferred to a place
ZINC the so-called "tradesmens debts the
,,,,,-navn,ent Of which involves no loss OF gen
~. ~ 'hi,,31nnerie'' or honor "Tradosmens debts
arc the species OF liabilities that come under
~ iurisdiction OF the Bankruptcy Court and
urhich are whtewashed by means Of the inter
,.artion of the latter; and that is why so many
MON when borrowing money or when los
i, Il at cards. endeavor TO induce their creditor
.n orcept a written acknowledgment OF their
hiico,ion Debts OF hOn0r-that Is To say, loans
LILY an verbal obligation-must be paid al all
n',,s q ccording 10 the ethics governing the code
. L|ro. even II the debtor has To- obtain the
,n.,- bv means OF methods which verge not
III, an The dishonorable, but even on the GRIM
,,,oI II is for this reason that one sometimes
t'lars of voung men going to the length Of steal
tho tbeir mothers jewels or OF forging the name
~ tbofr dearest and nearest relatives las did
,he son Of an English peer the other day for
~ eake Of paying their debts Of honor" one
tnors of men committing suicide. like young
CONT Allow Hardegg last year al Vienna and
Cha late MARQUIS Of Hastings years ago I'm Lon
A., Iecouse they were unable TO pay their
"Inttg ~ honor" but one has yet 10 hear OF
oon,Ieu,an taking his own life because he could
go ,a,, his tailor. And 1t must be- remembered
mat all financial obligations that do not. come