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T. the War over.
Tor the Dispatch.)

=. tho war over? Probably 1t Is; posi-
s y not. The Pease Commission to
ply paris very soon may not find IT
mes o,sv matter to adjust the claims and
an ,.y.claims, the demands and denials
eou, must necessarily come before It, 1t
10 "1 true that Spain is impotens. both Tor
aggression and resistance ,, n x apms, n. n
also true. / take IT, ma. .n,s sn suou' sn,r,,
Is nov Ing for the fnal terms of peace.
N :, nav be that there are incidenta,
bu.n rndeyeloped as yet, which Will
lssues' ,sa situation more complex than
mar cow promises TO present itself,
as germany, England. Russia-ail
rurope. in fact-vwili be eagerly wstcn'nS
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Shirts Turpentine-Ffrm at q 1-2c.; sales,
AIS casks; receipts. l.l1S casks. -
R~osin-Ffrm and unchanged; sales, i,ee
barrels: receipts. 1884 barrels.
DANyILLE TOBACCO MARKET.
DANvILLE. VA. September ia.-tspf-
cial)-wrappers: Fancy. s40uS5; good,
SIS. FflIefs: Good. $3.50: common. so
SIS. Cutters-$sU$0 Smokers-xals
| Export tohaccos-s6u<fS. Bright wrap
| pers In active demand. South Carolina
tobaccos the principal offerings TINS
week. s
PETERSBURG TOBACCO MARKET.
PETERSBURG. Sept. iA-tspeciai)-
| Receipts and offerings very light. Mar
| ket dull. Quotations: Common 20 medium
| lugus. xdSi; good TO fine Tugs. 1905; poor
| short leaf. $Sn$t5e; fair TO good shors
leaf, seas7; medium to good wrappers,
/ ssh Sl2; good To- u~e-wrappers, su.ooG$i1
I No Shipping In market. e
SUFFOLK PEANUT MARKET. -
SUFFOLK. September B.-tSpecial.S
Hsnd-picked. fancy. 4l-zc:; extra. sS-Scj
ff-{c.: Spanish sheilcd. No. l. 4l-2c.i
farmers stock. fancy. SHE: primf
7s-l 10 &c.: farmers Spanish. ~ 20 10
bushel.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK. September i5.-Gpecial)>
Peanuts-Farmers' markS quiet. fancy
Ss-<c.: strictly prime. Size; prime, "a
Si-ic.; common. ad8c. Spanish. 7oc. 1AghA
demand for all grades
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
PETERSBURG, Sept. 1a-(Speciai)-.
Virginia peanuts steady at 3 1-tu3 i-2c
for good TO fancy; Spanish firm. buyers
Offering &C.. but holders not willing u
sell at that figure.
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
PETERSBURG. Sept. B.-(spec'al)-
Cotton-Ouiet M Z 5-sc. for good lots.
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The Entire Arsenal.
,ayeland Plain Dealer.)

nIfNtl0iio II fafaf
ooLed nm at him over the rim OF
her heavy bowed fpectacies,
.arhis suggestion of the Russian cars
i've a very good Idea, Richard"
she IVES Maria, it isl mean 1t does"
1T understand It," she went on with
saading his remark. h wants us to
iav down the sword. and the musket' and
the cannon. and, and,,u..
..rhe rolling pin, the broom ana the hat
iron" he put In with n hard dry chuckie''
'Richard!"
.hen resumed her reading.
.
= Tia Kind You Haze AlxaTs Bought
' C.; % MMMzM
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Richmond, Va, September 10, 1898.
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry, 90 TO
zoe; mixed, IS to roc; shortberry, 80 TO
zoe; No. , red, zoe. Corn-White, Viz
einia. bag lots, &c; No. 2 white, Soc; No.
3 white, 35c.; No. 2 mixed, IS 1-2c.; No.
3 mixed. 35c. Oats-No. 2 mixed, 241-2
TO CSC: No. 3 mixed. q IL to 24c.; winter
seed, % to 35c. Rye-b 10 SIC.
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s1.5Cd$f. Is.
Petroleum-Duil.
R~osin-Steady.
Turpentine-Quiet.
Rice-Firm.
Cabbage-DuII; Long Island. s2a2
Cottonseed -Oil-Quiet; prime tummer
yellow. % 1-2c for spot and &c: for future
delivery; of summer yellow. &c.
Cofree-Options opened barely steady.
with prices unchanged to ) points io"sI'
ruled generally inactive. with weak uns
dertone. following beafish temper OF
European news. and marked increase ID
Brazilian receipts. Buying checked oy
slack consumptive demand and absence
OF outside investment interest lose
steady at 5 points owe to . points man
er: sales. 1870 bags. including Sfptsm,
Der. S25: October. $50. spot Eio Gun
and barely steady; No. z invoice. . lrsc.'
No. :, jobbing. s5-sc. Mid duiet' Cor
dova, sHl5c. -.
Sugar-Raw firm and held higher; fair
refining. 313-l6Qs 7-sc.; centriegai. se
degree test. $3.50: molasses- ss-louS o-oe'
Refined strong.
NEW YORK DRY-GOODS MARKET.
NEW YORK, September l5.-The dry
goods market presented few points OF IN
terest TO traders to-day. Buyers iocany
were not active, and sellers did not ap'
pear to be much disappointed therea.
Mail orders are being received IN larry
heavy numbers, but they are still small III
calibre.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO, September ia sharp 40.
vance at Liverpool to-day, and a pressint
demand for the cash article here anu ~
the Northwest, at increased premiums
caused a decided rally In wheat. Septyin
rose S-4N7-sc. Corn left OFF unchanged e
l-sc. higher. Pork declined lzl-Zaloc'
lard i5c.. and ribs TIC.
Leading futures ranged az 1oIoWs'
- oy.at rfOairg
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

Quotations are for bonds maturing In not
less than ten years
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neid. who has been over here with our
local huntsmen. chasing Reynard. leaves
for home this evening.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

special missionary service will be held at
Pleasant Grove, Sandyvile, on Sunday morning,
FebruaryG. Appropriate exercises by the Epworth
League and an address by Rev. Vernon Ridgely, of
Western MARYLAND College Should the weather
prove especially Indictment that day the services
ruary il. c. b. Dudrear, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. w. r. Graham,
d. H., Pastor sabbath Services-Sunday School at
9l5 Il. m. Sermon and Holy Communion at 1919 a:
III. Anniversary service of the y p 5, Z. E. at 13O
Row land Watts Junior c. f. at p. IN. Mid week
service in the lecture room Wednesday evening, at
40 O'Clock.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. - Benjamin's
Church-Bible class at 1.30 p. IN. Preaching at p.
M. Y. P. 5. C. F. at p. M ST. Johns Church.
Preaching at 10 a. m. Y. p. NJ; S; at7p;m
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benjamns
Church-Divne service at p. IN. Jerusalem
Church--Dvine service at 10 a. m.
II. ]. Macalister Pastor.
Grace Lutheran ChurQh.-slnday School at
Morning Subject, "a barrier That Keeps God
Back" Evening. "Christ's Carefulness over the
Individual Life" Y p, 8. C. f. at 6,45 p. m.
F. Ii. Miller Pastor.
ST. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at us. High Mass at 10 u. m.
Vespers at 40 p. M During the week.-Mrs. att
Il. III.
Centenary NJ E. Church.-sunday School at 9.15
Il. m. Preaching at 1890 IL. IN and 7.50 p. III.
Junior League at 2.30 p. m. Senior League at Gas
p m. Revival Services Sunday night and each
Joel Brown. Pastor.
ST. Paul's Reformed Church-Sunday School at
9.l5 a. IN. Divine Service at 1890 a. m. and p. m.
Calvin y. Slagle, Pastor.
Ascension Church.-Sunday, Feb 5.-Holy Eu-
charist $50 a. m. Mathis at 10 a. M. Second Holy
Eucharist at 1890 a. m Evensong at Is and p. m.
Weekdays Mathis and Holy Eucharist at Il. IN.
Evensong Except Fridays) at 5 p. m. Evensong
Friday. at 7.3Op. IN. E. B. Taylor, Rector.
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SHIRLEY Items,

Rev. Geo. j. Hill, of Deer Park circuit,
Will preach a patriotic sermon at Zion Chapel
on The 18th inst, at l09 a. m, TO the P. O.
D. a., OF Gist. A large turnout is expected
and the public is invited to be present
The fourth quarterly conference of Deer
Park circuit will meet at Harmony Grove
Chapel on the 5th-of March at p. M, sharp
This will be one of the most important meet
lhgs OF the conference year, and all the church
officials should be present.
Mrs. Louise Frizzell, of whom we have
spoken heretofore, seems TO he convalescng
very slowly.
The Wemen's Aid Society of Zion Chapel
will meet on the 9th instant at Mrs. Annie
Williams. The meeting may be we'll at
tended and several new members added to
the list.
Hicks has managed to get his prophesies of
the 22d and 23d ultimo, and Sd and 4th inst.
tn, IN fall, and those who thought the winter
was over now think it has just begun. The
woodchuck' 5 prophesy has come in time to
strengthen then belief. May we have winter
weather during the winter months, then we
can hope for spring when the time comes.
Our ice-men haven't saved their ice crop yet.
ing farmers, has broken ground for new
Switzer bani barn. sized 52x4O feet, which he
expects to bnild during the coming spring
and summer.
Mr. Richard Owings has raised his new
house and has it partly weatherboarded and
ready for roofing.
Mr. E. G. Shipley lost fine steer a few
days ago; cause of death unknown.
The butchering season is about over and
everybody seems we'll supplied for the season
with meat
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Death of VIM, D. Slack.

William D. Slack, of Freedom district,
Superintendent of the House of Correction.
died Sunday afternoon at that institution.
His death was unexpected, and none of the
members of the family was present when life
departed, but were Immediately telegraphed
for. Superintendent Slack had been i'll since
the Tuesday previous, his aiment having been
attributed to indigestion. He hal improved
so much that on Saturday his physician, DIR.
H. c. Cant, decided that it would be unneces-
sary for him to visit the patient any more.
But Mr.. Slack suffered a sudden relapse late
On Saturday night, and died Sunday shortly
after noon. His death is supposed by his
physician to be due to pertoratlon OF the bow
els and internal hemorrhage.
Mr. Slack was elected superintendent Of
the House of Correction in May, 1896, to sue
coed Mr. Jesse J. Moore, after lively con-
test among the friends of three candidates.
Mr.. Slack was forty -four years of age, and
was native of Baltimore county. He was
born near North Branch, near the Carroll
line, and was brought to Carroll county by
his parents when about three years old. He
was educated in the public schools of the
county, and spent most of his days as prac-
teal farmer His home was near Elders
burg. He held no other public office, but
was the Republican candidate for sheriff in
1896 in Carroll county, and was defeated by
a small majority
A wife and daughter, Mrs. Devries, of
Freedom district, survive him. Mr.. Slack
was considered most capable and efficient
officer, and had the respect of the entile
board As superintendent of the institution
he made many improvements, providing EN-
ployment for nearly all of the inmates, paint
ing the buildings. grading the grounds, etc,
Mr.. King, the assistant Superintendent,
was made superintendent to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. King is from Allegany county.
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Birthday Party,

On Wednesday evening last very enjoy.
able birthday party was given in honor OF
Mr.. A. j. Bemiller, at his home, in Union
Mills by his friends and neighbors who to his
surprise. came rushing in wishing him many
pleasant and happy years in the future, The
evening was spent in making taffy and play
ing all sorts of games until a late hour, when
ali were invited to the dining room where
was table laden with the delicacies of the
season. The table was prettily decorated
with wax plant in full bloom. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Bemiller, Mr.. and
Mrs E. J. Yingling, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Croft, Mr.. and Mrs. George Myers, Mr.. and
Mrs Ulysses Sullivan, Mrs. Susan Bowers,
Mrs. Sarah Byers, Mrs. Mary Masonheimer,
Mrs. Mollie Bloom; Misses Laura Yinging,
Elda Byers, Edna Frock, Gareth Nnsbanm,
Carrie Stitely. Efie Croft, Agnes Matthias,
Clara Humbert, Agatha Matthias, Marjorie
Masonheimer, Jessie Koontz and Elsie Ma
thias; Messrs. Harry Croft, Robert Cratin,
William Froek, Harry Cratin; Sidney Blyers'
William Hull. Harry Stitely, Frank Haifiey,
Wesley Yingling, Paul Masonheimer, Arthur
Bloom, Norman Yingling and Conrad Rusher.
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poor Bows Of the i9tn Century.

Mr.. Lynn r. Neekins, of the editorial staff
of the Baltimore .4mcricon, addressed the
Teachers Association in Central Hall, this
civ, on Friday, yesterday giving his lecture
on Poo Boys Of the 10Th Century, which
was delivered before the students Of Western
Maryland College a few weeks ago. 49,.
Mr.. Meekins is a graduate Of !hal N tltn-
ton. and gained his first knowledge Of news
paper t'"o, " work il the office of the ADToeATr,
Going thence to the american. He has be-
come aat only a journalist of lePule, but an al
has everything in his fayor-a graceful man
ner, flow of words, a good VOICE, and an
appreciative twinkle of the eye indispensable
ii popular lecturer. He said great many
throughout his romarks, which were appland-
A lack of space prevents :. full report of
Mr.. Meekins address, but II was fnli % 1IlqSI
trations of those whose origin was thai OF
poor and unknown boys. who became great IN
many walks of life.
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A Birthday Party.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

Reported 1or the DelnOcTdtlc AuNocdte-l
A very pleasant social event TRANSFERRED at
the farm of E. J. Lawyer, in Bachman' 5
Valley, known as "Sunnyside Farm and
occupied by James L. Strevig, on the even
ing of January %, it being the birthday of
his ive-year-old daughter, Allie. The even
ing was spent in social conversation, music,
games and plays At convenient time all
were invited into the diningroom, where
refreshments were served. Allie received
many pretty and useful presents.
Among those present were James l.. Sire
Wig and wife, William II. Everhart and wife,
C. A. Gunther and wife, Harry Strevig, wife
and daughter Grace, Clinton Thomas and
wife, Mrs. Polly Garrett, Misses Lille Gun
Their, Mamie Strevig, Minerva Hosfeldt, Min
ME Strevig, Rosa Gunther, Mary Gunther,
Estella Bachman, Lille Bachman, Lottie
Gunther, Ida Starner, Grace Gunther, Allie
L. Strevig; Messrs. John Strevig, William
Leppo, Frank Snyder, James Strevig, George
Strevig, Charles Hull, Robert Leppo, Renus
Garrett, Charles Sullivan, William, Paul and
Charles Strevig
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Meeting of the School Board.

The School Board met on Tuesday, first
instant, Aessrs. Grimes, Slingluff, Schaeffer
and Landes being present. The teachers
reports for the winter term of school being
all correct, the payroll made thereon was
approved.
A petition from the patrons of Jordan S
Retreat school, in the 18th district, asking for
the erection of school house in that neigh
borhood, was read, discussed and filed.
On motion of Mr.. Schaeffer it was ordered
that the annual examination of schools for
the promotion of pupils be held on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, March 9Th, 9th
and 1eth, under such regulations as the Ex-
aminer shall adopt, and that the teachers be
required to report the results of said exami-
nation, on blanks furnished for the purpose,
within ten days after its conclusion.
Various bills for fuel and repairs were
passed and ordered paid The Board ad-
journed to the first Monday in March.
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Wine-Shull.

\ beautiful home wedding was celebrated
at the home Of Ed. L. Wine, in bachman's
Valley, on Sunday, January 80, the contract
ing parties being his son Howard and Miss
Annie. daughter of Henry Shull, of Bandanna,
Pa. Promptly at II O'Clock the bride and
groom entered the parlor, where they were
met by the groom's pastor, Rev. j.. kohr,
who performed the ceremony. Miss Mollie
Shull, sister Of the bride, was the brides
attendant, and Chester Sullivan was grooms
man. The bride was Gttired in green cloth,
with white velvet and bead trimming, and her
sister wore dove-colored gown. After the
ceremony congratulations were extended, fol-
lowing which wedding dinner was served.
The bride received many useful and beautiful
presents.
Those present were Ed. U. Wine and wife,
Henry Shull and wife. Otto Harmon and
wife, Jacob Zepp AID wife, George Zepp,
wife and daughter Sadie, Theodore Wine,
wife and children, Myrtis, Beulah and Reldie,
Mrs Jonathan Rixler and son Sterling, Mrs.
Polly Wine, Mrs. Luther Lippy, abraham
Feeser, wife and sons, Milton and Mark,
Milton Garrett, wife and children, Roy and
Bessie, Mrs. Koontz aud daughter Fannie,
George Bxler wife and children, Grace and
Ralph; Misses Missouri Wine. Addie Wine,
Carrie Wine; Messrs. David Jones, George
Hesson, George Shaffer. Randolph Reese,
Eddie Wine, Horace Wine, Eddie Houck.
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His Thirty-Third Birthday.

A supper was given Mr. S. c. Stoner, this
city, on Wednesday evening last, on the oc-
casion of his 33d birthday. Mr.. Stoner was
away all day, and the affair was quietly ar
ranged by his wife. When Mr.. Stoner re-
turned home on an evening train he was COM
pletely surprised to find most of the company
assembled. He was congratulated by all and
was rendered number of presents. The
supper was au elegant one and much en-
joyed. The menu consisted of oysters in
every style, turkey, chicken, ham, salads,
fruits. cake, ices and coffee which were served
in abundance.
Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs. S. c..
Stoner, Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Stoner, Rev.
and Mrs. P. H. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Wantz, Mr. and Mrs. Harry d. Stoner, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Mobey. Mrs. c. f. Klein,
Miss Ida B. Hull, of New Windsor; Miss
Carrie f. Brown, Miss Fay Stoner, Messrs.
F. I, Babylon, Ferd. D, sehaetfer, pr.
Charles n. Foutz, Charles T, Reifsnider, DR.,
John 7. Darr. Frank Il. Cassell, Frank
Grumbine. George II. Mitlen, Harry C. Al
baugh, George Grumbine, VIM. R. Anders,
Austin Geiselman, Thomas +. Reese, Joseph
d. Zepp, Masters David G. and Reginald
Stoner, and Mr. Weldon c. Wooden. of
HampStead
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At Manchester. Md. January %, 1885, Charles
A. Houck, i'll his 73d year. The remains were taken
to Baltimore, Nd, for intermcnt.
On January %, 1885, at her late residence in Bal
timore, Nd, Elizabeth s. Kinzer in the 10Th year
OF her age. Inferred al townsville, Nd, on Monday
following.
Mrs Emelne L. Gilliss died suddenly on Sunday
morning. January Both, of heart failure. She was
born in New Market, Frederick county, in 1924,
Kentucky, where they resided until the death of
her husband, in September, 1892. In November of
ster to live, to be near her niece Mrs. E. o. Grimes
sne was sister of the late Drs John w. and J.
Milton Geyer, of Frederick county. She died while
sitting quietly in her chair. What a peaceful end
Ing to- troubled ife Surely the Lord honored
ner III HIS call and gave her IAN abundant entrance
into bis Kingdom" Her daughter survives her.
lFrederick county papers please copy
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New Advertisements.

The Plain Ticket Sale-Wm. F. Derrs
Great Model Emporium. Westminster. Nd.
See First Page.
Mortgagee's Sale of Valuable College Prop
erty-Georgs W. SALISBURY, Mortgages.
Small Farm for Salc-Mrs. VIM. n. Mar
tin, Westminster, Nd.
Remnant Sale - Miller Bros Popular
Stores, Westminster, Nd.
Trustees Sale of Small Farm-Geo. w.
Albaugh, Trustee.
Crescent-New York Bargain House, West
minister, Nd.
Election Notice-John H. Cunningham,
Secretary.
Road Notoe-James Rober son and "a
others.
Pa.
DR.. ". j. Selby's Double Dental Parors.
Legal Notices. Festival.
An Open Letter.
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A Family Reunion.
iReported for the Democratic Advocate

lReported for the Democratic Advocate
A family rsunion was held at the residence
Of Mr. and Mrs. William Hawn. in Union
town. on Wednesday, the goth instant. Mrs.
Hawn was ignorant ofthe event until the par
t;cinants arrived. Dinner was served at noon,
and The table farely groaned beneath the
weight Of good things, all of which received
n liberal share Of attention. After much and
merry making, refreshments were served ~
abundance. Those present were Mr. ana
Mrs. William Hawn, Mr.. and Mrs; Clayton
Hawn. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Zile, Mr.;
and Mrs. John Beard. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Hawn. Misses Lou A, Hawn, Florence. Dora
and Cassie Zie, Bertha Hawn, Lille Aawn'
Elsie Beard. Master Roy Beard. Carl Hawn'
Percy and Russell I'le.
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weather Record for the Week.

January 29-mercury 80 at a. m. and 50
at p. M; light snow after II midnight, con-
tinuing until depth of about two inches;
blustery and partially clear January 30
mercury Is at I a. m. and 90 at 2 p. M; par
tally cloudy. January 3l-mercury rs at
a.. m. and IS at 2p. M; snow until 1870 p.
M, followed by cloudy weather. February
mercury Il at a. M and 20 at 2 p. M;
cloudy and blustery. February 2-mercury
at a. m. and 20 at p. M; cloudy,
with snow from l until 3d. p. M; partially
clear afterwards. February 3-mercury at
q. m. and Is at 2 p. m.; clear. February
4-mercury 10 at a. NJ. and 80 at p M;
clear
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A Party at ElderSburg.

very enjoyable surprise party ,, was gwen
the Misses FrizzeI at their home, Eldersburg;
FRIDAY night of last week. The selt,lnvlle a
gpests were cordially meet by Mrs. Frizzen
and daughter Miss Bette, and hospitality en-.
tertainied Refreshments were serV Gu az
midnight Those present were Mrs. Patte1
F F%i1 Mrs. ". l.. Selby, Misses Beta and
Ella Frizzell, Cora aud Ethel selby, Lo nn: $
P;daely. Ada Carter, Minnie and Elsie Phil
I;nrer. Matte Shoemaker; MessFs. Nelson Y.
Mcclure. Byrd Dorsey, Walter Ruby; Mar
shall Philiinger, John Bushey, Wl 4,
Ridqelg. W; Clint Brandenbnrg and. lom
Bennett.
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. 8 8 9 . : Z
DICTURE FRAMES,

We are selling a 1920 size Frame, 9 inches
wide Oak and Gilt for $1.00. The same size
the Crayon Artists have been charging you
81. rs for the Frame.
We are making a special drive in Picture
Frames these two months. Two 8x10 Picture
Frames for photographs, or other pictures for
Csc. Frames to fit the soap pictures for 55e,
glass included. A Bowel Glass Mirror, with
6. inch Gold Frame. size 28x50 inches for SIS,
These are only few of cur leaders.
Big stock of VALENTINES at all prices.
Don't forget we are still in the WALL
PAPER business.
MATTHEWS d MYERS,
IS East Main street.
ian29 v Westminster, Nd.
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orphans Court.

Monday, january 31.-Last will and testa-
ment of Absalom Anderson admitted to pro-
bate.
Letters testamentary on the estate of VIM.
H. Dunson granted to Eliza G. Dunson.
Marion J. Lester, administrator of Abraham
Leister, returned list of sales of personal
property.
Tuesday, February Letters testamen.
tary on the estate of Andrew woodward
granted to Martin l.. woodward.
Philip w. Dietz, executor of Mary Eliza
beth Dietz, returned inventories of goods and
chattels and money and received orders to
sell goods and chattels and to notify creditors.
DR.. John B. Boyle, executor of John B.
Boyle, settled first account.
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The Park Paper Mills at Marinette, Wis
consin, was wrecked by the explosion of
digester on Tuesday night. Two men were
killed and one fatally injured. The loss is
$4,000.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of
40 San Francisco druggists, charged with SELL
ing pills under counterfeit labels, which they
knew to be bogus.
Thousands of sheep are reported to have
persisted from cold and starvation in Western
Wyoming. The cold has been intense for so
days.
The village of Weissenburgbad, Switzer
land, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday.
Only the original hotel was saved.