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All the other Kinds of Carpets

We want you to feel that we have your
Carpet interest at heart. This is the best
time to choose when the lines are complete.
Come in and let US figure with you: small
order Or large, it's all one to us What
we want is that you should look upon this
store as the depot for your Carpet supplies.
Order your Carpets now and we'll make
and lay them whenever you want them.
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RIDGELY-EOBBS.

Miss Mary j. Mslvina, daughter of Elk
Judge Lawrence W. Hobbs, of Howard
county, and Mr.. Edwin Dorsey Ridgely, Il
young farmer of the Third district of Howard
county, were married at St. James N. E.
Charch, near Montcoul, Howard county, at
8 o'clock, on Tuesday night. The church
was filled with the friends of the contracting
parties, and was prettily decorated for the
occa-ion. A reception followed at the home
of the brides parentg
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Personal NOreS.

Mr.. Clarence Seabrook and family, of
Baltimore, were guests of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. w. Seabreok, from Saturday until
Tuesday.
Wm. Il. Thomas, Esq, visited his mother,
in St. Mary's county, last week, returning on
Monday night.
Rev. z. II. G. Goodwin, chaplain at Gov
ernor's Island, New York, former Rector
of Ascension Episcopal Church, this city, and
who has been visiting friends in Baltimore,
spent one day with his old friend and parish
oner, Mrs. Katherine j. Shellman.
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WANT COLUMN.

Wanted--At once, bright, active, AL man
to represent our specialties in Carroll county.
Must be hustler. Liberal commission paid
The Rockville Drug Co., Rockville, Md. 1t
Wanted-Lady or gentlemen agents in
every church community, Carroll county. to
sell the Beautiful Life of Francis Willard
Outfit so cents. H. L. Harvey l. Co.. Balti
more, Nd. apr % At
White Soup Beans wanted, in good condi-
ton. Highest market price paid. Albaugh-
Babylon Grocery Co., Westminster Nd. st
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A Roundup Of Window Shades

All right in line with the house-clean-
ing argument. Don't think you ever
bought good, reliable Window Shades at
such Very modest prices. They come in
Hollands and Opaques, some plain, some
fringed; all with best patent spring rollers
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The New Mattings.

Some jointless, some cord-warp, some
plain, some fancy and all good. They re
made Of good, live straw; they re flexible
and don't scuff out like the poorer, dried
out sorts What Il cool, clearly, comfort
able floor covering they make, to be sure;
and so cheap, too, as we sell them.
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New Tapestry Brussels.

The Best 10-wire kind, of course No
better medium priced Carpet made. Got
a number of Hall and Stair patterns among
them. They've got the looks and wear
in them; you all know the quality, now
come in and get the price.
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BARNES-GRIMES.

At the parsonage of St. Johns Church, this
city, on April u, 1898, by Father Cassidy,
Howard Barnes, of Carroll county, and Mrs.
Emma E. Grimes, of Baltimore, Nd. were
married
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Rugs and Art Squares.

Haven't space to particularize, but
they're in every known weave, size and
color combinations, and the prices will
agreeably surprise you.
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MoQuette Carpets.

Always beautiful, more so this season
than ever before; soft as a messy bank,
bright as a meadow in June. Many Of
them have borders to match. Pay you to
give them careful inspection.
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OBJECTION NOTICE.

objection NOTICE.
The stockholders of the Westminster and
Meadow Branch Turnpike Company are
hereby notified that an election will be held
at the residence of Samuel Roop, Meadow
Branch, on
MONDAY, I'd DAY OF MAY, 1898,
between the hours of and Il a. m, for the
purpose of electing Board of Directors 10
manage the affairs of said Company for the
ensuing year.
JOHN T. DIFFENRAUGH.
apr94t Secretary,
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The New Carpets.

Every worthy weave from RAG to Vel
Yet. Dray loads of them have been re
ceived during the past weeks. We've
laid our lines to do the Carpet business Of
the town, and with the equipment we We
got we ought TO do it.
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Oil Cloths, Linoleums, Door
Mats.

Every thing that rightly belongs to such
department. Its house cleaning time
now and your mind is on these matters.
Let us relieve your mind; we can do it to
your entire satisfaction
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JUST RECEIVED.
JOHN BURGOON,
Union Mills, Md,
Has Just received car load of the
Famous Milburn Farm Wagons

Famous Milburn Farm Wagons
of all sizes, which he is prepared to sell at
prices that will astonish the farmer. He also
sells the OLIVER, ROLAND and MOUNT
WILLIE PLOWS, and their repairs; the
ADRIANCE BUCKEYE MOWER, HAY
RAKES, Low DOWN GRAIN DRILLS,
SINGLE and DOUBLE ROW CORN
PLANTERS, RIDING CORN Gull
TIVATORS, Wheelaud Lever Harrows, the
Old Reliable Perry Wood Frame Harrow,
Single, Doable and Triple Flows, Corn
Shelters,
BUGGIES, BONE MILLS.
The most popular brands Of FERTILIZERS.
In fact everything the farmer needs in the
way of
Machinery and Fertilizer.
Remember he keeps the repairs. He also
sells SEWING MACHINES for less money
than they can be bought elsewhere.
Fertilizer kept on hand at the usual places
in Westminster and Littlestown, Pa.
JOHN BURGOON,
apr9 St Union Mills, Nd.
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Ingram Carpets.

All wool and yard wide. The best
extra supers, not an Anticipated or side
tracked pattern among them. All clean,
quiet, neutral tints that won show dust,
and they turn we'll
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Stephen Keefer, of Hanover, Pa, died on
Wednesday afternoon, at an avanced age.
His boyhood days we're spent at Silver Hup,
this county.
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TT SEEMS A SMALL MATTER

whether you economic on the purchase of
today, but if you psrsistently give the expen-
sive places the 90 by, the final issue may be
to make you rich. Take for instance the
purchase Of
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DIED..

Verses cents n linz.
At Eastview, Md, ON April 81, 1898, Mary Eta
aged weeks and days, daughter of VIM. N. and
Laura E. Yingling.
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THERELL BE MERRY DOINGS

Among and Dap the next few days IT. time
There styles and values here that will
We bid for
satisfaction
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Nh. date on the label on your
amp shows the time to which
,our subscription is paid.
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We Huidino
speciality. 80 - =
full line of SASH, DOORS. BLINDS and CFNFE AT. NTH
WORK has recently
F2uIerod Poar~I "a sra;
versal Building Paper. - e - -
NV. NJ. Phone No 49, Wast,ninster Nd
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T AW COMPREHENSIVE.

QOSTER PRINTING specially ct the
J. ADVOCATE Office.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-05-09
.SPANIARDS STEAL A MARCH
But Our Brave Sailors VIII Meet Them
With Full Force.

could be gained by hugsipg the northern
coast Of Hayti At the FIRST sight Of Hay
tan land the fleet put on its greatest speed
and disappeared, while we put INTO port
at this place to get of the first dispatch
which it has been found possible to file
in this long waste of water aud barren
little islcts,
Porto Rico is still about 800 miles distant
or a days journey for the fleet, When
we left Key West the Cape Verde fleet
had been out long enough to reach San
Juan next Wednesday, and Admiral Somp-
sons plan was to reach It the day before
SO as to give it battle. As far as news can
be gathered here. the impression is that
the Cape Vecde fleet has beaten the record,
and not only made Porto Rico, but advauc-
ing westward is now in hiding in some of
the deep San DOMINICAN harbors. Escocesa
Bay is one point mentioned. while many
hold that it is this SIDE of Cape Francis.
! can hardly believe all this, though 1t IS
possible that some small gunboats may be
at the points mentioned. At any rate Adj
mtraI Sampson does not propose to bother
about small game, but will keep straight
on to the front OF San Juan
II 1t should be possible that the Span
iards had stolen a march upon us, and
were really off the San DOMINICAN coast
at the points stated, news OF battle may
be expected at any moment. SIMPSONS
men had heard just enough of the Manila
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-05-09

victory TO put them in high feather. Inc
fleet is IN admirable trim, every ship stanch
and every man alive to the fact that
America expects him to do his duty.
couple of tramp schooners just /" P'''
from the eastern coast report heaVy III ms
out to sea which may mark the peBlhhlhs
of the big battle Hence we must put 70
water again and get in the wake OF what
is going on.
The latest IS that the Spanish tee' IS
certainly in Porto Rican waters ana 'hal
the battle is imminent.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-05-09

MAP showing in enlarged form CUBA, HAVANA,
CHINA, the PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, etc, You
keep up with each battle it Already
have fought and first battle and have taken the
Philippine Islands For SO cents will send post paid
Rand McNallys War Atlas-I6 pagcs-o large Maps,
printed in coors and the Sunny South three months.
Address, THE SUNNY SOUTH, Atlanta Ga.
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.em, firing from one side and then an
other Probably the true explanation WIN
not be forthcoming until matt adFioes are
at hand. but the Spanish naval prestige has
received n blow from the batto of Mania
from which 1t cannot recover in many
wears
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-03
GREAT NAVAL ACTIVITY.

In the Waters South of Culsn--The
Town Receives Secret Instructions.
copyright. 1S!S, 10y Associated Press.)
On Board the Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Dandy. Metgo Bay. Ja-
maica, May 26.-Thc waters south Of
Cuba have suddenly become the scene
of great naval activity. Commodore
Schlcy, who left Key West last Thurs
day with the battlcships Massachu-
sets and Texas, the armorcd cruiser
Brooklyn and the armored yacht
Scorpion, is believed to be cruising off
Cienfuegos and Santiago dc Cuba
When the Dandy left Key West last
Friday morning Admiral Sampson was
still there. 1t was the opinion OF naval
officers that lie would sail for Glen
fuegos soon by the eastern route. the
two fleets thus completing the circles
of Cuba. The battleship Iowa followed
Commodore Schley on Friday but was
ovcrtaken Off Cape San Antonio on
Saturday by the torpedo boat Dupont
with secret instructions. The BATTLE
ship Immediately increased speed to
the limit and when last seen was
guarding the entrance to the passage
between The Isle Of Pines and Cuba.
The Dupont rushed OH toward Cicnfuc-
gos Five British warships are now in
the vicinity Of Jamaica. The Spanish
1,2OO-ton passenger steamer Purisima-
Conception is here. She is afraid 10
venture out. The numerous rulnors as
to the sighting of the phantom Spanish
feet in this vicinity are quite unsub-
Stantiateu
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HONOR THE QUEEN.

victoria's Birthday Celebrated MT
Tnmpa-Omccrs Attend n Banquet.
Tampa. May 26.-In honor Of Queen
Victoria's birthday and to celebrate,the
ties Of friendship between the United
States and Great Britain, a dinner was
given at Tampa Bay hotel at which
were present nearly all the officers of
the United States troops ut Tampa and
all the representatives Of foreign gov
ernments here. The United States
pavy was represented by Commander.
william 4. Swinburpe, Of the Helena.
The big west dining hall Of the hotel
was profusely decorated with tropical
plants, while around the dome were
suspended United States and English
flags. Behind mass Of flowers at
one end of the hall n regimental band
was stationed and national airs Of the
two countries were played between the
toasts, the musical programme com
mencing with God Save the Queen
and ending with the sStar Spanglcd
Banner"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-03
Thursday, May &c.

Insurgents have attacked the Span
ish Outposts of Manila.
The president has issued a call for
10000 additional volunteers.
Commodore Schley has orders to see
that Admiral Ceryera does not escape
from Santiago.
a great game is being played in Gu
ban waters and the situation is one of
great suspense.
The people are in desperate straits at
Santiago Gle Cuba, provisions are
scarce and dear.
The first American army to sail Cor
foreign shores leaves San Francisco
for the Philippines.
1t is now known that American war
ships lie off Santiago and that the
Spanish feet lies within.
1t is reported at Madrid that the
American warships are concentrating
for an attack on Cervera.
The safe arrival of the Oregon in
American waters was q source Of
much satisfaction to navy officers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-03
CUT THE CABLES.

The st. Louis and Tug Wnmpatuck
successfuJ1y Cut the Cables, Thus
Gripping Rlanc0's Communication
With the Outside World.
St Paul, May 25.-The firing Mt San
tiago de Cuba on Wednesday, May 18,
was, according to special from st.
Thomas to the New York Sun, printed
IN Pioneer Press extra this morning,
between the Spaniards there and two
American vessels. The cruiser st.
Louis and tug Wampatuck went to
Santiago for the purpose Of cutting the
cable there, which they picked up with
In range Of the guns Of Moro castle.
and the Spaniards at once opened fire.
The aim of the Spanish gunners was
atroclously bad. The men detailed to
cut the cable grappled for it from the
deck Of the st. Louis. They found it
with little difficulty and lifted it to the
'forecastle of the st. Louis, where it
was cut, the Spanfards meanwhile do
ing their best to disable the cruiser.
When the Americans had completed
their work at Santiago they proceeded
some twenty miles to the eastward,
where they entered the bay Of Guam
tanamo, where they proceeded to pick
up the cable and cut it. Here they
We're also constantly under fire. Two
we'll placed shots from the St. Louis
secured comparative quiet. The Amer
leans laugh at the gunnery Of the Span
iards. Neither of the craft was badly
damaged.
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MORE TRANSPORTS.
Question Occupying AS
sistNHt Secretary MeiklejOhn's

Important Question Occupying As
sistaEt Secretary MeiklcjOhn's
Time
Washington. May 25.-Assistant Sec
rotary Meiklejohn. of the war depart
ment, was yesterday engaged in nego-
tiating for several additional transports
for the troops that are to be sent to
Manila. He expects to conclude these
negotiations promptly and work will
then he begun on them so that they
may be put in prompt condition for
transport purposes. The advices re-
ceived by the assistant secretary from
San Francisco indicated that three of
the transports. the City of Sydney, the
City Of Picking and the Australia,
would start on their long journey late
tonight or tomorrow. Notwithstanl-
ing the long delay in getting these
ships away the officials here say it
could not be avoided as there were
many alterations which had to be made
in them necessary to the comfort and
health of the crew. No suffers are to
be permitted to accompany the army
during the war. Assistant Secretary
Meiklejohn made this announcement
after thorough consultation with the
army officials who are acquainted with
the operations of the commissaries de-
Dartment
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Chfckamauga, Ga. May %. - Mai.
Gen. Wade. until recently in command
OF the Fifth corps at Tampa, reported
here yesterday to Gen. Brooke, having
been assigned by the war department
to the command of the Third corps now
being formed here. The first division
of the First army corps was reviewed
by Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson and
Inspector General Breckenridge and
staff. the latter carefully inspecting
the lines and declaring himself very
much pleased with the appearance and
conduct of the men on the field. AL
though no particular demonstration
was made, yet it was spectacular
scene. doubly interesting because it
will go in history as the first great
formal movement, by large body of
troops organized for the American
Spanish war. 1t is, moreover, said to
he the first review of the kind since the
civil war. 1t began before o'clock.
The three brigades of the first division,
nine regiments, practically 5000 men,
formed 4 line of battle. the right wing
north of the historic Kelly field. Then
it ran a mile along the ridge. portion
of the command forming in the rear
SecOnu line as IL TOR
A Reserve in Assault
After the usual formal inspection of
the line. which took some time, the di-
vision formed and moved in columns
of tours, changing direction twice I'M
til Oh line parallel with Gen. Wilson,
who sat on a magnificent horse in front
of a group of brilliant staff officers.
The lines We're formed With remarka-
BILE lapidity and precision. Then, in Il
column of companies. that is, each
company marching in line, one behind
another. the division advanced in
splendid form. 1t was a grand sight
to witness, and all the veterans in the
camp enjoyed the unusual spectacle.
Each regiment in the lines had a rep
utation to maintain, and every COM
pany and individual was impressed
with the necessity Of doing the best
possible. The result was singularly
gratifying. Gen. Wilson expressed
himself as delighted and very proud Of
the fact that the division when ma
neuvered together for the first time
should act so much like regulars and
veterans. With the morning sun glanc
ing from polished arms and trappings
and the sllken stars and stripes and
state flags waving in the breezes that
came from Missionary ridge, the sight
was glorious me nd inspired the ut
nest enthusias in both spectators
and tic men in lines.
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TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

Startlcs the Crew of nm American
Cruiser-PrObably an Earthquake.
Key West, May 25.-The officers of
one Of the United States cruisers which
has arrived here say that, while off
Cape San Antonio (the western extrem-
ity of !Cuba) terrific explosion was
heard from the direction of the shore,
but apparently many miles away.
There was an upheaval of waite all
about the ship and the cruiser herself
vibrated with the shock from stem to
stern.
They are inclined to think that the
phenomenon was an earthquake. There
are no batteries near enough to Cape
San Antonio to account for a detona-
tion of such volume, and it is thought
that if any naval disaster had occurred
news Of it would have reached here.
Judge Locke, in the United States
circuit court, to-day heard arguments
in three of the most important prize
cases. those of the Buena Ventura.
Miguel Jover and Catalina. A number
of counsel appeared and it was con-
tended Oh an extended citation of au-
thorities that all three vessels should
be condemned as lawful prizes.
Arguments against this contention
were made by an array of counsel rep
resenting the various interests, includ-
ing the owners of the vessels and their
carg0es. The court reserved it's de.
ciSiOn,
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Friday, May 81.

Details of the formal exchange of
prisoners have been arranged.
Forty steam yachts are recommend
ed for purchase by the government.
British vessel loaded with contra
band of war is chased by Spaniards.
Spaniards, it is believed, are getting
anxious for peace, that is. honorable"
peace.
The officers and crew of the Oregon
are in excellent health and eager for
action.
Advices from Sagua Ia Grande, Cuba,
say the insurgents are growing in num-
bers every day.
Government agents are still securing
the Pacific for transports to carry
troops to Manila.
Secretary Long is satisfied that Ger
vera is still bottled up in Santiago
with Schley on the watch.
Commodore Schley sails boldly into
Cienfuegos harbor without drawing
the fire of the enemy and helps himself
to coal.
Cuban officers consult with Gen.
Miles and Secretary Alger regarding
plan of cooperation with the Cuban
forces.
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BOTTLED UP.
Spanish Fleet Believed to BE cooped

Spanish Fleet Believed to BE Cooped
Up in Santiago Harbor.
st. Paul, May %. - The New York
Herald's special to the Pioneer Press
from Washington says: Official Wash
ington Is confident tonight that the
Spanish feet is bottled up" in the
harbor of Santiago.de Cuba. This con-
fidence is not based upon any advices
from either Rear Admiral Sampson or
Commodore Schley. 1t is confidence
begotten rather of the silence Of these
officers and of the general knowledge
of the situation which exists in official
circles.
1t is positively stated that the Span
ish fleet did arrive at Santiago de Cuba
on Thursday last and that scouts We're
stationed outside of that port imme-
diately after this information could be
transmitted to them. and as they have
not reported to the department the de.
parture of the enemy, the authorities
believe they are still in the harbor
Furthermore. information which has
the Spanish feet We're crippled after
the run across and that repairs are be-
ing made which have delayed the de-
parture of their ships. AS to the Amer
lean fleet, the officials admit that a
fleet Of armorclads is off that port
which will be able to crush Admiral
Cervera's squadron should it attempt
to leave Santiago de Cuba. Commo-
dore Schley, with the flying squadron,
reached Santiago yesterday, it is be-
iieved, and Rear Admiral Sampson
should have arrived this afternoon.
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Tuesday, Mny ~.

The navy department has no official
advices from the fleets.
Maj. Gen. Wilson reviews the first
division Of the First army corps.
Heavy firing was heard off the coast
of Cuba Thursday and Saturday.
Cuban officers are nettled by the
criticisms of American army officers.
No truth in the report that Italy has
protested against the blockade of Cuba.
Roosevelt and his rough riders ex-
pect to go to Cuba within the next two
days.
Some erroneous statements regarding
the bombardment of San Juan cor
rected.
Spain will protest to the powers
against the flying of the Spanish flag
by American warships.
The Spanish minister of the interior
announces in the cortes that the gov
eminent is likely to resort to privateer-
ing.
Lloyds reports the arrival at Para,
Brazil. of three American warships.
The only warships in that vicinity are
the Oregon, Nictheroy and Marietta.