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LESSONS OF THE FIGHT.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-The lesson Of the
Manila fight will not be without profit to the
constructors and other bureau officials of the
navy The conditions prevailing were so en-
tirely different to those during the battle of
Yalu that it is considered desirable to secure
all the information possible relating TO the
performance of Il e ships, the weaknesses, If
any developed, the action Of the ordinance
under heavy and continuous fire, and the
damage sustained by both fleets.
1t is proposed to learn by special expert
investigation. in which the officers of the fleet
will take part, what guns did the greatest
havoc. what parts of vessels suffered the most
and the vulnerable sections as shown by re-
suits obtained with different callbre OF guns.
Constructor Capps, who has been ordered to
sail from San Francisco on the City OF Peklng,
has instructions to make Il thorough examina-
ton Of every ship above water and to report
eXhaustvely on the character of the injuries
sustained by the Spanish ships, for the use OF
the experts in Washington.
Orders will also be sent to Acting Rear
Admiral Dewey to have his ordnance officers
on each ship report the effect OF the rapld-tire
guns on the enemy at certain ranges, as well
rs can be estimated; how far the SIX poHnderS
were effective, and at what range the elghts
and SKIES were used to advantage; also, what
effect was produced on the various compart-
ments of ships struck by the projectiles of the
Spanish gunners.
1t is intended that the naval experts shall
know everything relating to the battle in order
to estimate accurately the value of certain
types of ships under certain conditions. and
the performance Of the auxiliaries and other
intricate and delicate parts of the mechanism.
Cellulose, as a water celebrating material,
was used on the ships for the first time in any
naval fight, but as no vessel was punctured so
as to admit water the value of the substance
was not proven. Fireproof wood was also in
three of the ships, but as no vessels caught
Gre its qualities yet remain undetermined.
Smokeless powder. however, played no part
in the action. Every pound used was Of the
Brown prismatic variety, and that was the
cause of the heavy smoke bank that hung over
the water Of the bay.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
Garry the War into Cuba.

With the exception of Great Britain every
nation sympathizes with Spain and thinks the
United States was too hasty in its ultimatum
to Spain; that Spain had gone very far in ac-
ceding to the demands of the United States,
and that the latter did not give Spain time to
try autonomy in Cuba. And this sentiment
prevailed largely in this country. There was
an overwhelming sentiment against war, and
that sentiment has not changed. But, as war
has been proclaimed, the country is quite
unanimous that it ought to be vigorously pros
ecuted and brought to speedy close. And
the war, too should be directed toward the
object set forth in the declaration of war, the
expulsion Of the Spanish from Cuba. the pa
cifeation of the island and the establishment
of stable government. Had this been done
Havana would have fallen nearly msnth
ago; so would have MataDzas, Cahanas and
other chief ports, and their guns could have
been used to enforce the blockade. Twenty
odd thousand regular soldiers could have
been landed in Cuba in three or four days
after war was declared, and these could have
been augmented daily until sufficient force
had been landed to have driven the Spanish
to surrender.
One month has passed, and the pacifca
cation of Cuba is no nearer at hand than
when war was declared. The Spanish have
been allowed full month to strengthen all
their Notifications, particularly at Havana,
and it is said they have received some modern
guns and supply of ammunition and been
reinforced by some experience gunners.
This delay may have been necessary, but it
does not appear so. Commodore Dewey
achieved great naval victory at Manila, but
his feet should have been brought over to
help take and hold Cuba. and to defend our
Atlantic coast. And the reason for our YES
sells going to Porto Rico is not apparent.
Our declaration of war only alluded to Cuba,
and to Cuba our operations ought to have
been confined.
There is something wrong in the manage
ment Of the war; Its declared objects are
ignored and there is dilatoriness in its prose
cution. War preparations were begun nearly
three months before war was declared, and
the government ought to have been ready to
strike at once, instead of allowing Spain time
to strengthen herself in Cuba. In view of
the delay and the attacks on the Philippine
Islands and Porto Rico, there must be either
incompetency on the part of Mckinley and
his Cabinet, or there is determination to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
THE FIRST MUSTERED IN.
Two More Battalions of State Mill
tia Ready For Active Service.

The First Maryland Regiment became two
battalions of the army Of United States vol
unteers Monday afternoon, when Lieutenant
Elwood w. Evans finished mastering the
command into the national service. In all,
651 officers and men were mustered in.
Three officers of the regiment dropped u
degree in rank when the command became two
battalions of the national volunteer service.
Col. William P. Lane became lieutenant
colonel; Major W. c. Claude, chief surgeon,
became captain, and Capt. Lauran F.
Smith, regimental adjutant, became a lieutsn-
ant and battalion adjutant.
At the same time Lieut. E. W. Evans, of
the regular army, advanced to the rank of
major and took command of one of the bat
talions. Major Evans was chosen to fill a
vacancy, his selection being agreed to by the
War Department.
Lieutenant Colonel Lane Immediately mott
fed Adjutant General Corbin, at Washington,
that his command had been mustered into
service
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

St. Paul's Reformed Church.-sunday School at
915 a. m. Divine service at $50 a: M and $50 p.
Uniontown Church of God.-sabbat6 School at 9
a. IN. Preaching at lois a. m; in the evening at
7.3O. At Frzellburg at go p M May % Pente-
Carrollton Circuit-Communion service will be
held at Patapsco on Sunday, May Do at 1890 Il. IN.
Preaching at Pleasant Grove at 3 p. m, and at
c. E Dudrear, Pastor
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Beniamin's
Church-Sunday School at 1.30 p. m. Meeting
of the Benevolent and Aid Society at close of Sum
day School. Sewing Society at parsonage on Tues
members of the Society is desired at both of these
meetings. st. Matthew's Church-Sunday School
at ga: m; There will be no preaching at any of
H. j. Macalister Pastor
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. - Benjamin's
Church-Sunday School at p. m. Preaching at
p M y p S. G; E at s p M Ca at at p.
Preparatory service on May 2S, p. m. St. Johns
Church.-sunday School at a. m. Preaching at
S. A. Diehl Pastor
Grace Lutheran Church.-sunday School at 9 a.
m Preaching at l0.30a. m. and 7.45 p. m Morn
ing subject, "A Caution That Jesus Gives" Even
p. H. Miller, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. w. r Graham
d. D., Pastor.-Sabbath Servces-Preaching by
the pastor to at lOs0 Junior SEQ sabbath
Christian Endeavor at 700 p. m. Mid-week service
in the lecture room Wednesday evening, at 500
o'clock.
Centenary NJ. Z. Church.-Sunday School at 9.15
a. m. Preaching at 1890 a. m. Preaching by
Presiding Elder, Rev. c. w. Baldwin, D. D., at 7.45
D. IN. Junior League at go p. m. Senior League
at p. m Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 7.30 p.
m. Joel Brown. Pastor.
Ascension Church.-Sunday May 22.-Holy Eu-
charist at 80 a. M Mathis at 10 a. Second Holy
Eucharist at 1890 q. M Evensong at 4. 10 and D. M
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Holy Eucharist at a. m.
Evensong Except Fridays) at p. m. Evensong
Friday, at $50 p. m. f. B. Taylor, Rector.
ST. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy, PASTOR
Sunday-Low Mass at 7.i5. High Mass at 10 a. m
Vespers at 40 p. m. During the week-Mass at I
a, m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
Letter From Texas.

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
FLoREsvULE, May 8, 1898.
Perfect health prevails in this locality. We
need it in the stern battle for an honest liv.
ing. The spring season has been perfect and
the farmer and ranchman has had every con-
dition for success; warm spring rain falling
now. Early corn is tasseling, and vegetables
are abundant. Oh, reader, you should see
Texas in her spring suit of every shade of
green, and beautifully bespangled with lovely
wild flowers, planted and painted alone by
the King Royal Of the Universe. Maybe the
''spring poet" should be forgiven for his
zeal to tell in rythmc music the oul-stirring
beauties that appeals to his senses during the
vernal season. One can scarcely realize that
we are in the midst of war-stern ferocious
war. Reader, perhaps you want to know
how we feel on the frontier-neighbor to a
nation Mexico) who love lis none to well,
and thieves and freebooters see good oppor
tunity to profit by the disturbed condition Of
war. We feel no fear-Texans are brave to
recklessness, and firearms are our playthings.
An army of sane wildcats would not be fool
enough to tackle Texas for a fight. Strange
ly enough the present war with Spain began
on "Sanjacinto day." the anniversary of the
decisive battle of Texas for independence.
Patriotism is rampant here, and more
patriotic people do not exist.
P. B. BARNES.
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Oehm's Acme Hall.
CEVERN BICYCLES, $40.

You who live outside the city will best ap-
preciate the sterling merits of our Severn
bicycle, not only because it is staunch, per-
fectly constructed and easy running, but De-
cause the severest tests have proven 1t TO DE
one of the strongest wheels made, yet no
heavier than the majority of high grade wheels
today.
Another point particularly in Its favor Is
the price; high grade fully guaranteed "neel,
(the Severn at $40. Much under the usual
value, but we sell large quantities and buy at
closest prices.
For those who prefer special hnlsh' we
have the Quaker, superb mount Two
grades are here, $4,000 and $500
The Humber is well known at home ana
abroad. and its high reputation needs no extra
nraise from us You can get Humber
here, '9S Model for $500.
We have other wheels for all tastes and
purses. as low as $500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
Great Loss Of Life and Property.

Disastrous cyclones and torHadoes prevailed
throughout the Western States on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, mostly in Iowa,
Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. The killed
and wounded are estimated at 800. Stock of
all kinds killed; buildings, orchards, crops,
telephone and telegraph lines Frustrated,
bridges blown down, railroads torn up, and
creeks and rivers sucked dry by the cyclone.
At Rockford, Illinois. 90 were killed and 80
injured; at Heafford junction IL dead bodies
were lying in the railroad station.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
Death of Lord Gladstone.

VIM. Ewart Gladstone died at his castle in
Wales, at a. M, Thursday. For over 80
years he was power in European affairs,
and his political career was brilliant, whether
in the Ministry or in the Opposition. Not
only England mourns his loss, but almost the
entire world. He was of Scottish parentage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

Representatives of the English and Ameri-
can combination known as the Coates Trust
are said to be forming Cotton Thread
troll the thread output in the United States
and Great Britain.
The Archbishops of the Roman Catholic
Church in the United States have addressed
a letter to the clergy and laity bearing on the
war with Spain, which will be read in the
churches on Sunday. The letter directs
prayers to be said for the restoration of peace
by the glorious victory of our flag, and pray
ers for the soldiers and sailors that fall in
battle
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

The Democratic party carried Cumberland
on Monday, electing their candidate for
Mayor by 1917 majority, their candidate for
City Clerk by 269 majority over the present
Republican Clerk, and also carried the Coun-
Gil Tie present Council is Republican by
,,,n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
TNRUSTEES' SALE
Il OF
Valuable Personal Property,
Situate in New Windsor District. in Carroll
County. State of Maryland.

The undersigned, Trustees. by virtue of the
power and authority vested in them by ii deed
of trust from William W. Smeler and Sophia
c. Smeser. his wife, bearing date on the
10Th day Of April, in the year 1898, and
which is duly recorded among the Land Rec
or,ls of Carroll county, the undersigned Trus
tees, will offer at public sale. on the premises
formerly owned by said William W. Smelser,
in New Windsor District, in Carroll county
and State of Maryland, at II o clock, Il. M, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1898,
the following described property, to wit:
9 HORSES. 10 COWS, BULL, HOGS,
broadtread wagon, hay carriage, horsepower
and threSher, jack, Lion feed cutter, grain
fan, forks. rakes. shovelS, hoes, single. double
and triple trees plows, harrows, cultivators
horse rake corn shelter, , scoop shovels, ,
horse wagon and bed, sets breech bands, 3
sets front gears, wagon saddle and line, I
blind brides. fly nets, grain drill, mower
repear. ? grain cradles, broadtread wagon and
ddngboardS, = spreaders and fifth chains,
chains. hay fork and rope, and many other
articles.
Also 20 milk cans, } milk buckets, 3 cool
ers, milk boxes, crooks and jars, churns,
&C., . tons of hay, rye in the straw, 10 barrels
Of corn, lot of potatoes
Household AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Beds, bedsteads and bedding, parlor furni-
ture, hall furniture, dining room furniture,
chairs, tables, stands, lamps, stoves and fix
lures, buckets, tubs, washing machine and
wringer, carpets, mating, mirrors, knives,
forks, spoons, glass, china, earthen, crockery,
iron and tinware, in fact everything necessary
for housekeeping.
The above described personal property be-
ing the same which was conveyed by said
deed to the undersigned, Trustee. by said
William W. Smelser and wife.
Terms of Sale.-All sums Oslo and under,
cash; on all sums above $40 a credit payment
of six months will be given, if desired by the
purchaser or purchasers; the credit payment
to be secured by the notes Of the purchaser
or purchasers, with approved security, and
bearing interest from the day Of sale. No
property to be removed from the premises
until settled for.
DAVID p. SMELSER.
CHARLES + SMELSER.
Trustees.
Clabaugh Il ROBBERS, Solicitors.
may q Is
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Sudden Death at Hanover.

Isaac Loucks, prominent citizen, of Han,
over, Pa, died Thursday morning suddenly
his horse. The deceased made his fortune
before the Civil War; Since the war he has
been identified with the railroad, agricultural
society, gas companies and other local corpo-
rations. A wife, one sister, Mrs. P H. Glat
felter, of Spring Grove, and one brother,
Jacob Loucks, Of York, survive. He was a
member of Major Jenkins Post No. SO, q.
r
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

In addition to foreign war and the pros
pect of losing her foreign possessions, Spain
has much internal dissenton. The debt OF
the government is large and growing, and the
people are being impoverished by heavy tax
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
BICYCLE SUITS SIS.

At this popular price, a very large line of
fancy and mixed fabrics, in the latest checks,
plaids and plain colors, extension golf cuffs
or bloomer style.
All styles and grades of Sweaters and Jer.
seys for athletic sports. Bicycle, Golf and
Base Ball Shoes, and full line of Caps.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

The Cambridge, Nd, Chronicle and the
Banner have been consolidated and will be
issued from the same office. This isa matter
of importance only to the growing town Of
Cambridge, as the combination is deemed
advantageous, but the Democratic press Of
the state will regret the retirement Of Mr.
w. Laird Henry from the editorship OF the
Chronicle. He is graceful and forcible
writer. and under his editorship the Chronicle
has taken front rank among Maryland county
ipurnalS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

add Spain's island possessions to the United
States and then branch out as a great naval
power, contrary to the action of Congress in
declaring the purpose of the United States
was not for territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The atmosphere that prevails at Washing
ton is not that which prevails the country
over. The people want the war closed speed
lily, and not dragged along for months, piling
up debt and causing grinding taxation.
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CUT THIS OUT,

Any Excursionist buying goods at this
store to the amount of $40 or over. will have
their fair for IS miles round trip, or less, re-
turned to them IN CASH, on presentation Of
their ticket and this coupon at the Cashiers
Office.
OEHM'S ACME HALL.
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lnay2l At

TTNION SABBATH SCHOOL of the
~ Church of God at Frizellburg, will have
their annual Children's Missionary Floral
day on June 5. Preaching at 10 a. m: chill
dren's service at 1.30; decoration services at
$50 An interesting program has been pre-
pared. Several speakers will be present.
may q st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

ENAIR AND FESTIvAL.-The Ladies
- of Benjamin's Reformed Church will
hold Lawn Fete and Festival on the ground
of the parsonage, Littlestown Pike, opposite
the church, on the evenings of June LIST, End,
fund.-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
GOLF HOSE .

Among the newest things are the Scottish
Clan Hose, giving the various colors and com
binatlons of the old time Scotch Clans. Our
specially in Bicycle Golf Hose is plain leg,
fancy cuff, all.wool Golf Hose for SOC.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
WANT COLUMN.

Wanted-Salesmen; good salary, steady
work First National Nurseries, Rochester
n. Y. H.
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EOR RENT.-Modern cottage at corner
Il of Willis and Centre streets, West "A
Minister, Nd. Seven rooms and bath. H1H.
room. AT reduced rates from June 1. For
particulars call at this office. may 2lSt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

When you're in Baltimore, make Oehm's
Acme Hall your Headquarters, Ladies Wait
ing, Retiring and Writing Rooms; Mems
Smoking and Waiting Rooms Free, no matter
whether you're customer or not; meet your
friends at Oehms. Parcels checked free,
and every accommodation and comfort is cor
daily extend to YOU.
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THE ABSORBING CONSIDERATIONS
TO BUYERS ARR.

Full value for the money, large and varied assormo+
goods from which to make selections these reourer
we meet in the most minute details Goods sold a. a.
very lowest margin of profit the largest and most com
plete aggregation of carefully selected goods that
have ever been placed in double stores Every
department overfoWing with the latest produc
TONS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21

By virtue and in execution of the powers
contained in mortgage from William NJ.
Brown to John Mcdonald, dated June 4th.
1892, and recorded among the Real Estate
Mortgage Records of Carroll county, in Liber
B. F. c., No. 80, folio 257, &C., the under
signed, assignee of said mortgage. will sell at
public auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. the 25th of MAY. 1898.
at l o clock, a. m, all those three adjoining
parcels of land and premises situated in Car
roll county aforesaid containing in the aggre-
gate
1881 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
being the parcels firstly, secondly and thirdly
described by metes and bounds, courses and
distances in said mortgage, and to which
reference is hereby made for full and par
ticular description of the same, and which
parcels are used and cultivated together as one
entire farm, and will be sold as such.
together with the improve
ments thereon, which consist of a TFS
a comfortable dwelling and out s
Expenses adjusted to day of sale.
Terms of Sale.-One- third of the purchase
money cash, one-third in six months and one
third in twelve months, or all cash at the
option of the purchaser; the deferred pay
ments, if any, to bear interest from day of
sale, and to be secured to the satisfaction of
the undersigned assignee.
A deposit of one hundred dollars will be
required of purchaser at time Of sale.
WILLIAM PENROSE,
Assignee of Mortgage,
2O9 St. Paul ST., Baltimore, Nd.
apr3O is c. S. Hobbs. Auctioneer.
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NOTICE.
The stockholders or shareholders of ''The
Sykesvile Perpetual Building Association of
Carroll County" Maryland, are hereby mott
fed to meet at Association Room in Sykes
Vile, in said county and state, on Monday
evening, June Doth, 1898, at 8 clock, to de-
termine at said meeting whether or not the cap
ital stock of said corporation shall be inc:eas-
ed one hundred and twenty thousand dollars
($12O, OOO) to three hundred thousand dollars
$500, OOO), and the number of shares from
twelve hundred to three thousand.
LEVI BARNES,
JOHN HARRIS,
A. A. FORTHMAN,
GEORGE SCHRADE.
WIN. NJ. CHIPLEY,
VIM. F. RUBY,
c. Z. BROWN,
may2l At Directors.
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At Englar, Nd. May Il, 1895, John H. Blackstoh'
aged 80 years, months and - days
Near Carrollton Station, on May ,, 1898, Ehah
Leppo aged "A years months and Is days.
Yes we miss him, oh we miss him.
When we see his vacant chair;
And how sad the room is without him.
For there is no father there
Oh how many lonely hours,
We have passed since thou art gone,
But the Lord has been cur comfort,
And in Him our faith is strong.
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
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SUNDRIES and REPAIRS.

Lamps, Bells. Graphite, Lubricant, Oils,
Trouser Guards, etc., together with all the
other needs, such as Saddles, Chains, Handle
Grips, Brakes, etc., at prices usually much
lower than other concerns charge.
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A postal will bring you Catalogue and Book
let with full information.
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POSSUM SKETCHES.
oio Aeo White, He Tells Why mountair
Bear Committed Suicide.


,peakln' about bars" said old Zeb
mite, the 'possum hunter of Tenues-
nee, as We sat on his cabin dcor-stens
que esenin, "a mighty Gurus thing ha D
penea right out thar behind the mewl-
sneo a Few Vars ago. Did YOU ever b ar
aoout bar committin' suicide?"
20, ! never did" replied.
wan, one did it right out thar while
s the old woman was lookin' on. A
ielier down at Growers Corners was
0"in me seven dollars and couldn't
pay. lie had lot of barbed wire to
Ience his land, and be gin me big roll
.oI It to sqna-' the debt. / bruny ii
nome and strung it out behind the shed
ur Inc mewl and hawgs to scratch on,
and 1t jest tickled them TO death. One
'erenin' was smokin' my pipe out yere
when the old woman comes out and
whispers:
zeb White, hev yo' got nose On
70, or hev yo' lost it?'
Reckon I've got a nose,' saws I.
and what of it?'
Don't yo' smell bar around?"
Not sign of bar
linen yo've lost yer grip and had
better hunt rabbits. If thar amt a
bar within ten rods Of this cabin I'll
never ak fur new par o. shoes. Git
up and look around
7 got up" said the old man. "and
about the fnst thing saw was big
bar out thar by the mewl-shed. He'd
cum down off the hill, through the
laurel, arter hawg-meat. 1t was power
full bold o. him. helm as he mus, hev