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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-22
THE SUNDAY HERALD

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CTRAYED FROM HOME on We'd
~ nesday, December 90, 1897, young Fox
hound answers to name of Bob, age 8 months,
black, with tan-colored legs and breast, small
white spot on throat, intelligent countenance.
Any information concerning him WILDE CRATE
fully received by owner,
SCOTT FL. BILLMYER,
jams BIZ Uniontown, Nd.
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DAZAR.-Th Ladies' Aid Society of the
ID Finksburg NJ. P. Church will hold a
Bazaar on February I'd, Sd and 4th, beginning
each day at 10 O'Clock, a. m. Meals served
for % cents; children under IL for 10 cents.
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EOR RENT. The Dwelling House Ssss
~ and Store, known as Bixler Post, HE6A
office, miles from Westminster, Md. Fine
Buildings. Water, Fruit and a garden of one
acre. Possession April 1st Apply to
VIM. ID. X. LEESE,
jan15 3t' Bixler, Md.
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HOME MADE HARNESS.

R@@Dont fail to send for catalogue @g9a
b1~before you buy your farm Har-@asa
bT~ness this spring. 8a
VIM. FL. BIXLER,
jams At Hagerstown, Md.
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Tremendous hamnleing down of prices
LADIES' MISSES AND CEIL.DRENS WRAPS
We are to COAT and CAPE STOCK quick aIrty 10" p
Will sell them Don offered
yourself magnificent bargain. Coats s99 '"
have no last stock; all goods styles high quar-
hy low price.
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Address all communications to
THE HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
Fayette and st. Paul streets.
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PRICK STORE BUILDING in New
ID Windsor for Rent.

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the recipient of formal call from General Shafter
and his staff. In a talk to reporters Mr.. Dole said
he did not come here to lobby for annexation, but
was ready to give information to the Government
when called upon. He will be received i'll Wash
ington with full official honOrS.
number of 'bucket shops have been closed by
the police in New York CITY, They are the fellows
who flood the country towns and postOffces with
circulars and advertise that they have inside in
formation by which they can make you from $40 to
500 on the rise fall of certain stocks. If you
want to lose your money invest with them. Good
securities or investments do not go begging, re-
member that whenever you receive one of their
circus bill circulars
John Matthews Il retail grocer in New York
city, murdered his wife and their two children,
boy ten years old and girl of twelve by chopping
them to death with Ratchet some time between
Saturday night and Monday morning. Matthews
committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.
Before dying he turned on the gas with the intent
it is believed, that asphyXiation should complete
his murderous work. The crime was committed III
a small bedroom in the of the store kept by
Matthews His wife and her two children met
death while asleep The man was respondent
owing to business troubles, he having failed re-
Gently.
Hon. BENJAMIN Butterworth, United States COM
missioner of patents, who had been sick at the
Piney Woods Hotel, Townsville, Georgia, several
weeks, died Sunday afternoon. The end was peace
full and when it his wife and children were at
his bedside. Major Butterworth went there to re-
cuperate from attack of pneumonia contracted
while on the stump in the last political campaign
and recovered rapidly until two weeks ago when
he suffered from uraemic commissions. Benjamin
Butterworth had an active and successful career in
public life. He was born in Warren county, Ohio
october %, 1887, member of the State Senate
of Ohio from Warren and Butler counties in 1879
"A; was elected from the first Ohio district to the
Forty.sxth, Forty -seyenth, Fortyninth, Fiftieth
and Fifty-tirst Congresses Republican.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30

by Secretary Day the president having
reached a conclusion as 20 their outlines.
II the presidents purpose was 10 secure
free expression Of public opinion on
this subject he has been gratifed with
the responce made through the news.
papers and In the exhibition Of interest
BY government officials in the matter
There Is the best reason 20 believe that
after the full conferences the president
has had individually with the members
OF his cabinet he has already made up
his own mind % form the reply that the
United States government viii make 10
the SPANS overture through Ambassa-
dor Cambon.
On the main points Of the terms the
administrations position Is for the inde-
pendencs Of Cuba, concession Of Porto
Rico and ihe payment Of indemnity.
About the only point that seems 10 be
open 70 amendment Of any extensive
character i the disposition of the Phil
ippines. While the administration has
not failed 10 take notice Of the extent Of
the demand for their acquisition by the
United States as exhibited in certain
sections Of the country, IL can be stated
that the conclusion has been reached 20
relinquish the islands, retaining a coal
ing station there surrounded by suifi-
cient zone Of land 10 make IL selfsupport.
ing.
This decision, IL is possible, though
not probable, may be again changed b..
fore the cabinet disposes Of the matter,
~ strong influences are az work 10 in.
duce the president 10 insist upon the
Substitution of at least an independent
government over the Philippines for
Spanish rule. II this point shall b. dlf.
hcult Of .e,ilement the answer 20 Spain
may not be rendered before next Tues.
day.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30
WHAT NEWSPAPERS
SAY OF PEACE TERMS.
They Believe an Armi.ties WIN Bs De-
oisred While Peace Terms Are
being Considered.

Madrid, July 20. Referring 10 the
prospeciso Of peace a correspondent Of an
independent semioiiicial newspaper says
while the government has asked peace
without sipulating a preliminary sus-
pension q hostilities, Il Is supposed an
armistioe will b. declared as soon as
basis can be agreed upoa pending a def.
mite settlement None Of these basis
have ben submitted, but among the
conditions mentioned one is relative %
an International conference at London
20 arrange the future Of the Philippine
islands We do not believe the Ameri.
cans pF0pose such conference, because
they have no interes; In doing so, and
could not derive any benefit therefrom.
Neither Is the Spanish government "a.
vorahe 10 such conference, consider.
ing that the negotiations were opened
directly with the United States and are
better calculated 20 secure a good under.
standing between the two countries
IL Is understood that the Spanish
transports lsla de Panay aud Isla de
Luzon have sailed from Cadiz for san.
tiago to embark Spanish prisoners Of
war
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30

Hamburg, July 29-It Is said that
Prince Bismarck il better
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30
Relieve spain I. In Earnest.

Washington, july 2a.-Public men
who have talked with the president and
members Of the cabinet positively as.
scrt that the administration has conf.
dence IN the sincerity aud motives OF the
Spanish note. The administration takes
the view that the note is the beginning
Of the end, aud that the administration
Ia practically certain that the answer Of
this government and the general terms
proposed viii be accepted by Spain.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30
DONG 20 inadvertantly Ioo.enea MS non

doing 30 inadvertently loosenen MS NON
on the reins. Feeling themselves free
the spirited team turned sharply toward
the stable. The blackboard was turned
over and smashed and the horses becom.
ing detached, dashed away % their
stable.
Mr.. Reid and the coachman had no
opportunity TO jump and were pinned
beneath the rig The coachman's leg
was broken and Mr. Reid was cut and
bruised about the body, face and head.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30
whi,slaw REID In a Runaway.

New York, July 20. whitelaw Reid
narrowly escaped severe injury in run.
away while driving from his home 70
catch a train TO New York at White
Plains. Mr.. Reid held tho rcins, and
behind him sat a coaohman. While
leaving the stable Mr.. Reid attempted
to replace the whip in its socket and in
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30
WILLING TO ACCEPT.
Newspaper. LAY Terms Of Mckinley
Are Acceptable 10 spain.

Madrid July s9-with the under.
standing that no indemnity win BE- de.
manded and that Spanish sovereignty
in the Philippine islands will be respect.
ed, the mwspapers here consider the
terms Of peace attributed TO President
Mckinley as being acceptable.
The papers, however, protest agains,
the continuance Of hostilities by the
United States after Spain has sued for
peace.
The minister Tor war, General Correa,
is arranging FOR the reception Of Span.
ish troops which surrendered at Santa.
go De Cuba, and Is preparing sanitary
stations In order toprovent the introduc.
ton Of diseases into Spain.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30
Know Of No such Move.

London, July s0-The officials OF the
United States embassy are ignorant Of
any approximations being made 20 Great
Britain In conjunction with the United
States for the purpose OF bringing pres.
sure TO bear upon the Italian govern.
ment In order to prevent a bombari.
ment Of Carthagona by the Italian
squadron.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-30

London, July 2s.-The northeast coas,
Of this country has been swept by a
great storm. Fishing fleets had narrow
escapes, being obliged 10 run 10 the har.
bors for shelter, where many vessels
were compelled 20 seek refuge. North
bound trains have been delayed by force
Of the winds, which caused considembia
damage ON the inland Crops having
been hattened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
WHITE PLAINS.

A meeting Of citizens of the village has been
called for next Wednesday evening In the lecture
room Of the Presbyterian Church for the purpose
Of forming a society having in view the beautifying
and improvement Of Broadway as a public park
and to take care Of the other public places In the
village The women of the place are especially re-
quested to attend and become interested In this
movement The call for the meeting Is signed by
H. =. Griffin o. ID. Kingsley, X. A. kutchDdch ana
A progressive tennis tournament will be held on
the grounds of the Scarsdale Tennis club this
The Rev. S; z. Jones. Of Newburg will preach In
roy N.Y.! CTnng And eyenns few friends at
party given in honor Of her bTt hday at her home
In @ hay on "a Se Fq Baptist
Church will leave town en- his annual va os ion
Bap Wek young frope non I in he viii
go to North Pemberton. where he will spend the
The women Of the Executive Committee OF the
White Plains Auxiliary Of the Req Cross net on
Mrs Whitelaw Reid presided. and all the churches
in town were Represented and all p ledged t Pfa
& Tse Pf9naa q s. Samf ra
treasurer of the auxiliary and Miss Butler was
the societies 20 meet in their respective church
parlors and prepare garments and other requisites ST..
renor l. Park ana Mrs Reid The officers Of the
rs tSy sfe rs Mss
Kate Prime, secretary and Mrs George b: Bur,
bank, treasurer. Inc BaptlSt society mas eiecleu
Mrs +. G.. Garnsey president, Miss Phoebe Car
penter vce-president, Mrs W. A Halbe secretary
and Mrs. Charles f. Birch treasurer.
The o. d. o. Association, social organization
among the Masons of this county, will hold It's
annual excursion to Donnelly's Grove. College
Point Long Island. July o. The steamer
Emene has been chartered for the occasion and
will start from Yonkers the day selected at $3.50
O'Clock In the morning.
A lawn party will be held at the home Of Mrs
John Birch. In William-st. next Thursday after
noon and evening. 800
Mr. and Mrs Philip Babcock and their children
of St. George Staten lsano. are spending the sum
mer with Mrs Babcock's mother. Mrs Annie NJ
Clarke in Broadway:
Miss Evangeline Slosson: OF Broadway, in com
pany with Miss Josie Blidcnburgh. Of Brooklyn
Will spend the rest of this month at Delaware
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank N. Smith and their family Of
Broadway. spending the summer on their farm
Mt and Mrs James c. Cannon. Of Scarsdale
and their daughter, Marguerite. have gone TO the
White Mountains for a short visit.
Mcleod c. Wilson has returned home from
extended visit 70 friends In Massachusetts.
Stephen w. Smith and his family Will spend the
summer at Rye Beach. where they have hired a
Mrs. William de Hart. OF New-York City, is the
guest of DR. and Mrs H. G. V. de Hart. in Rail-
road-ave -, 90.
and Mrs Ezra Bentley at their home. In Lake-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
THE GENERAL sloCEn IN COLLISION.
SHE STRIKES A LIGHTER IN THE EAST RIVER
But SUFFERS LITTLE DAMAGE-THE
LIGHTER BEACHED.

The excursion steamer General Socum. with two
hundred and twenty passengers on board. was In
collision yesterday afternoon off Pier No. r. East
River with a lighter. The General Socum
not seriously damaged, but tho passengers had a
fright owing TO the shock OF the collision. The
lighter is owned by l.. Boyer's Sons. No. 80 Wall
st. and at the time Of the mishap was carrying a
cargo Of sugar from Pier No. IL. Manhattan. to
Dock-st, Brooklyn. The General Slocum was com
ing down stream and blew her whistles vigorously.
but II the captain of the lighter heard the whistles
he did not heed them. for it is said by those wh)
saw the collision that the lighter tried to pass in
front OF the excursion boat. but was not fast
enough to get out of the way.
The General Slocum struck the lighter amidship
on TIE starboard side splling her cargo and cut
ting a big hole in her side just above the water
line The shock OF the collision threw many OF the
passengers on the Slocum off their feet. and for a
time there a small panic. The passengers
were, however. pacifed when they learned that
there danger. The lighter began TO settle.
and about fifty barrels Of sugar were soon afoat.
Relieved Of part OF her cargo the lighter steamed
to Governors Island. where she was beached. The
General Slocum went to the pier at Hanover-st.,
Brooklyn. but. finding that only few boards OF
her railing had been smashed. she continued on her
way to Rockaway Beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
PEEKSKIIL.

James D. Ferguson, OF Peekskill. has enlisted in
Company L, 1st Regiment, United States Volunteer
Engineers at Camp Town. end, and has been made
company clerk In Company five Peekskill men
have pnlisted-James O'Loughlin. Herman Miller.
James Smith owen Kelley and Frank Shea.
branch OF the Red Cross has been organized In
Peekskill with these officers: President Mrs. An
toinette F. Stout: secretary. Mrs. Leverett Finch
Crumb: treasurer. Miss Helen S. Hustled The fol-
lowing committees appointed: Cutting and
Sewing Mrs James w Hustled. chairman; Packing
Mrs. Julia Fitch. chairman: Ways and Means. Mrs
John n. Tilden. chairman.
The nineteenth annual convention Of District
Lodge No q G. n. OF o. f. which is gather
ing Of colored Odd Fellows. will be held In Peeks-
kill on August 2. The convention Will be held In
Assembly Hail. In Div!slon-st
The Dunderberg club opened Its summer house
and grounds at Lake Oscawana on Thursday.
Deputy Grand Chief Ranger y. w. Walsh OF Sing
Sing, on Thursday evening installed the following
officers Of Court Americans. +. OF A: Chief
ranger Adds Lent sub-chef ranger. ". a. Searles;
recording secretary +. Reagan; senior woodward.
e. Booth; junior woodward. II. Is. Tice; senior
beadle T. Wallace junior beadle. +. Barger.
AT the semi annual election Monday evening
for officers OF Bald Eagle Tribe No 2si i. o. X. NJ.
these were elected: Sachem Dennis p Lamb;
senior sycamore. Isaac II. Smith; junior sycamore,
Philip H. Odel: prophet. Fred Warm; trustee.
George A. Likely; representatives TO great tribe
council George fl. Wood and Thomas DAISY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
DEAD IN AN AREAWAY.
A SALESMAN FOUND WITH A FRAClOhhD
SKULL AND POCKETS EMPTY
or VAIJ'ABIES

The body OF a man who was afterward idehti-
fed as Frank H. Motion salesman. was louhu
Yesterday morning lying in an areaway al NO -'i
West Twenty ninth-st. terribly crushed ABOUT the
head and neck. The nose and one arm were broken,
the skull was fractured and there were seVerai
serious bruises in different parts Of the body. The
man was well dressed, but neither money watcn
nor valuables OF any kind were found IN the pocK-
cts and this fact, although the police at nrst re-
ported that the man had apparently laiIeh "i'ie
drunk down the areaway steps. and thus met MS
death led the people in the neighborhood to sus-
pect that he had been the victim OF FOUL play.
CAPTAIN Brown OF the West Thirty-seventh-st
police station, put his best detectives at Work on
the case. and last night they were not prepared 10
dsprove the murder and robbery theories al
though they were inclined TO adhere to the theory
Of accident they had first circulated.
Motion employed, 1t was learned. by the
clothing firm OF II. B. Krschbaum & Co, No. 1888
Broadway He mad been drinking heavily for the
last two or three days In saloons In the neghoor.
hood OF Esntn-ave ana wen @ n saloon ~
said he was at that time drunk and had neither any
not sure about this. He was not seen again
the house No. PSI West Twenty-ninth-st. He was
Identified ~ letter found in his pocket addressed
Gent from the Dunn Worsted Mills. Of Woonsocket,
r. l. Also in the pockets were card from George
r. Read. the real estate broker, and two baggage
checks Of the Sinclair House calling for a silk
umbrella and valise 1t learned at the hotel.
however that Motion had not been guest there,
but had merely left the articles.
Motion was married, and until recently lived with
his wife in Jersey City, where he was we'll and
favorably known. He was son Of George Motion.
of Jersey City. and nephew Of James c. Motion.
OF Woonsocket. r. I: His wife was for time
singer in the Bergen Reformed Church quartet. and
Motion was the tenor OF Grace Episcopal Church.
In Ernest, and Of ST. Johns Free Church. the
Heights He and his wife took active part in
amateur theatricals and opera. singing at various
times in 1.-THE Pirates Of Penzance" THE Chimes
of ndy' and "Ermlnie" His Jersey City
friends II is said. have recently lost trace Of him.
Woonsocket r. l.. July s.-Frank Motion was
nephew Of James C. Motion. OF Woonsocket. He
was the son of George Motion Of Jersey City, and
he leaves several brothers and sisters He was
born in Providence. and had lived in and near New
York since 1850
Irving S. Dunn. treasurer OF the Dunn Worsted
Mills OF this city. said tonight that Motion, when
he last heard Of him; was the buyer for A. Kirsch-
baum, OF No 726 Broadway. New-York Motion
was a brilliant man in his line OF business. Mr.;
years ago he was employed by the saxton Worsted
company. OF Providence: but for the last six
from the Dunn Worsted Company were sent In
reply to an inquiry from Motion about month ago
in regard 10 some goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
TREMENDOUS RAINFALL IN ST. LOUIS.
DAMAGE AMOUNTING TO HUNDREDS OF THOU
SANDS OF DOLLARS DONE.

DAMAGE AMOUNTING TO HUNDREDS OF THOU
SANDS OF DOLLARS DONE.
ST. Louis. July SAIL records have been broken IN
this city and its neighborhood by heavy rainfall
The damage done amounts TO hundreds OF thou-
sands OF dollars. In the last twentyfour hours Do
inches Of rain fell The greatest previous fall was
on the night Of June 1916. 1883. when the record
was AGA inches. All the low and badly drained
sections Of the city flooded, cellars are filled
and the lower stories OF many houses are wet
with several feet Of water. In the outlying dis
tricts, especially Cheltenham. the water rose 10
such q height that tho residents sought safety on
RATS John May whose hardware store. at Chou
teau and Jefferson aves.. damaged 5000 by
the flood says the residents OF his neighborhood
will join In a damage suit against the city involv-
ing more than 10000, which. he says, Is a con-
servative estimate OF the damage within radius
OF a block OF his store. He lays the blame on the
poor drainage system. -
Almost every resident and storekeeper in Chou.
teau-ave from No. 200 TO No. 300 distance OF
six blocks. suffered damage to buildings or stocks
OF goods In sums varying from 800 TO 5000. Other
sections Of the city suffered 10 greater or less eX-
tent Fortunately no lives were lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
MOUNT VERNON.

Miss Anne Rhodes. recording secretary CT inc
Women's National War Relief Association VIII
give an address explaining me objects OF the or
ganization in Willard Hall on Tues1ay afternoon
al O'Clock.
Tho recent marriage is announced Of Miss Hodge
10 Louis b. Nuttng, of Pelham. the Rev. c. VIM
ter Bolton officiating. After he ceremony, they
started for Honolulu, where Mr. NuttiaS VII. rep
resent a New-York mercantile firm. . -
The marriage is announced or Hiss Anna VI .
Der daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Furber, OF
Stanhope Villa TO S. d. Haight, Of BrooSlyn
The garden party given on Thursday afternoon
and evening under the auspices OF the MOUNT
Vernon Auxiliary Red Cross, at the h3me q MIS-;
C. W. Williamson. was pleasant ard sucf esslul
AFFAIR The house and lawns were prettily decor
sted. and the younger guests enjoyed dane ng In a
large barn The receipts Will be given Tor the
Who took part were Mrs. William Wilson. Mrs. A.
q Ham Mrs F. S traige. Mrs. j. ~ Duncan.
Mrs AFRO Fowler. Mrs NJ. A. Maher Mrs. c. G.
Martin ard Mrs. Robert McVickar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
BOXING MATCH.
MAHER TURNS THE TABLES on GODDARD Ply
DEFEATING HIM IN EIGHT ROUNDS.

MAHER TURNS THE TABLES on GODDARD Ply
DEFEATING HIM IN EIGHT ROUNDS.
Peter Maher redeemed himself for the two de-
cisons which Joe" Goddard. the Barrier Cham
pion." Of Australia had received over him by fight
the antpodean to sandstill In eight rounds. last
night. at the Lenox Athletic Club
Goddard administered lot OF hard punishment
to his adversary. but received terrific pounding
while he was doing Goddard out a couple
OF times, but the bell saved him and when he
stopped toward the end OF the eighth round. he
was scarcely able TO stand on his feet At the
same time the fast work which both had gone
through from the beginning had told on Maher
who was unable to land blow heavy enough to
finish the Australian. Some OF the blows Goddard
received were hard and heavy enough to have
felled a bullock.
There was no science exhibited either side,
and although Maher won. he did not display top
notch" form. There was great crowd present.
including many Pittsburgers The preliminary bout
Detroit. and Tim Kearns, of Boston. kearns was
knocked out IN the second round.
Next came the funniest thing OF the evening
rcther With Corbe 's sharkey Mccoy Everhardt
ieffres and numerous other heavyweight pugilists
were present. Eacn man had an announcement to
some o she wobe corbe as
had great deal TO say. and was called to order
by Mccoy and Julian S on behalf OF 0n
compelled to interfere No matches were made. but
Corbett and Mccoy agreed TO meet to-day and try
Goddard's seconds were BILLY" Leedon Paddy"
was Eq Ssnad y and
Sullivan. Peter Lowry and Peter Burns Goddard's
TIE hshtinE was fierce in the extreme from start
70 finish. both mems faces being covered with
s sSp@ Of a9 h the his Gs
wiki his hands. and said Mature can stand no