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Christmas Entertainment at Hampstead.

St Marks Lutheran Sunday school of
Hampstead entertained exceptionally well the
citizens of that town and vicinity on the even
ing Of December 28th. Two innovations
specially conduced to the pleasure of the even
ing. One was the gradual appearance of a
large gilded star from the rear toward the
front of the audience room. 1t was suspended
by cord upon which 1t freely moved. The
other was the snow storm. This kept hover
ing above the heads of the children. 1t was
a receptacle filled with small particles of
paper. At an opportune time the little ones
were completely showered with these seem
ingly particles of snow. The music, though
somewhat difficult was we'll selected and exc
cuted. Mrs. Fielding won special praise for
instrumental music; Misses Bessie Hyson and
Lulu Lamotte for vocal music. Miss Edna
Lamotte well maintained her reputation as a
soloist in rendering The Christmas Song.
The .raise accorded Prof. j. H. Lester, as
director of the choir, was fully merited by
him. The primary department did their full
share by recitatiQGs and songs. Misses Rose
Royston and Katie Cox recited well. Dur
ing the reading of The Star by Miss Debbie
Stone the star referred 10 above, appeared in
front of the audience Rev. 5. j. Derr,
pastor. made n short address. AS digres-
sion, which was we'll received, Miss Cora
Roy ton recited Entertaining My Sisters
Beau" The latter character was assumed
by Mr. j. II. Beckey. The pastor had
charge of the program. Among the decora-
tons, two illustrations of the birth Of Christ
were particularly attractive.
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Morgan and Annie L. Diehl, both of West
minister, were married at the Reformed par
senage, in Frederick, Nd, by Rev. DR.. Esch
bach The bride was attired in steel silk,
trimmed with point lace, white satin ribbon
and pearls. The flowers worn by the bride
were the gift of a friend in memory of de.
ceased friend The bride was the recipient
of many useful and ornamental presents
from relatives and friends, among them be-
being a check for $4,000 from her father,
Mr. Alexander Carr. The newly mar
ried couple returned home on Monday,
the 9th, where a bounteous reception
awaited them. The wedding was very quiet
owing to the recent death of friend Of the
bride. The many friends of the happy
couple wish them happy and prosperous
life. Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan will make their
home with the brides parents on east Green
street this civ
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

\ quiet wedding took place December
ODD, 1897, at the home of Rufus Fllcklnger
Winfield. The contracting parties were Mr.
Harris Dunlap, of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Miss Grace Flickinger, of Winfield; Miss
Minnie F!ickinger, of York, Pa. was brides
maid, and Mr.. Dere Rooms, OF Baltimore,
Nd, was groomsman. At s O'Clock. p. M
the folding doors where open and the happy
couple came into the parlOr. They were met
by Rev. Mr.. Nicklas, of the Brethren church,
when they were made man and wife. Mr..
Dunlap and wife left on the morning train for
York, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Pa.
Many valuable and useful presents were re-
ceived. The bride and bridesmaid were
dressed in white satin, with gloves and slip
pers to match.
Those present were Horace Dunlap and
wife, H. NJ Zie and wife, Theodore Hotf-
man and wife, G. Grossnckle and wife, Dr.
A. Cronk and wife, S. s. Foutz and wife, b.
Stitely and wife, Mrs. John Stem, Misses
Edith Hoffman, Ouida Flickinger. Emma
Flickinger, Grace Easton, Katie Saylor,
Debbie Zle, Minnie Flickinger, Rufus Flick
niger, Wesley Barnes, Edward Stem, Ray
mon Flickinger, Clarence Flickinger, Henry
Flanagan, Katie Flanagan, Misses Hattie
Albapgh, Mollie Dudderar, Stella pndderar
and many others,
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G. F. Society Social at UniontOwn.

Despite the rain aud storm of Wednesday
evening thirty-six members and friends of the
Lutheran c. E. Society. at Uniontown,
gathered at the parsonage and held very
enjoyable social. A program was well rem
dered as follows:-lnstrument solo, Mr..
George Englar; Messrs. Will Sittig, Arthur
Sittig and Charles Stone sang, The Recipe
for Corn Bread and "Larboard Watoh;'
Miss Ella Mering gave numerous reading.
After this a number of proverbs we're acted
in pantomime by the members of the society
and guessed by the audience. Refreshments
were served and all returned home we'll pleas
ed with the evenings entertainment.
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Orphans' Court.

Monday, December 27.-Report of sale OF
the real estate of James Davidson, deceased
Red. o..o,o If
Sarah A. Shipley were granted to J' "llDur
Shipley. no D;.,n;b,t;or
tuesday, December 2s = Distribution 5H
among the creditors of Samuel hughes de-
ceased. filed. C,o
Clara V. Sullivan, eXecutrlX OF ohar'es ~ =.
Sullivan, deceased, returned inventory VI
goods and chattels. cr ,oL.,,a
dorrased. returned inventory of goods ana
chaitels
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weather accord for the week.

december 25-mercury 10 at a. m. ana ~
at On. M; clear. December 26-mercnry q
Of n. m. and SO at 2 p. m; snow until a.
m clear afterwards. December 27--mercury
25at a. m. and 80 at p. M; clear. pecem,
her 2s-mercury 19 at a. m. and ~ at =
D, M; clear, December 29-mereury - az
a. m. and 81 at 2 p. M; light snow, followed
by generally clear weathers sDo%, mn al 10
rain after D. m. December 30--mer,enry o.
at a. m. and 40 at p. M; clear. peesm-
Der 3l-mercury 40 at a. M ana 80 10 al , p
m. rain between u midnight aud $50 a. nl''
and rain from u. M. to p. m.
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,;.... NJ sales. for which bills are printed at
oiic. will he published under this head until
.... # .l. for 80 cents. When bills are printed
.,,.r. s. IN will be charged. Terms cash.
,,,rinn J. Lester, administrator of Abraham
var deceased will sell at public sale at the
Lg'i h, Of The deceased at Finksburg, on Thurs
''. I5nrgry % 1895 at 10 Il. m, mares, cows
'' ,1 mIiI pigs SOW wagons, carts and farming
"s!v .;is and household goods. +. \. GorSuch,
mrlioncef ,,.,.
fi', ,f?,,n If George :. Lippy in BachmanS VAL
'l ' rrnrs.s : cows bull, latest improved Deer
.,!. hinder. good as new; wagons ploWs, harness
.n-I Glrning utensils generally.
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Christmas at Morgan Run School.

lReported for the Democratic Advocate.
Morgan Run school, near Shpley, Miss NJ.
E. Polster, teacher, held its annual Christ
mas entertainment on the afternoon of De-
cember 23d. The house was crowded with
patrons and friends of the school, Following
is the program, which was mostly creditably
rendered.
Organ Voluntary. Miss Gertrude Hook
Singing, Christmas Greeting School
Presents for Our King Edna Owings
REGULATIONS by Etha Shipley, Lula Caples, Minnie
Wagner, Lula shipley, Clara Wagner, Guy Myers,
Lottie Williams, Goldie Shpley, Harry schneider
and Lizzie Caples.
Dialogue, Christmas Presents. ...,,,,,..2 Scholars
Singing, Yankee School
How Johnny Got Mack SIMPLY
Lift Ne Up So May See. Edward Little
Since Papa Doesn't Drink. Bertha Shipley
The German Night Watch. scholars
Christmas in Our Hearts.............Gerte Nusbaum
The Happiest Christmas. Mary Magin
Singing, Flag of the School
Our Flag and Scholars
The Mouse and the Cake. Oryille Zepp
Merry Estella Nusbaum
Dialogue The First Lesson in Cooking. ......3 Girls
Forty Duckungs'... Mack SIMPLIFY
Dialogue santa's Dream ...... y Scholars
Jerry's Christmas bessie Shipley
Singing He Has Little Girls
Dialogue, Help Wanted Scholars
Christmas Morning ............... Gertie Nusbaum
Why We Keep Christmas. Edna Owings and Anna
The Little School Ma'am...........B Bessie Shfpley
The Old Farmers Complaint. George Hook
Tableau. Star of Bethlehem
Dialogue Santa Claus. u Scholars
Generous Santa Edna OwingS
The Diamond Wedding Mary Magin
Why We Should be Thankful. .Lottie Slater
Singing, Joyous School
Tableau.......".... fetltlon
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Oehm's Acme Hall.
YOUR BEST CHRISTMAS
GIFTS

Will be found here, those things that are
useful as we'll as beautiful. And one
thing is certain, you'll not find such rich
quality, such high values, anywhere else
as are here now.
Holiday Our great stores are crowded with
Goods. holiday attire. Fancy Smoking
Jackets, House Coats, Silk Handkerchief
and Fine Gloves in separate boxes; Suspend
ers. Neckwear, Hose, put up separately in
dainty boxes; Fancy Slippers, Umbrellas
Hats, Caps, Canes, Pajamas, Bath Robes,
Dress Suit Cases, Satchels, Studs, Link But
tons, Collar and Cuff Buttons, all the newest
fads in mems jewelry, and hundred and one
other things suitable and useful as Christmas
gifts for men and boys.
Mems Every man and boy ought to know
Suits. the goodness of Oehm made cloth
ing. The finest suits and overcoats, as per-
feet fitting as a taller could make, are here at
prices that seem mockery in their lowness.
You can save from three to ten dollars on
every suit or overcoat you buy here.
Every facility for out-of-town visitors.
Free reading and writing rooms exclu-
Sively for ladies. Smoking room for
gentlemen. Free parcel checking. In
formation bureau. All cars pass
OEHM'S ACME HALL,
Cor Baltimore & Charles Sts,
declI The exact centre Of Baltimore
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INSURANCE AGENCY
WILSON & GOODWIN,

Successors TO James Shriver,
II w. Main ST. adjoining Gilbert & Gehr,
Westminster, Md.
Represent the following Companies:
Royal Fire Insurance Co. of Liverpool,
Continental Fire Insurance Company OF
New York.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of
England.
Employers Accident Liability Assurance
Corporation Limited of London.
No Notes. No Assessments.
Refer by PERMISSION to
Geo. R. Gehr, Cashier lst National Bank;
John L. Reifsnider, Babylon Il Gilbert, M,
Schaeffer & Co., B, F. Shliver & Co.
july lily
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Sale Register.

SATURDAY. JANUARY |, 1898.
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NOTICE.
Office Westminster Water Company, h
Westminster, Nd, Dec. IL, 1897.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the Westminster Water Company, for the
purpose of electing nine directors OF said
Company to manage its affairs for the ensuing
year, viii be held at the G'ompanys Office, in
Westminster, Maryland, Tuesday, January
llth, 1898, at the honr of 2 o'clock, p. m.
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p@FACTORY, Corner of Liberty and
George Streets, Westminster, Md, where l
have just erected new and large Shops, giving
is solicited. mayo
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
CLAMOR FOR OFFICE.
One of the Difficulties Attending Cuban
 Reorganization.

Manzanillo, Oct. 30.-The visit of General Leonard wood. governor of the military department O. Santiago, has been instrumental in bringing all the elemsnts among the Cubans to the front No fewer than 1000 insurgents of whom 800 arc officers. want offices and their clamcrs amount almost to 6 demand. There are two leading fac tions, one headsd by General Jesus Rabi, and the cther by General Rics. At present most of the offices arc held by representatives Of the Rabi faction, including the mayoralty and custom house inspectorship. General Wood, in crder to pacify the Rios fac tion has given them six positions ill the rural police force and turned over to one of their people the lighthouse at Cape Cruz. together with several other minor appointments. But neither party is satisfied, eacn thinking it ought to have all the offices.
 The majority Of the insurgents here have no money and go about living from hand to mouth and wondering wha. will happen next Armed men are not allowed raticns. As the Gu bans will not disband and will not work, nothing remains fer shem bui to strut about the city with macheres ard reYolvefs.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
During the Negotiations for the Closing of a Most Successful War, the People of tine Nation Should Up- hold the Hands of the Ad-
 nainistration.

Indianapolis Hsney republican
 
  pornt legal business will sevsral He discusses national questions follows Tn New York; where  and is making pealy different Chicago platform cratic candidate a 9 of t
 
 distinctly forward In New York gd in 1896 saying faith certainly Indiana distinct setback for the honest distinct the state Indiana pie should for the
 Honest meet them again in democratic rational Will there Indiana this immensely to bring the prosperity which confidence capital and These classes responded with if while of those from lhargy
 
 this disturbing influence.
 I his influence republican differences growing personal disappointments should be Anothr confederation think should strongly influence the voters the The nation by the moral sentiment majority flt as to Cuba there distinct call the United States ntpose have been withdrawn after achieving victories foreign relations
 An which partisan the beginning Of the administrative officers fit eeion
  find dsccrds divided ounsel their British
  ton is conducting delicate ard irritating foreign quions
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
hostilitics between England and

hostilities between England and France, toward which both countries are so rapidly drifting. It is argusd that if the French people were brought face to faco with an Anglo-American entente practically amounting to an alliance. the Fashcda dispute would ba settled without recourse to arms. The manifest advantage of such course io both countries has been pointed GU. ;D cfficial circles here.
 l have reason to believe that the American government has been made aware Of this view of the British fer 6ign office, but at the same time to say that negotiations had been entered in- to would be incorrect and would prob ably be met with ofi;ial denlal in beth Icndon and Washington Still the ne- cessity fer speedy action iii the nat tsr is so great that 1t is safe to predict if President Mckinley is favorably in clined to the proposal some move will be made very soon.
 The natural suppcsition is that 1t will take the form Cf naval domon- stration. but Cther courses, such as nay be left to diplomatic negotiations at Paris, are open.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
If the Rough Rider Comes to the Harlem With the Ordinary Republican Ma iOrity He Can Overcome What it Appears Will Be a Light
 Democratic Vote in
 New York City.

can if the party organization gets out the vote. He is concededly stronger than his party up the state. Added to this, i: is asserted that many democrats will not vote for the Croker-M Murphy ticket. The Mckinley year cannot be taken as fair one on which to figure. but the following may: In 1888 liar riscn had 84,289 above the Bronx. In 1889 Gilbert for secretary of state had 52,418. There was no state election in 1S9O In 1891 J. Slcat Fassett had 29,249 In 1892 Harrison had 62,8S7. In 1893 Palmer for secretary of state had 86,749 above the Bronx. In 1894 Morton for governor came to the Har- lem with 143,406 majority. In 1895 Palmer for secretary Of state cam to New York, Kings, Richmond and Qusens with 142, ,407 majority. In 1887 William J. Wallace for chief justice of the court of appeals came to Greater New York with 76,691 over Alton B. Parker. The total republican major ities for these eight years, as mention ed. is 67S,226. and divided by eight. to strike yearly balance, it gives S4.776 as the average republican matQrdty above the city Of Greater New York This would handsomely elect Colonel Roosevelt, and no candidate for gov ernor has ever been defeated who came to Harlem with 10000.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
WILHELM AT JERUSALEM.
The Entry of His Majesty Into the
 Holy City.

Jerusalem, Oct 30.-The approach of their German imperial majesties to the city yesterday was made through triumphal arches and amid banners, garlands and ever growing crowds displaying in every way their enIhusi- asm and delight. The formal entry through the Jaffa gate was heralded : by the roar of guns at the citadel, where the Turkish band played Ger man anthem.
 From the Tower Of David, Emperor William and Empress Augusta Vic toria proceeded on fo0t amid wild cheering, to the Church Of the Hcly Sepulchre, whera they were received by the Catholic, Greek and Armenian clergy, whose patriarchs presented ad- dresses eulogizing the devotion oi Emperor William, who has since ccn-
 ferred decorations on the patriarchs.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
NEEDS OF COLONIAL SERVICE.
Demand for Young Men Who Can
 Speak Spanish Language.

Washington, Oct 30.-One Of the high officials connected with the state department has called attention to the necessity that already confronts the United States government of finding a suitable corps Of bright young men, well versed in the Spanish language a; well as in English, to assist in the ex- ccuticn of the colonial policy which has now been imposed upon us as re- suit of the war
 He pointed to the difficulties that had been encountered by the American off, c;als, civil, naval, and military, who had gone tc the Philippines, to Cuba, and to Porto Rico, in their dealings with the inhabitants Of those islands. Hostile classes might easily arise, and st any rate serious disagreements could be expected to follow from a failure on the part of the governments agents to secure q perfect knowledge of the ex- pressicns Of the people whose affairs thsy were to administer either parma- nen.ly CT temporarily. This condition has been encountered a. Cavite, in the early days Of the United States mili- tAiy occupdtioH, anu unuOuDtSuly, III the opinion Of the official referred to the relations 5stween the military and tho insurgents wculd have been much more satisfactory and safe had the United States had the benefit Of the ser vices of loyal Am ricans, well acquain- ted with the Spanish manners and GUS toms.
 He suggested that the time was ripe for some cf our leading educational in- stitutions to take this want into con- sideration and endeavor to meet it by providing a special course that would afford the government trained agents ill case Of need, as well as developing q class Of enterprising commerc;al agents who would be of grsat value in devsl- cping our colonial trade
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
RICH MAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Edwin F. knowlton of Nsw York Com-
 mits Suicide While Insne.

Milford, Mass, Oct 30.-Edwin F. Knowlton. rich straw goods manu- facturer Of New York, committed sui, eide at his sisters home today by, shooting hiriself. He had but recently returned from a. trip abroad for his( health. and was apparently much i1 proved. While abroad he made home with his daughtsr, Coun Sierstorppff, in Berlin.
 The deed is ascribed to insanity which was hereditary. He was 54 years old, and a shrewd financ3ar, and Will jam Knowlton & Sons, of which he was the head, is the largest manufacs- urers in their line in the world.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
ALL AMERICANS.
What a Few Months Have Wrought in
 Politics.

Benson, Ariz., Oct. 30. Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- Politics is not enc of the exact sell encss this year. It has no formulas. nor any logic, except the logic of events. The prophet will not be without honor even in his own country. but it will be safer to predict what will occur after the event has taken place.
 The office of the oracle and the func- ticn of the augurer are especially haz- ardous at present because the war has so largely disintegrated parties and IS changing all political frontiers.
 War has always been the universal solvent which separates society into It's elements. It scales of the stucco from ancient mosses, peels of the varnish from venerable institutions, and the veneer from the show of states manship and leaves states and nations in the state of nature.
 The guns of Dewey and Schley and Miles have brought about a revolution in the United States quite as momen- tous as that in Spain. The emotions and passions of 1896, the dlscontent ana psevish ennui engendered by the fa- tigues of history are extinct. The is- sues. economic, social and industrial and political, of that great battle are already obsolete.
 Free silver. the gold standard, tariR reform. prohibition, female suffrage. are back numbers. They have the tender grace of a day that is dead. Their psrfunctory mention in speech of plat farm has the solemnity of an epitaph.
 The points of the compass have dis appeared from the political atlas. There is no north, no south, no east, no west. We are all Americans Above partisanship is patriotism. and over ali the flag. Strangest Of all, the occu- patton of the boss and professional re- fcrmer has suspended CT abolished.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-31
AN ENGLISH VIEW.
Why, inc Spanish Commissioners
 Arc Delaying Business.

London, Oct 30.-The British for the progress of the peace negotiations at Paris with the closest of SttzItiOn. They have noted the attempts Cf the Spanish commissioners to delay pro- ceedings on the prets1t Of discussing the Cuban debt More than this, they have arrived at the belief that the Spaniards are only seeking Scma plaus- ible reason to break off communication with the American spreSentatiye5 and return to Madrid, saying in effect to the United States: What are you So- ing to do about it?''
 Two reasons are advanced for such action on the part Of the SpaniaTds- One is Den Carlos. The pretendar'S friends and adherents have besn eX- tremely active of late, and make no secret Cf thsir intention to raise the standard Of rcvclt in Spain imm di- atcly On the signing Of q treaty Of peace The other is the nope cf the Spanish that President Mckinley would be so embarrassed by the breaking off Of negotiations, especially as they be- Iieye the charges which have been mauc aSdiHSt lne Au1litdH "ii-J ou- ministration, as to cause him tc- make material concessions. If this fails they still trust to European interference U prevent an American naval demon stration off the Spanish coast.
 All this is clearly understood in the British foreign office, and a suggestion has been made, inflTmaliy and tenta- lively, that some kiri of joint action on the part of the United States and Great Britain would not only bring Sn1in tc her ccnses. but woull prevent