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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-12-17
RoBBER1Es IN BALTIMORE co.
About $1,000 in Money and Goods
Taken, also a Horse and Wagon.

Between | and 2 o'clock OH last Saturday
morning robbers made a raid on the town OF
Arcadia (Upperco postoffice, and Woodens-
burg, Baltimore county, and carried off plum
der to the amount Of about 81 500.
The general merchandise store of Mr.. Lew
is c.. Coltrider was entered, and the safe con-
tanning about 81 900 i'll notes, checks and
money was blown open and the contents taken.
The store was otherwise untouched, and 1t is
thought they were after money and not Mer-
chandise, as more than likely they had at that
time no means with which to make way with
it.
clock was on the safe at the time it was
blown open. This clock was found, when
the store was opened in the middle OF the floor
with the hands indicating five minutes to TIVE
o'clock. No one in the neighborhood heard
the explosion, and it was not until the store
was opened for the day that the burglary was
discovered.
After yacating the store they next proceeded
IN the stable of Mr.. Winfield Lockard, also OF
Arcadia. from which they took horse and
DAYTON. which were valued at 5000 by the
owner. The horse and dayton were evidently
taken after leaving Mr.. Coltrider's store, as
several persons in the neighborhood were
awakened about three o'clock by the barking
of dogs, which was thought TO have been
caused by the NOISE incurred IN getung 'n1
horse and dayton from the stable. Several
persons also heard the rattle of team about
that hour, which was very audible on the
frozen ground, and it is surmised that the team
was taken for the purpose of conveying them
to Woodensburg, where they made their Sec
ond raid.
Here they also broke in store, which hap
pened TO be the postofice, belonging to Mr.. );
T. Sauble, from which they tooK stamps and
other postofice property to the amount OF
about $780, There was no safe there to be
entered, but the drawers containing the things
were forced open, and violence was further IN
evidence at several other parts OF the store.
store there were numerous small packages Of
general merchandise, which were found in
the morning strewn for quite distance
along the road leading to Reisterstown. They
were evidently dropped in the great haste in
which they left the town.
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Clerical Change at TaneytOwn.

Cardinal Gibbons has decided to assign Rev.
Thomas D. Mead. of St. Joseph's Church
Taneytown, to old St. Agnes Church, Cations
vile, Nd, which has heretofore been served by
priests from the Redemptorist College, H.
chester Nd,
Father Mead will be succeeded by Mr.. Len
non, who will be ordained priest on Saturday.
Father Mead has been pastor of st. Joseph S
Church, Taneytown, for the past seven years,
succeeding the late Rev. j. I. Delaney, who
was assigned to pastorate at Washington.
Father Mead. who is nephew OF the late Rev.
Dwight E. Lyman, of St. Mary's Church,
Govanstown, was ordained over quarter OF
century ago. He has always been in deli
cate health, and while preparing for the priest
hood had to pursue part of bis studies private
ly, under the direction of Rev. John Gloyd,
of ST. Patrick's Church, Washington, then
pastor at Westminster, Nd.
Mr.. Lennon is a native of Brooklyn, where
he received his classical education. For the
past FIVE years he has been a student at St.
Mary's Seminary.
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Shipley Items.

We wish you and your many readers the
compliments of the season.
Our enterprisng citizens are preparing for
the holidays and our little folks are expecting
'Santa Claus to come our way and answer
their silent and expressed wishes to letter.
Many of our young folks were out on their
wheels last Sunday. The roads were in a
fine condition for such sport. Some have
been trying the skating ponds, but they say
the ice is rather thin yet for such sport.
Since our last letter the following weights
of porkers were given to us for publication ::
A. j. Easton, two, weighing $50 and 276;
Mrs. Annie Williams, four, 1874, l42, 165 and
Ala; Geo. W. Caple, three, POI, 1926, $50, and
Grove j. Shipley four, 1874, 234s 300, 342.
Mr.. John T. Fisher, of Westminster dis
trict. has rented Mrs. Catherine B. Magin' 5
farm and has moved thereon. Mr.. Samuel
Robertson. of Daniel, has rented Mr.. Daniel
Smiths tenant house near Shipley, and has
moved therein.
Mr.. Henry Magin has finished covering
his large new mill, which he erected on the
site ofthe old one. When Mr. Magins gets his
mill ready for operation it will be great con-
venience for d large section of country that now
have to go great distance for flour and chop
ming.
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CARROLL COUNTY AGAIN AHEAD.
DR.. Harvey S. Reese Discovers New Pre-
sentative.

A despatch from Wayland, Missouri, De-
cember 6, gives the following account of a
discovery for preserving eggs. Dr. Reese is
son of the late William Reese, of this city,
and he has number of brothers and sisters
residing here. The despatch says:
For several years past DIR. II. s. Reese of this town
has been working on process by which to preserve
eggs from purifying. So on Dec. 9th, 1897, the
doctor processed eighteen and put them in small
box, using the ordinary egg case filters, and put
them in a cellar. Then on July 9th, 1885, thinking
this to be fair test, in the presence of several
friends, he broke sixteen of them, and not one
showed any signs of putrifacton. He again pro-
cesSed eighteen more the same day, one of which
cracked the side of the she'll in several
places. Then on Dec. 1st, 1898, he boiled four OF
those processed on July 9Th and the remaining two
of Dec 9th Again he invited several friends to
witness results, among whom were c. P Fore Jas.
c. Hennessy, Edward Hagerman, Henry Crate and
GUS test ALL including the cracked one. were in a
perfect state of preservation and those present pro-
nounced them as nice as any eggs they had ever
eaten thus assuring that eggs be kept free from
decay for whole year. The doctor says his prepa-
ration is inexpensive and after processing requires
only the ordinary egg case and does not leave any
coating OH the SHE'LL but makes them clean, and, as
the writer knows, they can not be told from fresh
laid eggs The satisfaction was so perfect that al
ready there has been stock company talked of,
and several men of capital have xpressed willing
ness to invest in the spring and handle all the eggs
they procure in Clark county. By this process,
they say there net profit of nearly 200 per cent,
and we bespeak for those interested remunerative
returns,
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Letter from Cuba.
U. 5. s. Topeka, Flagship North Atlantic

U. 5. s. Topeka, Flagship North Atlantic
HARBoR OF HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. S, 1898.
EDITORS ADVOCATE. been for
many years a reader of your valuable paper,
shall attempt to give you few items which
may be OF interest to your readers. We ar
rived here last Sunday, November 81 from
the League Island Navy Yard and were
the first United States warship to enter the
harbor since the Maine disaster. Our EN-
trance into the harbor was very slow. We
sighted MORO Castle at O'Clock in the morn
ing. 1t was fully II a. n. before we were
tied to the large anchor buoy in the harbor.
Outside the harbor we were met by a
Spanish pilot, who directed our course in.
judging from his cautious movements in d.
rechng our course the mines must be quite
plentiful in the bottom of the harbor.
As we passed Moro Castle we hoisted the
Spanish colors and saluted them by firing 81
guns. The Spanish returned the salute by
firing the same number of shots, but did not
run up the Stars and Stripes when doing so.
L believe it is not customary for a fort to
hoist the flag it salutes, which accounts Tor
their seeming contempt of our flag.
As we passed up the harbor we sailed close
by the wreck of the Maine. Her main mast
and lighting top are standing in an almost
vertical position, the top ui her mast still be-
ing about so feet above water. Aft Of her
mast lies a large heap of steel twisted into
most curious shapes. Among other parts to
be seen are the large beams which carried the
heavy hosting gear for lifting heavy guns
over the side of the vessel. They were built
up of steel plates and riveted, yet they seem
TO have been bent as easily as wire. A
Spanish guard continually surrounds the
place and allows no one TO explore the wreck.
One of the very interesting objects here is
the large steel floating dry dock. 1t was con.
structed by an English ship building firm and
towed from that country to Havana about
eighteen months ago. In bringing it across a
large Manila hawser eighteen inches in
diameter was used. 1t is anchored near our
ship and had the satisfaction of seeing the
famous Spanish Cruiser Alfonso XII locked
few days ago. 1t is entirely constructed of
steel, the sides being considerably higher
than the ends, and are built with alright com
partments. In docking vessel the air spaces
are allowed to fill with water, causing the en-
tire structure to sink. After being sunk low
enough to allow a vessel to enter over the
ends the great steamp pumps again empty the
air spaces and the dock with its enormous
load again rises to the surface, after which
the vessel is ready to have its bottom cleaned
or being repaired in any part of It's lower hull.
An idea of the great lifting power of the dock
may be formed when | say that the Alfonso
XII, alone, has displacement of about 1000
tons. WIN. II. hOeNTZ,
Shipwright, L. 5. \.
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A New CORPORATION.

The Westminster Hardware Company was
incorporated in this city gu Wednesday, with
H. Stewart Roberts, T. Herbert Shriyer,
George W. Albaugh, Nathan NJ. Albert and
Milton Schaeffer as incorporators. The com
pany organized with II. S. Roberts president,
Milton Schaeffer vice president, Nathan NJ.
Albert general manager and Orlando Reese
secretary and treasurer.
The company will conduct wholesale and
retail hardware business, and will pay special
attention to plumbing and putting heating APP
paratus in public and private buildings.
The company has absorbed the hardware
establishment of Milton Schaefer, and will
shortly take possession of the large room ad-
joining. now occupied by j. T. Orndorff S
Sons. They will have ample room to carry
all the stock they need.
The capital stock ofthe company is $50, 900,
divided into shares of the par value of $25. 90
each
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Personal NOteS.

DR.. Opie, an eminent physician and surgeon
of Baltimore, was guest of Mr.. William Fl.
Thomas last Sunday.
Mr.. P. c. Kennedy is III Washington, d. c.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. c. Stitely. of Baltimore,
were in Westminster from Saturday until
Monday.
Mr. Winter d. Huber, son of Mr.. A. H.
Huber, of this city, is confined to the house
by sickness.
Mr.. J. Keymer Kane and wife have returned
to Westminster, after an absence of some
months in England, their native country.
Their daughter, who went abroad with them,
and who was married to Rev. Mr.. Bassett in
England, and her husband returned here with
fbon,
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Near Taneytown, Nd, on Friday, December g.
1895. Mrs. Andrew Arthur, aged 70 years, months
and day.
I Dearest sister, thou hast left US.
- All thy toll and pain is DER;
But at last we hope to meet thee
y On that bright and happy shore.
Farewell farewell. our sister dear,
No more on earth we'll meet you here;
But in that world so bright, SO fair,
We hope to meet our sister there.
BY HER SISTER, J. ECKARD.
On December 7, 1885, at the Tannery, of consump-
wife of VIM Stonesifef Interment in St. Johns
Lutheran cemetery by the pastor.
On December 10, 1898, at Brummel, of paralysis,
Lydia Ann, aged IS years, months and "A days
widow of the late Elisha Brummel. Interment in
ST Johns Lutheran cemetery. Rev. Mr. Roeder OF
the Reformed Church, Manchester, ofhciated, as
sisted by s. A. Diehl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-12-17
The Christmas Windows.

From the ST. Louis Republic.
Oh, brilliant Christmas windows,
With your visions of delight,
You bring solace to the soul
And rapture to the sight!
You waken thoughts of Santa Claus
And dreams of Christmas Day,
Till young and old stand fair entranced
Before your glad display!
Oh, tempting Christmas windows,
So rich in beauteous things,
OF the old earth's finest festival
Your joyous opening sings
We love to linger round you,
And chant your praise in rhyme,
Ye brilliant Christmas windows,
That tell Of Christmas time
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Election of Officers.

St. Johns Beneficial Society has elected
officers for 1899 as follows: Martin j. Leahy
president, George T. Noel vice-president,
Amos w. Hahn secretary, N. 81. Baumgart-
ner treasurer, Michael E. Walsh orator and
Theodore Massicott messenger.
Westminster Council Catholic Benevolent
Legion has chosen the following officers for
next year: G. Plus Little president, John
Mcdonald vice-president, Martin j. Leahy
chancellor, Amos W. Hahn secretary, Michael
E. Walsh treasurer, N. H. Baumgartner col.
lector, John I. SiHnott orator, VIM. Sinnott
marshal, Jacob Gable guard, NJ. E. Walsh
representative to state council, A dam Reggie,
George Noel ard Jos. B. Boyle trustees.
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HOG Weights.

The following weights have been handed us
for publication:
Bixler-T. II. Biggs, nine hogs, 200; one
weighing 525.
Gist-Miss Margie Wilhide, two six months
old pigs, weighing 145 and 131 pounds.
At circumstances V. Griswell, one, $50;
Columbus Frizzell, two, 495; Geo. w. Bow
ers, three. 1888; VIM. Williams, three, 822;
Henley Carr, four, 500; Granville Bloom,
four, i144; Mark A. Adridge, eight, 1881;
William Y. Frizzell, six, 1845.
Fountain Valley-Uriah j. Babylon, five,
400; Harry G. Babylon, two, 297, 243; W.
H. Heagy, two, 1877, 22O; j. Harris Heagy,
four, 2O7. 215, 1873. 1877; Evan Adams, three,
416 42I 437
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-12-17
weather Record for the Week.

December lO-mercury 20 at a. M. and "a
at 2 p. M; partially cloudy and blustery
December 11-mercury 25 at a. m. and SO
at D. M; clear and blustery. December p
mercury 80 at IA. m. and 8 at Up. M; cloudy;
snow from 1.30 to p. IN. December 10
mercury % at 7 a. m. and "a at p. m.
clear until noon, partially cloudy afterwards.
December 14-mercury 10 at a. m. and
"a at 2p. M: clear, followed by hazy weather.
December l5-mercury 16 at a. NJ. and "a
at 2 D. M: clear. December 16-mercury "a
at a. m. and A at p. m; clear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-12-17
WANT COLUMN.

A partner, with some capital, to engage in
the Manufacture Of Shingles and Barrel
Heads Apply at this office. 3t*.
Local or travelling statesmen to sell our Oils,
Greases and Petrolatum on commission ex.
clusively, or as side line. Goods guaran :
teed and prices low. Penn Petrslatum Co.,
Oil Refners, Coraopolis, Pa.
Creameries wanted in fee or leased or good
locations for same desired. Give all details,
address "H'' care Melbourne Advertising
Agency, Baltimore, Md.
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RESEMB BILE FAIRY LAM -.

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HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. 8, 1898
DEAR FATHER.-We arrived here last even
ing, after a voyage of five days from the
Chesapeake. 1t was IA rough trip. During
the first two days it was so bad that no one
could stand on the forward deck Several of
the crew were injured in their effort to secure
the anchor. Nearly all of the officers and
men were sea sick. Among our passengers
was an army officer who was so sick that lie
was absolutely certain that he would debut
he did Mt.
We are now in the harbor, and lying not
far from the Maine. All that can be seen of
of her is the main mast and little bit Of the
wreck.
Five Spanish warships and two of our own
are lying in the harbor, and all them have
dressed ship in honor of the young Kings
birthday.
When we came into the harbor yesterday
we found the docks and wharves crowded
with people curious to see an American war
ship. Admiral Sampson came aboard this
morning.
l cannot say when we will return; in the
meantime address me, care Navy Depart
ment, Washington, D. c.
From your son, HARRY.
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Mt. Pleasant Items.

Mrs. Heldehrdle recently fell and broke
one of her legs. DR.. j. J. Stewart rendered
necessary attention.
VIM. Black was paralyzed sometime ago
and is still confined to bed.
We give weight of some hogs recently
killed Mrs. Bessie NJ. Black, two spring
pigs. $50 and 260; Amos Ebaugh, two, 21O
and 241; Samuel Bowman, four, $50, S4O,
1886 and S14; Corbin Bish, four, S06, POI,
OAK and 0Th
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MARRIED..

On November a. 1898. at the home of Mr.. VIM.
Feeser, Silver Run, Md, by Rev. A. F. Dreisbach,
Phi. d. Jesse 4. Stoner ana Miss MOllie C. Furrey,
both of townsville, Md.
Near Winfield, December IA, 1895, by Elder VIM.
e. franklin, John NJ. Mumford and Miss Mary E.
Barnes, both of this county.
Near Denning's Md December 8. 1898, by Elder
VIM H. franklin at the home of the brides par
efts Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Killer, William H. Bloom
and Miss Jennie Killer, both of Carroll county, Md.
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Carrollton Items.

Mr. j. E. Evans, merchant at this place,
has purchased the stock of goods at the Tan
merry store, and has placed the store in care of
Nimrod Green, of this place.
Mr.. Lewis Blizzard is at the Maryland Hos
pital under treatment for heart trouble.
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U. S. S. New York,

HAVANA, CUBA. Dec. 10, 1898.
My DEAR BReTHER.-We arrived in Ha.
wanna Wednesday last, in the afternoon. Here
it appears that we are likely to remain until
the 18th. All day today big Spanish trans
port has been loading with Spanish troops who
are being sent back home. They put them
on the ship as though they were cattle.
The Alfonso XII, which has been shut up
here ever since the war begun. went on trial
trip yesterday. That has been her first trip
since the declaration of war.
| bought lot Of genuine Spanish cigarettes
this morning and will save some for you when
| come home.
Day before yesterday small Spanish gun
boat came into port. When she attempted to
go up the harbor she ran ground, and very
close to our ship. Our captain sent steam
launch over 10 see whether they needed our
help They replied mo-" but all the same,
we gave them line and pulled them off in a
few minutes.
! am not able to write much as the mail for
the north will close in few minutes.
From YOU brother, HARRY.
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A REAL, LIVE SANTA CLAUS

MONDAY DECEMBER 49, till CHRISTMAS VH and he wants
all rendsyO h
at little and girl
NTandw
the Fright hfo old He will first drive
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The Philadelphia Record Almanac for 1899
IS like the paper it represents-almost a fam
lily or busy mans necessity, and TO those fond
of athletic. sports, racing. &C., it gives the
most reliable reports.
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DIED..

NO charge tor Marriages aud Deaths. Obituaries and
Verses 3 cents a line.
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SATURDAY. DECEMBER II, 1898.

The date Oh the label OH your
naper shows the time to which
vour subscription is paid.
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Under date of December 10th, and since
the above was received, the following com
munication was received by his brother Win
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Letter from Harry Huber.
U. 5. s. New York,

The following letter was received by Mr..
A. H. Huber, Of Westminster, from his son
Harry ON Tuesday last.
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os sH a.s s sas sss so SITS. Money None. EARNED

Every dollar s! Economical buyers of holiday goods their
before purchasing Pumy, Toilet Water Cog
tbanh dby anys
line of PURE CANDIES in
lin boxes
all shades and An
choice bargains offering this
SHAW DRUG COMPANY.
Western Nd Telephone No. s5.]
Cor Main and John sts4 [dec III Westminster, Md.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-01
Burglar Confesses n Murder.

Los Angeles, Dec. John Hancock,
who has just been taken to San Quentin
to serve ten years sentence for bur-
glary, has confessed that he and Wini-
fred Myers murdered DR.. Engelke and
Pete Edmisson on the desert in south
ern Nevada over a year ago. Hancock
says the crime was planned by the wo-
man. with the object of securing the
horses attached to the wagons belong
ing to their victims In order that they
might continue their journey to Salt
Lake City their own horses being fag-
ged out. Miss Myers. now Mrs Gross,
recently made a statement accusing
Hancock of both murders and asserting
her own innocence.