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The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Local Legislation.

In the Senate, on Friday of last week, the
House bill 10 amend the charter of the Union
Mills Savings Bank was favorably reported.
In the House, on the same day, leave was
granted Mr.. Walsh to regulate the price of
wafer in Westminster; also TO give consent to
condemnation Of land in Westminster to be
used as site for postoffice building.
Uniavorable report was made and adopted
on the bill to settle the claims of William L..
Smelser, late tax collector of Carroll county.
AT the afternoon session of the House the
following Honse bills were passed To amend
the charter of the Westminster Water Com
panv, also to authorize Westminster to pay
annually $500 to the Westminster Fire De-
partment for period of fourteen years.
Should the building be sold or used for other
purposes than for fire department the money
is to be paid back to the city.
In the House, on Tuesday, the following
House bills were passed To authorize the
County Commissioners to settle the accounts
of William W. Smelser and relieve the surety
on his bond; 10 sanction bequest of Margaret
A. Ferguson, of Carroll, TO sundry religious
organizations to sanction certain bequests of
Samuel Hoffman, late of Carroll county; to
amend the charter of the Union Bridge Bank
ing Company, of Carroll county.
In the Senate, on Wednesday, the following
House bills were favorably reported TO
enlarge the powers of the Westminster Water
Company; to authorize the County Commits
sioners of Carroll county to settle the claims
of William 81. Smelser; to authorize West
minister to make provision for protecting the
town from fires; to authorize the County Com
missioners to refund to Fl. R. Harris money
enormously paid by him into the county
treasury.
The following House bills were passed =
To authorize the Mayor and Common Council
of Westminster to redeem outstanding bonds
and to issue others for this purpose; to author
ize the County Commissioners to pay to the
authorities of Hampstead portion of the
taxes levied in the town; 10 authorize the Fed
eral Government to purchase land in West
minister, Carroll county.
In the Senate, on Thursday, the following
House bills were passed To regulate the
fees of the states attorney; to authorize the
Mayor and Common Council of Westminster
to make provisions to protect the town from
fires; to authorize the county commissioners to
settle the accounts of William W. Smelser; to
amend the charter of the Westminster Water
Company; to define the limits of Taneytown;
to amend tic charter of New Windsor; to
amend the charter of Mount Airy, Carroll
county.
In the House, on the same day, the House
bill to prohibit the sale of liquor within one
and ne-half miles of Bethel Church of God
was passed.
The following local bills were signed by the
Governor on Thursday To authorize the
Carroll county school commissioners to refund
$43. rs to Mary "A. Hoff; to amend the code in
reference to Taneytown; to incorporate the
Birnie Trust Company.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Surprise Party at Gambler.

On the evening of the 25th instant sur
prise was given TO Miss Matte G. Barnes at
the home Of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Frank
Barnes, at Gambler. The guests had an
enjoyable evening, in music, games and
general conversation. After they had thus
been entertained for some time all were
invited into the dining room, where re-
freshments were served in abundance. When
the time came to bid farewells all expressed
themselves as having enjoyed the evening to
the greatest extent. Those present were Mr..
ley Stocksdale, Mrs. Amanda Spencer, Misses
Matte G.. Barnes, Nina Stocksdale, Nellie B..
Stansbury, Grace B. Brown, Maize b.
Spencer, Annie Stocksdale and Mile Spen-
Ger; Messrs. Ernest A. Wolfe. Harry G..
Spencer, Hugh b. Carr, John E. Spencer,
Geo. C. Watson, Howard F. Spencer, Albert
Spencer and Ned Barnes.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
A Surprise Party.

A very delightful surprise party took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Rusher,
at Union Mills, Tuesday evening, March ~.
The self-invited guests arrived about 8 o'clock,
and it was complete surprise to the family.
The evening was spent in games, conversation
and music. The social was participated in
until about II o'clock, when all were invited
to partake of the elegant Refreshments, which
were served in abundance. About IL all re-
turned to their homes after giving expression
to their hearty appreciation of the evenings
enjoyment. :.
Those present wera John Leister and wife,
Edward Everhart and wife, Frank Byers and
wife, Ephraim Yingling and wife, Edward
Croft and wife, Samuel Hesson and wife, DR..
Stuart and wife, Conrad Rusher and wife.
Mrs. Zacharias, Mrs. Sarah Byers, Mrs. Mary
Stonesifer, Mrs. George Myers, Misses Elda
Byers, Esta Stuart, Beatrice Everhart; Messrs.
Harvey Tagg, John Stansbury. Norman Ying..
ling. Harold Byers, Joseph Stuart, Howard
Rusher.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Held for the Grand Jury.

Howard Toop, colored, was on Monday
committed to Jail by Justice Myers IN default
of bail for his appearance at the May term % OF
he C;rcn;t Court upon two charges, one for
stealing the use of the horse and sleigh Of Mr..
George Utermahlen, and the other for the
larceny of lap and buffalo robes and horse
blanket.
Toop was arrested on last FRIDAY n'gnt' QUE
stoian as was reported in the ADVOCATE last
S weeL Hewas held for hearing on Monday.
TInder a search warrant the robe and blank
etc % were found at the house of John I. Myers,
colored. and he was arrested for receiving
stolen goods. He gave bail for hearing on
Monday, and was dismissed by Justice Myers
after hearing the evidence. Policeman Beaver
worked up the case and made the arrest.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Bachman's Valley Items.

Next Sunday, first of April, will be all
FOOLS day.
Mr.. Christian Smith lost valuable horse
by having its leg knocked off by another horse.
Sales are over in this vicinity for this sea-
son, but fittings are the order Of the day, and
great many people have changed residence.
Roads were very nice until Monday morn
ing, when people were surprised to find the
ground covered by snow.
Edward Fuhrman and family. Theo. Fuhr-
man and family, VIM. Swenk and wife. Mrs.
Edward Kriedler and daughter, Mrs. George
Fuhrman, Mrs. Noah Geiman and Mr.. Israel
GeimAn spent Sunday with Urias Thurman
and family, of Forest Valley.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Personal Notes.

Mr.. John l.. Eckard and Miss Emily K.
Haryer. Of this county, spent last Saturday
and Sunday in Baltimore with Miss Harver's
sister and brother-in-l Jaw. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Pyles, 2l09 N. Fulton ayenne;
Mrs. A. w. Machen, Of Washington, D.
C.. is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. n. Orendorff.
Prof. Opie, of Baltimore, was guest OF
VIM. q. Thomas, Esq, last Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. C. Sttely returned to
Westminster on Tuesday from New Orleans,
Louisiana, where they spent most of the win
Mrs. Charles E. Herring and daughter Mar
oaret will leave next week for Camden, N
J.. where they will spend month with Mrs.
Hering's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. frank L..
Mrs. Mary C. Mills is visiting her son, Mr..
John s. Mills, in Washington, ID. Z.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
MethodIst Protestant Conference.

The Maryland Annual Conference, Meth
odist Protestant Church, will convene at
Westminster, on Wednesday. April 4th. This
body is composed of the ministerial members
and one lay delegate for each itinerant minis
ter, which gives representative from each
charge in the district Each annual confer
ence elects its President, who presides at its
sessions, and superintends the work of the
district until the next conference; he is eligi-
BILE to re election for FIVE years. The present
President is Rev. A. D. Melvin, who is serv-
ing his third year and will probably be re-
elected the next session. The conference
this year numbers 276 members. The mem
bership Of the district is q, 900.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Weatner RECORD Tor the week.

March 24--mercury S3 at a. m. and Al at
2 p. M; clear aud blustery. March 25-mer-
curry 2s at a. m. and 40 at 2 p. M; generally
cloady. March 26-mercury 28 at a. m.
and 81 at p. M; snow began falling about |
a. NJ, and continued until 80 a. M, follow
ed by fog, mist and rain. March 27-nercury
Sc at Z a. m. and "A at 2 p. M; generally
cloudy until noon, fair afterwards. March
2S-mercury 81 at a. m. and Al at p. m. !;
clear and blustery. March 29-mercury S5
until 10. 80 a. M, when snow began to fall,
continuing until 4.45 p. M, melting as it fell;
heavy snow 'front.' 8 p. m. until late hour,
followed by fog and mist. March 30-mer-
curry 81 at Z q. m. and 38 at z p. M; cloudy.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
To Close Up the Partnership Affairs Of
Bennett & Co., Lumber and Coal Dealers.

For the purpose of closing its partnership
affairs the firm of Bennett & Company, lum.
Der and coal dealers of this city, requested the
Court on Tuesday to take charge of its bust
ness and asked that Francis Neal Parke and
H. Stewart Roberts, of Westminster, be ap-
pointed receivers to assume control of the
partnership property, pay off creditors and
distribute the residue between the members of
the firm. The Court appointed Messrs. Parke
and Roberts receivers, and they bonded in
the penalty of $50, 10000. Mr.. Cowan, of the
firm of Bennett & Company, will continue in
the coal and lumber business, associated with
other interests on larger scale.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
Fine Cattle.

MIR. Harry Cover, the well-known cattle
dealer Of Frizelburg, recently purchased from
Messrs. B. F. Shriver & Co., of Union Mills
as head Of fat cattle, 1s ofwhich were shipped
from, Sy Westminster, and ls from Littlestown,
Pa. When purchased late last fall, the cattle
fed a at Union Mills ayered about HOO pounds,
and an, = when weighed in Westminster, at the
time Of shipping, they averaged 1880 Pounna,ss, "a.
several weighing over 1900 pounds each Ihe
Messrs. Shriver feed the cattle about 10y
days. and the weight shows that they galnesu
an averaged Of 420 pounds, which IS consld-
cred remarkable feeding.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
For A postof1ce building.

postmaster Schaeffer received message
Yesterday from Congressman Baker, stating
mat the bill appropriating $4,000 for the
s'ns'ruction of postoffice in this city would
- presented in both Houses of Congress that
J, Information received privately indicates
.'aa' there will be no opposition to the bill.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31

John Summers, aged 70 years, and Adam
Bidel. aged S3 wears. both of Middletown
Valley, Frederick county, died on Monday.
DIR. Rufus W. Dashiell, a member Of the
State Lunacy Board and prominent physi-
can Of Princess Anne, died at that place on
Wednesday, aged 40 years.
Baltimore had two large fires Wednesday
One at Likes, Berwanger a Co.. clothiers,
and the other at F. X Ganter 4 Co., show
case manufacturers, and Diggs, Curvin Co,
shoe jobbers, West Pratt street, besides dam
age to other buildings adjoining. Among the
latter is Dnlany 4 Co, whose loss by water and
smoke is about $4,000. Total loss at both
fires about $500, 900.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
unIon Bridge Bond Sale.

The re-issued improvement bonds of Union
Bridge sold well on Wednesday. The bonds
run twenty five years, but are redeemable after
FIVE, and bear FIVE per cent interest. The
issue is So 900, in thirty bonds Of 500 each.
The bonds were all bought by residents of the
town. C. HsStein bought FIVE at $105. so and
one at $105.75; Mrs. James Simmons FIVE at
$I05. rs; William II. Marshall five at Sl06.50;
Frank j. Shriner FIVE at $106.50; William d:
Marshall five at $l06.25; Pemberton Wood
four, ranging from si05.50 to $606.0o. The
total premiums amounted to something over
The Democratic advocate., 1900-03-31
The date on the Label on yOus'
paper sI.Otos the time to sohich your
subscription is paid.
SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1900.
Sale Register.

Notices of Sales. for which bills are printed at
this Office, viii be published under this head until
day of sale for 50 cents When bills are printed
elsewhere si.O0 will be charged. Terms cash.
March 81, at II m.-2 work horses, cows, bull,
sow and pigs, shote, several wagons, farming
utensils and household goods at the late residence
quart, administrator. VIM. Phillips, auetioneer. .
Apr and sale of Lumber, Cord Wood &c.
seeadys in another column. A. NJ. Kalbach.
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A Grand Success.

Probably one Of the most successful
benefits yet given in this city was the
lawn social last night at the residence OF
Iohu P. Vollmer OH Normal Hill, for the
benefit of the famine stricken people in
India.
The,lawn was crowded with many peo-
pie who came to contribute their mite to
most worthy cause, and the ladies who
had charge of the affair are to be con-
graduated for the part they took in max
ing the social success. Chinese lanterns
were lastly strung from every section OF
the grounds, and the balcony and YER
anda OF the palatial residence were deco
rated with national colors, as well as the
colors of the Lewiston Amateur Athletic
Club, crimson and gold. producing a
beautiful effect.
The music furnished by Bainbridge
orchestra was excellent. Altogether
those who attended expressed themselves
as having had an enjoyable time.
This should have been published in
last evenings issue but owing to crowded
condition of paper was, by mistake, left
out.-ED.]
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THE CITY IN PARAGRAPHS

Geo. f. Erb has been appointed by the
Sheriff as keeper of the Brown drug stock
which was attached yesterday.
The steamer Spokane took from the
Pacific Coast elevator warehouse today,
100 sacks of wheat destined for Port
land.
The Lewiston Mt. Idaho stage has
changed its schedule, leaving at 6 a. M.
Monday. Wednesday aud Friday, return
ing ON Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Lewiston lodge No. s, I. o. o. F., met
last night and elected the following Of
ficers: Stephen Haaser. N. G.; ]. l..
Armstrong, B. g.; /. S. Ward. treas; f.
A. Rowley, rec. secy. They will be
installed at the first regular meeting in
July.
The various committees of the India
Famine Relief social, which we speak oil
i'll seperate column, wish to express
their thanks to the cambridge orchestra
for the sweet music furnished on the oc-
casion. A5.77 was realized from the
tables, of which $73 were the expenses.
The little city Of Spaulding, through its
few citizens, donated $Io for which the
committee desires to extend their thanks.
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Will Ship Two Cars Of Sheep.

Ma. Jerry +. King, the well-known
stock man Of Spokane, returned last
night from trip to the Camas Prairie
country, where he has been on a pur-
chasing expedition, he was interviewed
BY 9 TELEER reporter today. and said:
II have been up to the praifie and have
travelled by horseback through its every
section. it is surprising to see the vast
fields Of wheat now growing, which, only
a few years ago was practically stock
ranges, altogether the crops in that sec
ton certainly look fine and the wheat
yield will be enormous. However, /
noticed that the wheat had taken on rust
in many places. still the damage is COM
paratively small, the hail storm which
occurred lately in that section was SO
severe that the wheat standing so high
was beaten down by the weight of the
storm.
The Camas Prairie Isl fine stock coun-
try, in fact have seen no a place to equal
II. purchased one car Of hogs while
there at $500 per 100, delivered at Stuart.
This Is very fair figure considering the
fact that feed is SO cheap. also pur-
chased car Of sheep which will be
shipped from the same point. am ex-
Pecting about 44o more sheep which
purchased to make up two car loads to
ship from here tomorrow morning via
the n. P. to Spokane. ! am generally
paying $40 on foot delivered, which
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BALL GAME NEXT SUNDAY.
A Geaeral Review Of Stasdlsg Of Lewistoa
Athletic CIub Mise.

Arrangements are being perfected to-
day for giving the Pomeroy baseball
team another chance to vindicate them
selves. Owing to other arrangements
the Moscow team will play at Spokane
Sunday, it is reported, instead Of at this
place. Manager Salisbury received word
from the Pomeroy boys that they desired
to play another game on our grounds and
could come Sunday, if satisfactory. This
meets with the approval of the home
team. and good game is promised, as
the Pomeroy boys are putting themselves
in shape and will no doubt put up a goc i
game of ball.
The L. A. A. G. base ball team has
made record this season that is credit
to the athletic association and the city.
Out Of total Of eight games, thus far,
the home boys have won five.
The FIRST game was lost to Moscow by
one score. The Lewiston boys were at a
decided disadvantage in this game, as it
was their first line up, while Moscow had
played several hard games before cross
ing bats with Lewiston AS this was
Lewiston's opening game, Moscow ex-
pected an easy victory. She found it
differently. however. Lewiston led easily
until the fatal eighth with score OF 10
to 3. While Moscow saw that in order to
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win at all something extraordinary must
come to pass. The unexpected happened.
Pandemonium reigned; and through a
combination of lucky hits and costly
errors, Moscow snatched victory out OF
defeat, and went wild with enthusiasm.
The games with Oro6no, Pomeroy,
Colfax, Indians and Kendrick need no
comment, as the scores all show victory
for the home team. Out Of seven games
Colfax had not lost game until she
went down to defeat at the hands of the
Lewiston boys, having defeated Moscow
and the Blairs of Spokane.
Credit is sometimes won. even IN de-
feat. Such was the case with the Lewis
ton team in the Moscow games. In the
first game neither team was at its best. A
gravel diamond and sloping field severity
Handicapped the wearers Of the crimson
and gold, and cost them dearly in errors.
The second game, according to Spo-
kane reports was as fne an exhibition Of
of ball playing as was ever witnessed on
the Spokane diamond. One fly
caught in ..the ninth inning would
have probably brought victory to
the Lewiston boys. It would have re-
tired the Spokane team In the first half
of the ninth with score of Ito s, with
Lewiston another chance to bat out a
victory in the last half Of the ninth,
But a sloping field was not taken into
consideration. The fly was dropped and
Spokane won out in as as hotly contested
and interesting game as the most san
guine baseball enthusiast could wish to
see. Though Lewiston was defeated, it
gave the team creditable standing
among the best teams of the northwest.
The boys have played ball that reflects
credit upon the players and upon the
city. They deserve the hearty support
and cooperation Of all those interested
in good, clean athletics, and in the build
ing up of the athletic association.
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Hotel Arrivals.

RAYMOND HogsE.-Henry F. Corner,
Portland; A. j. Preston, Moscow; L. Cob
lentz, Portland; A. Maccorquodale. Port
land; ]. M. Gamble, n. Y; w. 3. Gas
pard, Spokane; D. H. Bntz, Oro6no; R.
l.. Wharton, Butte.
DE FRANcE.-B. J. McRoe; Barty
Crowley; w. A. Simpson. Moscow; Jack
Simpson, Moscow; 6. H. Hogue, Mos
COW; S. N. Yeeters, Blackfoot.
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Cosrt Hosse Nstes.

Frank McGrane was passenger on
today's boat from Walla Walla where he
has been at the bedside Of Joe Arlington
who has been very i'll, but who is now
improving very fast.
Judgment has been fled in the record
er's Office Of Nez Perez county from
Latah county in the case of Thompson
VS.. McGrew & Long.
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| nrice is very good

price is very good
"There are plenty of hogs on the mar
ket, but somewhat of decrease from last
years supply. expect to leave with my
shipment in the morning, but shall re-
turn in the near future as pick up con-
siderable of my stock in this section"
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COMING AND GOING
]. B. West is in Spokane today.

81 +
]. B. West is in Spokane today.
Geo. A. Liebes left on today's train for
Spokane.
j. T. Orbison and wife Of Nezperce are
in town today
Charles Rippard returned today from
prospecting trip.
Louis Crostein returned last night from
a trip to the Prairie.
d. H. Butt, the tie contractor, is in the
city from trip east.
Mrs. E. N. King left this morning for
Spokane to visit friends.
Attorney /. N. Smith and family re-
turned today from Moscow.
]. T. King, Of Spokane arrived in town
lasb night from Camas Prairie.
Carl A. Davis, an attorney of Nezperce
City, is in town on legal business.
Cyrus Beede was passenger on the
outgoing N. P. train this morning.
Deputy Sheriff Harye Foresman left by
this mornings N. r train for Seattle.
y John Harris, the we'll known merchant
Of Peck, Idaho. is in the city on business.
G. E. Curry, grain buyer representing
G. w. McNear Of Portland, is in the city.
Messrs. Lathrop and Lambert are in
the city today FRONT heir farm near
Waha.
Mr.. S. d. Wright. manager Winchester
Lumber Co., is in the city from Win
chester.
Richard R. Steen arrived in the city
today from his stock ranch with band
Of sheep.
Miss Leila Sheaffer returned to her
home in Grangeville, after spending
few days visiting friends.
Mrs D. T. VIM, who is manager of
the Hotel Gateway, in this city. left to
day for visit in Spokane.
Little Katherine Foresman celebrated
her third birthday today, by dinner
given to her little friends.
j. Wollner, the we'll known wool-buyer
Of San Francisco, left today for the
Dalles, Oregon, via steamer Spokane.
Frank w. Kettenbach left on the
Stuart train today to visit points on the
line in the interests Of his grain business.
Miss Maud Reynolds left today for
Seattle, where she will attend the sum
mer term Of the business college in that
city.
w. A. Simpson and son Jack, Of Mos
COW, arrived in the city today and will
leave for their property on Newsome
Greek tomorrow.
Newton Hibbs returned today from
trip to ELK creek and the white pine belt.
He reports trout and huckleberries ripe
and plentiful in the mountains.
DR.. w. Bowlby, who has been to Port
land for the past two months on visit
returned 70 the city yesterday and left on
today's Stuart train for his home in Nez-
perez, where he conducts drug store.
Hallett Abend left on today's steamer
Lewiston for st. Louis, Mo-, where he
will visit his grandparents. Mr.. Abend
expects to finish his school education
while there. He expects to be gone
year.
G. w. Richardson and ]. T. Bills, post
master, are in the city today from Mel
rose Mr.. Bills states that they expect
to have-a grand and glorious. celebration
on the Fourth of July, and those who
fail to attend will miss the opportunity
of an enjoyable time.
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Card Of Thanks.

Mrs. Ellen Weldon wishes to thank
the friends who SO kindly assisted her in
her recent. sad bereavement.
Signed, MRS. ELLEN WELDEN.
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Paw-Mourning envelopes. -Baltimor
American.
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LADIES,

Buy your homemade Bread, Doughnuts,
Cake, ETC., at the Woman's Exchange. If