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Musical and Lawn PARTY at Reese

On Tuesday evening, September 1lth, one
OF the most brilliant and enjoyable occasions
of the season was witnessed by about l25
guests who responded to the kind invitation
OF Mr.. George II. Caple, of Eastview, Nd,
to a musical and lawn party given by him at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Vernon Reese,
in honor of her guest, Miss Mamie E. Stone,
of Baltimore.
Mr.. Caple spared nothing TO make the even
ing enjoyable. Music, dancing, games and a
good social time was INDUCED in. The beau
tiful home and lawn of Mrs. Reese was hand
somely decorated and lighted with fifty or
more Japanese lanterns of many designs.
The porch and verandas were tastefnlly
trimmed with bunting and flags, presenting a
beautiful appearance to those around.
The main part of the music was furnished
by the well-known Westminster Orchestra,
which rendered some very fine selections.
Some very fine selections on piano. mandolin
and guitar were given by number of other
persons, while the larger number of the com
pany responded to the sweet strains of the
music by dancing and singing.
About Il o'clock the company were invited
to the lawn, where a large table. extending
across it awaited them, filled with the delica-
cies of the season, such as ices. cakes coffee,
lemonade, fruits, etc, which were very re-
freshing to all.
After short period of congratulations and
hand shaking on the enjoyable time spent
during the evening and heartily thanking hosts
and hostesses for their kind remembrance OF
and treatment to them, the guests departed
for their homes.
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Westminster Democratic Club.

At the organization meeting last week a
committee, consisting of John J. Reese. VIM.
Moore, Fred. D. Miller, John L. Eckenrode
and b. f. Grouse, was appointed to select
permanent officers for the club, and at the
meeting on Thursday night last they reported
the following President, DIR. Joshua W..
Herring; vice presidents, Chas. E. Fink, Jno.
Milton Reifsnider. VIM. Il. Thomas, David
N. Henning, Hon. Frank T. Shaw. Michael
E. Walsh, John M. Roberts, Jonathan M.
Owings, John T. Lynch: Nimrod I. Bennett
]. Wesley Beggs, VIM. 7. Lucabaugh, Abram
Lester, VIM. N. Corbin, Robert Nelson, VIM.
Struth, Jesse B. Powder, DR.. j. Howell Bill
lingslea. and Guy W. Steele secretary and
treasurer. The report of the committee was
accepted. The presiding officer then intro
duced Mr. David N. Henning to the meeting
as the speaker for the evening. Mr.. Henning
gave general review of the political situation,
explaining the meaning of imperialism, mill
tarism, and the evils resulting from the trusts.
His audience were greatly pleased at his re-
marks as ii gave them ideas to think about
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Reformed Church Reunion at Pleasant
Valley, &c.

The annual reunion the Reformed Church
Ill this county took place ON Saturday, Sep
rember 10th, in the grove near the village.
Extensive preparation had been made by the
st. Matthew'S congregation, aud, notwilh-
standing the heavy rain in the afternoon, the
reunion was n success. The exercises in the
morning were opened with prayer by Rev.
DIR. Cort of Sabillasville, singing of congre-
gational hymns,an address of welcome by Rev.
ID. J. Macalister of Carroll charge, and re.
spouse to same bv Rev. S. NJ. Roeder of
Manchester. Prof. Henry Meier, of fancy
town, spoke on work among the unfortunate
and outcast in large cities. In the afternoon
Rev. William j. Stewart, of Baltimore, Nd,
spoke on the 10th century movement in the
church, and he was followed by Rev. j..
Stewart Hartman, OF Silver Run. On the
10Th century movement in the Sunday School
Anthems were sung by the choir of St. Mat
thews and Benjamin's Churches Of Carroll
charge, and also by the choirs from the
Taneytown, Baust, Manchester and Silver Run
Churches. The ladies of ST. Matthew'S fur
nished dinner, of which about $50 partook.
1t is estimated that about 600 people were
present, and had it not been for the rain,
which began at O'Clock, there was every
indication that the number in attendance
would have been more than one thousand.
The remains ofthe only child, Lucy Belle,
daughter of Charles Humbert, near fancy
town, were brought to this place for inter
ment on Wednesday morning, Rev. H. j..
Macalisier ofiiciated. The child was syears,
II months and 20 days old.
Uriah Bixler,as executor of j. Lester, sold
on Saturday farm of 574 acres to Edward
Fliekinger for $40 per acre, and a house and lot
to Charles Bittle for 1926.
The farm of the late J. Henry Frock was
offered for sale by Col. VIM. A. McKellp,
agent for the heirs, on Saturday last, but was
Withdrawn Oh bid of 1880
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New Advertisements.

No Advance in the Price of Coal-M. JOHN
Lynch, Manager Lumber, Coal and Supply
Co., Westminster, Md.
First Showing of Autumn Dress Goods
VIM. F. Derr's Great Model Emporium,
Westminster, Nd.
Washington Life Insurance Co. of New
York;. II. Baldwin, Manager, Baltimore,
Md.
Time Now to Think of Winter Goods--New
York Bargain House, Westminster, Md.
Crowds Always Follow the Crowd-John
T. Derr's Grocery, Westminster, Md.
For Young Men-Miller Bros. Popular
Cash Stores, Westminster, Md.
Executors Sale of n Valuable Farm
Susanna C. Wilson, Executrix.
Private Sale of a Farm-Wm. A. Nickel
lip, Attorney, Westminster, Md.
Notice to Mortgage Holders-John E..
Masenhimer, County Treasurer.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postoifice
Westminster. Nd.
Fall and Winter Openng-May c. Gardner,
Westminster, Nd.
Beautiful Farm for Sale. Franklin P. Fenby,
Lamotte, Md.
Notice TO Water Consumers-A. FL. Huber,
Secretary.
Bank Stock at Public Sale-John W.
Warner.
Public Sale-Kate and Mary A. Mcdonald.
Report of the Union Mills Savings Bank.
Public Sale-Emanuel Bowers.
Legal Notices.
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An ENJOYABLE Party.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Stoner,
this civ, was the scene of the largest and most
enjoyable gatherings of the season on We'd
nesday evening last, the occasion being party
given in honor of DIR. Reginald and Mark
Lester, of Tiffin, Ohio. The evening was
very pleasantly spent in games, reeitallons,
instrumental music, etc. In the game of OBJ
servaiion Mr.. Mark Lester received first prize
and Guy Fowler the BOBBY. Refreshments
were served in abundance. Miss Lizzie Nus
baum ably assisted Mrs. Stoner in receiving
and doing everything possible to make The
young people enjoy themselves. About 1870
the guests bid adieu, after expressing them
selves as highly pleased with the evening S en-
J0yment.
Among those present were MIR. Edward
S. Mol,ley and wife. Mr.. X. j. Waniz and
wife, Mr. Austin Geiselman, wife and son,
Mrs Mary Rinehart, Misses Katharine Buck,
Rachael aud Mabel Buckingham, Florence
and Myrtle Malehorn, Blanche Baer. Mary
Weaver Florence Mitten, HoIlace Williams,
Florence Miller, Virgie Weigand, Neitie
Shreeve. Eva Ball, Lillian and Edna Erb,
Grace Wantz, Fay Stoner, Lizzie Nnsbaum,
Emma Leiser and Netiie Buckingham, of
Baltimore; Myrl Hitch, Vienna, Md; Mary
Z. Abbott. Patapsco; Messrs. DR.. Foutz. Will
Mather. James Baer, VIM. Reese. Frank
Cassell, Guy Fowler, Harry Gilligan, Albert
Mitteu, Edgar Nusbaum, Leister Arnacost.
Vernon Savage, David Myers and Reginald
Stoner.
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Death of VIM. H. Starr,

Mr.. VIM. Ii. Star died at his residence in
this city on Monday afternoon last, in his
10th year. Mr.. Starr was native OF this
county, and for many years Il successful mer-
chant in Uniontown, and was also secretary
and treasurer ofihe Uniontown Savings Bank.
He came TO this city and became secretary
and treasury of the Westminster Savings In
stitution, now the Westminster Savings Bank,
position which he held for eighteen years,
and resigned in June last on account of fail
ing health. During his incumbency of the
office the growth of the institution WAS rapid
and substantial, the deposits increasing from
ss5, 900 10 over 5000, 900. From early man.
hood Mr. Starr was an active member of the
Methodist Protestant Church. Politically he
was u Republican. He acquired consider
able fortune, and throughout his life enjoyed
the utmost confidence of all who knew him.
He leaves widow, who was Miss Curry, oil
Uniontown, but no children.
Funeral services were held in the Nj. +.
Church, on Thursday morning, Rev. DR..
Graham officiating, assisted by Rev. L. ii.
Lewis, ID. d.
The remains were inferred in the Westmin-
ster cemetery. The pail bearers were Z. o.
Grimes, Dr. Charles Billingslea, +. Thomas
Babylon, Edwin j. Lawyer, j. Wesley Ny
ers, Judge Chas. T. Reifsnider, DR.. j. w.
Herring and Frank K. Herr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-22

MEssRs. EDIToRs Under the heading
s.McKinley on the Defensive" The Nation
presents TO its readers "A trenchant exposure
Of the hollowness of McKinley's plea for re-
election 1t fifty represents the Presidents
letter as a reply wrung from him by Bryan's
speech at Indianapolis-''a apology which
will dismay his most ardent followers by its
enormous LENGTH After charging him with
presenting some official documents, which had
been refused when the Senate asked for them,
in garfield form, il asks why the President
does not tell the whole story. 'The Admin
islraiion has all the cards up IFS sleeve, and
plays only those it chooses. Some extracts oil
the diplomatic notes which preceded the war
with Spain were published in Madrid. and they
were enough to make Americans hang their
heads.
Mark the close 'tWhat lamentable
showing the whole story is, he himself being
witness "a war of humanity turned
into cruelties greater than those against which
we took up arms; blunder upon blunder; a
long record of hope deferred and prophecies
untulfled; the American name made kissing
where it had been the symbol of hope; even
Spain ieering at us for mistakes greater than
her own-this is really the great ugly fact that
Mr.. Mckinley tries to cover up with a deluge
of words
Let voters who are called upon to cast their
vote under the rallying cry of patriotism and
national honor bear this fact in mind, and
then decide which candidate stands for the
ideals of liberty, equality and humanity.
OCCASIONAL,
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A Surprise Birthday Party.

Reported LOT tne DemOcratlc Advocate.
A surprise birthday party was given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Brown in
honor of Mrs. Brown, it being her 50th birth
day. About s o'clock the guests began to
arrive; after quite crowd had assembled and
all did justice in rubbing Mrs. Browns ears,
all were invited into cleared room, where
various plays were INDUCED in, also music and
singing, until late hour, when all were in
vited 10 table laden with refreshments, con-
sisting of cake, lemonade, confectionery,
fruits and nuts.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
H. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Utz, Mr. and
Mrs. Abram Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lippy, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Yingling, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Barnhart, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon
Giggard, Mrs. A. R. Ebaugh, Mrs. Vergie j.
Harris. Mrs. Laura Hunt; Misses Emma
Ebaugh, Ida c. Snyder, Berthe Brown, Amelia
Albright. Ella Yingling, Esta Utz, Annie
Crosse, Agnes Brown, Helen Giggard, Fannie
and Annie Brown, Laura Ebaugh, Hesia
Snyder, Fay Barnhart, Bessie Yingling, Bessie
Barnhart, Edna Barnhart. Ledl Giggard,
Pertedious Yingling; Messrs. Melville Sim.
mons, George Kalirider, Milton and Harvey
Yingling, David Barnharf, VIM. Hosfeld,
David Asper, Henry Snyder, Horace Null,
John, Will and Carroll Hunt, Horatio fetish
man, Paul Matthias, Myrtle Utz, Howard
Shearrer, Charles Barnhart, Horace Ebaugh,
Harvey Utz. Elmer and Jerry Giggard, Car
roll Yiugling.
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Suicide of a Former Resident.

The Baltimore Sun of Tuesday says: Uriah
L. Christ, who was sexton of Clifton Methe-
dist Episcopal Church, Clifton street and
Woodbrook avenue, until one week ago, when
he was suspended, committed suicide by hang
ing himself in the cellar of his home, 260l
Bruce Terrace, Northwest Baltimore He
was last seen alive at clock Sunday night
by some neighbors His body was discovered
at 7.30 last evening by Patrolman j. j. Moffet,
of the Northern district. Mr.. Christ had been
acting very strangely of late, it is said, and as
he had not been seen at all Yesterday Patrol
man Moffet was notified. He found the key
of the front door lying on the window sill,
having been placed there by Mr. Christ. The
body was found in a half-sitting, halflying pos
ture, hanging by piece of clothes line from
the cellar steps, A loop had been placed in
one end of the rope, fastened around one side
ofthe second step from the top and run across
the step to the other side Then Mr.. Christ had
evidently fastened the other end around his
neck, tying good, strong knot, which, when
he fell, caught Immediately under the iawbone
and stopped all blood supply to the brain. He
had placed soap box on the cellar floor and,
after adjusting the rope around his neck, sat
down on the box. Then he pushed this from
under him and dropped about two feet six
inches TO his death. For the last three weeks
Mr.. Christ had been living alone in the house,
his wife having gone on II visit TO their son,
Samuel Christ, at Greenmount, Carroll coun-
ty. He brooded great deal over his suspeli-
sion from his duties as sexton and had been
acting very strangely for several days. Mr..
Christ WAS about 60 years old and was born
in Carroll county. He came to this city with
his family about II years ago and had since
resided in the Northwestern section. He is
vaI hu n uvidn nj
Sarah E. Manager, Miss Matte Christ and Mrs.
Harry King-and one sou, Mr.. Samuel Christ,
who lives at Greenmount
The remains were brought to Westminster
on Wednesday and inferred in Benjamin s
cemetery Rev. John T. Ensor, of Baltimore,
and Rev. S. A. Dieh. of Salem Lutheran
Church conducted the burial servive.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Carroll Charge, Reformed Chureh.-Benamin's
vice 10 A. m. St. Matthew'S Chureh.-Sunday
School at p. m. Divine Service at 80 p. m.
ii. J. Macalister. Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday School at a.
m. Preaching at 1890 IA. m. Vesper Services at
$50 p m. Holy Communion September 30, morn
ing and evening.
p H. Miller. d. D., Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church-Benjamin g
Chureh.-Sunday School at Il. m. Preaching at
l0a. m. Y. p. S. C. E. at 730 p m. Catechise on
Saturday at D. m. st. Johns Churcli.-Snnday
School at l p. IN. Preaching att p. m. Catechise
ut p. m. ). A. Diehl. Pastor.
st. Pauls Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9l5 a. m. Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 1890 a.
m. Evening Service at 7.15 p, m.
Calvin S. Siagle, Pastor.
st. John's Church--Sunlays-Low Mass at us
and High Mass at 10 II. M. Vespers at 100 p. IN.
During the Week.-Mrs. At II. m.
Joseph ii. Cassidy. P,tst0r.
Centenary NJ Z. Church.-Sunday School at 8 As
n. m. Preaching ut 1880 u. IN and 100 p. m. Ep-
worth League ut G.I5 p IN.
Rev. J. A. Price, d. D., Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. W. Il. Graham,
ID. d PASTOR Sabbath Preaching at
1890 a. and 500 p. M. sabbath School 9l5 a. m.
Junior L. at > 80 p. m. Christian Endeavor7 p
IN. Mid-week Service in the lecture room We'd
nsday evening at $ O'Clock
Baust Church-Harvest Home Service at 10 a IN.
Uniontown.-Sermon before Women's Missionary
Society NJ $50 p IN. Winters Church.-Com-
munion Service. September %, at 10 IN. Prepara-
tory Service Saturday I'D at 2.20 p. Meeting of
the joint Council at UniontOwn, September 10Th,
at2O p. m. q. W. Baughman. Pastor
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Personal Notes.

Mrs. John l.. Hof, Mrs Fannie Packi,
aud Eleanor aud Miss Fannie Ford, of Balti
| more, who have been visiting Mrs. Franl
Eckenrode, at Reese, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Tanner, of Baltimore
have been visiting his father at Sandyville.
Mrs. Alice Kinsteniorff Mrs. Emma spoons
Ter and son George are visiting Mrs. Frank
Eckenrode, of Reese
Miss Grace NJ, daughter of Judge William
1. Frlzzell, of Bloom, is spending a fortnight
with Mrs. William Nicholas, in Brooklyn
N. Y.
Mr.. Fred. D. Miller, and Misses McCaffrey
and Heunsch, are in New York completing
purchases for the fall opening of dry goods
and millinery at Miller Bros
Miss Maggie Stem, of Sans Creek. left
Wednesday for Enfield, N. c., where she will
visit her friend Miss Jewel Z. Whitaker.
MIR. Gershum Huff, of this city, who has
been i'll with typhoid fever, is rapidly improv-
ing.
Mrs. John Rose is visiting relatives and
friends in Baltimore and Govanstown.
Miss May c. Gardner has returned from a
visit to some of the most fashionable modistes
of New York.
MIR. j. Q. Fl. Smith, of Pttsburg, Pa, was
IN this city several days this week, and receiv-
ed hearty welcome from his many friends.
Miss Lou EastoE is visiting relatives al
Shipley, and will be absent until October 9Th
Mr.. Thomas A. Murray and family. of Bal
timore, who spent the summer in Westmin-
ster, returned home ON Monday. Rev. Pere-
CRIME Wroth and family, who spent some
weeks at Winchester Place, also returned to
Baltimore on Monday.
Mr. j. Kenneth Mills, who spent the sum-
mer in Westminster, returned to his home in
Washington, d. c., last Sunday.
The following persons, all of Baltimore,
drove from the Blue Mountain House to this
city, on Thursday and spent the afternoon and
night at The Westminster, leaving for Balti-
more on Friday morning: Chas. E. Dickey
and coachman, Geo. S. Dickey, Christian De-
vries, Miss Sophie Sigorney, Miss M. d. Voge-
Ter, Miss Vogeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. NJ. Lamb
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Matthews.
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uniontowu Items.

The NJ. P. G. 4. Society held there semi
annual election Of officers on Thursday even
ing of last week, resulting rs follows Presi-
dent, Miss Mary McAlisier; vice-president,
Morrison ID. Smith; recording secretary, Miss
M. L. Kelley; corresponding secretary. ). h
Weaver; treasurer, Mrs. Cover NJ. Rouison;
organists, Mrs. Thomas Fritz aud w. k. Zol-
lickoffer; librarian, MIR. William Lescalleet.
Miss Belle Cover will return home this
Saturday from visit to Mr.. Brooks Cover $
family at Lowell, Mass, where she has spent
several months
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin X Fox, Miss Grace
Fox and nurse, who spent the summer with
Mrs. Fox's parents, DIR. and Mrs. j. J. Wea-
yer, Jr., returned to their home in Washing
ton, d. c., on Monday.
Mr.. John N. Weaver, of Union Bridge, who
just returned from visit To friehds in Pitts
burg, spent fewdays with his father, Mr.. Har-
rison Weaver.
Mr. Charles Cordray and family, of Balti-
more, boarders at the Eureka holse, during
the summer, returned home on Saturday.
Mr.. Benjamin Hoffman, of Baltimore, who
located in our village several months ago on
account of his health. has returned to Bali
more very much improved.
Miss Sallie Yingling aud Elmer Yingling,
of Baltimore, who were staying with Mr.
rTdlk Eckafu iamiiy, retufHeu homc ""
Tuesday.
Mr. John C. Hollenberry and family and
Miss Penelope Weaver, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. jesse Nusbaum, near L,nwood, last
Sunday.
Miss Ida Grouse, of Lttlestown, spent a
few days with the Misses Jane and Olivia
Grouse.
Mr.. J. Newton Gilbert, of Annapolis, WIS.,
tied his parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. Wesley Gill
bert, from Saturday until Monday.
Mr.. Melvin Routson has gone TO Waynes-
boro, Pa, to visit bis brother, Prof Harvey
Il. Rouison aud family, expecting to be alb
sent two or three weeks
Misses May and Norah Slonaker spent last
week visiting friends and relatives in Geitys-
burg, Pa, returning on Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Matthias had the misfortune to
have a heavy stone roll on his foot while en-
gagged in some mason work, MASKING his great
toe. 1t is slowly improving
Mr.. William s. Lantz, formerly of this vi
cinity, for several years resident of Balti-
more, died at his home on Thursday last.
His body was taken TO Uniontown. Funeral
services today, Saturday, in the Methodist
Protestant Church at 2.30 p. m, by Rev. b.
w. Kiudley. Interment in the Nj. P. Gene
terry. He leaves widow and several chill
dren. Mrs. Lanz was a sister of the late
Amos and Levi Caylor. He was II years old.
Mr.. William R. Zollickoffer went to Balti-
more on Thursday, expecting to be absent a
few weeks.
Willie Hitesbew, of Baltimore, who spent
several weeks with Mr.. Thomas II. Rouison s
family, returned home on Saturday.
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Frizellburg Items.

The Young Peoples Society of this place
have voted themselves in as Christian En-
deavor Society.
The noted old grey horse belonging TO
Harry Singer, died last week.
Walter Frazer, the principal teacher of our
public school is i'll at present writing, and not
able 10 attend to his duties.
Jesse Babylon, aged SO years. a respected
citizen, who lived on Meadow Branch, near
Babylon's mill, died on Sunday morning last
Funeral services we're conducted by Rev. G..
w. Baughman. at Baust Church. Inferred
in the cemetery adjoining. His wife died
several years ago. He leaves three sons
Plus j. Babylon, near New Windsor; Fletcher
Babylon, near Wakefield, and Alfred S.
Babylon, near Frizellburg.
Mrs. Silas NJ. Bish spent several days this
wees IN Baltimore with her daughter Minnie.
Elsie Mailman returned home last week
after spending two weeks in Baltimore and
New York.
Elizabeth Lampert, Of near New Windsor,
is visiting at Washington DIckensheet's.
Mrs. Henry Snader has returned home after
several weeks visit TO Baltimore.
Mrs. Abraham Sheets and son Jesse, OF
New Windsor, spent Sunday last with friends
in this place.
Cutting corn and getting ready for seeding
is now the order of the day.
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Silver Run Items.

The Harvest Home Services held in the
Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 9th,
were not well attended on account of the
cloudy weather; nevertheless the collection
was very good and amounted to nearly S5S.
Mr. Herbert NJ. Lippy is attending the
State Normal School in Baltimore.
The reunion of the Reformed congregations
of Carroll county, which was held at Pleasant
Valley last Saturday was better attended than
was expected on account of the Indictment
weather, but the exercises could not be carried
out in full, so it was decided to hold another
reunion on next Saturday, today, at the same
place.
Messrs. Oliver J. Lippy and Herbert Boose
went to Baltimore last Tuesday to find en-
ployment.
The Select Castle of Maryland Ancient Or
der Knights of the Mystic Chain met in the
all in this place last Tuesday to transact
business, and while in session conferred the
Mark Degree on the following Past Command
ers of Silver Run Lodge, viz: VIM. H. Study,
j. Frank Byers, Elmer z. Leppo, j. r..
Eippy, Dr. j. j. Stewart, DIR. Chas. A. Stultz,
Conrad Rusher, j. W. Little, f. I. Cover
and G. NJ. Humbert; also on two from Harvey.
On Tuesday evening they had fraternal meet
ing and banquet followed. The meeting was
well attended and all enjoyed themselves.
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A DISASTROUS FIRE.
The DeviIish Work of an Incendiary-Heavy
Loss Of Property.

About II o'clock on Sunday night last fire
was discovered in the barn of Mr.. Columbus
Elseroad, in Hampstead district, by one OF
his sons who was returning home. He gave
the alarm, and all the live stock was rescued.
1t was a bank barn 86x40 feet and was totally
consumed. When the son reached the barn
one of the doors was partly open, though it
had been fastened when the men finished feed
ing at night. In addition to the barn, $50
bushels of wheat, rs tons of hay, new separa-
tor, all the harness, implements, &C., except
small wagon, were burned. Loss over
So, 600; insured for 81, 900 in the Middletown
Company, Frederick county.
There is no doubt that the fire was the work
of an incendiary, as light was seen in the
barn about an hour before the flames were
discovered.