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Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
Good Gunnsry.

Some extraordinary shooting by the
British gunners is recorded. Tho cons.
ditlons OF firing were that each guns.
crew should score what II could I'M
three minutes, beginning at 1900
yards, diminishing to 1000 yards and
then increasing to 1900 yards again.
II is asserted that the Blake hred 149
shots from ten guns, hitting the tar
get 10 times The best crew fired
eighteen shots and made fifteen hits.
The Royal Arthurs best gun crew hit
the target fourteen times out Of eight
cen shots.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
oSnrs Aroncr sun unSettIod.

Washington, April 3.-There is a
rumor among the politicians here that
Agent Pollock of the osages will soon
cease to serve in that capacity, Some
put his retirement as early as April 30,
There is good deal of speculation as
to his successor. Some think that o.
A, Mitscher of Oklahoma City will get
the place; others that John Jensen, at
present agent of the Poncas, is likely
TO be struck by the LIGHTNING.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

My little 4-year-old girls eyes were
so weak from birth that she could not
stand any light at all. Was treated
by several physicians without benefit.
My neighbors induced me to buy Nor
ley's Sarsaparilla and Iron from Mr..
0. Daugherty, Banock, Ky, Three
bottles not only restored her sight,
but made her stronger and healthier
than she ever was in her life.
DAVID KESSING.
Sold by agent in every town.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

Washington, March 3O,-The prcsi-
dent has informed Kentucky Rcpubli-
cans that, while he cannot interfere
with Kentucky affairs to the extent of
disarming the militia of either faction,
he is willing, so far as he can legiti-
mately do so, to recognize the Repub.
lican officials Of that state as the de
racto officials. He told them in the
same connection that he would give
directions that mail addressed to an
official by title only, as to "The Cover
nor" or "The Secretary of State" "
should be delivered to the Republicans
holding those offices, as they held cer-
tacates from the returning board and
were first inaugurated.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
American Park In Turkey.

Constantinople, March 31.-The
porte has informed the United States
legation that in future the importation
of American pork will be prohibited,
giving as a reason for the prohibition
that the meat is injurious to the public
health.
Mr.. Lloyd C, Griscom, United States
charge d'aflairs, protested energetical-
ly, demanding the annulling Of the
mpasurp
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
Tho Lnrrsnt Vineyard.

Sunny Slope, Cal, enjoys the dlstInc.
tion of being the largest vineyard in
the world. 1t is situated amid the
most beautiful scenery Of that favored
land, two miles from San Gabriel. OF
a total of 1900 acres, 795 are devoted
to grape vine, the remainder being dis
trlbuted among orange trees (of which
there are 10000, lemon and olive trees,
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
High Schaol Contest.

Topeka, April "A county high
school fight has opened up in Crawford
county. There is a general desire on
the part of the people of that county
to establish the school but no agree
ment can be reached as to where it
should be located. Three towns are
after it--Girard, Walnut and Cherokee
The indications are tl:at the local fight
will result in the defeat of the high
school proposition altogether.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
wedding Out SInecnrea.

Havana, April 3,-Governor General
Wood has ordered all heads Of depart
ments in the island TO furnish u list OF
the employees in the various branches
of the state service, setting forth their
respective salaries and duties and also
offering an opinion with reference to
what changes, II any, ought to be made
in their compensation and as to wheth-
er any Of the employees are supernuous,
These lists will be submitted to n
special committee who will inquire
into each case and will submit recon-
mendations accordingly, General
Wood intends to look carefully through
the list himself, He is taking this
step himself that there are no govern
ment employees who are enjoying sine
cures; that the outlay of salaries is not
excessive and that the more highly
placed public servants are not finding
berths for their friends and proteges.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
The LlEo OF n Gun,

The bigger the gun the shorter lts
life. Those monsters, the 110-ton guns.
cannot be reckoned upon to fire more
than eighty fullcharge rounds without
becoming quite useless. The 67-ton
gun can fire 1O5 rounds, while the six.
inch breech-loader Is good for 400 OF
500 full-charge rounds.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

Berlin, April 3,--All the private pos.
tai companies is abolished and the
imperial post will take their place
throughout the empire, one private
Berlin company alone rcceiyinga mil
lion in damages, simultaneously, the
postage will be reduced for local postal
cards to half a cent and for local letters
TO one cent, including all the suburbs,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
What is nOing Done In The Tlrty-slrth
General Assembly.

u,vcu rupvrv p,aur
Tho house committed on military a0nIr,
roeommend m Vp Tho Teappol1tment OF tbs presen pn
! honrd ~ ,ho nntIonaf homo m VIVA aiso ngreef
10 oneran Amendment To- the milltnry apnro.
prlalion bil giving travel pay cents pAr mile
y lieu Of lhe present system based on The
lheeIS tnIit w iulieh " a y ahy inaion m A.
| nho MUM olilliltun lelorWu ,hgpIhpiy wy
plll 70 hpollsn tliph lolhtlons W ihulah IerIl,
,,OIS @ NV W vh'no,isu nuN thAuS oh hon p'ti@uh'
'uI " " ~ Ph ra N ,s,.h,ls
'lnll Tl Service oolleko, ,,,,.. ~, ,.,,..,,
lnu ,uni'nuIvv @ m voInnltIqu Iup%uIlou % NV daNp,nV,y
o"odmcta p'' v" '"''o o'"'''"s " '''' "''N N"'S
hAhVh F"hNrrNlNE'
The senate spent much ot the day on the
| Puerto Rlcnn hlll and hnnlly decided 20 vote
upon II on April 8,
Senator berry introduced Dlll requiring the
quartefmANtorR department 10 plYe preference
In purchasing supplies TO parties not connected
with any trust or combine
The pension committee asked Tor more CLERKS,
There hio 100 blllN before Tho committee ana
hundreds Of house blllsetlll tooome' T.
~ wN paSsuu P,V'lh w ro iHr oop,,ivg m
~ "sir,Inni 4, cnsou :"
" ''''''''"' '"''''
A,,or sor,o ro,,in. hn.incss ,ho bousa re.
a eV''tu tVut,nv M n, ,,v nnriot la
hIIi'N' XII '''"''"''" W Wv ""'' "FF''P
1hc Mn IN onnrovo n rev,slon nnd odhiatment
~ pa las ~ ntnp 'nnd Mipunurl Indian In nda In
NJ a ,",os ,d ", Nh ~ @ nd 80
INA nWhIic iopds comwit ien renorted favor.
ably ibe XII for S n ,HWfalo ReserveS in New
WnSlcn lJmitcd 10 i5 oon norcS ~ Wv"
"'A'0o' ''"''V" W i',OOo uV'oa
hAhcH Thirty
The Senate passed the bill for tho University
NJ LangstOn o. H., for oolorod students, Also
the III Reno cemetery bill
senator Jones (Ark) introduced q bill au-
thorlsng a suit In the court OF claims TO settle
tho question OF the citizenship OF freedmen In
the Chicknshw nation ,,o.oo -.
Indlnns r"ppcserting tr,hes in nitcndnvce on
tpc p1iInIn Dan. A nnerlcrn cy,,nsI I,,on
W. - - 80 20 ''''''V"'
Nfr curtIs NJ Knnsns ,ntroduced "A hul IN
oreatc IIvislon ~, "rl,r irni infoTmation In the
40, nrtment NJ ins,iro ''''"'' ." Wv
Tbe nost once snpronrlntlon bill carrIea
Al IA uD ior pn,nl dni vnrv ma ssg5 0io foy
Alr Culberson MAY ofprcd n iolnt resolu.
tIan dIrccting Inn nm iel ~ ynugdcd snidIera
he Ient rcn ,onnhIv nj 'IsoI az the condltIon oi
lhe men, Wv "
MARCH TEInrY.oNH
,r,.- e...,. ,'''',. --
me sonhle ny resolution hskel wnat surveys
n1r ~, De'lh iilnue " Io'cntlS auQulrou lsIanus
Lnq nVHse nu pcioro PnSMng aig uho army appEo,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
DO Your Foss Ache and Burnr

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot"
East, powder for the feet. It makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunlons, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet, At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREN.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. X,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

Washington, April 2.-The postmas-
ter general has removed from Office
the postmaster at Provost, U., upon
the recommendation of the congress.
sional committee, which investigated
charges that he is polygamist.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
EDUCATE YOUR BOWELS.
Thousands Of Premature Deaths
Caused by Neglect.
Every Person Can PrOong Life ana Enjoy
Health and Happiness Who VIII Listen
10 the YOIeelo Of ProEress.

II you want to open door, you don't
ymash II with u crowbar, but open II with
key,
It's easier and less destructive
When you are costlvc, or bilious or con-
Btipated don't take an 0ld-tlme dose OF
physic, throw your bowels into spasms
and turn your liver inside out, as long as
everything can be sot right, In nice,
gentle, quiet, positive, natural way by
Cascarets, the Ideal laxative,
We have all found out that persuasion
Is stronger than violence.
Instead OF trying TO force your dlsor-
dered organs TO do their duty, Educate
Your Bowels and make them act natu-
rally by using CaScarets, Candy Cathartic,
30 pleasant to the taste 80 mild, 80 effec-
tive They are guaranteed to cure any
case OF constipation or money refunded.
Buy and try Cascarets to-day, It's what
they do, not what wo say they'll do,
that proves their merit, All druggists,
ioc csc, b0c, or by mail for price, Send
FOR booklet and free sample Address.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago; Montreal,
This is the CAsCARET tab.
let. Every tablet OF the only
| NfR genuine Cascarets bcdrs tho
u II, magic letters &C G c." Look
Il at The tablet before you buy.
ny and beware OF frauds, imita'
tions and substitutes.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05
ImmIrnnt. Pour Into MnnItobn.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, March al
There are twenty-siX immigrant trains
enroute on the Canadian Pacific to this
point, loaded with settlers and their
effects
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

Mr., Curtis Of Knnsus introduced bill 10
create division Of criminal information In the
do nrtment OF Justice,
The pOst-ofCe appropriation bill carries
tLISO,OOJ for rural delivery and $4,000 for
pneumatic tube service,
Mr., CulbeNon Clexl offered Joint resolu-
tlOn directing that families NJ wounded soldlera
be Kept reasonably cd ,iscd " the condition OF
the men,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

The Senate used up stll another day on the
Puerto Rican measure,
Senator Baker (Kan,) introduced q bill CIV
Ing cities aud towns In tho Indian territory
having population Of 1000, authority TO bOr-
row money on bonds, Also bill TO provide for
the sale OF Isolated tracts Of land OF tho Osago
trust md diminished eserYe lnndS In Knnsas
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-05

The shipping bill was reported TO the house
by the Merchant Marine committee,
The house passed the bill authorizing the
sale Of tho Choctaw orphan Indian lands in
Mississippi; with an appropriation OF $500 to
carry II out.
Mr.. Mlllers Kan) bill, duplicate OF Senator
Bakers bill mentioned above was passed by
the house.
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New Advertisements.

Our improvements are Now Being Made
Miller Bros. =, Popular Cash Stores, Westmin-
ster, Md.
John a. Sullivan, Carriage and Wagon
Works--Green near Liberty street, Westmin
ster. Nd.
Statement of The Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Carroll County, Nd.
Spring and Summer Opening-May c.
Gardner, Westminster, Nd.
Our Hats Lead the Professionalism. G.
Devilbiss, Westminster, Md.
Bark Wanted at Schlosser Tannery-Eng-
land & Bryan, Proprietors.
Dissolution of Co-Partnership-David E.
Stem and j. Ezra Stem.
Applications for Liquor Licences-James
H. Billingsiea, Clerk.
so to IS Horses and Mules-H A. Spald
ing, Littlestown, Pa.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postofice,
Westminster, Nd.
Theo. Derr & Sons Big Closing Out Sale
Westminster, Nd.
Model Store News-Wm. F. Derr, West
minister, Md.
Public Sale of Horses and Mules-F. P,
Goodwin.
Load of Horses-Harry G. Schriver, Han
over, Pa.
Statement Mutual Life Assurance Com
pany.
Netice-A. H. Huber. Secretary and Treas
| urer.
Election Notice-John R. Strevig, Score
tary.
For Sale-Wm p Ricke'l, Westminster
Nd.
New York Bargain House, Westminster
Md.
Good Farm for Rent-E. B. Arnold.
John Burgoon-Union Mills, Md.
For Sale-Frank II. Willet.
Public Sale-Benj. F. Selby.
Legal Notices.
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BRITISH SUCCESS.
General Cronje and His Army Sur
renders

Gen. Pet A. Cronje, with Boer force es-
timated at between 5000 and 1000 men,
surrendered at daylight Tuesday morning 10
Field Marshal Lord Frederick S. Roberts at
Paardeberg drift, Orange Free State. The
surrender was unconditional. Lord Roberts
also captured Major Albrecht and Major Won
DEWITT, noted European military experts who
have been of great service to the Beers,
General Cronje surrendered four ihre e-inch
Krupp cannon, nine one-pounders and two
Maxim guns. Most of his heavy cannon, it
is believed, had been removed by another
route or buried.
The causes of the surrender, as shown by
the latest advices, were as follows: General
Cronje and his men were in position in
which, even if they could have held out
against the British fire, the unsanitary sur
roundings were unbearable. Many decom-
posing bodies of men and animals, exposed 10
the burning South African sun for days, had
caused an odor which even to the British
troops, a considerable distance off, produced
more suffering than the bullets of the Beers.
A second cause was the terrible lombard
ment, which was renewed with increased vigor
owing to the arrival of four six inch howiizers
that had been intended for the siege of Pre-
toria Fully hundred cannon, tits believed,
were concentrated on the little force of Beers.
Still another cause was that the British had
been gradually creeping up at hight and en-
trenching until, when the end came. their ad
vanced parties were but so yards from the
Beers.
General Cronje and his men were started
for Cape Town, where they will be held as
prisoners.
The total of Boer and British losses in the
| 10 days during which Cronle held out is no
IL L. Eabr wh
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Jordan,s Retreat Items.

Who says the country is dull in winter
He ought to come to our Retreat Why WIN
ter is our liveliest time. Farmers and Others
have not so much regular work 10 do and SO
they can devote great deal of their time to
settling the affairs of the world at large and
our neighborhood in particular, aud as usual
ly happens when any one body of people I'M
dertakes TO set the world right excitement en-
sues.
The crusade is lead by the debating society
but the debates are free to ALL The first and
most exciting question argued this season was
SIS Rural Free Delivery an improvement or
not?' This question died a natural death
because free delivery became satisfactory
that the noes all went over to the ayes side.
Another subject was the century question,
still unsettled.
The school debate is now on. II is to be
boped that this also will be terminated by the
erection of new building satisfactory to all
and by the selection of a teacher to match the
building. The present teacher will do for the
old building as it is well 10 have things always
in harmony.
The personnel of Retreat will be quite
changed in about month, when the spring
fittings have been accomplished. In addition
to those mentioned last week the following
will change residence: Mr.. Harry Little, Mr..
Luther Gilbert and Mr.. George Haines. The
new corners as known at present will be MIR.
Chas. Haines, Mr.. Claude Myerly, Mr.. How
ard Bowers and Mr. Harry Hollenbaugh.
In addition to our other excitements, We
newspaper correspondents are having n little
war all TO ourselves. The issue is ut present
like that of the Transvaal War, uncertain.
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Social At Mt. Olive.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
On the evening of 23d of February there
was given at the new residence of Mrs. e. D..
Brashears, at Mt. Olive, this county, one OF
the most delightful dances of the season.
The fact that the roads were in bad con-
dition did not seem to have any effect upon
the pleasure seeking juveniles, who began to
arrive from far and near at an early hour.
The hostess babe every one. to have good
time. 1t is needless to say that they obeyed
to the letter, for each seemed duty bound to
make the other happy, which resulted In
jolly good time for all.
The music was furnished by Messrs. Ship
lev, of Baltimore, consisting of the latest pop
ular songs and dances, and was highly ap-
preciated When the first sweet refrain fell up
ON the ears of the eager dancers it seemed to
animate the well waxed floor beneath their
feet and to bring new life into their shoes.
Set after set passed off with continued ami
nation, and long before each had had his
turn dancing the clock in the hall chimed the
hour of twelve which had been set apart for
the grand supper After having worked hard
dancing, they were all willing to work equally
as hard eating the delicacies which were there
spread before them. After having done JUS
tice to the supper, they again began dancing,
and social conversation which was continued
until a late hour, after which they expressed
the pleasure which they had enjoyed and
turned their steps bomeward.
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UnlOntOWn Items.

Miss Nellie Weaver, Mrs. Anna Maria
Haines and Miss Nellie Haines were guests of
Miss Bessie lille, Frizellburg, from Saturday
until Monday.
At the Quarterly Conference of the M. P.
Church last Saturday, the election of Mr..
Wesley Albert Hartman, of Pipe Creek charge,
as delegate, and Mr.. Walter Scott McAlister,
as alternate, of Uniontewn charge, was con-
irmed to represent Pipe Creek circuit at the
Maryland Annual Conference to be held in
Westminster in April unanimous vote for
Rev. B. w. KindIey's return as pastor for
another year was given.
The Carroll County Savings Bank will hold
their election for another year at their bank
building on Saturday.
On account of the cold and blizzard weather
we had on Sunday last, Rev. A. ID. Melvin,
President of the NJ. P. Conference, did not
arrive to preach on Sunday night. Rev. b.
w. Kindley started to Pipe Creek for him IN
the afternoon but he failed to arrive there.
Mr.. Clotworthy Rodkey, of Baltimore, spent
from Saturday until Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Wesley Rodkey.
Mr.. Will Kolb, of Middleburg, was in town
this week visiting his mother, who has been
quite sick. She is better at this writing.
At the NJ. P. parsonage. last Thursday
evening, at p. M, Rev. B. W. kindley mar
ried Mr.. A. Wilson Warner, of Wakefield,
Md, and Miss Bertha E. Bowers, of West
minister. Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Heck, Mrs. Les
calleet, Miss Carrie Lescalleet, Mrs. Anna
Kolb, Mr.. Charles Hanes are on the sick list.
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Local Legislation.

In the House, on Monday night, DIR. Norris
obtained leave to introduce a bill to repeal
the act incorporating New Windsor, and Mr..
Hoffacker to introduce a bill to restrict setting
of traps and snares for foxes.
The bill to extend the bonds of Union
Bridge. $50, 900, has been signed by the Gov
ernor; also the bill authorizing justices of the
peace TO commit for 80 days in jail persons
found guilty of violating the city ordinances
of Westminster.
In the House, on Tuesday, Mr.. Walsh was
granted leave to present bill forbidding
clerks of courts and registers of wills from eu-
gaging in the practice of law:
Messrs. Anderson and Norris presented
petitions against the passage of the Sunday
law.
Dr. Norris introduced a joint resolution in
structing the State Librarian 10 furnish to the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Carroll county
certain of the Maryland State Reports; re-
ferred to the Committee on Library.
The bills to incorporate Mount Airy and to
extend the limits of Taneytown were passed
on Tuesday night.
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ErIz.llburg Items.

The entertainment to be given by the public
school at this place, which was postponed
Saturday night last, will be held this Saturday
evening, March Sd, in the Hall. regardless OF
the weather. 1t promises to be grand affair
of its kind All are invited. Admission 10
cents. Proceeds for the benefit of a public
library in the school here.
Mrs. Mandelia Myers has purchased from
Ephrain Cover the property formerly known
aslihe "Willet property in this place.
William Arthur has been confined to the
house for few days with lumbago, but is
getting able now to be about again. Mrs.
Jennie Baust is also on the sick list this week.
Charles Foreman, of Baltimore, is spend
ing several days here this week.
Our mail carrier, Mr.. Brown, is spoken OF
very highly as being very obliging and ac-
commodating, and we think it is his earnest
desire TO please everybody.
There was some talk of making a law to
compel the parents to make their children go
to school. That would seem to be imposing
TOO much on their freedom; but it is really
astonishing to see how some parents neglect
in sending their children to school aud hav,
ing them growing up in ignorance when such
liberal advantages are afforded them-
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Surprise Party at Freedom.

The young people of this vicinity gave Mr..
and Mrs. H. R. Devries a surprise on Thurs
day evening of last week. Games and plays,
we're the principal features and elegant re-
freshments were served in abundance. The
host and hostess kind hospitality will long be
remembered by the guests. Some came on a
'.Straw Ride" and they relate interesting ex-
periences. One young man lost his hat by a
sudden gust of wind and when he attempted
to recover it. Lo, he returned, and found to
his great dismay another "Bell'' had secured
the charming t'Belle." so the unfortunate
found life not worth living, he completed the
remainder of the trip in that land Of dreams,
where sorrows are no more. He can obtain
another hat, upon demand to his fortunate
Brother" Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Devries, Mr.. and Mrs, p. G.
Prough, Mrs N. W. Steele, Misses Mamie. Anna,
Florence and Sadie Steele Ethel Hitesheu. Laura
Bell Maud Edmonson Helen Hawley Carrie De-
yries, Misses Shoemaker, Lulu and Emma Kohler;
Lizzie Frey, Mrs. Edmonson, Mary Humphrey,
Messrs o. T. McLoskey. Ollie and George Devries,
John Bushey, William, Earnest and Walter Bell.
Geo N Grimes Jr., Harry Bushey, Clinton Bran
denburg and James Kohler