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The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Maryland Affairs,

Scarlet fever measles dphtheria and whoopng
cough are prevalent in Baltimore and other
parts OF the Stste TO be almost epidemic, and in
many places the schools closed.
Wallis Marchowitz and another boy were exam
lining revolver near Chesiertown on Wednesday,
when it accidentally exploded, the hall penetrated
Wallis stomach and severed his intestines He
was taken 20 Johns Hopkins Hospital
George W. Gibbons, an aged eolored man. Of the
anh district Howard county, was found frozen TO
death on Monday morning within 50 yards OF his
home. He lived ON the farm of Dallas Brown, and
was seen saturday night going to his home 1t is
supposed he fell from exhaustion and froze to
death
Miss Jessie Bradford fifteen year-old daughter of
Eiward Badforl. Of near Aberdeen, Hartford coun-
ty, was the victim Of rape committed by an I'M
known colored man Wednesday afternoon. The
Young badly ana her mother, who was prostmted by
news OF the assault are in a serious condition
Residents Of the community have secured the
countryside imam Intellectual attempt to capture
the perpetrltor
The dwelling houses in Urbana, owned by c.
Newton TruudIc and NJ. Leuhart and occupied by
Arthur -truby and Charles " Eneie, were de
strpyeI boy fire saturday evening, together with
their contents The fire breke out in the Struby
house ln the carret, and efforts were made TO eN-
liugui>h 80, but ihe prevailing high wind quickly
famed the flame into blaze, and in short time
both buildings were burned 10 the ground. lusur-
ance $500 each.
Daniel smith, aged 20 years, of Wolfsville, Fred
eriek county is in Jail at Frederick, charged with
having poisoned his wife, aged O. years. The wife
died under suspicious circumstances on Thursday
morning OF last week. The body was exhumed on
Tuesday and a chemical analysis will be made of
the inteStineS, &c. The court records show that
the prisoner has unsavory reputation At the
December term of court in 1877 Smith was indicted
and tried for the murder of Walter Osborne a ped
dler, who was robbed, murdered and thrown into
Fishing creek near Catoctin Furnace. coat of
the murdered found in possession of
Smith several days after the crime, ana it was
shown to have been worn by the peddler the day
of the crime. His counsel the late Judge Ritchie
succeeded it aequtting him. II was also said some
years ago that he had killed one of his children
but the charge was never pressed. He frequently
quarrelled with his wife.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
A CHASTITY FIND.
Two Dogs Discover The Frozen Body OF A
Man In A Pile Of Rails.

On Monday afternoon last while on his
way to this city, Mr.. Charles Bowman MAS at
tracted by the barking Of hs dogs at a pile of
rails lying on the road. about half way be-
tween the railroad and the tenant house on
the farm of Mr.. Lewis Green, on the Gorsuch
road. Upon approaching the rails he dscov-
cred the foot of man sticking out. EiGding
that the man was dead he gave information
at the office of the Taunery, and Mr.. James
S. Baer, the superintendent, told him to in
form Mr.. +. @ Weant, the States attorney.
of the fact. Accompanied by Sheriff Motter,
Justice Baer, and Mr.. Weaut went To the
place. and an inquest was held, 1t was
found that the man was named George Ford.
and that he resided near Shiloh, in Hamp-
stead districts that he got off the train at Tan
merry station on Saturday night about 7.45;
that he started homeward on foot, but must
have become bewiIdered, and discovering the
rails piled endwise against a fence, with
space under them, crawled in, and, falling
asleep. froze to death. Two dollars, a silver
watch and gold chain were found on his per
son. Ford was about 80 years old. and leaves
a wife and two children. The jury rendered
a verdict that death was caused by exposure.
The remains were taken in charge by Under
taker Stoner, of this city. and were taken TO
Mt. Union Church and inferred on Wednes-
day
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

The EpWorlh League of Shiloh heii a earn
ivai 10 Mr. Edward Houck's iar the purpose
of raising money, 10 be- used in benevolent
way, at which very njce sum 90 money Was
arranged for thai purpose. About s5 or -
persons being present
very enjoyable time was spent hY tie
teacher and scholars Of oar school oa Friday
OF last week The following subject was do
bated 'Rtsoieel that cow is more beue-
fcial ta man than the horse. The judges.
Master Adam ShalFrr, Albert Abboit and
Vacbel Suitb decided To call 1t tie, some
very good point, being hruush, out ou both
sides.
Mrs. Andrew ShatIer is on the sick list "a,
this writing.
Bean catehers scr parties are quite numerous
ia and about Shiloh. and some of the ladies
eria to think We should have eight nights iu
eae week.
Mr.. Horace Garrett spent Monday night
With Mr. Walsh aud Tuesday cv ming with
Mr. Edward Houck and family.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
News of the Week.

on Monday fire losses amounting to s365,eo were
reported.
Fire at Decatur, Alabama, Tues lay destroyed SIX
business places causing loss of SlOO,ooO.
From Monday until Wednesday night l2,o0o,ooo
eggs We're received in New York city and the price
dropped to 1917 cents per dozen.
The heading factory of Henry Wrape at Para
rould Arkansas the largest concern of its Kind IN
the south. burned Tuesday Loss, $4,000
A gift of $4,000 for oberlin College, Ohio, was
contained IN the will of William e osborn, of Pitts
burg. who died in Florida, few weeks ago.
Last year 1866 Chinese entered Canada at Voneou-
yer and Victoria compared with 2l75 the year pre-
yious. A good many of these came into the United
states
Leopold Rowe. prisoner in the Berks county
iail at Reading. Pa, has confessed he murdered
man near Campbellsviue, Lebanon county, Pa, six
years ago
A meeting was held in New York on Wednesday
to effect an alliance of trusts with an aggregate
capitaI of 00lCOO which will be able to dictate
prices of steel and tin plate for the world
Leander ]. Mccormick member of the famous
harvester machinery firm and founder of the Nc
Cormick Observatory of the University of Virginia,
died of pneumonia in Chicago Tuesday. He
was born an Walnut Grove, Rockbridge county
Va in 1919 and was the son of Robert Mccormick,
the inventor of the reaper.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
ma 11h al W. Md. Cnllcre.

washington's birthday observed a. western
Maryland College. aud IN the evening there was .
joint anniversary OF the Browning aisd Irving 1T
erary Societies
The opening addrcss was delivered hy Rev. A
Norman Wand OF the class oi 81 Mr Wsri 1as q
former memtsr Of the Irving socisiy. and Is nos
pastor sf North Carolina Ayenne Methodist Prnies
tant Church Washington Miss Elizabeth frnnp
OF Manchester Of the class Of -. larTaeT member
Of the browning society read an essay llr Hse'i
of the society vita sine litteris mors est t"iair
without literature IS DEATH.
Anerwari there were a pcisaTte driil by - yonag
ladies attlFei la Greek Costumes ana wc4i-Fcu-
dercd eomedietta enatleI Ny Turn Next In
this The following siadcats took the leading parts
Miss Margaret ?. Reese, wesimlnSter. Mss bi"h
c. Kimmei. Aberdeen, Miss Nora l. Engiaf A'si-
ford: Messrs- H. Gllligan, Baltis,orc; Il. ". Lsnk-
ford Princess Anne; Z Cation. Alexs1siFia, Va
aud T X Harrison Charlotte tiAli
Music was furnished by the college ufrhesfra an
der the leadership Of Professor SAmpaiK
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Manpiug-Wageener.

A dispatch from Covington, Kentucky,
February 20, gives the following account of A
marriage of interest to many persons m tins
city
The wedding Of Miss Mary GArneu WaEgcner.
daughter of Mrs Mary = Waggener aud the lalc
Selden q. Waggener, OF Covingto9- Ny, q NJ. III
win Hammond Manning. Of Westminster, Nd. tnuk
place in Coyington at noon today nc - MARY
Cathedral residence.
About one hundred guests were present The
marriage VOWS were read BY Rev. Fert5ittnd brus
Sart chancellor Of this Catholic dioeese-
The nshers wore black frucs euais, grey tFotlsefS
white waiscuats. white Ascot tes ana gray sliteie
gloves with boutnnnieres uf white carnations
They Were Roy Ellis. of Cincinnati. teHTEc carter.
Of Walnut Hills, Ohio: Ralph NJ Bhuf't. ot Allen
town Pa aud stephen Blakeiey. OF Coytnst ton
The bridesmaids were Miss josephine BcAit Was
sener Of Cagiugton. sister OF the bride. and Miss
Lucy Lees Garrard. They wore gowns 81 biue
tHffrta silk with lace trimming and eArried iius
carnations
Accompanied by her mother the hFidc eai"r1i
aud was BY the groom and his tesi man ~ I'D
$ Heigsnider. OF Westminster. Nd. she WoiN .
gown Of heavy white satin trinmed VITA T-aEi
pGssamenterc and point applique laee. I'm c''iFt
train Her tnlle veil expended 10 The tsiEe 90 We
train and was caught up by diamond oglEatl'''lt
Inc gifl Of t.e groom She carriesi Brstc ruses
During the seafing % the asseIubasge musical
program Fas rendered by Miss Mary Hail. Wei
ding marches we've played A. the bFsiat TarO 81"
tered and left
After the ceremony a welding hTsatsasl was
served a. the residence Of the brides mother. ~
Csarrari avenue. Mr and Mrs. MarpA9E ieft tnr a
wedding Journey East
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

Owing To the receat snow storm, the roads
running ia "a northerly or nearly northern di-
rection, were driited 10 an impossible condi-
ton They remained ia this manner for sew
erai days bat are again open and ready for
traffic.
The students of Winfield Academy are busily
engaged in preparing program for their see-
oud recital, TO be given on the evening OF
March 18th An interesting part Of the pro
gram will De play Life in Klondike. y
written by the principal in which there will
be duel aud fight TO the finish, with lynch.
iug scene ia fall yiew Of the audience.
Mrs. Mary I4owman is sick at this writing.
Dr. Thomas Sappingtou Is attending her.
Mr.. George W, Grimes, Sr., who has been
sick for the past few weeks, does not ap-
pear any better at this writing.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Sociable Near Wakefield.

4 very ENJOYABLE purity was given on Thursday
evening February 18th, Mt the home ot MI ana
Mrs Denton Warehime, near Wakefield. Playing
games and musie-mHkng were INDUCED in until II
o'clock when refreshments were served IN abun-
dance Those present were
Denton Warehime and wife, Misses Carrie Brown,
Katie Letlert Florence Hull Lille WaTehlme, Bet
tie Kane Fannie IIelwig, Amy Young. Mary Baby
Ion Emma Brown, Grace Formwalt, Daisy Form
walt Mcssrs Howard Hull. George Smith, Harry
Harman Weaver Wagner Charles Wagon, Milton
Brown Theodore Brown, John Brown wilson
Warren John Rickle, Noah Babylon, Homer ware
hime Bud Little jess Robertson, Grove Warehlme,
John LefIert Charles Copenhayer Walter Babylon
Arthur Bixlcr Harry Kane Joshua Hcssan, Chas.
Young and Roy Babylon.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
new Advertisements.

Statement Showing the Condition 81 the
Stale Mutual Iifr Insurance Company 81
Massachusetts.
Saturday. March 81, !, the Last Day. &c
Miller Bros Popular Cash Stores, WesiInin-
ster. Md.
WHY Not Cure Your Coagh and Gold
Joseph b. Boyle, Westminster, Nd.
An Winter Goods Must se soid-sharn'r
& Gorsuch. Westminster. Nd.
Keefer's Grocery SpeciaiNR \. heeicr,
Westminster, Md.
Lisa Of Unclaimed Matter ia the Posioglicr.
Westminster, Nd.
Model Store Wan. F. perr, West
muster, Md.
Public Sale Of Personal Property Wesley
A. Steele.
Horses aud Mules Wanted-F. I. Good.
win.
For Sale-Charles King, Finksburg, Nd.
National Bank Reports.
Legal Notices.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

The farm of Mr.. William Miller, near
Sandyville, advertised for rent in the ADvo-
CATE, has been rented.
Owing to the length of "R L. E's article
in reply to Mr.. Francis B. Livesey, of Sykes
vile, We are compelled to defer it until next
week.
AtlO.SOa.m yesterday, Friday, the Wealth
er Bureau sent out the following bulletin =
Fair tonight; cloudy and probably rain Satur-
day; fresh west winds tonight
On Wednesday, Michael f. Walsh, Esq, Of
Westminster, member Of the House of Dele
gates, was elected Orator If the State Council
of the Catholic Benevolent Legion. The
Council met in Baltimore.
The Ladies' Wednesday Club met at Mrs.
Jos T. Hering's this week. Mrs. T. ); Ben
nett won first prize and Mrs. Chas. E. Herring
captured the booby. Next week the club will
be entertained by Mrs. Joseph B. Boyle on
Tuesday afternoon, the last meeting until after
Easter
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Alesia Items.

Sleighias WAS fine the 6rst of tins week Aud
nearly every one that had team was out
enjoying themselves.
Next week We will have plenty ot fittings,
j. Wilhelm aud family, J. list and laIplly and
T. landrs aud family will move 10 Baltimore
Their places will be soon filled 10y other
families
Mr.. IL. HoHacker, j. II. Hare aud j.
Grogg are ia partnership, attending sales with
candy. oysters, &c.
Farmers are very busy hauling wheat to
Mr.. j. H. Blocher, our grain dealer, VIII" IS
paving cash prices for H.
Mr.. Henry Moore and wifi. Of Baltimore
visited her brother, IL. Kramer and family on
Wednesday.
Mr.. 5. j. Hodaeker, of Alesia, has been
appointed Justice of the Peace for tins place.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
A Birthday Gathering.

The home Of Mr. John W. Schultz, near
Eden. was the scene OF a birthday gathering
on Thursday ct last week, al 6.3o j.. IA. The
invited guests began assembling, although the
cold was intense, to gladden. the hearts Of the
host aud hostess in celebrating their anui-
versafy All induleed ~ merry games and
Jokes, until the hour arrived when those who
did the houors contributed To the inner man,
by serving a menu that was exceedingly
tempting consisting oi sandwiches, salads.
chocolates, salted almonds, coniecnons, ice
cream. cake, wines. &c. Those present we're
Mr.. aud Mrs Schultz. David II. Zimmerman,
wife and daughter l.ettie, Mr.. and Mrs. Robe.
son. Mrs David j. lester aud daughter
Goldie Mrs. Frank Stephan aud son Walter,
Gen. A. I.cister, Misses Mettic Miller, P1arl
Burns. Jennie Ieister, Thomas ieister aud
Master Charles Lille. The gifts were useful
and protuse.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

A stable and forty horses were burned in Cleve-
land, Ohio, Monday. Alongside of the stable wasa
tenement house, and the inmates were turned out
in the cold without clothing. Fortunately it did
not burn. though the house was saturated with
water Loss $4,000.
Snow fell in the mountains near Santiago Cuba,
on Monday last for the first time in 80 years The
Jungua Mining Company's railroad system
excursion train in the afternoon to point where
Mount san Piedn could be plainly seen, and hun
dreds of Cubans then saw snow for the first time.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

February l7-mercury iS 1T a. m. and q
at D. M; snow until late hour at night.
February lS-mercury at Il. m. and Is at
p m. clear and hIustery. February l9--
mercury 10 at + a. III. and u at y. M;
generally clear aud blustery. February 20
mercury 10 at a. IN. aud 80 at 2p. M; clear
until noon, hazy afterwards February 2l-
mercury q Il, a. m. and 80 at , p. m,
cloudy; RAIN after D. m heavy rain with
high wind all night. February 22-mercury
40 at a. IN. and 45 at , p. m; rainy aud
cloudy until | p. M; partly cloudy and
showery until p. m, followed by partly
clear and blustery weather. February %
mercury % at a. m. and 40 at p. m; gen
orally cloudy aud blustery.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Silver Run Items.

Some of the pupils Of our public school viii
give an entertainment in the hall on Saturday
evening. March 3, for the benefit of school
library. The Union Mills Orchestra will be
present aud all who wish TO enjoy an evening
of pleasure should not fail to attend. Should
the weather be uniavorabe on the evening of
March 3, the entertainment will be held on
the following Saturday evening.
for few days, but the mild weather ON
Tuesday and Wednesday put an end 10 it,
Many of the roads were blocked with snow,
making travel almost impossible.
Messrs Grouse Il Smeach opened their
new branch creamery here on Monday. All
the machinery worked satisfactorily, and over
200 weight Of milk was received the first day,
The enterprise promises 10 be a success.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Personal Notes.

Misses Annie and Corda Burns, Of Illinois.
have returned to their home. after visit Of
aboat seven months with relatives and friends
in this state.
Mr.. Harry Streaker. one If the students at
Winfield Academy is now boarding at Win
field.
Nicholas II. Hope, of Rockdale, Baltimore
county, is the guest of Harvey r. Arnold at
SmallwOod.
Miss Letitia Wilson, of Hartford county, is
visiting Miss Lizzie Nusbaum, this city.
Miss Louisa Hopper, of Baltimore. is a
guest of her uncle, Mr.. L. w. Mather and
family.
Mr.. William B. Moore, of Baltimore, spent
Thursday here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Moore.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
Local Legislation.

On Monday night DIR. Norris was granted
leave To introduce a bill to amend the charter
ol Union Bridge.
Mr.. Walsh was granted leave Ia Introduce
a bin 10 amend the laws relative to the cclicc-
ton of taxes.
On Tuesday the Senate passed the House
bin authorizing the County Commissioners ot
Carroll 10 erect signposts at crosSroads. La
the House the bill 10 incorporate the Barney
Trust Company WAS passed
In the Senate, on Wednesday night, the
House bin to amend the charter of the &. VI.
Albangh Land Company was read third
time aud passed.
Senator Beasmau introduced bill to regu.
late the practice of medicine and surgery and
to create a board Of medical examiners.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
An EnloYable Dance.

The home Of Mr.. Washington Owings, near
Fenby. was the scene OF merry dance on
Wednesday evening, February Nth. Re
freshmcnts we're served IN abundance, after
which dancing continued until late hour.
Those present were Misses Elsie Stevens,
Ola Corbin, Minnie Beaver Elizabeth kiee,
Gertie Williams, Alice Logue, Ruth Broth
ers, b. Brown. Annie aud Carrie Hoffman,
Minnie Freyman, Elizabeth aud Myrtle ow-
ings. Lizzie and Sarah Zelers; Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Blizzard Mr. and Mrs. b, Brown;
Messrs Harry Hook, Geo. Hotf, L. Cron-
mer. J. Freyman II. Arnold, L. c. Arnold,
f. Shean, H. Little, W. CopPersmith, ".
Beard, /. Baker, II. L. Williams, q. Wolf,
C. Fowler, Chas. Buckingham, F. d. Owings
and ID C. Owinps
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
WANT COLUMN.

Bright young lady to assist in examining
Shirts at our Sewing Rooms, on John street,
Westminster. Apply to B. B. Ball, Manager.
Wanted in Baltimore a good German girl
for general housework A good home and
good wages will be given to the right party.
Apply or address Geo. }. Volker, 1929 Penn
sylvania avenue, Baltimore, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
The War In South Africa.

After an unbroken series of successes, in
cluding three considerable battles, the Beers
are now being hard pressed by the British.
Kimberly has been relieved and Ladysmith,
too. most likely BY this time, while General
Kronie is almost surrounded by the British.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

The Young Peoples Society here will have
a visit ON Sunday evening next from the
Christian EndeavOr Society of Baust Church
A student of the Western Maryland College
is also expected TO he present. Services 10
be held in the chapel.
Dom forget the grand entertainment TO be
given by the public school at this place 10 the
Hall this Saturday evening February oath
Charles Foreman, of Baltimore, is home on
"A visit.
James H. Myers and wife and son Frank,
Frederick Yingling aud family, Edward Ny
ers and family, and Emma Myers, all of near
Pleasant Valley, spent last Sunday at Robert
Harbaugh's.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

Much interest has been manifested ia regani Ia
iiteraey of voters in the State and SeHaiurs and
others interested have had complied from the regis
tfatiou books Of each county the statistics
corded in them. Following are those from this
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24
OVERCOATS.
SHOES AND BOOTS.

4 few pairs of Ladies hand made So 80
Shoes, broken sizes, closing, s1.9S pair
200 pairs Mems 81 and So 80 Shoes,
closing 81 80 pair
Lot Ladies 5Oe Rubbers, closing 25c
pair.
All other Rubbers at cost.
let Men $ So % Gum Boots, closing
AT 3 80 pair
Al other Gum Boots and Felt Boots at
cost,
Al Men and Boys Leather Boots at
cost,
The Democratic advocate., 1900-02-24

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L,ACES.
ENVELOPES.

ENVELOPES.
2oa payka-es Of los White EnveloTg~.
- pack
Gre- P.nhollsr-. with pen attached.
le each
- dozen D. Tshlets. Sc each.
The daily news., 1900-03-01
MOUNTAIN MINT IQkL1.

Owe year ago today placed a..
The marked NY Observation-Disclosures
tain Mint Tnric. ! advertised ~,
&c The DAGLT News" for "A period or
-iX month. Prior 20 this, the meGi-
cine Wa~ unknown to the public.
I-p - date. 42UG bottles have been
sold The Tonic has mad friends
wherever it ra= gone. and pTacti-
cally no one has COMP ,ined that i
l. nOt eXaC ~ aS represented.
Recently have made "a valuable
addition - il composition enhanc-
ing it. value very much. This has
been done at great expense 10 me-.
while the prIc- to the public remains
the same, namely: One dollar per
bottle. six bottles for five dollars.
The addition spoken of above j.
directed especially To the relief Of
indiges in its varied forms
With proper diet the Tonic will
cure the worst forms of this tor
menting sffiictiOn with its hundreds
of obscure symptoms, ,.Often referred
TO other organs than the stomach.
By this addition. its virtues "a a
general tonic and invigOratOr and
blood purifier, are not impaired in
he least. No better medicine can
be found for the relief Of those dis
eases that are SO prevalent in the
spring months.
L tax this opportunity to thank
my friends for the support they have
given this Tonic. and promise that
Mountain Mint Tonic. as improved.
will give still better satisfaction.
PHILIP f. HANNAH.