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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03

Mr.. Charles C. Gorsuch has purchased, on
private terms, the property of the late Rev.
J. T. Ward, on Pennsylvania avenue, this city.
At 80 a. m. yesterday, Friday, the Wealth
er Bureau sent ont the following bulletin :
Fair tonight and Saturday; fresh west winds
During Iebruary there we're left for record
in the CLERK ; Office Is deeds, II mortgages
and bills of sale, and &c marriage licenses
were issued.
Accounts of parties and socials should reach
this office by Wednesday night, as ON Thurs
day and Friday the bulk of our Local Cores
pondenee is received and frequently has to be
very much curtailed.
The Ladies' Wednesday Card Club met at
Mrs. Joseph B. Boyle's on Tuesday afternoon
of this week, and after a pleasant afternoon
adjourned until after Easter. Mrs. Pinkney
j. Bennett won the first prize and Mrs. JOS
T. Herring the BOBBY.
Correspondents are requested not to ask for
the publication of sales of real or personal
property in their items, nor for the advertising
of lost articles, fairs or festivals. II every
thing requested was advertised free there
would be nothing received to pay for labor or
material.
Bertha, 6-year-old daughter of Amos Houser
and wife, who reside ON Edward Shaetier
farm, in Bachman' S Valley, was fatally burned
in an clubhouse which was destroyed by fire
last Wednesday about noon. The child died
about hours after being burned and after
much suffering.
Mr.. George A. Miller, Deputy Clerk of the
Circuit Court completed his SD year last
Tuesday. In the evening seventeen OF his
friends, mostly Knights of Pythias, called upon
him and spent delightful evening. The visit
was surprise to Mr.. Miller.
The average yield of wheat to the acre IN
Carroll last year was about ten bushels, which
at 65 cents a bushel, was $3.50. Some gen
tlemen discussing this matter few days ago,
said that wheat could not be raised at proht
with such a yield and at 65 cents bushei.
They figured the cost of cultivatiug an acre in
wheat as follows Flowing $500; narrowing
so cents; seed $l.00; fertilizer s.. so; cutting,
threshing, marketing and taxes about LOO
a total Of $7.00 1t was concluded that at 60
cents bushel, the average price for several
years, the yield would have to 0e more than
twenty bushels an acre to return fair profit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
Death Of Jacob sharretts.

Mr. Jacob Sharretts, for many years pros
porous farmer and prominent citizen OF Car
roll, died at his residence near Bruceyille, oa
Wednesday, in his SIND year. Mr.. Sharretts
had not been in good health since has wife died
about two years ago, but his death was sudden,
due to heart failure. He native Of
Adams county, Pa, and came TO this county
in about 1855. In religion he WAS Lutheran,
and member of HawA' S church, aud in pol
tiles Democrat. In 1869 he was elected
County Commissioner, his associates elected
at the same time being Josiah Adeisperger
and Upton Roop.
Mr.. Sharretts was possessed of a consdera-
BILE estate, including three farms -Four sons
survive him-Edward II. and Luther I. Shar-
retts, of Bruceville; David Sharrelts, OF
Woodsboro; and DIR. Upton Sharretts, Of
Frederick.
His funeral will be held this Saturday }
morning, and the remains will be inferred in
Mt. Zion cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
Personal Notes.

Mr.. William B. Thomas spent several days
in New York this week on business and visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Lamme.
Mr.. Newton G. Price, of Washington, ID.
c.. WAS in Westminster on Monday. He is
counsel for Albert II. Gosnell, in suit for
$40, 900 against the Baltimore 4 Ohio Rail,
road Company. The case has been postponed
until the May term of court.
Miss May c. Gardner is away on a ten-day
trip to Baltimore and New York.
Mr. William Livingston, of Washington,
d. c., spent several days in Westminster this
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
New Windsor Items.

The oyster supper held by the /. o. o. F.,
of this place, last week, proved to be quite a
success, Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, the net proceeds being $500.
The features that added greatly to the success
being the music by the Octet and Orchestra
of New Windsor; singing by the Misses Bull
lock, of New Windsor College. The speech
by Rev. Mr. GARRISON, Of Unionvlle, on
Courtship and Marriage, was highly appre-
ciated by all present. The Lodge extends
thanks TO all that helped to make it a success,
especially the ladies of the committee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
Sunrise Party at Deep Run.

Mr.. George Erb and family Of Deep Run, were
given a surprise party the evening of the 22nd
of February. Those present were George Erb and
wife, WIN. IIppy and wife. Richard Lippy and
wife Henry Troxeu and wife, Wesley Zepp and
wife G. Corbin aud wife, G. Lippy and wife, Chas.
Erb and wife, Ell. Weaver and wife. Peter Dull aud
wife Messrs John Fliekinger, VIM. Belt, VIM War
ner and son Weaver. Joseph Lippy, Ed. Wentz,
Mrs Ed. Lippy. Mrs. Sarah Hessou, Misses Ella L.
Hesson, Annie Miller, Rosie Weaver. Emma Mark,
Edna NJ. Hesson, Emma Erb, Elite Flekinger, En-
ma Weaver Bessie Troxel, Jos. W. Frock, Murray
Miller Murray Erb. John Miller, Harvey Erb. VIM,
Weaver Wilson Erb, Howard Erb, John Stonesifer,
win Lippy George Lppy, ~ Lippy and Walter
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03

Extremely cold weather prevailed IN the
west and northwest this week, with high winds
and snow ranging from Is to "A inches deep.
MANY railroads were blocked and business
was suspended The cold reached far into
the south and caused great loss to early crops:
East of the Ohio there we're heavy rains and
snow on Wednesday and Thursday and great
damage resulted.
LEBANON. Pa, Feb. 6.-Sol. Granger, EN- :
ployed as cinder snapper at the Lebanon
furnaces, was roasted alive this afternoon
While men were emptying a car of liquid elm
der on the bank Granger slipped into the
gutter, and was swept down the embankment
to death.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
British Victory.

The British have raised the siege OF Lady
smith. and rescued Gen. White aud his army
OF :. 600 men. In the three attempts To reach
ladvsmith the British lost 6,9l2 men, IN
killed. wounded and missing. England IS
dlspStehing nearly 1000 more men 10 South
Africa. intent upon subjugsiiug The two re
pablics, Orange Free State and the frausyaAi.
Lonaon was Wild with delight over the relief
- L ,A---,..th
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
TaylorsViIle Items.

Mr. and Mrs J. E. Stauffer spent several
days in New Windsor, the past week at the
home Of Mr.. Ensor, Mrs. SIS. father, he be-
ing critically i'll. Mr.. Stauffer having sold out
his business here to Mr.. Frank Zepp, of Bird
Hill will move to New Windsor next week,
where be will engage in business. Mr.. Stauf-
fer and his estimable wife have been valuable
additions to the community here, and their re-
moval is regretted. His successor is a man OF
good report and will receive a cordial well
come.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
SUNRISE PARTY Near Wakefield.

A very enjoyable surprise party was given
AT the home of Mr. aud Mrs. David +. Wing
Eng's, February -. Games, &c, were in
duiged in until II O'Clock when refreshments
were served Those present were David
Yingling and wife, Nathan Stultz and wife,
William Spes and wife. Mrs. Harry Lester.
Florence aud Marand Greeuholtz, Grace and
Daisy Fromwalt, Amy aud Mary Young, Rosa
Stuliz, Emma Brown, Alice Little, Gertie
Yingling; Milton, John aud Theodore Brown,
Charles and Elmer Young, Arthur Bixler,
Charles l.. Sipes. Charles aud Stirling Wing
ling, Weaver Wagner, Harry Utermahen aud
Evan Stuliz
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
MI. Pleasant Items.

Mr.. W. NJ. Warehime. of Mt. Pleasant, is
going to move on the Arthur farm at Deep
Run, and Mr. W. NJ. Black will move to the
place vacated by Mr.. Warehime.
A large surprise party was given NJ. W.
Ludwig on Monday evening last. Singing old
time songs and INDUCING in games that were
in vogue in the days of their grandfathers oe-
cupied the guests. Refreshments were served
in abundance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
Daniel Items.

Enterprise Lodge, No. 275. |. o. G. T..
has elected the following officers for the en-
suing term &C. T.; W. W. Jenkins; v. T.,
Miss Ida Shipley; F. s, Mrs. J. P. Waltz;
Treas, Mrs. II. d. Shipley; Chap, J. A.
Snider; Sec, Miss Stella Shipley; NJ. A.,
Andrew Wilson; d. NJ, Miss Molie Shpley;
P. C. f., j. P Waltz; $. j. T., Mrs. S. Z.
Conway; Guards, Ernest Brandenburg, s.
H. Richardson; l.. D., W. II. Penn.
Mrs. Adam Snider is visiting friends at
Ellicott City.
Mr.. jess Robertson and family have moved
to Steele's factory.
Mr.. James Pickett has purchased hearse
and expects to follow the undertaking bust
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
weather Record for the week.

February 24-mercury 80 at a. m. and AZ
at p M; generally cloudy; rain and snow
with high northwest wind after $40 p. m.
February 25-mercury at I Il. IN. and 10 at
p. M; generally hazy and blustery. Feb
ruary 26-mercury at a. m. and 10 at p.
M; partially clear and blustery. February
27-mercury below zero at a. m. and 10
at p. M; clear. February 2S-mercury $
al a. m. and % at P. m; generally cloudy;
light snow between $40 and APO p. M; rain
during the night. March mercury 43 at
a. m. and IS at p. M; rain until IL a. M,
followed by light showers; cloudy with high
northwest wind during the night. March .
mercury "A at Il. m. and SO at p. m; gen
orally clear with high northwest wind
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
0rpnans' Court.

Monday. February 26.-Letters of admins
tration ON the estate of Rudolph Martin,
granted to Henrietta Martin, who received
order to ne;ify creditors.
Auxiliary letters of administration on the
estate of Harriet Myers, late of Adams coun
", Pa, deceased. granted to Josiah Myers.
Tuesday, February 27.-John NJ. Roberts,
guardian Of Jessie Anita Hoppe, settled Isl
account
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03
GOOD FARM FOR RENT.

Good Farm of l25 Acres, near Smallwood
Carroll county, Nd, for Rent. Apply TO
f. B. ARNOLD,
mar. if Smallword, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03

| Has been in active business fifty six years.
> Holds Sl,1lO of unqueshoned assets for
every 81, 900 of liability.
Is Observation-Disclosures its income and
outstanding insurance every year.
4 Makes Dividends of Surplus annually
Paid-up policies share in the dividends.
s Issues all desirable kinds of Policies.
Paws all policies without delay on proof oil
claim.
Forfeits no policy for payment OF
premium.
EDWARD l..
4 Doors above Post Office. mar3-3tJ
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-03

Makes a simple, unambiguous contract, free
from all needless restrictions and con-
ditions, and absolutely incontestable after
two years.
Pays, under the Massachusetts law, cash
values of lapsed policies on which two pre-
miums have been paid, or gives paid up in
surance therefor, lat the option ofthe insured.
10 All the Company's investments are legally
and safely made.
II For further information address, stating
age,
GERNAND, General Agent,
Oil N Calvert ST., Baltimore, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13

Cut about a pound of lean veal outlets
into neat, round pieces, rather larger than
the top Of wineglass, and fry them for
ten minutes in a small quantity of boiling
dripping; then put the outlets on paper in
front of the fire to drain. Add one ounce
Of dripping to that in which the outlets
were cooked and a dessert spoonful of chop
ped onion and fry together for a minute or
two and stir in two ouisces of -four and let
the latter cook until 1t begins to get brown,
taking care that it does not burn; then pour
in by degrees rather less than a pint %
warm stock, which is Favored with vegc-
tables; stir until the sauce has boiled and
fhickened, and then let it simmer for five
minutes.
Season it with salt. pepper and a very
little powdered mace and add a teaspoonfliI
OF mushroom catchup and sufficient brown
ing to make it a good color. Strain the
sauce, add the outlets 10 it and place them
IN saucepan and let the meat stew for.
two hours. Arrange the outlets neatly on a
hot dish, pour the sauce over them, an l
garnish alternately with rolls of bacon and
three-cornered croutons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13
INGENIOUS PARTISAN ROBBERS.
Some of the Unique Schemes to Which
They Resort.
From the Chicago Ney

From the Chic go News.
Recently a dangerous band of ruffians
was arrested in exciting circumstances in
the Bots de BOulogne. The Bots is never a
safe place after dark, but for some weeks
past there had been a marked increase in
the number Of robberies reported to the
police. The details furnished by the vic
Tins made it clear that many of these rob-
berries We're the work of the same gang.
who had devised method Of character
istic ingenuity. On sighting a solitary pas
serby they would approach him, declare
themselves to be detectives, inform him
that he answered the description of a
criminal with whose arrest they were
charged and that he must consider himself
in custody.
Under pretext of searching their victim
they then led him aside into a deserted cor
ner Of the wood and stripped him of all
his valuables, while, if he made the least
resistance, he was severely maItreated. In
spite of careful searching the police were
long unable to discover the hiding place of
the gang. though 1t was believed that they
had established their headquarters in one
of the more inaccessible thickets of the
Bots. This proved to be the case.
A few nights ago a policeman who was
exploring the copses at the back Of the
Pavilion Chinois stumbled on q regular en-
campment. BY dint Of laying down a bed
of dried leaves and twisting the branches
themselves tent in the heart of a dense
mass of underwood. BY the light of his
dark lantern the policeman was able to see
four sturdy ruffians fast asleep, each with
a revolver at his side. He went In search
of assistance, and returned with three Of
his colleagues. Two of the policemen pro-
ceeded to crawl stealthily toward the Sleep
ers with view to selling their weapons.
Their comrades stood by with their re-
volvers pointed ready to fire in case OF ne
cessity. The strategy of the police was
successful and after a despera tie struggle
they arrested three of the four bandits.
At the police station it was found that
their capture was of even more Importance
than had been suspected. The chief of the
band, Eugene Bory, announced with pride
that he was known among his myrmidons
as the Great Cayman." a distinctive title
he had earned by escaping from the con-
Wet settlement of New Caledonia. He had
been transported for burglary committed
in the house of N. Valiant, the socialist
deputy. With three Of his fellow-convicts
he made raft, on which they crossed the
River Maroni, stream that swarms with
aligators and sharks. They landed in
Dutch Guiana, where they lived on croco-
diles and serpents. Bory obtained en-
ployment in a gold mine, stole a quantity
of gold dust and reached England with his
plumber. He lived for some months in
London, but his funds being exhausted he
could not resist the temptation of revisit
ing Paris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13
THE HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY.
London Foreign Office Has Heard
Nothing of Ii Recently.

A dispatch from London last night says ::
No communications have passed between
Washington and London in regard to thu.
Nicaragua canal treaty, and the report :
cabled here that Lord Pauncefote, the Brit
ish ambassador at Washington, had sent
dispatches TO the foreign office bearing Oh
this subject are incorrect. The attitude OF
the British government is that, having
agreed to all of Secretary Hays requests
without asking for quid pro quo. it can de-
nothing more nor express any opinion until
new requests are made through the same
channels. As nothing of the kind had been
done, no notice could be taken of the sena-
torial action. 1t appears that Lord Sails
bury has thus far devoted no attention 10
the matter.
Under the circumstances. IL is difficult 10
definitely say what the proba BILE attitude OF
Great Britain Is on this question. but The
indications point TO the fact that the adop-
ton of the Senates amendment will result
in Great Britain's refusal to further coll
slider any modification of the Clayton Bul.
wer treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13
LOngfelIOw Memorial Association.

According to the program adopted, Rev
DR.. Mackay-Smith, chairman of the execu-
tive committee. will preside at the enter
tainment to be given at the Lafayette
Square Opera House next Friday afternoon
beginning at 4:15 O'Clock. The President
and several members of his cabinet will be
present and Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew,
Admiral Stewart and Senator Hoar will
make brief addresses. The music will be
furnished by the Carlisle Indian Band of
fifty-four pieces.
The affair is complimentary. Tickets can
only be had of some member of the execu-
tive committee or of Mr.. Meyer assistant
secretary, 916 F street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13

A conference Of the missionary commit
tee of the Christian Endeavor societies of
the District was held last evening at the
Church of the Covenant. After devotional
exercises conducted by Rev Dr. j. j.
Muir, talk was given upon the formation
OF classes for the study of missions by
Rev. F. d. Power. An open parliament
was led by Mr. E. A. Stevens. Rev. whee-
Ter Boggess. a missionary to the Teleeus,
India, spoke on the spirit of giving to the
cause. DR.. ]. G. Butler, the pastor of the
Luther Place Memorial Church. spoke upon
the subject of Giving" Mr. Grant Ieet
led brief service at the conclusion of Dr.
Buffers address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13
Ashmen ana Hucksters.


The recent remarks Of one of your cor
respondents with regard to taxes and the
diaholical ashman 4 touched q responsive
chord in the nervous physique of many a
man and double the number of women who
reside in this city. The person who by
much economy and hard work has accu-
mulated property enough so that he can be
one Of that envied number ("taxpayers")
usually has something else to think of be-
side his taxes, and it would be great
convenience II he could receive personal
notification when his taxes were due We
are In hope that the ashman WILL in the
course Of time, become a thing of the past.
His fate has been up for discussion by the
ruling powers for several years, 1 believe.
SO We have great reason to be thankful In
that respect
We have a nuisance greater than the
ashman, and that is the huckster, who con-
t!nually rings the door bell, and whenever
it is possible tramps across the parking.
Keep Off the grass means nothing 10
them. On terraced streets, where the yards
are not fenced, they walk from house TO
house making a well-beaten path across
the grass. Any little effort that tho rest
dent may have made toward identifying
that little plot of ground is not Considered
Tor one moment. The hucksters who can
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13
CARNEGIE ANSWERS Prick.
Steel Magnatc Gives Figures REGARD
ing the Business at PittaburR

The answer of the Carnegie Steel Com
pany, Limited, defendant in the equity suit
of H. c. Frick to determine the value of
his holdings In the company was filed In
common pleas court in Pittsburg yesterday.
Touching upon the profits of the company
and the attempt to organize a stock COM
pany, it is admitted that the profits of the
company for the year 1899 were substan-
TALLY as averred by Frick about $4,000
COO.
Carnegie denies that the association has
assets which 1t could transfer worth $780,
O0O, 600, and it Is asserted that on Decem-
Der II. 1889, the books showed that the
net value of the assets of the association
was SIS, $40 1o4.06. From time to time Frick
has been a member of committees APP
pointed to revalue the assets, and the val
ues now entered may be taken as F'rick
own statement of their value to the fellow
members, on which during Tricks member
ship more than fifteen settlements have
been made with retiring members or the
estates of deceased members
In this connection it is stated that the
price to be paid for the property of the as
ISOLATION and the coke property on an op-
ton given by Carnegie was $3.50 ,O0O, 900,
being on the basis of $3.50 10000 for the
property of the association and the bal
ance for the coke property. Carnegie was
to receive for his interests 500 600 600 in
bonds and the balance, about 81, $4,000, in
cash.
Frick, it is said, has upheld and enforced
the so-called 'iron-ciad agreement at all
times, opposing an attempt on the part Of
Mr.. Henry Phipps to make a change in ta1
original
During the membership of Prick in the
association, in addition to an adequate sal
airy paid him for services as manager, he
received upon his interest actual dividends
in cash which not only repaid him the
sum of $40, 600 which he himself paid for
his interest, but an additional sum or clear
profit Of $93S, 1851. The book value of his
6 per cent interest January 1. 1900. was
"a, $50, 006.24, to which will be added in set
Element his proportions OF the profits earn
ed during January and February. Car
negie says that Frick has no reason to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-13

at the door are a public nuisance. They
follow each other in quick succession. They
call day after day at the same house wheth-
err they are patronzed or not. The weary
housewife walks miles every day answer
Ing the door bell, and she is invariably met
by person of more or less color VINO
removes his cigarette long enough to say
at this time of the year. Sweet potatoes
white potatoes, onions all of which we
can get at the nearby grocery Just as cheap
better quality and much better measure.
1t is a surprise to me that the women of
washington do not rise up one and de-
mand as their right that the huckster shall
not be allowed to ring their door bells, or
enter their yards without an invitation.
C. K NJ