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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
New ADVERTISEMENTS.

Read What the Greatest Musicians Say
About the Kimball Piane-Walter S. Goring,
at The Westminster, Westminster, Nd.
Our Introductory Sale Of Pianos aud Or
gans. &c.-J. p. Caulfeld 4 Co., Wantz
Building, Westminster, Nd.
Seasonable Goods at Special Prices This
Week-T. W. Mather 4 Sons, Westminster
and Manchester.
Wrap and Suit Department Charles +.
Herring Department Storr, Westminster. Nd.
Specials For This Week-The Miller Bros
Co. : Popular Cash Stores, Westminster, Nd.
Wash Goods-Stouffer L Ensor's One Price
Cash Store, New Windsor, Md
We Most Cordially Invite You-Rose's
Drug Store, Westminster, Nd
Bows Wanted-The Curtis Publishing Co.,
Philadelphia. Pa.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the PostoHice.
Westminster, Md.
Public Sale of Driving and Work Horses
Jacob Thomson.
Wanred-Dr. J. C. Clark, Superintendent,
Sykesville, Nd.
Iowa Horses-Harry G. SchriVer, Hanover,
Pa.
Legal Notices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
News of the Week.

At Pittsbarg. Pa. aad vicinity. there are
~, 90 brlekmakers on q strike.
The United States Westher Bureau EN-
ploys 500 trained observers at $50 stations.
The price OF natural gas in Chicago has
been raised from 80 to 80 cenis per 1890 cubic
feet.
Another freight congestion IS threatened ON
the PennsylvAnia Railroad lines west OF Pitts
burg
Germany has barred out American poia-
toes aud al kinds Of American preserved
meats.
Last week there were us deaths in Chicago
from pneumonia ont of II total Of 672 FROM all
caussS.
New York syndicate is negotiating for
the purchase Of 1000 acres Of banana aud
cocoa lands in Jamaica.
A lbert Roberts. cashier of the government
ice plant al Manila. has been arrested on the
charge OF smbezzlsmenl.
Daniel Roe. coiored, has been arrested ia
Newark, y. J., for the murder ia Philadelphia
a wear ago Of Joseph Butler.
The high price OF raw cotton and stagnation
IN the cloth market has caused uneasineSs
among the Fall River mill owners
In Philadelphia, Pa, William J. Murphy,
n United STATES Express Company messenger,
confessed to having stolen 5000
Three Aldermen and six ex.Aldermen have
been indicted in connection with alleged bri-
berry in the award OF municipal contracts, at
Saginaw. Mich.
The State Of Kentucky has brought suit
against the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany to recover Sl,0Oo,Ooo taxes claimed to
be due the State.
San Francisco Cinnamon, under arrest for
conspiracy to murder 500 members OF the
Chinese Society of English Education, made
startling confessions.
Price for Nav, July and August cotton rose
higher Thursday than for the past fifteen
years on the New York market, aud $50, 600
bales changed hands.
r. II. Hartman evaded service Of writin
a 81, 900, O10 suit by having his special train
rush through Ogden station at Il rate of sixty
miles an hour Thursday.
President Roosevelt declared that in the
current century the United States must control
the Pacific ocean, aud should look well TO the
hutltIfua 3 a grsat navy
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
Didn't Shine Negroes Shoes.

ROCHESTER,, n y, May "A judgment
for $685. IS against Paul Rosso, an Italian
boot black. was today returned unsatished
George w. Bucks, a negro porter, got the
Judgment after long legal battle, resulting
from his claim that he had been Disseminated
against because of mis- color. Rosso refused
to shine the negro's shoes.
Judgment OF 500 in favor of Bucks was
obtained on the first trial in the Municipal
Court, and an appeal was taken to the County
Court Here the judgment was reversed. and
costs of something like $50 were imposed on
Bucks This time it was Bucks who appealed.
He carried his case to the Appellate Division,
which reversed the Judgment of the County
Court Rosso then announced his Intention
of going 10 the Court of Appeals.
RossO says he will rot in Jail before he will
lift hand TO pay the judgment. 1t is one OF
those cases in which the court empowers the
plaintiff to put the Judgment debtor in jail
and keep him there for one day for each dol
lar of the judgment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16

John d. Wing. of Millsbrook, n. Y. has a
herd af 70 sheep, each as black as ink. DE
is the only collector OF black sheep in the
world
By the rise in cotton. last week, d, j.
Sally of New York melted So, 600, 900 for him
self and the syndicate behind him. The price
realized over IL cents per pound.
Former Lieutenant Governor Lee, Of Mis-
sour. has made a written statement that he
was given $4,000 with which to bride seven
Senators, and that he retained $500 for him
self
Chicago linen is becoming very much soiied
ewing to the uoureeognition of the laundry
union, who have struck The members are
not striking for an increase of wages, and will
be assisted by other unions and perhaps sym
pathetic strikes.
Conductors brakemen, yardmen and bag
gagemen on the Mobile and Ohio line be-
tween St. Louis and Mobile went on strike
Saturday because they were not given 10
per cent. increase in wages for freight service
and a per Ct increase for passenger service.
Employees of an express company in Gin
cinnati Thursday, drunk bottle of whisky
broken in transit. and one man is dead and
several critically i'll. The liquor contained
poison. and the package was addressed to
Mrs. Kate Noble. of Cincinnati, who gave
tue ponce lnlOfhAtlOA upon MulNh A2ii@ttLctA
Mccormick was arrested in Memphis. She
denies sending the liquor.
The Supreme Court of Kansas affirmed the
decision of the lower court convicting Jessie
Morrison of killing Mrs. DIN Castle. The
decision means twenty-five years imprison-
meut The court said; THE murder was q
butchery of such savage nature as is rarely
equaled, never exceeded, in the criminal his
tory of a civilized world. 1t was utterly lack
ing in mitigating or extenuatng circum-
stances, alike appalling TO the mind and
shocking. TO the sensibilities"
An Internal machine containing 100 pounds
of dynamite was found in a box on the Gu
nard pier, New York, last Saturday. Ac-
cording to the opinion of the superintendent
OF the bureau of combustibles, the box was
found aud put into the river just in the nick
of time to prevent it from exploding and de-
molshiug the pier aud the Umbria, which
was alongside and about to sail with 600 pas
sengers. The discovery of the box was due
to letter received at police headquarters
which said the Malta had ordered the de-
structon of all British steamships in the port
of New York.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
DAY ITEMS.
Sermon TO P. o. S. of Avoiding An
nouncement-Hom Wedding, Etc.

Chidrens day services will be held on
Sunday, June :, at 10 a. m.
The p. o. s. of A. will attend services at
the Presbyterian Church, Sykesvile, May 81,
where "A special sermon will he delivered by
DIR. Dudley at IL a. IN. TO the Order, after
which they will hold memorial service and
decorate the graves of the soldiers in the Gem
eiery.
Raymond Pickett is in Baltimore hos
ptal receiving treatment for his eyes.
Cards are ont announcing The marriage Of
Nettie, eldest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Hess, to Mr.. Clarence A. Bucking
ham. The marriage will take place in Cal
vary Lutheran Church at Woodbiue, May &c,
at I p. IN.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Shipley,
on May t, at : p. M, very pretty but quiet
wedding wss Soemuizsd, only the immediate
family and few near friends being present.
The parties were Bessie, their fifth daughter,
and James Jenkins. The officiating ministers
were Revs. Watson and Wood. The bride,
who is pretty blonde. was handsomely
gowned in light mode silk. The groom
wore the conventional black. The attendants
were Mr.. Charles Fleming and Miss Minnie,
youngest sister of the bride, who were simi
larry alfred About nine o'clock they were
rendered and old time Serenade by the young
folks OF the neighborhood.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
SandYville Items.

Daniel Bowen and wife, of Baltimore, visited
their parents few days last week.
Mr.. Dock Blizzard is on the sick list. He
has heart trouble, but is slowly improving
under the care of DR.. Coonan, Of Westmin-
ster.
George Testers son, Denton, last Monday
slipped and broke his right leg between the
knee and aukle. DR.. J. I. Herring. Of West
minister, was the attending physician.
Misses Coda Shilling and Myrtle Caple
visited Mrs. Wm. r. Westawsy Tuesday last.
Wick Uhler. OF Baltimore. was guest Of
Mr.. Hotf over SUNDAY.
Farmers ia this vicinity have finished plant
ing corn.
Mr.. John Sorp killed blacksnake, We'd
nesday OF last week. that measured feet 3
inches in length. The snake bad chased a
son Of Mr. Slorp, Sho was narrowing in a
field
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
ATHLETIC CARNIVAL.
Representatives From All The Leading
Colleges, Schools And Athletic Clubs
Will Participate.

The committee in charge of the field and
track meet which viii be held on Western
MARYLAND College Field, on Saturday, May
%, is graifed over the number of accept
ances received from the leading athletes of
the State and District of Columbia. Already
"A organizations have accepted the invitation
10 compete. Those who have accepted repre-.
sent the United States Naval Academy.
Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, Gallaudet College, St. Johns College,
Maryland Agricultural College, Boys Latin
School, Western High School, Washington :;
Emerson's Institute, Washington Baltimore
City College, the Maryland Athletic Club,
Baltimore Athletic Club, Fifth Regiment
Athletic Club, olympia Athletic Club.
Washington; St. Leo's Gymnasium, West
Branch Y. NJ. C. A., Central Y. NJ. c. A.,
Lutherville Athletic Club, Baltimore Swim
ming and Skating Club. Baltimore PoStotice
Athletic Association, Washington Posioffice
Athletic Association, Lloyd l.. jackson Com
pany Athletic Association and Western Mary
land Railroad Athletic Association. A num-
Der of unattached athletes have also sent in
their entries.
Every effort is being made by the commit
tee to make this one of the most successful
athletic meets ever held in the State. The
special excursion train which will leave Bal
timOre at o clock over the Western Mary
land Railroad will enable those who have a
Saturday half holiday to arrive in Westmin
ster in ample time to participate in the open.
ing event after a thorough rest A stand will
be erected near the finish Of the races, 50 that
everyone may have a clear vie~, and the
track will be unobSiruc'ed. No one viii be-
allowed within the track except the officials
and competing athletes.
The officials of the meet viii be men OF eI-
perience and the events will be run of with.
out unnecessary delay and confusion.
DR.. B. Merrill Hopkinson will referee, and
Mr.. George 5. Robertson will be starter. MIR.
J. p. Baer will do the handicapping, and be
will also be the official scorer. Mr.. c. A.
Holion will be the clerk Of the course. The
reputation and experience of these gentlemen
are sufficient TO insure efficient work. In
media,ely after the games the prizes sill bee
distributed in Alumni Hall. where the Off
cials and competing athletes viii De enter.
tanned.
The contract for the banners and medals
has been given out. and both promises to be
the haudsonest ever given in the State on
similar occasion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
MelreSe liens.

VENTS Union Sunday school now numbers
more than fifty and more coming in. They
intend TO adopt new singing books this sum
mer.
The committee Of Melrose church took
list of 10 members before the ministers on
Saturday. They pronounced it an excellent
beginning, and our people will soon see
whether sufficient funds can be raised to erect
a suitable church building
Your correspondent recently received a let
ter from japan, dated April l, 1908. 1t came
to San Francisco by the 22nd, Baltimore
25th, and arrived at Melrose on the 26th.
Cool. clear weather has been the rnle since
May lst
Work is rapidly being pushed in erecting
Nathaniel Skaters barn. He is not able 10
be present himself as he is a member of the
grand jury of the May term of court.
Congratulations TO Harvey Rupp and Miss
Emma Wen:z. who were recently married.
We wish them happiness and prosperity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
nrnhanS, Cnurf.

Monday, May lI.-Elizabeth II. Brown,
Administrative of Augustus Brown, deceased,
returned additional list of debts and received
order to transfer mortgage.
Albert E. Lambert, administrator of Aman-
da Lambert, deceased, settled first and final
account.
The last will and testament Of Isaac Killer,
deceased, was admitted TO probate and letters
testamentary thereon were granted 10 John
H. Stem, who received order to notify cred
itors.
Tuesday. May I2-Thomas A. Barnes and
Isaac f. Frizzell, administrators Of Joseph
rener, deceased, reported additional sale OF
personally and settled first and final account.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
weather record for the week.

May 9-mereury 40 at a. IN. and Il at 2
p. m. clear and blustery. May l0-mercury
So at a. IN. and 70 at 2 p. m; clear and
blustery. May l1-mercury 81 at a. IN. and
SO at p. M. heavy fog until $50 a. m, fol-
lowed by clear and bustery weather. May
l2-mercury 40 at a. NJ. and Ga at p. m. /;
heavy fog. followed by fair weather. May 10
mercury So at a. m. and y at p. m; gen
orally clear. May l4-mercury So at a. m.
and 70 at p m. partly cloudy. May 10
mercury 81 at Z a. IN. and 70 at 2 p. M; fair.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
Wooihine Items.

Howard Jenkins, Of Day. has gone to Bal;i
more TO work ia the Nount Clarke shops.
Rev, Mr.. Wood preached very able ser
mon at N0gEaGs Chapel, last Sunday morning,
10 a arg congregation.
Miss Lucy Fogie and Kate Hefncr, Of
Syksssille, we're guests OF Mr., 4. p. Skid
more the past week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
Base Ball.

The Reese Stars were defeated by the
"Patapsco Scrubs" last Saturday. The feat
ure of the game was the pitching of Rohr-
baugh for the Patapscos, who struck out IA
men. The score was II to 9 in favor of Pa.
tapsco. Winning battery, Rohrbaugh and
Flater; losing battery, Webster and Mum.
maugh. The Patapscos have open dates for
any Saturday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
Tyrone Items.

Some OF the farmers are done planting corn
Rhiic others are not done pl0wing.
SAMUEL Gilbert has NeAiherboariei bis
haase aud had neu root placed on the porch.
Joseph FornvAlt had valuable COW to die
last seek
Earnest Salhy, who has been ~ with pneu-
aroma. j. al present able 90 be cut
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
Madame Nordica saws:

Madame Nordica says:
The more | use my Kimball Piano
the better like it, .
Jean de Reszke and Edouald de Reszke
say;
I'VE have concluded TO purchase Kim
ball Pianos for our personal use.
John Philip Sousa, the March King,
says:
The KimbaIl Piano is frst-class in
every respect.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-16
READ WHAT THE GREATEST MUSICIANS SAY
ABOUT
THE KIMBALL PIANO.

p. S. Gilmore, the founder of Gilmores
Band, says;
The Kimball has no superior.
Lillian Russell, the Queen of Light
Opera, says:
1.-The tone of the Kimball Piano is pure,
sweet and full, and supports the voice
splendidly,"
Adelina Pati, the Queen Of Song, says
81 am absolutely satisfied with my
Kimball Piano.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28
Notice for Publication.

Land Ofice at Prescott, Ariz., Jan. B, 1908. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before A. E. Doug- lass, Clerk of the Probate Court, at Flagstaff. Ariz., on March 9, l90S viz: William K. Ross, for Lots and 1, SEE < NV <, and SW \ of NE < Sec. 6. Twp. 20 N, Range East.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: A. L. Hawkins, of Rhoades, Ariz., G. w. Mccormick. of Rhoades, Ariz., E. N. Isbell, of Flagstaff. Ariz., and George Black. of Flagstaff, Ariz.
 FEN. s. HILDRETH. Register. First publication Jan. 31, 1908.
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Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Prescott Ariz., Jan. %, 1903. Notice is hereby given that the following nam cd settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before A. E. Douglass, Clerk Of Probate Court. at Flagstaff. Ariz on March 10, 1903. viz: Edward E. Sellers, for the SW | Sec. 24. T. I9 N, R. 7E.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of said land, viz: Frank Beasley, W. H. Camp bell, T. J. Coalter and w. H. Pierce all of Flag stan Arizona.
 FEN s. HILDRErH, Register. First publication Jan. 3i, 1908.
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Better Than Gold.

"I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility" writes F. J. Green. of Lan- caster, N. H. No remedy helped me until began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicines I ever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are a grand tonic and invig- orator for weak, run down women. No other medicine can take it's place in our family" Try them. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by all drug gists.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

teen miles east of Florence. The heaviest work on the line will be en- countered between the Buttes and Dudleyville, easterly from there. It is most encouraging to see the work on this road progressing so satisfac- torily, and so near the county seat. Florence Blade.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28
Are You R Re.tle.. .t Nlaht

And harassed by bad cough :? Use Ballard's Horehound Syrup, it will secure you sound sleep and effect a prompt and radical cure. 25c, 5Oc and $1.00 bottle at Pioneer Drug Store.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Petitions from all points in South ern Arizona are being sent to the War Department to have fort establish ed at Douglas, on the border between Mexico and Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Frank Sullivan, city editor of the Tucson Citizen, died Sunday after an illness of only twelve hours. He was a native of Chicago.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

E. D. Treadwell, general manager for the Logan interests in this county was in Jerome, Monday, and while here went to the BroOkshire. The Brookshire force has been reduced greatly the last few weeks, because of trouble with an air compressor; this is being repaired and work will be re- stunned immediately on its completion. MT. Treadwell is more than pleased with the company's prospects on the other side of the mountain and feels assured of making mine of some of their properties there.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Chas. M. shannon has purchased the San Rafael hotel in Tucson paying therefor something over $60,0OO. The hotel is incomplete and it will require several thousand dollars to complete it.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

John Ebbett was found dead in his room in the Head building in Prescott Thursday evening at 8:30 o'clock. A stained glass by the bedside and an empty bottle marked laudanum" told the story in a few words.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28
ARIZONA HAPPENINGS.

Frank Sullivan, city editor of the Tucson Citizen, died Sunday after an illness of only twelve hours. He was native of Chicago.
 Petitions from all points in South ern Arizona are being sent to the War Department to have fort establish ed at Douglas, on the border between Mexico and Arizona.
 Chas. M. Shannon has purchased the San Rafael hotel in Tucson paying therefor something over $60,OO0. The hotel is incomplete and it will require several thousand dollars to complete it.
 John Ebbett was found dead in his room in the Head building in Prescott Thursday evening at S:3O o'clock. A stained glass by the bedside and an empty bottle marked laudanum" told the story in few words.
 Two carloads of infantrymen ar rived at Holbrook Monday bound for Fort Apache, Arizona. The troop of cavalry came from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, and the company of infantry are from the barracks at Columbus, Ohio.
 A new lodge of Knights of Pythias was instituted at Douglas last week starting out with one hundred mem- bers. The lodge was installed by team from Bisbee who went down on especial train; accompanied by the Copper Queen Band.
 Maricopa county pays $7.5O per month per patient, for thecare of it's in- digent sick. Cochise county made an offer of $ll.5O per patient and $S for the burial of each one who died, to the Maricopa county contractor but the latter declines the offer.
 
 Tucson hopes to get station of the National University at Washington. The station is for the study of desert fora, and $S,OOO has been appropri- ated for the purpose. Representatives of the institution are comforting with the Tucson board of trade.
 Ben Bartlett, an Arizona pioneer, passed away in Tucson this week. He came to the territory in 1870, and 1875 located the ground on which the now famous Congress mine is located, and sold it for $l5O. He has been about Tombstone the past twenty years.
 Nogales will have the distinction of having the first cavalry troop in Ari- zona. It is now being organized, and will be named after Governor Brodie. The leading young men of the town are interested in the organization, and and it is starting out with a large membership.
 At his preliminary examination held in Douglas last week, Ranger Webb was held to answer to the grand jury on a charge of murder for killing Lon Bass at Douglas. His bond was fixed at 5000. Testimony was introduced to show that Bass was unarmed, at the time of the killing.
 Several sticks of giant powder ex- ploded while thawing out at the Min nesota-C -Connor last Saturday but for
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Banner Shirt Waists-the best make in the United States for fit and style. Come and see what little money it takes to get one of embroidered batiste white lawn all-over tucked lawn waists. We have many other styles to select from.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

A section of new prison wall on the west side collapsed last Monday after noon, while a number of convicts were at work building up the adobe part, and thousands of tons of rock, sand, adobe, etc., tumbled own into the street a shapeless mass. One of the prisoners went down with the wall, but was unhurt. The piece of wall that gave way was about fifty feet in length and fully fifty feet high, being com menced low down on the slope of the hill and built up to a level with the prison grounds. On top of the stone wall an adobe extension was partly constructed when the whole mass fell. The work of clearing away the mass of rock and debris in preparation of rebuilding the wall was begun at once. Yuma Sentinel.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Two carloads of infantrymen ar rived at Holbrook Monday bound for Fort Apache, Arizona. The troop of cavalry came from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, and the company of infantry are from the barracks at Columbus, Ohio.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

The F. & E. railroad company will have large grading force at work on the first of March at the Buttes, six
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Several sticks of giant powder ex- ploded while thawing out at the Min nesota-Connor last Saturday but for tunately no one was injured, although Tom Jenkins was knocked unconscious by the shock. When he came to he saw Steve Smith on the hill above him with saw in his hand and remarked: :: "What made Steve shoot me; never did anything to him in my life. "- Mohave Miner.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-28

Tucson hopes to get station of the National University at Washington. The station is for the study of desert fora, and $S,OOO has been appropri. ated for the purpose. Representatives of the institution are comforting with the Tucson board of trade.