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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Orphans Court.

Monday, November 30.-Emma j. Poole,
administrators of Mary E. Poole, deceased,
reported sale of leasehold estate,
Joseph l.. Englar, administrator of Eliza,
beth Englar, deceased. returned inventory OF
personal property.
Clara V. Lindsay, guardian to Erba b.
Lindsay, settled first and final account.
Simon P. Weaver and George l.. Stocks
dale, executors of Francis Weaver, deceased,
reported sale of real estate.
The last will and testament ofGeorge Stair,
deceased, was admitted to probate, and letters
testamentary thereon granted to Levi j. Mot
ter, who received order to notify creditors.
Tuesday, December l.-Uriah Bxler, exc,
cutor of John Lester. deceased, settled third
account.
Daniel Hartsock, administrator Of John
Hartsock, deceased, settled first and final ac
count
Mamie Babylon, Administrative of John /.
Babylon, decd, settled first and final account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Joel Sykes, decd, granted to Alice j. Sykes.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
The New and Retiring Officers.

Mr.. David P. Smelser, the recently elected
Clerk of the Circuit Court, entered upon the
discharge of his duties on Tuesday. He has
appointed Messrs. George A. Miller, William
ID. Lowell and L. jefferson Gum as deputies
in the office.
DIR. J. Howell Billingslea retires from the
Clerks Office with the best wishes OF the Bar
and of all thos2 who had business i'll that office
during the past six years. He was courteous
and accommodating 10 all, and has made many
friends during his occupancy of the office.
Mr.. VIM. H. Wilson, the new Sheriff, was
sworn in on Tuesday and at once took posses
sion of the office.
Mr.. Francis A. Crawford, the retiring Sher-
if, leaves with the respect of all, and with
the knowledge that though he had unpleasant
duties TO perform, he was not severe i'll carry
ing out the orders Of the Court.
The old Orphans Court Judges will retire
next Monday and the new Court will take their
seats about noon. The retiring Judges, DIR.
Rinehart and Messrs. FrizzeIl and Jordan, the
first two having served eight years. and Mr..
Jordan four years. were careful and painsiak-
ing in their official duties, and leave their pc
silions with the public endorsement OF having
been conscientious in the discharge OF the
many delicate and intricate business questions
that came before them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
The Corn Contest.

The prizes offered by I. W. Mather 4 Sons,
merchants of Westminster and Manchester, to
the persons bringing to their store on or be-
fore December the three largest ears of corn,
have been awarded as follows:
The first prize of $1,000 in gold, to Samuel
Elseroad, Of Hampstead; second prize, a pair
of So. so shoes, to Harry d. Caple; third prize,
a silk umbrella, to Charles Smith; and to
the next ten best. box of fine chocolate EACH
viz: Charles Babylon, ]. A. Davis, Charles
Martin, Eli Martin, Adam Fridinger, Charles
Caple. Nicholas Fisher, Miss Virgie Marker,
John Slorp and Greenbury Ecker. The prizes
can be obtained by calling at their store in
Westminster.
The three ears brought in by Mr. Elseroad
weighed 4pounds and ounces.
Messfs. F. X. Herr, John H. Mitten and
M. John Lynch were the judges in the con-
test. Much interest was taken in the contest
and T. w. Malher & Sons have on exhibition
in their window some very fine corn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Teachers Association.

Reported by Miss NJ. Z. ellis
The Carroll County Teachers Association
met in the Hall at the Westminster High
School building Friday, November y, and
opened session ut 10 40 a. M, president More
lock in the chair.
After singing My Country IT'S of Thee
prayer was offered by Mr.. Slagenhaupt.
Miss Whitmore recited "rhe Wiggses, and
was followed by Miss Campbell who gave us
II solo.
Miss ellis explained how she teaches vocal
music in her school.
Miss Wilson read good paper advocating
shorter periods between payments of teachers
salary.
The hall being too cold for comfort, the
meeting could not be called enthusiastic, yet
all seemed to enjoy it.
Prof Simpson gave much encouraging in
formation regarding the economy and liberal
ity of the School Commissioners which has
been practically demonstrated He also EN-.
phasized the advantage of beng a member of
the State Teachers Reading Circle, and dis
tributed checks for teachers salaries.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05

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Lemons Cofees Teas,
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We all
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of
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
MO. 4O7O EQUITY.

No. 4o7o EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
james NJ. Stoner VS.. Unknown Heirs of Mary
Kelley.
Ordered, this third day of December, in the
year A. D., 1903, that the sale of the Real
Estate mentioned in these proceedings, made
and reported by Charles Z. Fink, Trustee,
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the
4th day of January, 1904; provided copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county, once in each of three
successive weeks before the 18th day of De.
cembrr, 1903.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000.
DAVID P. SMELSER, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
dec5 st DAVID P SMELsER Clerk
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Union Mills Items.

Charles were hauling wood, Mr.. Frock was
accidently thrown from the wagon, his leg be-
coming entangled in the wheel. No bones
were broken, but his ankle was severely in
jured.
Mrs. Lydia Sherman, of Manchester, spent
few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Martin
Yngling.
Miss L. Miraud Nusbaum spent Thanksgiv
ing holidays in Baltimore, having her eyes
treated.
Edward Koontz and wife, of York, Pa, are
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
The series of meetings being conducted in
German Baptist Church are still in progress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
McKinStry Items,

The health of the community is good.
C. Fl. Senseney is suffering with very sore
hand that he scratched with a nail.
VIM. Zepp bored we'll and put pump in
the past week on the property he recently
bong int of Mrs. Maggie McKiustry.
Mrs c. E. Smiths sale on the 25th ultimo,
was well attended, and the articles brought
good prices.
There will not be many large hogs killed
in this neighborhood owing to the short corn
crop.
Mrs. C. A. Parrish spent Saturday at York,
Pa, and captured her runaway dog.
Ruben Devilbiss, of townsville, visited
friends here last Sunday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05

ESTRAY BULL.-Taken up as an es-
IL stray, on the farm of Geo. W. Albaugh,
at Eldersburg. Md, known as the Manro
farm, HOLSTEIN BULL. The owner of
the Bull is requested to pay charges and re-
move the same, or it will be disposed of &C.
cording to law. THOMAS A. DELL,
dec5 3t* Tenant.
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TRUSTEES SALE IL E.
FINE FARM,
In Mt. Airy District, Carroll county, Md.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county in Equity, passed in cause
wherein Basil L. Grimes and others are eoui
plainants, and Charles F. Grimes and others r,
are defendants, the undersigned, trustee, VIII
offer for sale on the premises on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1903,
at 2 O'Clock p. M, all the following real es-
tate. to wit: All Of that Farm containing
119 ACRES 2 ROODS AND Is SQUARE
Perches of Land, more or Less. This Farm
lies well; the land is kind and fertile and IN
high state of cultivation, and is well Watereu'
two streams running through it. There is wa.
ter at the house aud dairy at the barn; ~
has good bearing apple orchard, and aDou
35 or 40 acres of it is well Timbered, the moS'
of it being white oak. Its improvements con
sist of Frame dwelling house
of rooms, large bank Oarl;
n 30 wagon shed, corn house, anu
HE4s@7s@ all necessary or convenient
outbuildings.
The above described farm lies on the ne"
county road leading from the ellis road 10 g .n'
Jacksonville road near Gosnell poSloln'e'
and is about miles from Watersville otai Wy.i
B. & o. r. R. 1t adjoins the lands OF WI
liam Flemming, Mrs. Brashear, FRANCIS =, =,
Davis and others; is conveniently loca'eu III
stores, schools and churches, and viii WEI.
repay the inspection Of any one desiring
good farm of its size. ,of
Terms of Sale:-One third cash on gay VI
sale, or on ratification thereof by the Coura,
the balance in two equal payments, one 10 onr
year and the other in two years; the purchase
or purchasers giving their notes with aPP oaIe
ed security bearing interest from day OF S"' y,
or all cash at the option of the purcInIaSSe' v
purchasers. BASIL L. GRlm Eo,
Guy w. Steele, Solicitor. lru So. :.
Edgar Mercer, auct. nov 20 70
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ELECTION NOTICE.

The members of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Carroll County are requested TO
meet at their office, in Westminster, on
MONDAY, the 2lst of DECEMBER, 1908,
for the purpose of electing
TEN DIRECTORS
to serve one year. The election will take
place between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. M. ,
and IL m. By order,
EDWARD LYNCH,
dec5 st Secretary.
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DATIFICATION NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
OCTOBER Term, 1903.
Estate of Mary E. Poole, deceased.
On application, it is ordered, this 3Oth day
of November, 1903, that the sale of the Lease
hold Estate of Mary Z. Poole, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by Emma J. Poole,
Administrators of said deceased, and this day
reported to this Court by the said Administra-
trix, be ratified and confirmed. unless cause be
shown to the contrary on or before the list
Monday, 4th day Of January, next; provided
Il copy of this order be inserted for three sue
cessive weeks in some newspaper printed and
published in Carroll county, before the 4th
Monday, 18th day, of December, next.
The report states the amount Of sale to be
seven hundred dollars, ($700.00.)
WILLIAM Y. FRIZZELL, J
JACOB RlNEHART, Judges.
l.. CALVIN JORDAN,
True Copy,-Test:
JOSEPH ID. Brooks.
dec5 st Register of Wills.
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TO CREDITORS.

IN Lar
This is to give notice that the su9scr.O9 If
has obtained from the Orphans Cour' d. \.
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters OF
ministration on the Personal Estate OF
NANCY V. SNYDER,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Al Per soby
having claims against the deceased are n eicS.
warned to exhibit the same, with the soa Ouh.
ers thereof legally authenticated to t9e rS ou
scriber, on or before the 18th day OF 10 su az,
1904; they may otherwise by law pe
Guided from all benefit of said estate. of
Given under my hand this 10TH dAs
November, 1908. n,,oNrR
nov2s At Administrator ". ..
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
SHAW GUEST OF ROOSEVELT.
Secretary Of Treasury Is Entertanec
at Saqamore Hill.

Oyster Bay, L. l., July 15.-Secretary
of the Treasury Shaw was the guest
of President Roosevelt today at Saga
more Hill. re came here TO discuss
with Mr.. Roosevelt some matters of
importance in his department. He
has just returned from the middle west.
where he went TO conduct some in
vestigations relating to the treasury
department. Concerning these he de.
sired to talk with the president.
In addition to the secretary, Charles
]. Bonaparte, of Baltimore, James
Walker, the magazine writer, and H
II. Kohlsaat. of Chicago, were guests
of the president and Mrs. Roosevelt at
luncheon. Mrs. BOnaparte is one OF
the special counsel of the government
appointed recently by the president to
assist in the prosecution of the cases
against the indicted postoffice officials
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
PROBATE JUDGE FLEEs JUSTICE
Judge Whatley, of Clay, Under Seri
Gus Charges.

Montgomery, Ala, July ia judge
OF probate of Alabama, a defaultei
to the extent OF perhaps $4,000, and a
refugee from Justice Is the present sen
sation in state politics.
The name OF the defaulting and
absconding probate judge is Judge VI
W. Whatley, of Clay, who sent in his
resignation TO the governor about three
weeks ago. and then disappeared and
nothing has since been heard from
him.
Assistant State Examiner George F..
Sedberry has just returned from Clay
county, where he investigated the &C.
counts and vouchers of the probate
Judge and while the report has not yet
been made public. it is rumOred to
be quite sensational
When seen Assistant Examiner Sed.
berry declined to talk about his repor;
until il was submitted to the COVER.
nor and is given out from the execu
tive office
II is understood, however, according
to a former report made by the assist
ant examiner to the governor, that
Judge Whatley's defalcations daIe
back four years and consist chiefly Of
retaining the warrants of old soldiers
On the pension rolls, whose warrant:
he would withhold. telling the old sol
diers when they called for their war
rants that the state board OF examin
ers had turned them down and renIs
ed TO grant them a pension, and ht
would take their warrants when re
celved, go to a bank, indorse then
and get the money on them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
FEARED MOB VENGEANCE.
Rapist of Little Girl Protected by
a Strong Sheriff's Guard.

Albany. y. Y, July 16.-James Lit
tie. the negro who assaulted 11-year-
DID girl near Baltimore yesterday and
who was removed TO the Catskill jail
Tor fear a mS~o would lynch him, was
taken back TO New Baltimore for ar
raignment
The negro was an AFFECT wreck
through fear. although he was guarded
by an especially strong sheriff's posse
in the trouble. The New Baltimore
mob. composed OF farmers. striking
molders of Coxsackie ant boat hands
had gathered. Among them was Jo-
seph Cole Cole was savage and drew
revolver. He was quickly disarm-
ed by Deputy Sheriff Gould.
The prisoner was taken safely TO
the jail. Justice of the Peace Nelson
refusing 10 begin his examination until
counsel was present. Counsel from
COxsackie will go there today or to
morrow. The favorable condition OF
the child has somewhat aIlayed the ex
element.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
POPE STILL CLINGS
TENACI0USLY TO LIFE
Little Change In August Pa
TENTS Condition.
THOUGH 1T is VERY oANeEous
No Recurrence of PERIODS Of OeIirium
Which Heretofore Aroused ApPre-
hension-Physiclans Say He May
Linger Many Days Yet.

Rome. July 16.-The pope's condition
shows practically no change since
yesterday. After comparatively
Quiet night he became restless during
the forenoon hours and complained OF
his inability TO sleep. He turned
uneasily from side to side and
seemed unable TO settle himself in a
comfortable posture, but there was no
recurrence Of those dangerous peri
DDS of delirium which aroused such
apprehension yesterday.
The doctors continue 60 feel that
the PATENTS condition is extremely
dangerous, but they say he may linger
for days, They report that all OF the
ordinary calculations are quite likely
to fail IN the presence of the ordinary
case Speaking Of the specific condi-
tons the doctors say that they think
pneumonia has practically disappear
ed. The re-gatherng of liquid in the
pleura is 80 slight as 20 cause the pa
tent no trouble The chief remain
ing danger lies in the almost complete
prostration succeeding the acute Stages
OF the disease.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
Reiknap Forces Still Claim Enough
Votes TO Nominate.

Louisville. Ky. July 1.-THE morn
ing session OF the Republican state
convention finds the situation III the
rs<e for first place on the ticket but
little changed The Belknap forces
Ae still claiming that they have the
1,135 votes necessary TO nominate on
the first ballot. II is admitted by
many, however. that the opposition to
the leader gained somewhat in
strength yesterday and that if the sup
pCrters of Hon. Augustus f Wilson
and Attorney General Clifton J. Pratt
are able 10 prevent the nomination of
Colonel Belknap on the first ballot
they have a chance Of nominating
Pratt or Wilson with former Governor
W. o. Bradley and Judge a. r Bur.
nam as possibilities in the event OF
a struggle of any length.
The days work will begin with the
meetings by congressional districts TO
select members Of convention commit
tees. The convention will be called
TO order a: O'Clock this afternoon
by {. NJ. Barnett, chairman of the state
central committee. The temporary
chairman will then appoint the mem
oers at large for the committee. AT
this point the Belknap supporters hope
10 score by the appointment of two Of
their number 10 the committee On Gre
dentials thereby assuring themselves
that 249 contested Belknap votes com
prising the entire Louisville delegar
ticn, will De seated. The reports OF
the committees will be followed by the
permanent organization of the cOnven-
ton, and the adoption of the plat.
fern. Nominations will come last.
and on account OF the contests before
the committee on credentials may not
be reached until tonight and possibly an
other session tomorrow will be neces.
saIy.
Former United States Senator W. J.
DebOe will receive the BeIknap backing
for permanent chairman, and Commits
sioner for Internal Revenue John w
Yerkes will be chairman of the com
mfttee on resolutions. There is not
enough anti-administratiOn sentiment
TO make a show Of strength. The
resolutions will be of the stand-pat va
riety and an Endorsement of Roose
velt's candidacy now seems assured
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
Innocent snectator Killed.

New Orleans, July 15.-An innocent
spectator of an early morning shoot
ing ARRAY in the tenderloin, r. E
Reed. connected with a large Canal
street establishment, was shot through
the breast and instantly killed. A
man known as Dago Pete was trying
to kill Artilleryman Garfield Bowers
of the United States barracks, when
Reed rushed out of a neighboring
saloon attracted by the shots. He
caught one of the bullets. The muir
derer escaped.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
cIUDAD BOLIVAR SITUATION.
Revolutionary Forces Still In Posses
sion of City.

Soledad. Venezuela, Sunday. July
12-The situation before Ciudad Boil.
ivar is unchanged. II was reported
last night that the revolutionists had
evacuated the city, but this turns out
10 be incorrect. The commander OF
the revolutionary forces is still IN pos
session. Yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock a ship bearing United States
and parliamentary truce flags left Gu
dad Bolivar and crossed the Orfnoco
10 La SOlena President Casinos
authority received the emisSary,
priest, who said ne came In the name
of the foreign consuls the bishops and
leading trades, 70 ask General Gomez,
the government commander % receive
him tomorrow saying be had an i'm.
portant message for him. Learnins
thai General Gomez was not az Sole
dad. the priest departed promising 70
return. The Associated Press CORE.
spondent questioned him concerning
his reasons for hosting the United
States flag, as he was not an Ameri.
can The priest replied:
Because the flag of the United
States is respected everywhere"
Toe priest refused TO reveal the alb
ject of his mission
Al II O'Clock last night the man-of.
war Bolivar. with General Gomez on
board. arrived here. AS she passed
before Ciuiad Bolivar she was fred
upon but without effect The Boil.
war anchored 2 miles above the city
and placed herself in contact with
the besieging government troops. The
remainder Of the Venezuelan feet
composed OF men-ot-war. Sey Oura,
Restaurader, Miranda and Ventre de
Mayo. are due tomorrow. When they
have arrived 1920 men will be ready
70 attack Ciudad Bolivar.
The government authorities intend
70 give General Rolando a chance to
reconsider his desperate situation in
order TO prevent the useless shedding
OF blood. If he will surrender. he
will be given full guarantees Of safe.
y for himself and followers
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-07-17
EUaIEo WEALTH BEING SOUGHT
Philadelphia Man to Dig for Treasure
on Warsaw Island.

Savannah. Ga. July 15.-W. H. Has.
Ep. o; Philadelphia. is here 10 dig for
buried treasure or an adjacent sea
ISLAND. II is net d wild, Captain Kidd
Ind u al adventure he is ca, how
ever
lle treasure be is after was buried
on Warsaw island in 1863 by a cOnfed-
crate soldier of the name of Amos Ber-
Tien, who died in Philadelphia last
week. Berrien, who had been in the
employ CT Mr.. Haslip for the past
ten years, often tOld that gentleman
that he had treasure buried on the
Georgia coast.
Shortly before his death he told Mr
Haslp that il his trunk would be
found certain papers and parchments
that would be OF value to him, and that
the property was all 10 be Mr.. Has
lips after Berrien died.
Mr.. Haslip investigated the trunk.
Among other things he found an old
piece OF sheepskin parchment, which
had evidently done duty as a drum
head. The parchment contained a
map OF Warsaw island, locating a Ger.
tain spot. Accompanying il was a
statement 70 the effect that Berrien
was first mate on the confederate
blockade runner. Lucy Verne. out o.
BALTIMORE. On one trip when a rich
Virginia family named Starke was
aboard the Verne was chased by a
federal war vessel
Finding themselves overhauled, il
was determined TO bury the treasure
aboard on the shore somewhere. Der
rien was one of III eparty assigned C
bury the treasure. He made a MAJ
Of the location on a drumhead. which
h Kept Several times, Berrien says
he attempted 10 recover the treasure
but something icterve1e1.
Mr.. Haslip is positive Of the correct
ness Of the story and says he will de
vote a month if necessary TO lOcatin.
the treasure, which. according 10 Der
rien's memorandum, consists of gol,
cCin and silver plate.
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Dredging Work Stopped.

San Francisco, July 1.-THE work
of dredging through the shoal in San
Pablo bay to provide a deep water
channel to Mare Island navy yard has
come TO a sudden stop. The con.
tractor has withdrawn his dredging
plant The United States commits.
sioner has communicated with the con.
tractor but has received no definite
assurance that he will again proceed
with the work. Under the advertised
terms of the work the government is
entitled to declare the contract for
move in that direction. The war de
partment has been notified officially
Of what has happened.
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Broke Wife,s Skull

Jacksonville, Fla, July 15.-In a
quarrel over a chicken Raymond Por.
ter struck his wife, Lima Porter, in the
head with a smoothing iron, fracturing
her skull. DR.. Cloud was at once
summoned, and after working on the
woman for some time, pronounced her
our of danger. Raymond Porter, az.
ter doing this rash deed, skipped out
and has not been seen since. The
police have a description of him and
expect to land him soon.
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Dentist Assaulted Nuns.

San Francisco, July 16-William H.
Setback, a dentist of Columbus, o., as.
saulted three nuns wearing the black
and white robes of the Dominican
order on Market street and narrowly
escaped serious injury from a mob. He
was rescued by the police after he
had been badly beaten and taken 70
the city prison. Draft for a large
sum Of money was found in his posses
sion, which, he says, came from sales
IN the east. He is believed to be de
mented.