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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
"a Loyal Friend

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of the Methodist Protestant Church,
Westminster. Nd, presented comedy drama
entitled "A Loyal Friend" at Odd Fellows
Hall, Tuesday night. November Is. The
society is using this means TO raise money to
contribute to the establishment of the Chapel
at the Westminster Theological Seminary.
The drama was witnessed by IA large and en-
thusiastic audience. The cast of characters
had been carefully chosen, and all are worthy
of especial mention. Between the acts, the
audience was highly entertained by an orches-
ira, led by Miss Test Buckingham. and duets
by Misses Elizabeth Slagls and Il. Virginia
Armacost.
The cast of characters we're as follows
Royal Playford, everybodys friend.Jas E. Shreeve
Gilbert Fanshaw newspaper nIan-T.W. Matner,J DR.
Ra ymon Alvarez Spanish dIplomat-Guy l.. Fowler
O'Kelly, EVAN O the ould sod" Geo u Armacost
Nubbins the bakers EDWIN Gehr
Monte, Alvarez seryant........... Frank W. Mather
Arthur Fanshaw, Gilberrs Paul Warner
Mrs. Milly Merryman, jolly young widow,
Miss Bessie Armacost
Sylvia Fanshaw her sister,. Miss Bessie Roberts
Mrs. Origins. afterwards O'Kellyl "a wildly"
Miss Nellie Shaefier
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
a Pleasant Surprise.

A very pleasant surprise was given Mrs. H.
T. Wantz at her home, in Pleasant Valley, on
her return from pleasant trip with her father,
DR.. Jacob Riaehart, to Hunterstown, Gettys-
burg, Waynesboro and many other places, on
Wednesday evening. When she entered the
diningroom she found an elegant supper
awaiting her and the parlor filed with friends.
Miss Elsie Lester was present with her fine
"Victor' talking machine and rendered some
of her choice selections, which were enjoyed
by ali present. The house was beautifully
decorated with chrysanthemums and ferns.
At late hour all returned to their homes,
wishing Mrs. Wantz many more such happy
occasions. Among the invited guests were !:
Mr.. and Mrs. q. T. Wantz, DR.. Jacob Rine-
hart, MIR. and Mrs. Harry L. Rinehart, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Arthur, Mrs. w. L. Fleagle,
DR.. Benson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Eckard,
Misses Elsie v. Lester, Mary b. Lester,
Margaret Arthur. Ruth Anna Wantz, Charles
Mysrly and Samasl Myers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Accepts a Call To Baltimore.

Rev. Evan Alexander Edwards, rector of
Grace Episcopal Church, Bath, Maine has
accepted call to the Church of the Holy
Trinity, Gilmor street and Riggs avenue Bal.
timore. He will assume charge of his new
duties on December IL.
The vacancy was made a few weeks ago by
the resignation of Rev. VIM. B. Mcpherson.
who went to Arkansas to take up educational
work.
Rev. Mr.. Edwards is 80 years old. Shortly
after he completed his scholastic course, he
married Miss Watts, daughter of Mr.. Philip
Watts, contractor and builder of Pkesv;ile,
Md. He next became curate at Trinity
Church. Washington, and while there was
made director of the Newsboys' Home and
was given charge of large church gymna.
SUM. He was made deacon in 1900 ard was
ordained to the priesthood in 1902.
Two years ago be became secretary of the
Sunday School Commission of the Diocese
of Bath. He is specialist in Sunday school
work and child psychology.
A fair and supper is being arranged atsHoly
Trinity for the first week after his arrival.
Rev. Mr.. Edwards is son of Mrs. Edwards.
who resides on East Green street, this CITY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Died of Injuries Received Five Years
AGO.

Louis A. Stolpp, aged 81 years, the we'll
known confectioner, who died on Sunday at
Springfield Hospital, Sykesville, from stroke
of paralysis, which is believed to have been
the outgrowth of injuries received in brutal
assault by negro burglar several years ago,
was buried on Tuesday from the residence of
his sister, Mrs. C. l.. Thomas, 309 Eus, Twenty.
fifth street. Baltimore. Mr.. Stopp was the
son of the late John l.. Stolpp. who eslab.
lished the first confectionery in Baltimore. in
the year 1881. and for many years carried on
business at 81 West Saratoga street.
After Mr.. Stolpp succeeded his father he
moved on Madison avenue. near Bidde street,
and it was in this store about five years ago
that he was so cruelty beaten by the negro
who had concealed himself behind the couu.
ter and who struck him terrific blow on the
head while his back was turned.
The negro was arrested and received long
term in the Penitentiary. Mr.. Stolpp never
fully recovered from the effects of the blows.
and the family of the deceased firmly believed
that he would still be living if this assault had
meyer taken place.
Mr.. Stopp is survived by two brothers.
Frederick c. Stolpp and William GiImour
Stopp aud three sisters, Mesdames F. C.
Worth, of Indiana, and Fl. d. Fledderman
and G. l.. Thomas, both of Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Sudden Death Of GIoyd {. Eekenrode.

Gloyd E. Eckenrode, aged about 18 years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick NJ. Eckenrode,
of George street, this city, was taken suddenly
i'll with hemorrhage on Thursday morning
and died in half an hour afterwards. Mr..
Eckenrode, feeling no worse than usual
started from the house to feed some pigeons
he had in small building in the rear of his
home, but before he got halfway to The build
ing he was taken with the hemorrhage and
returned TO the house, where he fell from ex-
haustion and loss of blood to the floor. A
doctor was hurriedly summoned, but he died
about the time the doctor arrived. He was
taken i'll few years ago with lung trouble
while working for Doyle & Haines and was in
bad health ever since. He said few days
ago that he was feeling so much better that he
expected to start to work the first of the new
year.
He was a kind and genial young man and
had a host OF young friends, who deeply re
greet his loss. He is survived by his parents,
one brother and several sisters. His funeral
will take place tomorrow morning at 1880
O. clock at St. Johns Catholic Church and
interment will take place in the cemetery ad.
joining. The pallbearers are: VIM Schaef
fer, Vernon Eckenrode, Walter Eckenrode.
james Leahy, Dewitt Skunk and Paul Lynch.
James M. Stoner, funeral director.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
SIS Gone, So Is The Crook.

Police Justice Edwin W. Shriver, of this
city, has issued warrant for the arrest of A.
M. Stone, who is charged with obtaining a
check on the First National Bank of New
Windsor from Rev. DR.. James Frazer, presi-
dent of New Windsor College, by false pre-
lenses. Stone visited the college about the
first of September for the purpose of making
arrangements to enter his son as student at
the institution. He claimed to have been
himself former student at the college, and
displayed an intimate knowledge of events
connected with the period of his studentship,
and also of the people of the iowa and sur
rounding country. He appeared to be a man
won the confidence of Dr. Frazer, to whom
he gave check to cover his sons expenses
at The college for definite period and $25
more. receiving the Doctor check for the
surplus This was cashed, but the check to
President Frazer dishonored. Stone pre-
tended to hail from Philadelphia, but has not
heen located
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Those who have been paying attention to
the trend of public school affairs, can readily
see that teachers must prepare themselves for
the profession, and then keep themselves up
to the standard of efficiency in school room
work. This standard is placed higher. and is
becoming more and more rigidly adhered to.
every year. The time is rapidly approaching
when pupils in the schools will be under the
guidance of experts up to-date and we'll
equipped. and not in the hands of pedant.
The wide awake teachers Of Carroll county are
embracing every opportunity 10 keep in line
with this progressive movement, and TO do
satisfactory work. The wise teacher who ex.
poets continued employment will read some
good school journals, will study the book on
Pedagogy every year, will be present and do
careful work during the Institute and will at
tend all the stated convocations in which ad.
ditonal information may be obtained.
The law requires all teachers to be present
at all sessions of each Institute, and h gen.
eral way, regularity of attendance and careful
attention will mark the teachers who are most
satisfactory and successful in school work.
The teachers Institute will be held in the
Der 20, ~ and %. Special instruction will
be given in up to date methods of governing
and teaching public school.
We will have the following instructors during
the Institute: DR.. M. Bates Stephens, State
Superintendent of Education, who will have
charge of the Institute; DR.. George W. Ward,
Principal of the State Normal School; Miss
Ida l.. Tall, Baltimore Teachers Training
School; Miss Leila E. Partridge, Author of
"Quincy Methods; MISS Belle Upshur and
Prof. Gibson, State Normal School; Prof W.
A. Garrison. and acting President W. R.
Mcdaniel, Western Maryland College; visiting
Sc H.
81. Crawford Bounds of Wicomico.
Teachers who wish to receive their money
before Thanksgiving should be present pay
day, Saturday, the 24th instant, or have their
checks called for. No checks will be given
out during the Institute.
Of all triangles upon given base, with
one side given, the right triangle is the
maximum.
-. There are two triangles which sat
isfy the conditions of the problem the one
acute, and the other obtuse. IF ABB de-
note the base, 1O4 rods, Be the other
given side, Ill rods, and AC the required
side
In the acute triangle AC=BCs4t ABB
2 ABxBD
In the acute triangle AC=BC7 ABB
t2 ABxBD
34sx16O=546Ox 2=1O92O+104=l
105 alt. on ABB
V111'-105'=,36 projection of Be
upon ABB or BID
ACa=12321 +1Os16-74ss
ACa=15649
AC=125. 1 + required side of acute
triangle
ACa=3O625
Acts, required side of obtuse tri-
angle.
Three men living at the corners of trian-
gular area, whose sides are 10, IL and IL |
rods wish to dig a we'll which shall be equally
distant from each mans residence. Find the
distance
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
New Advertisements

Don't Spend Dollar for Mems or Boys
Overcoats or Suits, &c-Sharrer q Gorsuch,
Westminster, Md.
Annual Clearance Sale-T. w. Mather &
Sons, Westminster and Manchester.
The Lowest Price for Good Merchandise
Babylon q Lippy, Westminster.
Last Day of Chrysanthemum Show-Miler
Bros. Co.'s. Westminster, Md.
Wilson's Photographs for Amas-Sereck
s. Wilson, Westminster, Md.
List of Unclaimed Matter remaining in the
Post Office, Westminster.
Free Exhibit at Cassel's Jewelry Store,
Westminster.
Farm for Remit Fl. Stocksdale, Reisters
town, Md.
Public SAle-Andrew j. Tawney. Tannery.
Free-William N. Keefer, Westminster.
Legal Notices.
Bank Statements.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Peary To Try Again In 1907.

BucKspoRT, MAINE, November ls.--Com-
mander Robert E. Peary. the Arctic explorer,
record of s.farthest NORTH will make another
attempt TO reach the North Pole in 1907.
The explorers ship, the Roosevelt, was
built in this town, aud it is recalled that when.
Commander Peary was here be said
that if he did not succeed this year he
would positively make another attempt in
1907, provided he did not lose his vessel.
Dispatches from Commaadar Peaiy speak
well of the ice-6ghting and seaworthy ,;uaiitiess
OF The Roosevelt, and local shipping men
think that with few repairs she should be
ready to make the trip north next season,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Married In Baltimore.

Mrs. Matte B. Crawford, of Baltimore.
formerly of New Windsor, Carroll county, Md. !,
and Theodore D. Mullen, OF Philadelphia. Pa,
were married Wednesday, November 7th, at
noon. by the Rev. Mr.. Tagg. atihe Methodist
parsonage, Baltimore.
The bride was attired in a travelling dress
of blue melrose cloth. Mr.. Mullen is well
known in Media, where he conducted large
livery business for several years. He won a
large circle of friends throughout the county
by his genial manner, who will be glad to offer
their congratulations. Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen
will reside in West Philadelphia.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
West Fails Items.

NOVEMBER 11.-Miss Edna Hood, of Pleas.
ant Hill, and Misses Ella and Goldie Hood.
of this place. were the guests of o. &. Hood
and wife on Monday.
e. NJ. Browning, of Sandy Spring, spent
Sunday with friends here.
J. r. Hood, who has been on the sick list.
is much improved at this writing.
The corn crop of this section is mostly
housed and the crop good one.
Sunday School at and preaching at 1880
a. m. by the Rev. G. G. Harris, at West Falls
Church, on Sunday.
Miss Emily 3. Gosnell, of Pleasant Valley,
is spending sometime in Baltimore with
friends.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Sale Register.

Notices of sales, for which bills are printed at
this Office will be published under this head until
day of sale for so cents. When bills are printed
elsewhere s1.O0 will be charged. Terms cash.
On November 19.-Cord Wood at Public Sale
ON the premises of Burner L. Cookson, i'll Carroll
county, Md, at Uniontown, on the pike leading
from Uniontown to Westminster will be sold mt
Public Sale. $50 Cords Oak and Hickory Wood. A,
credit of three months will be given. Sale to CON-
mence at o'clock, on Monday, November 10, 1906,
when terms and conditions will be made known by
A. NJ. Kabach.
November 20, at IL a. m.-2 work hor.es. colt, 10
head of horned cattle, Hereford bull, large brood
sow, wagons, binders, mower, drill, etc. Thomas
Baumgardner, Finksburg, Md.
November %, at 10 a. M, horses. Is mich COWS.
barrels of corn milk cans, and household goods.
andrew ]. Tawney, at Tannery Station, on the W.
NJ r. r,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16

An inmate of the Pierce farm for the in
sane, Bernard Sacris. of Boston, committed
suicide on Tuesday by holding his head below
the water in a watering trough in the rear of
the stable on the grounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
RIDAy AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER is. 1906

The date on the Label on yOu7'
DaDer sltOa0s the time to sOItich yOs41'
Subscription Is paid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16
Outing HanneIs.

Grasp the opportunity when
4 i s soo sie5 r dj s dess bsss
- better for kimonos, and best for
SsR children's nightgowns. 20 yards
~ of extra heavy, regular Sc quality,
60 in light or dark outing flannel,
IL for $1OO.
Flowers, flowers, flowers, get
" yours.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-11-16

Three men living at the corners of TRAN
gular area, whose sides are 10, IL and IL
rods, wish to dig we'll which shall be equally
distant from each mans residence Find the
distance
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
Camp to Elect oaieers

Much interest is being manifested
IN me meeting of r. E. Lee Camp
confederate Veterans. tomorrow
evening ON account Of The annual
election OF officers. The camp will
meet at O'Clock in the office Of
Commander r. X. Curtis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
MISS ESTELLA TYLER
BRIDE OF S, B. TABB
Pretty Wedding in Central Method st
Church Yesterday Afternoon Of
interest Here.

Tho Central Methodist church was
the scene OF Il very attractive we'd.
ding ceremony ut o'clock yesterday
afternoon. when Miss Estcla Tyler
became the wife of Mr. Shields Bruce
Tabb, of Newport Nows. The edlricc
had been tastefully decorated for the
event Miss Florence Tyler attended
her sister MS maid OF honor and Mr..
9. G.. Kont, secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association in Clifton
Gorge. was the best man. The ushcrs
were Messrs. Robert rurnbull, Charles
Epcs. Prof. Berry and Edward Tyler.
Following tho marriage. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tabb left for visit including
Richmond, Washington, philadelphia
and New York They will reside In
Newport News upon their return.
Mr.. Tabh' is connected with the of.
ricc Of The Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way In Newport News. Miss Tyler
Is popular young lady of the River
view section.
The Young couple were the rccip-
Tents OF number of handsome and
useful wedding gifts.
The bride was uttired In Il most he
coming travelling suit of brown.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
MRS. BAULCH'S BODY
IN ST. JOHNS CEMETERY
impressive Funeral Services Con.
Quoted From the Hampton Pres.
byterian Church Yeste rday.

me Hampton Presbyterian church,
was filled to Overlooking yesterday
AFTERNOON with friends and acnuain.
!ances OF the late Mrs. Mary Hooker
Banlch, funeral services over whose
remains were conducted at 3 O'Clock
NO more impressive services has
ever been held in the Presbyterian
church.
The services were opened w.tli
me singing of the hymn. "In the
Hour of Trial." by the choir of the
church. after which Rev. Abner c.
Hopkins. Jr. the pastor, who came
from Charleston, w. Va. offered a
most beautiful and touching PRAYER.
MIS-. Henry Lane Schmelz and Mrs.
IS u, tones sang the duet, Some
Time You'll Understand"
MI. Hopkins then made short
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
MRS. HERBERT HoNoaEp..

Put on the Board of Managers of the
Exposition Building of Daughters
Mrs. Henrietta Herbert, president
of the Old Dominion Chapter,
Daughters of the sConfederacy. has
been notified of her appointment as
Il member OF the board of managers
of tho Daughters of the Confederacy
building at the jamestown EXPOSE
ton. The appointment was made
by Mrs. Pryor Jones. of Petersburg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
Hampton ChIRaman Expired In His
% Laundry Yesterday.
10 TAKE THE BODY AWAY TODAY
Coroner vandcrsIlce Found That
Death Was Due to Natural Causes
and Deemed an Inquest Unneces.
sary.

, -"- \,
CONSERVATION reigns among the
Chinese colony Of Hampton over the
snddon deo,h ycstcrdov afternoon of
,,,an,, ~, ,.,,, .,d,,o,o1 /, ,o,,,.r
"ons w. ""o ''''""''e'' F" '''"''''
III East queen street.
Kee had been sick few days ago
and called on DR.. j. J. Jones. the col.
ored physician. He was not confined
to his bed, however. Shortly after 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon the color
ed woman employed In the laundry
found the Chinaman gaspng FOR
breath, with his body stretched across
the counter In his laundry. The won.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
CHASE ARRANGED FOR
TOMORROW MORNING
Norfolk People to Join din Fox Hunt
With the Hampton and New
port News Clubs.

number Of the members of the
Norfolk Hunt Club are expected to
come to Hampton tomorrow to ioin
N Il chase with the Hampton ANA
Newport News Hunt clubs. The
start Will be made from the corner
ck King and Queen streets at 7:3O
o'clock and 1t Is expected that the
chase VIII take place IN upper War
WICK and York counties.
quite number OF lady riders
from Norfolk are expected to ac.
company the party from that city
while some of the ladies of the
Hampton ana Newport News clubs
VIII participate In the days snort.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20

talk IN which he spoke of the
beautiful life of the deceased, as a
Gu, istian, wife. mother ana friend.
Mr.. Hopkins eulogy was most beau
tiiGlly given The services in the
Church were concluded with the
singing of Jesus Lover of NV
Soul" by the choir as the funeral
cortegc left the building.
From the church the funeral pro.
cessiOn went TO ST. Jo:in-s cemetery
where the burial was made In the
Bau'ch lot.
The lloral tributes were many and
beautiful designs being sent by
friends from Richmond, Washington,
Newport News. Hampton, Old Point
end PhOcbuS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
TOOK UP RAILWAY MATTER.

Street Committee Heard Proposition
From the Railway Representatives.
At its netting last night the street
committee of the Hampton town
council discussed the proposed aban-
donment of the franchise by the
Hampton Roads Traction Company
General Manager w. w. S. Butler
and MIR. $. Gordon Cumming, the
attorney for the street railway ap.
pcared before the committee
and submitted Il proposition. which
Is to be taken up at Il later meet.
ing OF the committees
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
ST. THOMAS DAY SERVICES.

The Event to be Observed at ST.
Jhon's Episcopal Church Tomorrow.
Services for ST. Thomas day VIII
be held In old st, Johns Episcopal
church tomorrow morning at II
.StcsSk. Tho services had been an,
nounced for this morning. but yostor.
dny the Rev, Reverdy Estlll, u. d.,
the rector, found 1t necessary to post
p0ne the services until tomorrow
morning at the hour given.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
MACHINERY FAILED TO WORK
sattleship Iowa Will Remain a
Old Point Until Tomorrow.

The United States battleship Iowa
which has been testing Il new plan
OF coaling at sea, returned to Old
Point yesterday afternoon on ac-
count of accident to the machinery
or the coaling system. The collier,
which was carrying the cnaI to be
pus aboard tho battlcship. acted nice.
~ Tor two days when the machin.
cry became disnrrangsd and It was
round necessary to return to Hamp-
ton Roads. The navy department
mas granted the owners of the new
coaiing system until tomorrow to
repair the machinery The Iowa Is
being used for the purpose OF test
ing the system of coaling the battle
ships while ut sea and in motion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
An Alarming situation.

frequently results from neglect of
cloggcd bowels and torpid liver, I'M
I'll constipation becomes chronic. This
condition Is unknown to those who use
DR.. Kings New Life pills; the best
and gentlest regulators of Stomach
and Bowels. Guaranteed by The Ideal
Pharmacy. Price csc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
Assisted Two Men in Escaping.

Because colored man named
Digss assisted two of his compan-
ions In escaping arrest yesterday
morning he will have TO explain
matters TO Mayor Jones this morn,
ing.
Officer Shields went to the Brit
tinGham packing house to arrest the
men and Diggs is alleged to have
rowcd them across Hampton creek.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20

No question about 1t. "Waseo'
Flour makes whittier and sweeter
bread, rolls and biscuits. Insist on
getting "Waseo." ll-20-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
TO REFILL sTANDPlPE.
Hampton FTemen "a &c. Another
$500 Out of Peninsula Water Co.

James NJ. Cumming, president OF
me Peninsula Pure Water company,
yesterday awarded the contract for
rcIilling the standpipc to the Hnmp-
ton Fire Department at $IOO. The
1lrrmen filled tho big pipe Il few days
iso so that the leaks could be found
ana the calkers have now completed
their work. Tho fremon will receive
Tor the entire work $500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-20
Topping.Watkins.

A marriage has been issued hy
Clerk Of the Courts Harry IT, Holt
to Mr.. Parker b. Topping ,Ir,, and
Miss Ruth Watkins the ceremony ia
fake place today In the home Of the
Divide In EllZabeth City county.