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The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
DEAD UNDER HIS WAGON.
Mr.. eerwassr Found With His Neck
Broken and Chest Crushed.

Howard Berwager, prominent Manchester
district farmer, was killed on Wednesday BY
his own wagon Els neck was broken and
his chest crushed. He was hauling wheat
from his home, two miles east of Manchester.
to Maple Grove Station, on the Western
MARYLAND railroad, with three horse team.
He was sitting on the front of the wagon driv.
ing, and it is supposed that in descending q
very rough hill he was jolted of and fell just
in front of the wheel, with his head and neck
wedeed in rut The horses stopped with the
wheel standing on his breast, and 1t is proba
BILE they were halted by call from him as he
was falling. The accident happened almost
in sight Of Maple Grove Station, but was not
discovered until toward evening, when George
Frank, of that vicinity, in passing along the
road found Mr.. Berwager dead under the
wagon.
Death was probably instantaneous and the
driving line was still tightly clutched in the
dead man hand.
Mr.. Berwager was about 36 years old: He
wasfa son of Mr.. Edward Berwager. former
steward of the Carroll county almshouse. He
leaves widow and FIVE children. His widow
was daughter of Mr.. Benjamin F: BosIey,
near Greenmount, and sister OF Mrs. Hot.
facker, wife of Mr.. Harry j. HoHacker. Deputy
Register of Wills of this county. Mr.. Ber.
wager intended to retire from farming in the
spring. He had sold his farm and purchased
a house in Manchester for occupancy at that
time.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Personals.

Miss Grace C. Legg. of Union Bridge, and
Mrs Cunningham, of Bunker Hill, Va, are
guests of Mrs. James Pearre Wantz, West
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Gable. of Philadelphia,
Pa, visited their parents in this county this
week.
Harry Yinglng, of Baltimore, is spending
a week with his father, Mr.. Paul Yingling,
Liberty street.
Miss Edith Horner, of Finksburg. visited
her brother, DR.. Glenn Horner, and wife, this
city, this week.
Misses Jennie and Mabel Brown, Jessie
Fuller and Louise Holtzmann, of Baltimore,
were entertained by Miss Eta Gladhill, this
city, last Saturday and Sunday.
Edward Yingling, of Highlandtown, Md,
visited his parents this week at Union Mills
Miss Nettie Medairy, of Mt. Airy, spent
several weeks with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
James P. Rowe, near Linwood.
H. F. Fink, of Hanover Pa, is visiting his
father, William j. Fink, of Taneytown, who
is critically ill.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Sunny Side Items.

JANUARY 24.-Preaching at St. Bartholo'
news church on Sunday at O. 30 a. m. by heV'
J. H. Hartman. ,
Oliver Sholl purchased new Milburn bug.
gy of John Burgoon, of Union Mills.
John Thurman, R. F. d. Carrier 10, Is down
with the grip. -
John Shoil made business trip to Lttles'
town Thursday afternoon.
The sudden disappearance OF the snow on
last Saturday compelled our auctioneer to
abandon his sleigh and borrow vehicle to
come home from Mount Pleasant. where ne
had sale. -,
1t is reported that Bart's congregation Will
have a new church in the near future, IL
being q preaching point for about seventy
years. Rev. J. P. Koontz, their pastor, is an
active minister, aud was instrumental IN
building Eve churches during his ministry.
We wish them success. :.
Edward Wentz, the Deep Ran Lumber q
Shingle sawyer, made business trip 10 "est-
minister on Wednesday,.
Our farmers expect to fll their ice houses
should this cold wave continue few days
longer.
One of our farmers prophesied few weeks
ago that "ur winter is past and he expects 10
plant potatoes in the near future. Wonaer
if he is soon ready +" plant.
Edward Wentz has moved his sswmill from
the Miller lot near the Stone road.
Elmer Bollinger, of near Union Mills, lost
d horse on Tuesday by death.
Oliver Sholl is housed up with the grip al
this writing.
Mollie Baughman. of Adams county. Pa,
has accepted position at the Heel ans sole
Factory of Hanover.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Nothing To Do But Sail Away.

In return for the hard work of the American
sailors and the efficient aid of the navy sur
geons in caring for the wounded, they we're
practically expelled from Kingston by Cover
nor Swettenham.
In compliance with the Governors s peremp
tory request, Admiral Davis sailed with the
battleships Missouri and Indiana and the gun
boat Yankton.
He also countermauded the order dispatch
ing the supply ship Celtic, laden with beef, to
the stricken city.
In letter. sneering and discourteous in its
tone, to Admiral Davis, Governor Swetten-
ham said
''If the American Consulate
needs guarding = 1 have no object
ion to your detailing force for the sole pur-
pose of guarding, but the party must have no
firearms.
''If your Excellency should remain long
enough, | am sure almost all the private
owners would be glad of the services of the
navy to save expense.
''lt is no longer question of humanity.
All the dead died days ago, and the work Of
giving them burial is merely one of convent.
ence. 1r
II would be glad to accept delivery ofthe
safe which, it is alleged, thieves had posses
sion Of" In this sentence the writer cast
doubt on the word of Admiral Davis, who had
reported his men had assisted a working
party to catch thieves. recovering from them
safe taken from jewelry store, valued al
$5.O00."]
Governor Sweettenham's action is deploreC
| by residents of Kingston, some of whom sug
gest that he be asked to resign.
London heard of the incident with amaze
ment. the highest appreciation of the Amer
can Navys course having been expressed BY
newspapers and public.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Orphans' Court,

Monday January 21.-James Pearre Wantz,
administrator W. a. of Caroline Rinehart, de.
ceased, settled first account.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
William H. Wilson, deceased, were granted to
Mary G. Shearer and William c. Shearer. who
received warrant to appraSe, also order to
notify creditors.
Charles Fl. Diller, executor of VIM. IL. H.
Saylor, deceased returned report of sale OF
personal property.
Denton s. Gehr, executor of Francis S.
Starr, deceased, received order to transfer
mortgage.
Amos Davis, administrator of Francis l..
Davis, deceased, settled first and final ac-
count.
Tuesday, January 22.-Letters of admins
tration d. b. n. C. t. a. on the estate OF Jacob
Shriner, deceased. were granted TO Frank D.
Shriner and Guy w. Steele, who returned in
ventory of debts.
Abraham l. Geiman. administrator of Isaac
Petry, deceased, settled first and final account
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
1000 Homeless on Wabash.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, Jan. 22.-With
roar which could be heard for miles. the
Wabash river levee opposite the southern
part of the city gave way at late hour last
night. The water tore away 400 feet of the
embankmeut and torrent poured into Taylor
vile, a suburb on the west side of the river.
The break in the levee today widened from
Is feet to several hundred feet and the sur
rounding country for miles is inundated. The
river ia still rising. There are 1000 homeless
people from the villages of Taylorville and
Terre Haute, and the majority of them are IN
pitiable plight, being without food, clothing
or shelter.
Driven to the attic of her home by the Hood
last night, q aTaylorville woman soon atterward
gave birth to a child. She was entirely alone
her husband and other members of the family
assisting in the rescue of food victims.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Wedding Bells.
RUPP--STERNER.

RUPP--STEhNEh
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Emory w.
Sterner, near Melrose. was the scene of a
pretty home wedding on Sunday, January 20,
wedlock to Mr. Charles F. Rupp, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Rupp, of Maple Grove. A
number of relatives and friends witnessed the
ceremony performed by the BRIDES pastor.
Rev. J. A Metzger, of Hanover, Pa. The at
tendants were Miss Lizzie A. Black, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Black. of Merose,
and John w. Sterner, brother of the bride.
The bride was attired in gown of henrietta,
trimmed in cream silk lace and silk braid.
The bridesmaid wore seal brown trimmed in
blue silk. The groom and groomsmen wore
the conventional black. The presents were
numerous and useful, which showed the es
TEEN of her friends. After the congratula-
tons, sumptuous dinner was served. After
which the guests were entertained with vocal
and instrumental music. At 4p. Il. a lunch was
given, which consisted of cakes, candy, nuts,
wine and lemonade in abundance. when all
returned to their homes, having spent very
pleasant day. Those present were 3. W.Stern.
er and wife. Jacob Rupp and wife, S. G. Stern
err aud wife, Noah l.. Sullivan and wife,
E. J. Rupp and wife, J. w. Cape and wife,
P. S. Cornbower and wife; Misses Lizzie A.
BLACK, MyTtie Sdpos hilCe poiuiC
Sullivan, Amanda Cornbower; Messrs. Chas.
Bair, Melvin Unger, Harry Sterner, Parker
Sullivan, Paul Sterner, Raymond E. Rupp.
Irwin Sterner, Oscar Sullivan, John W. Sler.
ner and E. W. Kreideler.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Miss Lottie May Hilterbrick daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Hilterbrick, of Taney.
town district. and Mr.. Mehrl Smith Baum.
gardner, of Taneytown, were married at the
home of the brides parents January Is. Miss
Annie Baumgardner was maid of honor and
Mr.. Walter Hilterbrick best man. The ush-
ers were Messrs. Clarence Baumgardner, Jos.
eph A. Hemler, Clarence Hilterbrick and
Walter Shriver. The wedding march was
played by Miss Eva Basebran. The ceremony
was was performed by Rev. John J. Hill, pastor
of the Lutheran Church at Littlestown, Pa.
After the ceremony wedding luncheon was
served and a reception was held.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Phone Girls Romance Over.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Jan. 22.--Albert
Edward Tower, millionaire with a steam
yacht and various other things, who in 1908
married Mary Bogardus, and operator in the
telephone exchange here shortly after his first
wife had killed their son an herself, is prob.
ably to be sued for divorce For several
months the couple have been practically sep.
arated and today Mrs. Tower was in consul
tation with counsel.
The disagreement and parting came as a
Disseminating sequel to the romance of the
marriage. which grew out of an acquaintance
that had its beginning when Mr.. Tower trans
acted business over the long distance telephone
with his New York Office. Mary Bogardns
was in charge of the telephone and her pleas
ant voice and good nature attracted his atten.
tion. After the tragedy in his home he began
to interest himself in the telephone girl and
about year later came the announcement
that the pair had been married.
Mrs. Tower and her husbands aunt, Mrs.
Butts, and Mrs. Minnie l.. Weis were in a
party which cruised in Southern waters on Mr..
Towers yacht Earl King last year. There
were disagreements on the cruise. Mrs.
Tower protested to her husband and finally
refused to tolerate a situation which was in
supportabe in many ways and left the yacht
She hurried to her home in Poughkeepsie,
where she has since lived with MIR. Tower
aunt and her two sisters, Misses Grace and
Sophie Bogardus.
Mrs. Butts alone of the Tower family is ar
rayed on Mrs. Towers side. She was an eye
witness of some of the incidents complained of
by Mrs. Tower. Ohe of these, it is stated,
occurred in the dining room of the Earl King,
when, in reply to remonstrance from Mrs.
Tower, the husband is said to have told her
that if she did not like the voyage she could
leave the yacht, which she did.
Mr.. Tower inherited about 81, 900, 900 from
the estate of his father, the late Edward
Tower, over 1Oyears ago, and this fortune has
since increased through the general advance
in the market value of railroad securities and
the jump in iron property values in which the
Tower millions are largely invested.
Mrs. Tower has never attempted to make
any display in society. Prosperity has not
affected her. She is still under 80. is quite
slender and possesses much beauty.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Now Advertise me nts.

List of Unclaimed Matter remaining in the
Post Office, Westminster.
Legal Notices.
straightforward Yingling, near Cranberry
Store, Md.
Married Man Wants Farm to Manage
Frank M. Glover, Owings Mills, Md.
Our January Clearance Sale-Miller Bros.
Co., Westminster, Nd.
Great Pre.Inventory Sale.-T. W. Mather
& Sons.
Did You Ever Get Lelt-Sharrrer Il Cor.
such, Westminster, Md.
Sheep Shearing Done-George W. Magln,
Westminster. Nd.
Do Not Miss Our Spring Opening of We
hicles-Doyle & Magee, Westminster. Md.
Special Real Estate Oferings-W. Frank
Thomas. Agent. Westminster, Md:
Horses and Mules-H. A. Spalding, Littles-
town, Pa.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Maryland Affairs.

Fire which originated in the interior of the
store of A. c. Coulbourne, at Williamsburg,
Dorchester county, early Tuesday morning
destroyed the store with its contents.and set
fire to the -four mill of F. p Cochran near
by, the latter building being also totally de-
stroyed. Mr.. Coulbourne carried insurance
on its stock, but there was none on the build
ing. which is the property of Hon. Joseph B.
Andrews, or on the mill. The cause Of the
fire is unknown.
Lee c. Mueller, of Lacrosse, Wis.,, the sec.
ond class midshipman, who. through hard study
at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, became
mentally deranged few days ago, was granted
leave of absence indefinitely and, accompanied
by his mother and sister, Tuesday left for his
home.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Mt. Pleasant Items.

JANUARY 2s.-Peter Dulls family are all
confined to the house with grip.
Washington Loueys family have ali been
sick with the grip.
Reuben Bish's sale of his personal
property last Saturday was we'll attended and
things brought good prices.
Miss Nettie Crawford, who has been con-
fined to her room with the grip, is able to be
out again.
Wm. E. Warner and John d. Sholl visited
Albert Leese on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. William Eisenhuth, of Ebbvale, and
Mrs. Andrew Eisenhuth visited Mrs. Sarah
Hesson this week.
Miss Portia Myers has accepted position
in Hanover.
John D. Crawford is going to have sale of
his personal property and move to Baltimore
in the spring.
Mrs. Mary Ludwig, who has been under
careful treatment of DR.. j. j. Stewart, is i'm
proving. /,
Mrs. Sarah Hesson, who has been confined
to her bed, is improving.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
AleSia Items.

JANUARY 23.-Mr. j. l.. Calp visited rela
tives and friends in Baltimore this week.
Mr.. King and wife. of Baltimore, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Spicer and wife, of this
place.
Mr.. C. N. Hamilton spent three days in
Baltimore on business this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth List, of Baltimore, visited
friends in this place Tuesday.
Mr.. Lewis H. Eppley spent Wednesday in
Baltimore on business.
Messrs. Samuel Frederick and George
Roop who have been employed in Baltimore,
have returned to their homes near here.
The following have been On the sick list the
man, Miss Marie Blocher, Henry Lucabaugh
and wife, Mr.. Harry Frederick and Mr.. Isaac
Dandy.
Mrs. Smith, of Grave Run. circulated
among friends at this place on Monday as a
representative of the Larkin Soap Co.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
70 Senators Chosen.

The following United States Senators we're
elected from the States mentioned below:
Texas-Joseph w. Bailey reelected.
South Carolina-Benjamin R. Tillman got
all but one vote.
Illinois-Unanimous for Shelby M. Cullom.
Minnesota-Knute Nelson chosen to go
back.
Kansas-Charles Curtis to succeed A. W.
Benson.
Alabama-John T. Morgan and Edward
W. Pettus without opposition.
North Csrolina-F. NJ. Simmons reelected.
Wyoming-Francis E. Warren re elected.
Oregon-Fred W. Mulkey for short term;
Jonathan Bourne, Jr., for long term.
South Dakota-R. J. Gamble.
New Jersey-Legislature deadlocked.
Rhode Island-Legislatur deadlocked.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25

Engineer David s. Reeder, of the Queen
Anne's and Kent division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. died suddenly Tuesday of apoplexy
soon after reaching Townsend. Mr.. Reeder
had just opened the throttle of his engine to
make shift when Fireman Parks noticed his
hand drop from the lever. Upon immediate
investigation he found the engineer dead in
his seat. He was carried to the baggage car
and his body brought to Centreville on the
noon train. Fireman Parks took charge Of
the engihe.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Linsanors items.

JAN. 24.-James Dayhoff and wife spent
from Saturday until Monday with their daugh
ter and family, Mrs. Charles Tebbitts, atWash-
ington.
Misses Estel!a and Lima Clay, of Albertonr,
of James Dayhoff.
H. R. Steffy and wife, of Denver, Pa,
spent last week with Mrs. S. E. Young and
family.
Evan Aldridge is on the sick list.
Miss Maggie Shoemaker is slowly improv.
ing.
Mrs. Charles E. Poole and daughter spent
last week in Baltimore.
George Aldridge and wife, of Ohio, are
visiting his parents, Evan Aldridge and wife.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
MeIroSe Items.

JANUARY 23.--Our printer sent four mail
bags full of his monthly magazines the latter
part of last week. Since the magazine has
been enlarged and improved there is more
interest in it and the cause it represents.
There will be considerable changing in the
spring. Mr.. William Kreitzer has sold his
house and lot in Ebbvale. and will sell his
personal property soon. He intends to move
to Hanover in February.
Mr.. William Leese, who had sale last spring
will again have public sale in March.
Mr.. C. VIM. Miller, the popular butcher.
told your correspondent that he will quit the
butchering business to engage in the wood
business
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Weather Record for the Week.

January 19-mercury 80 at a. IN. and 49
at 2 p. IN rain. January 20-mercury 81 at
a. M. and 40 at p. M; rain, followed by
clear, blustery weather. January 21-mer-
curry IL at I a. m. and 81 at 2 p. m. clear.
January 22-mercury 20 at a. m. and 39 at
2 p. M; cloudy. January 23-mercury 6 at
a. m. and 13 at 2 p. M; clear. January
24-mercury at a. m. and q at p. M;
fair, followed by snow. January 25-mercury
~ at a. IN. and S5 at 2 p. m; cloudy.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
GIRL THROWN INTO RIVER.
Her Father Alleges Clyde McGhee
Tried to Murder Her.

BR1sroL, Tenn. Jan. 2O.-Sheriff Brad.
waters, of Scott county, came to Bristol to-
day in search of Clyde McGhee, a young man
whose home is said to be in Bedford county.
The sheriff holds warrant for McGhee,
charging him with having attempted last night
to murder Mabel Heaberlin. 17-year old
crippled girl, daughter of A. J. Heaberlin,
well-to do farmer residing at Speer's Ferry.
The father of the girl charges that McGhee
accomplished the ruin of his daughter and
then in order to cover up this CRIME threw
her into Clinch river last night, intending to
drown her. The approach of other persons,
it is said, caused McGhee to fee, and the girl
was rescued alive. Heaberlin has offered a
reward for the apprehension of McGhee.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
40 Miners Reported Killed.

TRINIDAD, COL, Jan. 2S.-Twenty miaers
are reported killed in an explosion al the Colo
rado duel and Iron Company's mine at Prim-
ero.
The explosion, which occurred this morning
in the main entry, is supposed to have been
caused BY windy shot.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
THE LATEST NEWS FROM
DR.. LEWIS.

DR.. Lewis, president of Western Maryland
College, and his wife were known to be in or
near Kingston, Jamaica, at The time of the
terrible earthquake land his friends and family
have been greatly concerned for their safety.
A cablegram received yesterday states that
they are unhurt and are now at Santiago,
Cuh,
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Mt. Airy saso Ball Team Organized.

At meeting of the Mt. Airy Base Ball
Club, officers were elected, and a base ball
team organized for the coming season. The
Mt. Airy Club is ready to book games with
uniformed teams. Address all communica-
ton to C. D. Routxah, Manager, Mt. Airy,
Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25

A special meeting of the County Commi s.
siouers for Kent County was held at Chester :
town Tuesday to take action g regards tAe
case of smallpox in the Jail at tGhsstsrtown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24
Mister" and Esquire"

WHAT is the difference between Mister"
w and an Esquire"? The best authority
seems inclined to the view that the latter term
is derived from "escuyer," old French for
q shield bearer" and SO came to be applied
to the chief retainers of knights. When the
feudal days passed, we are told, the word re-
manned.
The Englishman is not always sure himself,
however, in making the distinction between
Esquire" and Mister" One authority
amused himself by ascertaining that the Brit
ish railway companies vouchsafe to those
passengers only who care sufficiently about
their social standing to be holders of first class
season tickets, the honor of Esquire" On
one occasion when this man held a first class
ticket, he received letter from the company
addressed Esquire" But on the next day
when he transferred his patronage to second
class, he was Inundated to find himself rele-
gated to the proletariat known as "Misters"
Matthew Arnold used to explain the differ
ence in the English custom in this way: A
gentleman, or anyone who is engaged in a
gentlemanly" occupation, is denominated
" Esquire" The tradesman is entitled to
nothing better than Mister"
Another writer gives burlesque etymology.
when the Conqueror came over in 1906, -
says he, those of his retinue who could afford
cushions to sit on at an audience were known
as 'Esquires or 'Esquatters,' while those who
were compelled to seat themselves on wooden
seats were dubbed 'Misters'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-24

the first Lord of the Admiralty accompany him on
a mysterious journey. Then, as they wavered, he
suddenly brought in Admiral Field. who had been
in command of the British navy at the time it dsap-
peared; and, yielding to the latters persuasions,
they departed with the American.
The next morning the battleship Dreadnought
was found resting peacefully on a part of the
Thames impossible to be reached except by the
smallest tugboats., Her upper works were smashed
In but she showed signs of having been in battle
and the British flag still foated from her stern.
Stimuli aneousy with her discovery it was found
that the King, Prime Minister, and first Lord of the
Admiralty had mysteriously disappeared.
Returning to conditions prior to the opening of
hostities: The President and his Cabinet, worried
over the prospect of war; and realizing that Japan
had a superior navy could see no hope of victory.
"Old Bill" Roberts announced that he had dis
covered means of coating warships prac-
tcally to eliminate skin friction. thus increasing
their speed to forty fifty miles hour; and ac-
cordingy plant to equip the vessels of the navy
with this material was secretly established on one
OF the deserted Florida keys.
The first test of the apparatus was failure: but
when it failed to work the second time Roberts
astounded to discover that through radoactivity
he had accidentally hit upon the solution to the
problem of true levitation. The construction of
radioplanes followed at once, and soon afterwa:d
one of them secretly appeared in Washington and
conveyed the President to Miami at incredible
speed Victory over Japan was assured.