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The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Coal Famine Growing.

DEADwooD, S. d., Jan. l6.--The fuel sit
uafion is becoming more serious in the bill:
each day Yesterday found fuel dealers il
this city without pound of coal on hand
At Edgemont there was more than 120 cars OF
coal, most of which has been there for weeks
but the railroad has not been able to bring the
coal here, owing to shortage of engines.
Some little towns along the line have taken
dealers in some of these places have gone SC
far as to have cars sent out by force to relieve
the sufferings of the community.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Ohio River at Flood Stage 400 Niles

CINCINNATI, ONO, Jan. 16.-Flood condi.
tions are reported at all points between Point
Pleasant and Cincinnati by the Weather Bu,
reau today.
At Point Pleasant the stage of the river was
five feet above the danger line and in this city
it was 51.7, or nearly two feet above the
danger point.
The weather observer announced that the
outlook was very serious.
Lowlands are under water all along the
river, but the early notice of the approach of
the high water gave merchants time to remove
much of their stock to places of safety, so
that the loss will not be so heavy as would
otherwise have been the case.
For distance of 400 miles the Ohio is
reported at food stage and still rising.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Chesapeake Bay Bottom Sinking.

The cable dispatches bringing information
that the city of Kingston, in Jamaica, was
sinking into the sea has recalled to mind that
the face line of the entire Atlantic Coast has
changed considerably in the past few. years.
This fact is noticeable in the Chesapeake Bay
particularly. and the pilots who have for years
gone up and down the waterway, and are
qualified authorities on the subject, say that
the islands which have been known in the Bay
for years are gradually disappearing, due to
the sinking of the earth's crust and continual
erosion. The pilots also assert in some parts
of the Bay the channels have been made
deeper in the past 10 or 20 years and that this
is due to the sinking Of the earth along the
Atlantic Coast.
Scientists assert that as the coastline of the
Atlantic sinks into the ocean there is pro-
portionate rise in the coast line on the Pacific.
This fact has been established beyond doubt.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Weddinq Bells,
MISUNDERSTANDING.

NOTWITHSTANDING.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r.
Shilling, of Sandyvilfe, was the scene of o
pretty wedding on Wednesday, January 16,
when their eldest daughter, Miss Goldie Ethel.
was united in wedlock to Mr.. Ployd o. Bort
ner, of Washington, D. c., formerly of this
county. A large number of relatives and
friends witnessed the ceremony, which was
performed by the BRIDES pastor, Rev. F. S.
Cassen, under an arch of evergreen, and in
front of large bank of ferns, potted plants,
etc. The only attendants we're Messrs. James
Shilling, brother of the bride, and Earle
Bortner, brother of the groom. Mrs. Berthe
McNeal. cousin of the bride, rendered the
wedding marches, and "Dearie' during the
ceremony.
The bride was becomingly attired in gown
of white chiffon batiste, trimmed in point
lace and satin ribbon, wore white gloves, and
carried LaFrance roses. Her going away
gown was of brown cheviot, with hat and
gloves to match. The groom wore the Gus
tomary black.
After the ceremony a sumptuous buffet
luncheon was served, after which the bride
and groom left for bridal tour to York, Pa.
Upon their return they will make Washington
their home.
Misses Georgia Mcdonald and Mae Caple,
of Baltimore; Carrie Bond, of Finksburg;
Marietta Zepp, of Eastview, and Carrie E.
Greene, of Carrollton, received the guests,
and also helped serve the lunch, assisted by
Mrs. Howard Biscoe and Mrs. Bertie McNeal,
of Baltimore.
The house was elaborately decorated with
ferns, flowers and crepe paper.
The presents received by the bride were
numerous and handsome, and showed the
esteem in which she was held by large circle
of friends.
Among those present from distance we're:
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Crout, Mr.. and Mrs. Birdie
McNeal, Mrs. Howard Biscoe and son, Miss
Mae Caple, Miss Georgia Mcdonald. Mrs
Sallye Foster, and Mr.. James Shilling, cf
Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Anders,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Anders, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Skunk and family, and Mrs. Jesse
Smith, of Westminster; Miss Grace Smith
and brother, of Wakefield.
sELL--BANKERT.
A very pretty wedding took place on De-
cember %, at the home of Mr.. Augustus Ban
kert and wife, near Westminster, when their
eldest daughter, Miss Ada Elizabeth, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Oscar d. Sell, eld-
est son of Mr.. Louis D. Sell, of Taneytown.
The marriage ceremony was performed by the
brides pastor, Rev. James B. Stonesifer
The bride was handsomely gowned in blue silk,
trimmed in cream taffeta and valenciennes
lace, and was attended by her cousin, Miss
Anna Sullivan, who wore blue taffeta silk.
The groom was attended by his uncle, William
Il. Hank. After the ceremony a wedding
luncheon wss served. The appreciation Of
the bride was distinctively exhibited in the
number of expensive presents received by
her. China. siverware and linen abounded.
Guests were present from Baltimore, Waynes-
boro, Hanover, Taneytown, Westminster and
elsewhere,
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Stork in Jersey Town.

JERSEY City. Jan. 17.-Hazen, N. j., has
population of only $780, according TO the last
census, but in the last year, according to the
vital statistics reports, 1S visits by The stork
have been made to the 25 or 80 families that
live in the hamlet.
Hazen was named after the late Postmaster.
General A. Depue Hazen. 1t is farming
community mostly, although some of the
homes belong to retired farmers.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Indiana River at 43 Feet.

MADISON, Ind, Jan. 16.-River and wealth.
or conditions in this section resemble those of
1884, when record river stage was reached.
Il has rained steadily for several days. and
the river is 43 feet and swelling over an inch
90 hour.
It lis believed that it will pass the danger
line-45 feet-tonight.
Seven feet more will cover the Front street
railroad tracks.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
SandyvilIs items.

JANUARY 17-Miss Blanche Flater ia visiting
friends and relatives in Hampstead.
Mrs. John W. Blizzard has returned home
after spending few days in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crout, Miss Mae
Caple, Mrs. Howard Biscoe and SON Stanley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Berthe Men and son Donald,
Mrs: Sallye Foster, Of Baltimore; Miss Geor.
gla Mcdonald, of Patapsco Neck; Mrs. Geo.
kaitrider, of Summit, Pa, attended the wed.
ding ct Miss Goldis Shilling and Mr.. Ployd
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Tried to Blow Up Ship.

ODESSA, Jan. 16.-Sailors who were dis
missed for taking part in the recent strike
here made second attempt today to blow up
the Russian Company's Atlantic Line steamer
Gregory Morch. The vessel, however, was
only slightly damaged by the explosion of a
bomb, and will be able to sail for New York
January 18, as previously arranged.
Four seamen suspected of having taken part
in the attempt to destroy the vessel have been
arrested. During her coming voyage to the
United States the Gregory Morch will be
manned by members of the Russian Sailors
Union, but after her departure the service to
New York from this port will be suspended.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Didn't Want a Respite.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. Thames Ward,
colored will be hanged tomorrow morning
between the hours of and o'clock in the
city Jail yard for the murder of Carrie Meek
ings, young mulatto girl, his sweetheart.
When seen in his cell this morning the
negro seemed to regard his fate in philo-
sophcal manner. Il am sorry that Governor
Swanson granted me respite" said Ward.
II am guilty of taking life and am ready to
sacrifice my own to satisfy the ends of Justice "
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Russia's Reaction Record.

Sr. PETERSBURG, Jan. 17.-Statistics pub
lished today regarding the political repressions
during the year 1906 show that ], 1852 persons
we're sentenced to death for political or revo-
lutionary crimes, 2,O29 were condemned to
servitude in the mines, 18S were sent to ST.
IBERIA for life, 6,945 were imprisoned for Of
fenses of various degrees, 563 newspapers
were suspended and 1872 responsible editors
were prosecuted. So
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Charges Against Hechler.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 17.-Henry G. Hech.
ler. Treasurer of Henrico county, was called
before the County Circuit Court, Judge Scott
presiding, this morning to show cause why he
should not be removed from Office on account
of alleged irregularities in handling county
funds.
The first witness put on the stand was
Thomas Beugar, of h. D. Bougar Il Sons,
accountants. who made an examination of
Treasurer Hechler's books and whose report
regarding their condition caused the grand
jury to bring in the indictment against Hech.
Ter. The case will probably take several days.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Mrs. Davis Gets $e, 800.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 17.-In the Corpor.
alton Court yesterday in the suit of Edna C.
Davis vs.. the Southern Railway Company for
damages for the killing of The plaintiff hus-
band in the wreck at Lawyers, Va, Thanks.
giving Day, compromise verdict for plaintiff
was rendered. Damages being awarded in
the sum of s., 500. gs ,sg,...
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Western Maryland College Relay
Team Wins.

Western Maryland College relay team ran
their first relay of 1907 on Saturday night at
Baltimore. defeating the District of Columb
National Guards, of Washington, D. c: Their
time was 3.45 1-5, which is very good for so
early in the year. This is only As seconds
slower than their best indoor mark and 10
slower than their best out, of doors. Captain
Rouzer took the first relay and finished about
four yards ahead. Brown took next and
made about yards more, making the lead
about yards. Turner, the third man made
about yards more, increasing the lead to
about II yards. Marcus, the last man for
w. M. increased the lead still more. Mack
ran in the quarter handicap but was unplaced.
HilIman, the Olympian winner, won.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
DUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned, intending to quit farming.
will sell at Public Sale, on the premises,
now occupied by her, situated one mile east
of Manchester, in Carroll County, on the road
leading from that place to York, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1907,
at II O'Clock M. all the following personal
property, to.wit: Two good work horses. colt,
two and half years old; six milch COWS, IA
hogs and farming implements, &c.
Terms of Sale.--All sums under $500.
cash; on all sums above $500 a credit of
IL months will be given, the purchaser to give
their note, with approved security, bearing
interest from day Of sale, if not paid at ma
turity. A discount of 8 per cent. will be given
for cash on day of sale. No property to be
removed until settled for.
EMMA C. BERWAGER.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Shot Himself While Beating Negro

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, January 17.-C. R.
Collins, son of C. L. Collins, of Bowling
Green, Caroline county, was accidentally
killed today near Keysville, Va. Mr.. Collins,
who was engaged in railroading, had an alter
cation with a negro. Taking up shotgun
he struck the negro with the stock fthe gun.
The blow broke the gun and discharged it.,
the load entering the body of Mr.. Collins,
causing injuries of which he died in a few
hours. His body will be taken to his former
home for interment
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Hanged in Public Gardens.

ODESSA, Jan. 1.-THE public gardens here
today were the scene of a triple execution.
Three terrorists were hanged in row after
having been condemned to death for the armed
robbery of shop.
Their trial took place before drumhead
court martial.
The men executed only obtained So. so from
the store which thev robbed
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Fairbanks Son Pleads.

STEUBENv1LLE, ONO, Jan. 17.--Frederick
G. Fairbanks. of Springfield, Ohio, son OF
Vice-President Fairbanks, pleaded not guilty
in court here today to the charge of suborna,
ton of perjury. He gave bond for $500. He
appeared in court voluntarily, and was &C.
companied by his uncle, II. H. Fairbanks,
and Attorney Charles l.. Stewart, of Spring
field
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Worst Sleet Storm in Years.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 16.-The most
severe sleet storm in 20 years prevailed last
night and today in the middle and northern
portions of Missouri Scores of telephone
and telegraph poles were carried down under
the weight of ice, rendering wire communica
ton impossible. Trains from the east and
north were late today
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

IN
This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testamen.
tary on the Personal Estate of
ALONZO MAUS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub.
scribers, on or before the 18th day of August,
1907; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 14th day oi
January, 1907.
ASA E. PITTINGER,
EDWARD 0. WEANT.
ianlS-4t Administrators
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Ice Covers Southern Kansas.

ARKANsAs C1rr, KAN, January ,l6.-Ice
covers Southern Kansas and Northern Okla
homa today. Rain fell last night, and the
Temperature dropped below freezing. Wires
are down and trains are late. !.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
HORSES! HORSES !
ENINE GRIST MILL AT PRIVATE
II SALE.
To f1e Citizens of Westminster.

Iuasmuch as the employees at Power House
are unable always to know when any Of the
Arcs are not burning, the Electric Light
Company requests that notice of the fact by
C. & P. phone or otherwise be sent Supt.
Sechrist GEO. M. PARKE,
ianl1 3t Pres. Carroll Co. E. Lit. 4 p. Co.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
FOR SALE.

Public Sale of Valuable Farms. on the
Beaver Run Road, leading from ReisterStown
Road to Washington Road, about three (3)
miles from Westminster, Md, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23d. 1907.
at II o'clock.
First-The home place of20 Acres, Roods
and l9 Perches of Land, including nine room
dwelling, barn, stables, dairy house, chicken
house, and pump at the door giving the very
best of water. This land is in the best of
condition for trucking or farming.
Second-Four Lots of IL Acres each, or as
a whole A Acres. Roods and 25 Perches.
Third-About Is Acres called Frey prop
erty, including tenant house and small barn
and stable, garden, and pump at house door.
Fourth-2 Acre Lot adjoining home place.
All of the above four lots are joined together
and will be sold separately or as whole to
suit buyer and owner. All of these lots have
new fencing, and the land is in the highest
state of cultivation; manured and lined all
over.
This property can be bought on very easy
terms for good security.
FREDERICK WALKING,
Fourth Election District,
r. f. D. No. 6. Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
MARRIED.

January b. 1907. at the Reformed Church parsan
age Silver Run. Nd, by Rev. J. Stewart Hartman
Cleft c. Beachtel, of Myers district, to Miss Rhoda
L. Shrner, of Taneytown, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
KNABE SQUARE PIANO FOR

Excellent tone, good order. Owner giving
up housekeeping. Price moderate. Apply
to PRoF. Fl. L. BENSON. Also some furni-
ture at private sale for which apply to
MISS MARSH,
81 E. Lafayette Avenue.
jan1S-3t Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
TOR SALE OR RENT.

One Of the best Store Stands in Carroll
County for sale or rent. Store for rent; store
stock and fixtures for SALE Possession given
| April 1st, 1907. Apply to the
| Jan Is ADVOCATE OFFICE.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
Union Mills Items.

JANUARY 17-Jeremiah Myers, one OF the
best known citizens of Myers district, died at
his home, near Union Mills. January 10, of
cancer. He was the only surviving son of
the late Peter E. Myers. His age was 76
years, months and days. Mr.. Myers fol-
lowed farming and milling for many years.
In politics he was Democrat. He is sur.
follows: James, of Stonersville; Ephrairn and
Mrs. C. C. Wisner, of Mt. Pleasant; Herbert,
of near Union Mills; Andrew, Peter, Murray,
Mrs. John Wisner, Mrs. John Warehime, and
Mrs William Warehime, of Baltimore. His
funeral services were ably conducted by Revs.
Hartman and Long in the M. E. Church on
Sunday afternoon. The church was filled be-
yond seating capacity. lnterment was made
in the adjoining cemetery. The palbearers
were Daniel Frock, John Frock, Samuel Mes
singer, Ephraim YingIing, Harry Strevig and
Jacob Petry. Edward Croft was undertaken.
Miss Jane Leese spent last week with
friends at St. Georges, Baltimore county.
Miss Cora Yingling has gone to Lancaster
to spend the winter with Rev. Christopher
Moss and family.
Sterling Croft, son of Joseph Croft, acci-
dentally fell from horse on which he was
riding last week and broke his arm near the
wrist.
The telephone is now in operation.
Miss Beulah Roberts is visiting Miss Annie
Grafton.
There will be Sunday School in the M. E.
Church at 1.30p. M, followed by preaching
at 2.30. Revival services will begin in the
evening at o'clock and continue during the
week excepting Saturday night.
C. E. Bankert, Charles E. Nusbaum, Mrs.
Elizabeth Feeser, Mrs. Eph. Yingling are on
the sick list. Many more are complaining
with colds and grip.
JANUARY 18--Sterling, 1l.year.old son of
Joseph Croft, of this place, was thrown from
a horse one day last and had both bones OF
the left foreman broken. DIR. q. Lewis Wet.
eel rendered the necessary surgical aid.
Rev. j. W. Long will begin protracted SER
vice at the M. E. Church, on Sunday evening
next, January 20, and will continue the SER
vices two weeks or longer.
C. E. Bankert, cashier of the bank, who
has been on the sick list for sometime, is
slowly improving, but it will be sometime be.
fore he will be able to be out.
The growing grain crop never looked more
promising at this season of the year.
Owing to the almost incessant rains. the
roads in this section are almost impossible.
From present indications, there will be
more public sales in this and the surrounding
neighborhood this spring than ever before,
and changes and fittings will be numerous.
There is a great deal of sickness in the COM
munity, and DR.. Wetzel is kept very busy.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
r IsT OF UNCLAIMED MATTER

- remaining in the Postoffce, Westmin.
ster, Md, January IL, 1907 +:
Bowersox, Mrs. Ame- Myers, Mr.. c. M.
liza (2) Seipp, Miss Eliza A.
Chase, Mr.. John Shicker, Mrs. Mary E.
Dutteror, Mrs. Sarah Shriner, Miss Rhoda
Easter, Mrs. Arthur l..
Frautfelter, Miss Fan Squillel, Mr.. Ellck
ME Stansbury, Mr.. W. II.
Gill, Miss Mary Welk, Miss Mabe
GosnelI. Miss Maud Wisner, Mr.. John s.
Maier, MIR. Henry Yingling, Mrs. Sarah
Miller, Master Paul l..
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will please say it was advertised.
ian l8 GEO. e. BAUGHMAN, P. M.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18

Office Westminster Cemetery Company,
Westminster. Md, Jan. II, 1907. I
Notice is hereby given to the Lotholders oil
the Westminster Cemetery Company, that the
annual election for President and Board OF
Six Managers of said Company, to serve for
the ensuing year. will be held at the First
National Bank of Westminster, on TUES.
DAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 5, 1907,
between the hours of 7 and 8 o'clock.
P. S.-Notice is also given that that stated
meeting of the present Board will be held at
81 o. clock, p. m, on the same day, at which
time full report of the operations of the
company for the past year will be given to the
lotholders. JOHN j. REESE,
jan18-3t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
THE MARKETS.
WESTMINSTER MARKETS.

By N. |. Gorsuch Son Co.
Tanuarv 1S 1
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-18
A NNUAL ELECTION.

jau1S-4t
, 1907-03-04
Schmitz Not on Hand.

San Francisco, Cal, March Al
though Judge Dunno last week made a
positive order that Mayor Schmitz
should be in court this morning to en-
ter a plea to the indictment charging
him with extortion, he was not present,
and 1t was stated that he would not ar.
rive before Wednesday. Judge Dunno
agreed to postpone the case until We'd
nesday. The case against Abraham
Ruef and Chief of Police Oman were
postponed n week.
, 1907-03-04
SOLDIERS IN
FOR BEATING
COMING FOR GAME WITH UNlvER-
sITY IN EFFORT TO ACHIEVE
REVENGE FOR DRUsBING.
Will Bring Strong Basketball Team
from Fort Russell, With Wrestiers
and Boxers for Final Exhibition of
Season at Gymnasium-Frats Win
Saturdays Game.

Captain Heavey has received word
from Fort D. A. Russell that the Fort
Russell basketball team is coming ov-
er next Saturday night n expects to
scalp the university boys at basket
ball in revenge for the beating it
received at Fort Russell at the hands
of the university six weeks ago. 1t has
been practicing steadily ever since for
that sole purpose, and the team is said
to be a wonder at present.
Boxing and Wrestling.
In addition to the basketball team
the soldiers will bring boxers and
wrestlers, and there will be two e
hibition boxing bouts between clever
men and a wrestling bout, probably
best two out Of three. The boxing will
be a good exhibition, as those can tes-
tify who saw such an exhibition at
the gymnasium at Fort Russell. 1t
is clean n free from anything that
would shock the most fastidious, eight
ounce gloves being worn.
Close Of Athletic Season.
This will doubtless conclude the ath-
letic events in the gym this season, az
it is the last game of basketball SEIZED
uled for the young men. The varsity
is preparing to play its best game this
year and hopes to give its friends and
supporters much to enthuse over on
Saturday night.
Preparations are under way to Sc
cure the services of a local man who
is up on the sports of boxing and
wrestling to oficiate as referee.
, 1907-03-04
PAID VISIT TO END
OF PIONEER CANAL

The executive committee of the Pho
neer Canal company, consisting of C.
D. Spalding, N. e. Corthell and Corlett
Downey, this morning visited the lower
ond of the Pioneer canal, in company
with Z. D. Titus, the superintendent of
the canal, to determine the mount of
work to be done there. The canal
empties its surplus water into two IT.
rigating bitches, n if these are not
in proper shape there is an overflow
at certain points higher up the canal.
, 1907-03-04
Erats Win the Game.

In the basketball game at the uni.
versity gymnasium Saturday night, be-
tween the fraternity team and the uni
versity team, the former won by a
score of IL to 8 in the first half, and
IS to II at the end of the game. The
frat team was composed Of Price, Dean
Hunton, Morris Corthell, Worthington,
NOR and Thompson, the varsity team
consisting of Wheeler, ]. Jones, AXE,
son, Tom Hunton, Roberts and Craw-
ley. L. 1. Price was the umpire and
Allen the referee.