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The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
Hog Weights.

Joseph A. Leppo,near Bethel Church.
five, S4S, $50. 32S, 342 and 342, total
1890
John s. Bale, of District No. II,
killed 16 that dressed 4,760.
George A. Showers, of Manchester,
2 hogs, AS and 457.
George w. Brown, of Manchester,
hogs, 3S2, 3S3, 36S and 364
Clay & Clary, produce merchants,
Mt. Airy, 4 hogs, o. I. c. breed, Is
months old, weighed SCI, $40, 535 and
449; 9 hogs, Chester and Poland China
breeds, 13 months old, 394, 800, $50,
352, S36, $50, 324 and 28S, total 5000,
average weight 400
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
Bryan Buys Texas Land.

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. Cit Is begin
ming to look as If William ]. Bryan
intends to divide his time between
Texas and Nebraska. Two weeks ago
he bought 40 acre truck farm near
Corpus Christi, and now has pur-
chased 60 acres of rich Rio Grande
Valley land lying within seven miles
of Hidalgo, close to Brownsville.
Mr.. Bryan paid cash for the land
and signed contract to have it plant
ed in fig, orange and pecan trees. Mrs.
Bryan has been presented with a de-
EixAble lot at Point Isabel by Mrs.
james B. Wells, and the Bryans have
promised to build winter home at
that place.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
The Democratic Advocate
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The DISTINGUISHING Amendment.

The Baltimore News admits that the
amendment to the State constitution
designed to restrict the power OF tne
colored vote in this State stands
much better chance of success tnan
its predecessor three years ago. says
the News: Then the independen,
element In the Democratic party voteu
against 1t and the foreign born elemene
In the downtown wards were equaiiy
hostile. This amendment has clause
protecting the naturalized citizen. As
men prominently Unidentified with tne
independent element helped frame tne
amendment, its provisions will, it 10
thought, be more acceptable than tne
last measure designed to curtail tne
number of colored votes.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
THE WOMAN'S PAPER

THE SUN is the best type of newspaper NOR
of the day it publishes the best features that
be presented, such as fashion articles and mis-
cellaneous writings from men and women of note
and prominence. 1t is an educator of the highest
character, constantly stimulating to noble ideals
in individual and national life.
THE SUN is published Sunday as well as
every other day of the week.
By mail the Daily Sun, So a year; including
the Sunday Sun, $3.50. The Sunday Sun
alone, $1.5O year.
Address
A. S. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
ELEcTION OF DIRECTORS.

Notice is hereby given to the Stock
holders of the Westminster Hardware
Company that an election for Directors
to manage the affairs of the Company
for the ensuing year will be held at the
office of the Company, in Westminster,
Md. Monday, January a, 1909, between
the hours of 10 and II o'clock, a. M,
and for the transaction of any other
business that may be presented.
T. HERBERT SHRIVER,
President.
ROBERT K. MYERS, Sec. and Treas.
dec18 te
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
Y. II. c. A. for Hagerstown.

Hagerstown,. Md, Dec. AT a
meeting Of representative citizens held
last night at the home of Mr.. Joseph
C. Roulette a movement to establish
a Young Mems Christian Association
in Hagerstown and the erection of a
finely equipped building, to cost about
$4,000, was launched.
The Messrs. Byron have agreed to
donate $4,000 and the Messrs. Roulette
similar sum. :; -
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dec 18 {
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers for the election Of Directors to man
age the affairs Of the First National
Bank Of Sykesville for the ensuing year,
will be held at its banking room on
Tuesday, January 18th, 1909, between
the hours of two and three p. m.
dec18 te M. III. WEER, Cashier.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18

This year there have been no fall
ures among the Chinese traders In
Siam, and both they and the S,amese
are launching out IN various lines
of enterprise, which should prove sue
cessful. Meanwhile the government
is going ahead with important works.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
SATURDAY, the NINTH day of JAN.
UARY, 1909.
IN the Circuit Court for Carroll Coun-
l. ty, in Equity.
J. BELT TOWNSHEND,
Sheriff of Carroll County.

IN the Circuit Court for Carroll Coun-
L ty, in Equity.
NO. 4436 EQUITY.
Samuel L. Johns, Mortgage, VS.. Will
lam N. -Gettier and May Gettier,
Mortgagors.
Ordered this 18th day of December,
1908, by the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, in Equity, that the sales of the
property mentioned in these proceed
ings, made and reported by Samuel L..
Johns, mortgagee, under power con-
tanned in the mortgage deed of William
N. Gettier and May Gettier, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the
18th day of January, 1909, provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some
weekly newspaper printed in Carroll
county once in each of three successive
weeks before the 11th day of January,
1909.
The report states the amount of sales
to be $5O60. 90.
DAVID P. SMELSER, Clerk.
True copy, Test: ae2ca
dec 1886 DAVID P. SMELsER, Clerk.
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Union Mills Savings Bank,
L AG.llr MA Daa Ia 1Q0Q

Union Mills Savings Bank,
Union Mills, Md, Dec. IA, 1908.
The Stockholders of the Union Mills
Saving Bank are hereby notified that
an Election for Twelve Directors, to
manage the affairs of the Bank for the
ensuing year, will be held at the Bank
on the second Monday of January, 1909,
being the 11th day of January, 1909,
between the hours of and O'Clock
p. m. C. E. BANKERT,
dec 18 tie Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
THE FARMERS PAPER

THE SUMS market reports and commercial col
umns are complete and reliable. and put the farm
er, the merchant and the broker in touch with the
markets Of Baltimore Norfolk. Charleston. New
York, Chicago. Philadelphia and all other impor-
tant points in the United States and other coun-
tries All of whibh the reader gets for one cent.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18

The city of Haroun al Raschid, Bag
dad, has "a foreign trade of nearly
$25,000,000 year
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THE sun AT ONE CENT

Is The Cheapest High-class Paper In The United
States.
The SUMS special correspondents throughout
the United States as well as in Europe, China,
South Africa. the Philippines Porto Rico Cuba
and in every other part of the world make it the
greatest newspaper that can be printed.
Its Washington and New York bureaus are
among the best in the United States. and give The
SUNS readers the earliest information upon all
important events in the legislative and financial
centers in the country. 81
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Office Westminster Fertilizer Co.,
Westminster, Md, Dec. II, 1908: !
The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Westminster Fertilizer Com
pany will be held at the Office of the
Company on West Green Street, West
minister, Md, on
SATURDAY, JAN. End, 1909,
At 1.30 p. m. The purpose OF said
meeting is the election of nine directors
to serve one year and until their sue
cessors are elected, chosen or qualified.
t A. H. HUBER,
dec19 st Sec. and Treas.
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NO. Is.
Union Mills Savings Bank,

DIVIDEND NO. IS.
Union Mills Savings Bank,
Union Mills, Md, Dec. H., 1908. /
The President and Directors of the
Bank have this day declared semi
annual dividend of 8 per cent: upon the
capital stock of the Bank, clear of all
taxes, payable December 31st, 1908.
Stock Books close December Il, 1908,
reopen January 2, 1909.
1s+s wr G.. T.. BANKERT,
dec 1885, Treasurer.
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TOR SALE.

One nearly new Portland cutter and
bells, one new plush robe, one all wool
new horse blanket, one setof new single
harness, rubber mounting; one set of
light harness, rubber mounting. Terms
moderate. Inquire at this Office. d18
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
SATURDAY. JAN. End, 1909,
ELECTION NOTICE.

dec18 st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Father Chadwjck's Life,

Baseball lost dear friend and an orig inator when Henry Chadwick died in Brooklyn at the age of S3. He was called the father of baseball He did not orig mate the game, but he introduced it as the great sport Of the American people. Born in England he came to this country to make his fortune. He saw his first game in Hoboken, and he was impressed by 1t. At that time newspapers did not notice the game. He, Britisher, impressed the importance of the sport upon the editors. They did the rest-they made it popular and Harry Chadwick was responsible.
 It was in perfecting the rules of base ball that MT. Chadwick, perhaps, did his best work. Soon after he succeeded in bringing recognition to the game from the press, he began to interest himself in the rules governing the sport, and by suggestions and direct revision began to improve it's methods. When the first Ma tional association of baseball players was formed, in 1858, MT. Chadwick was in- vited to attend the meeting of the rules committee and his advice was eagerly sought; so much so that many sugges- tions of his were incorporated in the code. Soon after he became a regular delegate to the association, was elected chairman of the rules committee and gave valuable service in formulating the code He occupied a similar position in the National Association of Professional Base ball Players, organized in 1871, and upon the formation of the National league, q few years later was leading factor in formulating the rules. ne was active in improving the code until in 1894 he was formally elected an honorary member of the league, and two years later added to the rules committee in advisory way. This latter appointment, together with his election as an honorary member of the league, was in recognition of his long service in advancing the interests of the sport, something no other newspaper man could boast of. It carried with it a pension of $600 a year during the re- mainder of his natural life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
STRONGER GROW
 NEW YORK TEAMS Preseason Trades Aided Them
 Both STRANG NOW NICKLIN Sammy strang Willing That His Real Name Be Used-story of Life Work of Father Chad
 wick.
FRANC NOW NICKLIN
BY JOHN CURLEY,

New York, April 26.-Witn the opening of the season New York has gone base ball mad. There never was a time in all the history of the city that the two teams have started out under more fla vorable auspices. There is no doubt that the trades made by both the Yankees and the Giants have infused new blood into the two teams and have brought them nearer the championship standard.
 In tn Gtants trade with Boston New York lost but one ms who is especially dear to the fans of Manhattan Isle, and that is Frank Bowerman. True, McGann, Dahlen. Brown and Ferguson were in- cluded in the deal that brought Tenny, Bridwell and Weedham. New Workers are reconciIed to the trade but they can not forget Bowerman. The team has un- doubtedly been strengthened and with the addition of Stranger and Donlin New Workers believe that the Giants have the strongest team that New York has ever seen
 And the Yankees of the American league have undoubtedly gained by the trades. For the place of men who have seldom aided the Highlanders in victory they have secured three bright and par ticular stars from St. Louis in Niles, Hemphill and Glade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
Sensational StOry .0f
 Pitcher F7ank Sparks

Monroe, La, April 26-The Daily Star Saturday afternoon published the follow ing sensational story:
 "The following from the Philadelphia North American to the Daily Star tells briefly a sad story which will arouse the tenderest symapthies of every one in Mon roe:
 Bride secretly married by Frank Sparks, Phillie's pitcher, goes insane on hearing he has deserted her.
 Hrhe principal in this sad story was formerly Miss Mabel Winter the beauti- full and accomplished instructor of the kindergarten department of the city high school who was serving her fifth term in the school prior to her sudden and al- most secret departure from the city one week ago tonight. Frank Sparks, the man who won her love, secretly married her and caused this bright and beautiful woman to go insane by deserting her. is also a former resident of Monroe, having for several seasons been connected with different cotton firms of the city as buyer He is a baseball player of con- siderable reputation and has been on the pitching staff of the Philadelphia Ma tional league team.
 "The marriage of Miss Winter and Sparks took place at Alexandria January 1, while the former was taking her holi-
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day vacation, Judge wilmington perform ing the ceremony. After the wedding the couple visited Galveston The marriage was kept a secret one and Miss Winter returned to the city and resumed her po- stion in the school, and MT. Sparks went to Opelousa, where he was buying cotton.
 About three weeks ago the couple met in Atlanta, Ga., and spent several days together Afterward the bride returned to Monroe. continuing her position in the school. The marriage still remained secret.
 Last Friday Miss Winter rendered her resignation to the superintendent of the school and left Friday night for Philadel- phia to join her husband. The secret of her marriage to Sparks then became pub lie and has since been the subject of much gossip.
 Before leaving this city Miss Winter revealed her secret to a few of her closest friends. Fer romantic marriage had brought disappointment instead of the happiness contemplated. She plainly showed signs of trouble and was exceed ingly nervous. Several times of late she stated that she feared she was going i'm sane It is a sad and pitiful story. Beau tiful as she was, bright and accomplished, with a useful career before her, the sad plight of Miss Mabel Winter Is enough to cause a deep feeling of sympathy and sorrow to all who knew her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
MOTORCYCLE DAY
 AT FAIR GROUNDS

This afternoon at the fair grounds, be- ginning at 3 o'clock occur the greatest motorcycle events, the features of which will be the performances of Clements, champion motorcyclist of England and France.
 A number of motorcyclists were on the ground yesterday afternoon, and some fair work was done. The grounds dried off rapidly yesterday morning. and were exceedingly fast in the afternoon. The light rain of last night is not expected to interfere.
 The feature events will be the races between Clements, the champion, and Robert Stubbs, the best that Birmingham has to offer. Clements is trifie over confident, the friends of Stubbs believe The local racer has made some exceed ingly fast time. and does not count him. self out before the race There will be other events, the handicap five, ten and fifteen-mile races destined to prove in- teresting.
 There is considerable enthusiasm, and it is certain that the attendance will be large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Chicago, April 26.-Manager Jones Of the Chicago White SoX who is not much given to words, after carefully doping out the chances for the pennant, has de- cide that Cleveland is the team the SoX will have to beat. He does not fear the New York Americans as much as he does Lajoie's braves, and he does not even :ate Jennings Tigers in the top eloss
 'I believe that all the American league teams have been strengthened this year to some extent, the Detroits probably the least" says the manager. Cleveland IS the team we will have to beat They have always lacked pitchers in the past. but to my way of thinking they have them this year. The whole bunch of stars should be there this year.
 Tn reality, when working right. Lajoie has about as classy a bunch of twirlers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
It Is Nicklin Now,

If the season of 1908 does nothing more it has supplied the precedent of base ball player of national reputation, chang ing his name. For the past three years Sammy Strang has participated in al most every game the Giants have played. His real name is Samuel Strang Nicklin. the son of druggist in Chattanooga, Tenn, and this year he has elected to be known by the name of Nicklin. The sporting editors have experienced much trouble and many mistakes have occurred but they have acceded to Strang's (beg pardon, Ncklin's) request for the sole reason that he is the most popular man in New York with the men who make their living handing out the diamond dope"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
ZOnes Fears CZebeIand;;
 SOx's Wanage1 Talking

as any team ever had. We have some twirlers ourselves, but Cleveland is the only team I really fear.
 'I don't think Donovan for Detroit, will be able to repeat. and l am looking for both Crawford and Cobb to slump some. 1 think we can beat Griffiths s bunch. Any left-hander could beat the St. Louis Browns the last three years, but not the coming season, and MeAleer's men may give the rest some trouble. The Athletics do mot seem to have strengthened as much as some of the other teams.
 Washington has a shifty team, and Boston has a lot of new men, and some of them may figure in the race. But taking all the teams, one by one, I don't see where we haven't the best chance of any, and I am not counting on any of our new men. with the exception of Parent, either"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Attracted by stories of big wads of easy money in France, Bob Fitzsimmons announces that he intends to go to Paris. When MT. Fitzsimmons can study music, and Robert, the Red, can gather in the necessary cash to pay the tuition, with perhaps a franc or two in addition. While age has slated Fitz's pugilistic powers, there ought to be several good fights in the old man yet, when he is matched against the second or third-rate fighters now posing as champions in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
New Orleans 2, Little Rock 1

New Orleans April 26-Both teams scored in the sixth. From then until the conclusion of the eleventh the fight be- tween Fritz, Hart and Buchanan was bit ter and close. Delehanty scored the sec ond run for the locals. The visitors out hit New Orleans Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Columbus: Columbus 5, Kansas City 2.
 At Toledo Toledo 3. Milwaukee Q. At Louisville: Louisville 5, Minneapo- lis l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Jack Johnson, the big negro fighter, and his manager, Sam Fitzgerald, are going to England, so Fitzpatrick says, and intends to force Tommy Burns to fight Johnson, so Sam Fitzpatrick says. We shall see what we shall see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27
THOMPSON'S CHAT
 OF THE FIGHTERS
BY JEFF THOMPSON.

New York, April 25.-The proposed fight between Cans and Nelson has fallen through, and for what seems to be good reasons. Nelson very wisely has decided that whatever chance he might have in finish fight with Cans, his chances in 20 round go would be negligible, and he in a 20-round bout.
 On the other hand Cans, with equal wisdom, declares that he is getting along in years, that he can get all the fights he needs with as good drawing cards as Nelson for the 2O-round bout, and there fore he sees no wisdom in taking chances in a long, drawn-out tiresome battle. So there you are
 Young MT. yUnholz however, is willing to take on Nelson for a 45-round soiree, and l understand this match is made. My understanding is that the last meeting between these two really resulted in draw. In 45 rounds one or the other should win decisively As to which one it would be l am making no predictions.
 Some weeks ago l suggested that big s. seeing the big fellow put away Jack Bonner the other night, I repeat the sug- Restion with emphasis Stewart undoubt- edly has the making of great fighter in him, and if he does not make some of the top-notch heavyweights extend them selves before he gets through, I miss my guess.
 Frank Gotch is another of the cham pions who knows the full value of d dollar. He said recently that he has made d business of the wrestling game He says he has never bet dime on himself in the last six years. Prior to that time he did make a few wagers. He also says he has never advised any one or asked any one to bet on him. He says he names his price and gets it. That much he is sure of. He puts it away and has accumulated a fortune.
 He says he has made more money in the wrestling game than any wrestler liv- ing. He is now giving exhibitions in the northeast for three weeks. After that he will come east for five weeks, three of which he will appear in New York. After a week in Brooklyn and one in Bos- ton, he will then return to his farm in
 ''I need a rest. and I am going to take it." he said "I am going to hunt through September and no man can inveigle me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Score by innings:
 Little Rock .O00 Oo1 900 OO-1 New Orleans ....OOO Ool UOo Ol-2 Summary: Two-base hits, Lord, Rohe, Sabrie Stolen bases, Speaker ?, Hess. Sacrifice hits Rohe, D. Stark, East Double plays, Hess to c. Stark Page to D. Stark. Struck out. Fritz 9 Hart f. Buchanan l. Bases on balls, Fritz 6, Hart 5 Hit by pitched ball, Hart (Rohe). Time, 2i24 Empires, Fitzsimmops and 'Brien.
 Rain at Memphis.
 Memphis, April 26.-Memphs- Mobile game postponed, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-27

Nashville, April 26.-The Barons spent quiet day around their hotel, all complain ing over the defeat of yesterday and prophesying victory tomorrow.
 Manager Vaughn will offer Ginger Clark tomorrow, while Manager Bernhard will use either Kellum or Bill Sorren.
 4 slight rain fell today, but it is con- sidered unlikely that Jupe will cause postponement of tomorrow's battle.