The Democratic Advocate from Westminster, Maryland • 4

1 democratic advocate, tl, EVERY SATURDAY BY SBBPOED BROS. ASH CENTRE STREETS. 0F year In advance Silicic copies 5 discontinued until all arrears option of the publishers. square (8 Hues) will Mimes or less forSI. and 25 cents for each 111 Si one square 3 11 Smoidhs Business Cards, not ex-1 i-tnen when the number of nrt marked advertisements will be accordingly Yearly Minllne advertisements to theirown Figure Work double price cents per Hue.

Marriages and free. Obituaries and personal wilh thls office should be JBDAY, MARCH 22, 1884. Sale Register. fsiles forwhirfi bills arc printed at this te published under this head for 60 cents; arc printed elsewhere $1 will be charged, Horses Cows. Hogs.

Shotes, Farming nusehold Funiilure: John T. Ingels. Tay- Jtbencw Liberty road, Jesse T. Wilson, Having rented my farm. I will sell all id utensils.

John W. McFadden.on road town Taneytown, at Trevanion Mills. orse s. Mules, f. Milch Cows, Bull Shunts.

Wagons. Farming Implements mid Hoods. Amos Shafler, near Winters' AL AFFAIRS. Local Brevitlta. E.

Shriver has been appointed rat I'nion Mills, this county, as a snow fall last Friday night, early Saturday morning, shington M. E. Conference (colorpoiuted Rev. Samuel Brown to the ibis city. jh Knipple has sold his house on nia avenue, this city, to Mr.

Uriah nry Poole, of this city, was this ted a patent on an insect powder, fraction of insects, i amend the charter of Wesminster ling for a system of sewerage was I the Senate on Thursday, desiring to have the Akvocate sent postollice. in ordering the change present post-office address, one from Roddy greatest re country is Zulu-land. Africa, always shake-spears at a I. Orendorffon Saturday last pur- Mr. Francis Case a lot 40x198 feet street, this city, near the railroad, truing Literary Society, of Western College, will hold its fifteenth annithe College Chapel on Friday liiil to prevent stock running Finkslmrg district was unfavorably i the House on Thursday.

That till- Hull, of Forge, York has moved to Silver Rim and Intend large and productive Ir. I. D. Cover. M.

Hist farm of 183 acres near lie, advertised to be sold last Tues- Ulidrawn for the want of sufficient acre only being offered, lival committee are working zealt three weeks more remain to get I ir. Let everybody do what they it the greatest sort of a success, stern Maryland Railroad has just lirty-nine of the one hundred new ordered of Billmyer Small of The new cars are already in ser. Oursler is pulling dowu the old on the corner of King and Church paralory to putting uj a new brick iixto feet, which will shortly be 1. of the M. E.

Church made on Wednesday night. Thos. goes to Freedom, F. A. Frederick county, and W.

G. lo Keisters town. hn Edwards left Westminster on for his new charge at Alexandria, lev. Mr. Heyde, the successor of ds at Centenary M.

K. Church, and will conduct services to mornesday last John T. Slmeey, near urg, sold his personal property and SIOO. Cows sold from sliotes sl2 per head; farming imuld well. P.

A. Gorsuch was auc- mujf factory on the farm of ex)lm Bond, of Calvert county, 1 -las. A. C. Bond, of this city, red by lire last Monday.

The fire in a store connected with the facuas also burnt. Loss about $2,000. Hill Fire Insurance Company on ist elected Uhe following officer-slur year; If. 1,. Myers, Phanuel iliiniii ii.ulimnn.

Joshua Koutz, William Jiob'iU. Denuer, Jrown, George C. StansKury, Lewis Green, and John R. state public school fund just p-ivthe Comptroller, Carroll county for white schools and colored; Howard $1,417.18 for 4.07 for colored; Frederick whiieaud $872.07 for colored; Baluty 1 white and $1,128.14 Lout time that tl.ie pavement was iv as taken up to pnt in the Whose duty is it, tjie property water Some onu the authorities should see to it, that care for public comfort, connd tidiness, so conspicuously absent aster. service and sermon at Ascension is city, commences at 11 in-30 os heretofore.

Rev. S. P. Pond, clor, officiated las Saturday evenfirst time, and bus been holding ervices since. He ktt.z a fine voice ruions on Sunday were large congregations, it and Edward G.

Albaugh, two aged about nineteen and sons of Henry P. Al- Snvdersburg, were committed to Tuesday by Juwtiro G. W. Crap? charge of assaulting, with intent ali Lipov, a huckster. Mr.

ippy ted by between 4 and 5 orniug. Barbara Urechsler, widow of olm Henry Drechsler, deceased, uly ou Wednesday night from heart lie had been unwell for sometime, tub was not unexpected. On of Mr. personal as to luive taken place but owing ralu it postponed until the I. to impowertUe Mayor mid Com'il Westminster io issue houdsto of 825,000 for grading and paving of Westminster, and to authorize Ihurities to contract with the Reisirupike company in regard to the pike, which runs through the city, by the Houec on Thursday.

They passed both braneltca of the Legislie first hill will he submitted to the Westminster for ratification, Rev. Z. C. Mower has been pa- L'uited Brethren Church at Mant one year, lie has greatly endeared lis congregation, who have frequenthstantial evidence of it. On last about sixty of the members rch paid the parsonage a visit and Mr.

Mower with a lamp, leli and between S4O and SSO worth ns. Jfnring Mr. pastoricrsoiis have been converted and have joined the church, Gazelle says that Mr. fnc-h, of this city, is making things hat place. Last week he sold to hasten a lot containing 1J acres, ate hi.

brick yard, for a ot to Simon Wiener for $l4O eared wood land along Marsh road Ihe entire 18 acres of woodland cleared, and will be sold for lots, any purpose desired. SIBO worth wood has been sold to Shockr J. M. Ripple will tak a lot of oak of burning brick with which 1 block of houses on the lots lately of Mr. Lynch along the Leitersther tteer(i for Hie Week.

35 at 7 a. m. and 42 at loudy up to 2 p. with light snow fnmg, followed by clearing weather, 34 at 7 a. m.

and 42 nt 2 ar March 32 at 7a. At 2 p. cloudy, with a slight win in the evening. March 7 in. and 50 at 2 p.

March 30 at 7 a. ni. 3 p. cloudy, with heavy rains, -mercury 42 at 7 a. m- and 62 at 2 enerally cloudy.

March 21 a. m. and 48 at 12 cloudy. WarlleldKbnrf Items. met Thursday evening last at Mr.

Jesse Williams'. The members were kindly received by Charles, who cordially greeted each member. After attending to usual routine duties, the following program was rendered Select reading, subject, was Made lo by Citas. F. Mauahan.

which was rendered very creditably and highly enjoyed. Louis M. Sellman followed with a comical rehearsal, entitled, the Garden in his always enjovable inanner, followed by select reading by Frof. Chas. C.

Kraft, subject, which demonstrated that the Professor has elocutionary as well as musical talents. After preparing a programme for next Wednesday evening, and accepting the invitation to meet at Mr. Isaac C. orrest the Gem adjourned. The society desire to return thanks to Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Williams for their cordiality and hospitality. An entertainment will be given by at the public school house, in Warfieldsburj', on Good Friday evening, April 11, 1884. which will be first class in every particular. The programme will consist of literary and musical selections, Prof.

Kraft superintending the music. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged, the proceeds to be devoted toward founding a public library. We trust we will have the pleasure of entertaining our friend, your Crick correspondent, at our entertainment, and of demonstrating to him that defunct is not to be found in our vocabulary, but that each member individualizes our motto, Kopon Mr. Vincent Spitlcr and his bride left here last Tuesday for their future home, Urbana, Illinois, with the best wishes of their many friends for their success. Stock has realized fair prices at public sales in this community this spring.

Horses at Mr. John sale ranged from $199 to $225; cows from $45 to $55; hogs, we understood, cents per Dr. Jas. P. Summers, of Warfieldsburg, removed a large tumor from the head of Mr.

Richard Ospert, nged 85 years, with the knife on the 13th inst. The tumor was of 48 years growth. Mr. Ospert is doing exceedingly well, and the Doctor says the operation will be successful. Sam's Items.

Mr. Leonard Buckingham, of Mt. Vernon, I has purchased the farm of Augustus Zushe, containing 33 acres, more or less, situated near Newport, Frederick county, for $950. Mr. William Eckard, son of the Kev.

Jesse Eckard, of this county, and Miss Cornelia, I youngest daughter of Jacob H. Nail), of Frederick county, were married on Wednesday evening last at 3 The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride, Rev. J. R. Cadden officiating.

We learned that a number of relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present, and that the father, who resides near Warfieldsburg, gave the newly-wedded couple an elegant diuneron the following day. Our millers will change around again this spring. Mr. J. L.

Keefer, who during the past year rented the mill of Elijah C. Ensor, of New Windsor, has purchased a flouring mill near Frederick city, and will take possession of said mill on the first of April. Mr. Charles Zumhrum, of Mills, has rented the mill which will be vacated by Mr. Keefer, and will also take possession at the same time.

Levi F. Devilbiss, son of J. L. Devilbiss, who has had charge of his Hour mill with Henj. Hooper for the past year, will assume the duties of his farm, where he resides.

After the first proximo Mr. Hooper alone will have charge of the mill. We regret to lose our friend Lee, hut hope to see him ever and anon, The sale of P. J. Bennett on the 13th was largely attended.

Only two of the four mules advertised were sold, bringing a fraction over S2OO apiece. The large lot of which he had brought from 30 to 35 cents per bushel. Waltz and William Zcpo, two of the young men reported in last week's Advocate as having gone West, returned home on last Saturday evening. They said couldn't stand it out More to follow. l.ltieboro' Items.

The large barn on the farm of Israel Zeigler, in Codorus Township, York county, near store, was burned to the ground last Friday morning, the 14th at about 8 together with its contents, consisting of sixteen milch cows, one mule and two colts; also reaper, grain drill and many other farming implements, wheat, oats and corn and a large quantity of hay and straw. Loss about S4OOO. Insurance on the barn SIOOO and on grain SOOO. The stock and machinery belonged to the tenant, Peter Lynch, who had no insurance on it. Cause of fire unknown.

Last week, what might have ended in a very carious accident, resulted only in a I smashed buggy. While our enterprising young I merchant at Summit, JJr. J. M. Wentz, and i lady were coining dowu tho Hanover pike in a I buggy, driving a spirited horse, about two miles above Melrose they saw a traction on- gine coining toward them in full steam.

They i saw their horse seared and they both jumped out of the buggy. Mr. Wentz got hold of the I bridle, and when the engine stopped, tried to lead the horse past the engine; but the ani- mal lose, and got away from him, and went oyer a uust and rail fence with the buggy. When he captured he was not hurt, nor were any of the parties hurt- The sales in this section are well high prices are obtained, especially for shoet. The people in this neighborhood, were all hearty during the winter sickness prevailing.

We are not troubled now with the hook rent question, nor with the school question, but with muddy roads, which are not passable in many places. Yew Windsor Items. 1 The firm of Engel, Smith manufacturers of agricultural implements and machinery, has been dissolved. The will he continued under the firm name of Engel Smith. We learn that these gentlemen expect to employ only eyporinnood and skillful workmen, and that it is their intention to make every effort in their power fqr flic Success of the business.

Mr. Chas. Myers made sale of his stock and farming implements on Inst Tuesday. Mr. Myers intends going into the mercantile business at Mills.

Mrs. Daniel Roop moved on last Tuesday into the house ou Church street which she recently purchased of Mr. Jas. Devilbiss. Mrs.

Egerton, of Baltimore, is visiting Dr. Buffington fanjily- Mrs. Jane N. Anderson, vho resided formerly in this place, died near Glyndqn, aftlm residence of her son-in-law, Major William 0. Poole, aged 74 years.

The Major himself has not enjoyed very good health for some time. P. is the author of a scries of interesting hdfurg about Florida, which appeared in the a year or SO ago. The cotillon party at DieUnaif on Friday night last was a success. It was given by the young gentlemen as a compliment to the young ladies who invited them to their leap year party a short time ago.

The music as well as the supper could not excelled. Tnnh P. O. Items. School No.

5 has lost a small number of tho larger pupils. The school was too Jarge all winter for one teacher. An assistant teacher is really essential 2 the winter term and half of the fall term. Aaron Miller is digging out foundation for a barn. He wanted to build a burn last year, but failed to do so for the want of time.

He will push the work forward as soon as tho weather will allow him to work out doors. Ephraim Shne has purchased a lot of ground of A are,) JJiJler, upon which he expects to build a house during the summer. Daniel Lawson expects to move to ML Jfoll.y some time during the first part of April. Miss Emma Boring, who has been spending the winter with her friends in Pennsylvania, has returned. There are several ot the young folks lying in a critical condition with the catarrh.

George Bond, of will move to New Market, and Win. Lawson will wove to the residence he leaves, to attend to Hodman warehouse. Oliver Stansbury has sold to Mr. Danner, of Manchester, a small property of 30 acres for SSOO. The property lies near Maple Grove.

Woodbine The wheat is looking quite well considering the few cold days we had. Grass is beginning to show green on the sunny hills. Mrs. Charles Penn has been lying very ill for some days. One of our neighbors near Day P.

O. killed some ten months old shoats last week, which averaged from 35 to 40 pounds each. Sales are numerous and stock is very high. Mr. Thomas Gosnell has bought of Mr.

K. Shipley thirty-nine acres of land on which he intends to build. Fountain Valley Items. John Miller will move to near Green Mills, on the plane he recently acres and improvements for $325. Rufus Little killed four hogs, fen months old, which weighed 980 pounds; sig, five months old.

709 pounds. Samuel Morelock, I three, 278, 291 and 323 pounds. James W. Hahn, two, seven months old, 174 and 54 FIRE IST WEST.WIXSTER. of the Fire Depnriment ou Account ot Hone, The bake-house on the premises of Mr.

John Horst, at the East End, caught five between 4 and 5 yesterday morning and was entirely consumed, together with its contents, consisting of Hour, bread and utensils. The wood-house of Mr. Richard Manning, which adjoined the bake-house, was also nearly destroyed. Mr. Sheets, the owner of the bake house, is insured in the Carroll County Insurance i Company, and Mr.

Horst is insured in Baltimore, and both are fully secure. It nearly or quite a half an hour after the alarm was given before the Fire Department reached the fire. The muddy condition of Main street made it difficult for the Department to get along with the hose reel, the mud in some places being six or eight inches deep. It was hard work for the men to wade through it, without having to pull the reel and truck. When the hose arrived the fire was soon extinguished, showing the efficiency of the water works.

Fortunately the morning was calm, and citizens went lo work with buckets to prevent the flames from communicating to the dwelling. Had a strong east wind prevailed, two dwellings would certainly have caught fire and would have been greatly damaged at least before the firemen arrived. Had a section of hose been convenient, the firemen and citizens could have saved the bake-house. The city has just escaped another serious fire, and it will perhaps require one of considerable magnitude before the citizens will arouse to the importance of putting the streets in good condition and providing a sufficient amount of hose to protect property. The water supply is abundant, and the pressure is sufficient to throw water over the highest building in the city.

But we might as well not have the water if we have not the appliances to use it for extinguishing fire. The Fire Department is a volunteer company, and the members respond quickly and willingly; but it is expecting too much of them to wade through mud or stumble over hard frozen and rough streets and be able to arrive at a fire at either end of town in any very short time after a fire breaks out, A few weeks ago the Department was given severe work to drag their reel and truck a half mile over a hard-frozen and knobby street in response to an alarm. If something is not soon done in the way of making the streets passable and providing hose to be kept at convenient points at each end of town, it will be difficult to keep up the Department. The Enwlcr Parade. The committee in charge of the Easter 1 Monday demonstration had a good business meeting last Tuesday night, and will meet i again this (Saturday) night at the City Hotel.

I The committee does not propose to be a close corporation and will gladly receive suggestions and recommendations from any citizen, though it is necessary to have a committee to manage and control. On Tuesday night there was a large attendance of members, and much work was done. Mr. 11. H.

Power, a special committee on Frederick and Hagerstown, reported that the Carnival Association would come to West- minster and take part in the parade, and that a large number of persons from that city would come here to witness the parade. He went to Hagerstown yesterday, and will re- port to the committee to-night. The finance committee reported progress, and showed a large increase to the subscriptions. The amount subscribed, together with i what is likely to he, encouraged the committee very much, and a programme is proposed that contemplates a military, civic, carnival i and trades display of large dimensions. Messrs.

L. Billingslea and C. H. Vanderford were appointed a committee to invite the Fifth Regiment, with their Band and Drum i Corps. They visited Baltimore on Wednes: day, called upon Col, Stewart Brown and extended the invitation- They were cordially received, and the invitation will he laid before the hoard of officers Saturday night and then presented to the Regiment on Monday and Wednesday night, halt of the members drilling in uniform on each occasion.

The commit- i efforts are seconded by a prominent gen- 1 tlemau in Baltimore, and several gentlemen of this city, not of the committee, have written i private letters to officers, urging favorable consideration of the invitation. Invitations have been forwarded to the Frederick Riflemen, Linganore Guards and the ijagerstown Light Infantry and to five Pythian Drill Associations of Baltimore city. The Western Maryland Railroad makes very favorable terpis for the military and Pythian Associations; makes half fair rates from all points U) Westminster, and will transport a reasonable number of of music free of charge. The committee would urge upon the people in general in town and in the county to labor nave a good carnival procession. This feature of the parade should he large and amusing, and it is hoped that preparations will begin at once.

The committee would like those who propose taking part to report to them, in order that they may know what the parade will he and what to advertise, They do not want lo advertise anything that will not take place. (Pit.) Items, Messrs. Eckenrode and brother, of Uniontown, in your county, have removed to our town. One of our most prominent citizens (Mr. I Wingerd) died last week.

His death is much roc ret Jed wherever he is known. He was one of the directors pf the Flick Mfg. also of the American oq. Neither of the companies opened oh the morij'mg of funeral, giving all of their employes an opportunity to attend it. Leslie Johnston, one of the employes at Frick A works, gof his hand on the wrong side of a steam hammer on Saturday momma tost, and bad two fingers so badly crushed that they had to he amputated.

The accident, it is said, was the result of a trifik played -upon Johnston. Mr. Jas. Oiler, who has been president of the Geiser Co. since the death of Daniel Geiser, has resigned his position, and Mr.

Daniel Hood has been elected in his stead. Mrs. Rebecca Cunningham, wife of Thomas Cunningham, has made application to the coart for a divorce, Our merchants fast selling off their old stock of goods, making rootn'fqr fliejr spring stock. Business is nourishing in our little town, and work is plenty. Messrs, Frick A Co.

arc i at present working upwards of seven hundred hands, running night and day, and the Geiser 1 Co. nearly as many. Work is pressing. The streets of our town are in bad condition, and the long spell of bad weather has njaije them much worse, as wherever there a loose firiclf it filled underneath with water, and caused mucty qiseomfort to the unfortunate victim that trod upon it. The meeting held in the German Baptist Church by Elder Solomon Buekalew, closed last week.

His lust sermon was preached fror,) a text taken from the Bth chapter of Jcrcipialj, 31st Vnsiicveasful Attempt at lllghaay Robbery. Our Eden correspondent writes: As Mr. Lippy, of near Eden, was going to gather his load Monjay lost, between the hours of 4 and and not over a qaattof of a mile from his building, he saw lot of rails lying across the road. Thinking they had been put there by some boys as a joke, he alighted from his wagon, and, in a careless and indifferent manner, threw them out of his way. the act of regaining his wagon he was fired lit, and instantly jofkfd back to the ground.

As Mr. Lippy was not armed, he opened the fight on Ills side by striking his adversary in the face with his fist, knocking him back some distance. In the same instant he was struck on the head with a club by a man in his rear, which stunned him considerably. They then both sprang npoq and succeeded in getting him down. After a' despetato Smuggle he managed to drive them Ho recognised as Ijeiijg Jeremiah Albaugh and bis brother, Edward Albaugh.

The young men were taken into custody the same day by constable John Haines, of Westminster, and lodged in jail. They will have a hearing before Justice Crapster ppxt Tuesday. t'oiirf Monday, March Snider, admin, istrator of Jacob Snider, deceased, returned list of sales of personal property. Henry Wirt Shriver and Louis E. Shriver, administrators of Andrew K.

Shriver, deceased, retqri)ed inventory of goods, chattels, stocks and ijopds, list pf debts nd inventory of money, an.d received order to good and chattels, order to sell stocks hoods, and order to notify creditors. Letters of administration on the estate of Samuel England, deceased, wore granted to Francis M. Biehl. Tuesday, March 18. amongst creditors of George A.

Bixler, deceased, finally ratified. George Erb, natural guardian to Sarah E. Erb, John W. Erb and Elias Erh, settled Ist and final account for each. The last will and testament of Abraham Nusbaum, deceased, was admitted to probate.

Samuel Roop, executor of Wm. A. Smclsey, deceased, returned inventory of goods Cud chattels, and repaired order to sell wood lot and order iq notify creditors- Edmon H. Kelhaqgh, admiqistratqr of Henry B. Bunk, deceased, returned list of gales of goods and chattels.

i the Smyser Family. in our hands by Mr. Samel F. this city, entitled of the Centennial Celebration held by the Descendants of the elder Matthias Smyser. May 3d, 1845, on the farm of Samuel Smyser, in West Manchester Township, York county, One hundred and thirty-six of the descendants of Matthias Smyser were present.

The day chosen was the centennial of the date of the deed of the farm whereon they were assembled, May 3d, 1745, their object being to manifest their respect for the memory of their long-departed ancestor, who died on the 12th day of April, 1778. George Smyser presided at the meeting. Resolutions were adopted expressive of the purposes of the meeting, and letters were read from Daniel M. Smyser, of Gettysburg, who was to have addressed the meeting, and from Peter Diehl, of Oxford. A historical narrative, prepared by Philip Smyser, was read by Prof.

C. Hay. From that narrative it appeared that Matthias Smyser (spelled Schmeisser in Germany) was born in the village of Kugelbach, in the kingdom of WUrtemburg, six miles west of Dunkensbuhl, a considerable town within a few miles of the western boundary of the kingdom of Bavaria, and nearly in a straight line between Stuttgart and Nuremberg, about 75 miles from the former and 50 from the latter. His name was Martin, and his mothers Anna Barbara. Martin was a respectable farmer and a member of the Lutheran church, and his son Matthias, with his brother George and sister Margaretta, emigrated to America about the year 1738, and settled in York county.

The descendants are given at 1152 in number and their descendants were recommended to hold a similar meeting on the 3rd day of May, 1945. The Smyser family were all active supporters of the Revolutionary war. When the port of Boston was closed in 1775 for the purpose of starving its inhabitants into submission, a committee of twelve citizens of York county was formed for the purpose of affording relief, and the sum of £250 was remitted in specie, Col. Michael Smyser, son of Matthias, remitting to John Hancock as a part of said fund the sura of £5.12.1, from Man- i Chester township. The Smyser farm in York county was called from the day of the centennial celebration in honor of the original proprietor birth-place.

This, name was given to it on the motion of Geo, A. Barnitz, who, with Charles A. Barnitz, were present at the meeting. Mr. Daniel F.

Shriner, of this city, who left the pamphlet at this office, is a descendant of the Smysers, his grandmother being a Smyser. New Examination of Public School Jas. A. Diffenbaugh, Examiner. Where to Buy Spring Easter Sons, Baltimore, Md.

Decorate and Beautify Your M. Wells, Westminster, Md. Have You Heard the C. Stras- burger, Westminster, Md. Vegetator Lippineott Baltimore, Md.

Mrs. J. R. Dielfenbach, Musical Instructor, Westminster, Md. Bees and Ducks for T.

Eck, Mayberry, Md. Postponed Drechsler, viving Administrator. Bark A. Appold, Foreman, For Sale C. Trumbo, estminster, Md.

Legal Notifies. List of Unclaimed Matter. arrollton Items, Rev. E. M.

Van Deusen and family, of Utica, New York, have arrived and are well cased with their new home purchased from r. J. F. Rinker. Mr.

E. E. Yingling, son of Rev. Win. 11.

Yingling, has removed from Middleburg to this place. Messrs. Long Green have rented from Dr. Van Deusen the storehouse formerly occupied by Mr. Rinker, and are carrying on the general merchandising business.

Mr. Long is also station agent, and Mr. Green is postmaster. for t)ie Democratic Advocate. Book Fees Again.

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OK A PROTEST IN i FAVOR OP BOOK-FEE SYSTEM. The following is addressed to A Teacher, who appeared a short time since in a 1 in favor ofthe book-fee (and to all who would like to know that the said can be successfully controverted.) Friend teacher, the first remark you make i on the extract from the petition against which you admit charging and col- i lecting book-fees is a burden to teachers, and sometimes a burden to hard-working honest i Well, here yqu admit two of the crying 1 evils, tbe removal of Which is askefi for by t(ie 1 petition against which yon aeero to protest. Here your facts and your logic, as far as logio i appears, are strongly against your own pro- test. It is difficult, too, to sec how the conclusion to which you profess to be led, many men are not capable of judging of their own ability to pay honest touches the ques! tion, unless it be another reason for the abol- I irion of the bp.olf-fps, to result in tbe removal i of the thousand and one disputes that arise ir the contested claim of the right and duty (o' collect debts," especially those involving hook-fee, so that school children may be provided with the necessary books. You ask anything be more than the provision of law which requires disinterested to assemble in each ease and the when the book- I fee bill too heavy?" Perhaps not, if the tfisinfepected were always present, always ready (6 discharge the (fifty, qinj always conversant with every I bearing on each case; but it would often be SO humiliating that few would apfilv fpr thij fiivotcd cjeippiiHfji b'epaqse those for whom the provision pf if as njadpwoqld ajlow their children to grow OP ill ignorance before they would go bowing to those disinterested men, perhaps in the presence of the schoolmates of their own poor though spirited children, and there beg tor charity when school-books might be doled out to them I The foregoing are only a few of the comment volume of comments to your protest, but they are quite sufficient to show to any unprejudiced reader that there is merit enough in petition to entitle it to 1 i the toybrahie'consideraLioif of every pntjliq school teacher who has'a hearf (o synipathiito I with bis pupils of all classes.

I The writer, In this brief notice of your I has not given a tithe of the nnan- swerable arguments that can bo given tor the total abolition of all public school book-fees as they are made to operate in Carroll conn- ty, but living truth itself and the continued life of the schools, may not possess interest enough in the minds of some to inspire action I 1 from winch anything turntable will icsuft, if anybody will intimate the possibility of baying to make up a deficiency by taxation which is generally the wolf trotted out to frighten people away from progress and time economy. Ax Ex-Teacheb. Fret hooks for free schools seems good logic. Business Locftls. The burning of my bake house will not interfere with my business.

Customers will be fpgolarly gmmlipd. J. M. flprst, Wectniln stCr. If you want your property of whatever kind Insured, at the lowest rates, and lie paid promptly in case of loss, either by Eire or Lightning, whether fire ensues or not, or for any stock killed or crippled by lightning anywhere pi) the farp; or premises, place your i Insurance in the agency of James h).

Smith, General Insurance Agent, Main street, Westminster, Md. The Browning Literary Society, of Western Maryland College, will hold its Fifteenth Anniversary in College Chapel on March 28th, 1884, at 7.30 p. m. The public arc cordially invited. Revenue Stamps used on Dr.

Bull's Coqgh Syrup bottles would fill a If you want the Best Fertilizer tor yiiur Spring Crops buy the Bone speaks for itself; ask those who have used it. For sale by James E. Smith. Depot on Liberty street, opposite Stable. We have a few bushels of choice Sapling dflycr Seed for sale.

E. 0. Grimes i Co. 3 J. M.

Laroque's Antl-Billogs Bittpra is no vile decoction of had whiskey doctered to tickle the palate and lead the unsuspecting on to intemperance, but a purely vegetable medicine. which after a test of fifty years is acknowledged to be the very best remedy yet discovered for all diseases of the Liver, Headache, Sour Stomach, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Nervousness, Female Diseases, Ac. 25 cents a paper, $1 a bottle. W. Thornton, Baltimore and Harrison streets, Attention Voters.

to your interest and save Doctor bills by using Dr. Cough Syrup. Clover Seed is Wanted by N. I Gorsuch i Son. Highest prices paid.

3m Choice Timothy and Clover Seed for sale by N. I. Gorsuch A Son. way of the transgressor in hard Be wise and buy Dr. Gough Syrup for 25 cents.

Bran, Shppts, Cotton Seed and Seed Meals, constantly On an d- N- 1- Qqrsucb Son. 3m Sale Notes for sale at the Advocate Office. 1 The Champion Milk Producers. Newburgh, N. March threeyear-old Holstein heifers, Jamaica and Etelka, raised by J.

W. Robbins, of Beacon Farm, Long Island, now owned by John Mitchell, of Meadow Brook Farm, six miles from this city, have shown themselves the greatest milk producers in the world. Jamaica recently produced 112 pounds of milk in one day and Etelka 101 pounds. During thirty-one days ending the 15th insL the former gave 6,826 pounds and the latter 5,483 pounds 10ounces, beating all records to date. The owner has been offered $25,000 for Jamaica and her calf, or for the calf only, hut declined 1 offers.

A large and enthusiastic mass meeting of Republicans dissatisfied with the action of the Allegheny County Convention was held in Pittsburg on Saturday evening. A. M. Byers called the meeting to order, and on motion of Josiah D. Weeks, Secretary of the American Iron Association, Colonel J.

M. Shommaker was elected permanent chairman. Congressman Bayne, of the Twenty-third District, made a speech, denouncing the action ofthe County Committee, and urging thedissstislied fight the machine at the He announced himself in favor of Blaine for President. John Jarrett, the labor leader, also spoke, and said the action of the County Committee taken with the view of send- ing an Arthur delegation to Chicago despite the will of the Resolutions were adopted charging the County Committee with endeavoring to stifle the voice of the people, but submitting to its action, being deemed advisable to make the fight at the polls and defeat tbe so-called machine at its own From the Baltimore Nun of Monday: mention of Mr. Samuel Tildcn to a circle of Maryland Republican politicians is sure to start a war dance.

It is as potent now in that respect as at any time since 1873. A reporter tried it on yesterday, just for a little amusement. is shouted a Republican leader. is all gone from the eyes downward," whooped out another. Democrats will not nominate a man with the said a third.

A fourth insisted that he had seen a man who knew an, other that had met a Democrat who had visited Mr. Tilden and found him speechless, palsied in the limbs and about gone to pieces all over. MARRIED. On March 9, 1884, in Littlestown, by Rev. E.

D. Weigle, Gordianus M. Fisher and Miss Isabel Strcvegc, both of Carroll county, Md. On March 11, 1884, by Rev. J.

U. Asper, i William H. Weikert, of Adams county. and Mrs. Lizzie Bowers, of Harney, Md.

In Westminster, on Marcli 13, 1884, I at the parsonage of the M. E. Church, by Rev. John Edwards, Vincent J. Spitler, of Champaign, Illinois, and Miss Agnes J.

Smith, of Warlieldsburg, this county. At the M. E. Parsonage, Westminster, on March 18, 1884, by Rev. John Edwards, John P.

Izer and Miss Virginia Fowler, both of Frederick county, Md. DIED. In this city, on March 15th, 1884, at the residence of bis grandfather, Geo. C. Crass, George Lewis, aged 3 months and 25 days, infant son of Charles A.

and Mary C. Elliot, of Taneytown, this county, At the residence of his sister, at Kingsdale, Adams county, March 7, 1884, Elias Woods, aged 30 years. In Washington, D. on March 18, 1884, Edwin Fisher Reese, son of the late Jacob and Eleanor Fisher Reese, of this city, in his I 54th year. Interred in Ascension cemetery, I this city.

Near Carrollton, this county, on March 19, 1884, Anna Barbara, widow of the late John Henry Drechsler, in the 60th year of her age. Near Harney, this county, suddenly, of pluraisis, on March 18, 1884, John of Wrn. Bachman, aged 31 years, 9 months apd I 3 days. Buried on the 30th at Bachman's Church. In this city, on March 17, 1884, Murv A.

youngest daughter of Chas. and Elizabeth Groft, aged 16 years, 9 months and 13 days. Daughter's gone but not forgotten, Gone to join the host above: That shall sing in endless glory Thy Itodeemer's dying love. Sleep on daughter, till the morning, Morning ot the Judgment Day: When the Judge shall call the righteous To live with him in endless day. LARGEST STOCK, THE LOWEST PRICES, i THE NEWEST STYLES.

GEO- W- CLOTHING. Stock tq Select I YOq CAlf 26 per cent. I CALL AND BE CONVINCED HATS, SHOES, TRUNKS AND VALISES IN THIS DEPARTMENT, GEO. W. ALBAUGH.

marlS Agricultural WAREHOUSE OF STOUCH SHRIVER, COR. LIBERTY AND GREEN STREETS, WESTMINSTER, Is the cheapest place in the county for Farming Implements. We are sole agents for Carroll county for the celebrated Deering Cord Binders, Reapers and Mowers, Geiser Traction, Portable and Stationary Engines, Separators, Saw Mills, Newark Grain Drill, Horse Hakes and Victor Glover Huller, Superior Drill, Buckey Force Pump, Iron Turbin Wind Engines, Stover Wind Engines, Buckeye Wrought Iron Fencing and Gates, double and single; Webster, Brown and other makes of Farm Wagons, Chilled and Wrought Plows, Corn Planters, Double and Single Shovel Plows, Hay Forks and Carriers, the best Hay Tedder on the market, Stevens French Burr Mill, Stover Sweep Geared Mill, and all goods kept by agricultural dealers. Having had long experience, we arc prepared to do all kinds of Plumbing, such as putting in rams, pumps, fitting up houses, Ac. We have a Repair Shop connected, and are prepared to do all kind of work at short notice.

Farmers will do well to examine our Binders before buying, as we have the Oldest, Simplest and Lightest Binder on the market, and have a full line of Repairs on hand. We refer you to a few who are using the Deering Binder, who will cheerfully give any information asked: Granville S. Haines, President First National Bank of Westminster; David Hoop, of Wakefield, Levi Englar, Linwood, Edward Christ, New Windsor, Charles Smith, Mill, Geo. Fiscel, Uniontown, G. W.

Hull, Westminster, Md. Respectfully, STOUCH SHRIVER, mar 15-4 Westminster, Md. SALE. By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for Carroll county, in Equity, and of an order of resale, I will sell at public sale, at the Court House door, in Westminster, on Monday the 7th day of April, ISS4, at 12 a parcel of land, part of Clover Hill estate, lying near Finksburg, in Carroll county, containing 110 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. This is a valuable piece of property.

The terms of sale prescribed by the order are of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the balance in one year, with interest, to be secured by note with approved security. This sale will be peremptory. WM. P. MAULSBY, mar 15-4 Trustee.

rjIRANSFERS ABATEMENTS. The County Commissioners for Carroll county will meet at their office, in the Court House at Westminster, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th of April, and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Pith, 13th and 14th of May, to make Transfers and Abatements. All persons interested are requested to attend, as no abatements or transfers will be made after that time to effect the levy of 1884. Persons making application for transfers of property will bo required to comply with Sec- i tions 15 and 17 of Article 11 of the Revised i Code of Public General Laws. Bv order of the Board.

CHAS. E. LAUVER, mar 15-4 Clerk. JH. MEDAIRY PRINTERS, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, No.

3 North Howard Street, Opposite the Howard House, BALTIMORE. fifijyUlank Books Made to Order in any Style. nov 25 1882 ly WILLIAM MOORE Watch Maker and Jeweller, AT HIS NEW STORE, Main St Marsh's Hotel,) WESTMINSTER, MD. Repairing of all 3ttefi4 4 to promptly and Warranted. literal share of the patronage of my friends and the public is respectfully solicited, ap 12, 1879.

PUBLIC SALE OF YOUNG HORSES. I will sell at public sale, at my Sale and Livery Stable. Main street, on Saturday, Marph 224, 1884, 12 20 HEAD OF GOOD YOUNG VIRGINIA HORSES AND MARES, which can be seen at my Stable from Thursday, the 20th until the day of sale. All horses warranted as represented on that day. Terms 90 days.

JACOB THOMSON, Westminster Sale and Livery Stable, mar 15-2 Westminster, Md. T7OR SALE OR large Dwelling, containing 19 ropmj, sjtuate4 in (lie village Hampstead, near the depot. Is surrounded hr two acres of land, upon which there is both fruit and ornamental trees, and all necessary outbuildings. Suitable tor a hotel or boarding bouse. Can be bought at a reasonable price, as parties are absent.

For terms apply to Db. H. M. DRACH, Hampstead, Or address Mrs. E.

C. Tennison, Newburgh, Charles county, Md. mar 15-tf AN OLD STAND With ft Now Rropylotgr. leaving purchased the Uigur and Tobacco Store formerly conducted by Capt. A.

HUlingslea, one door east of the Farmers and Mechanics' National Back, I will keep on hand the best brands of Cigars, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Articles, all of which will be sold at moderate prices. The custom of the public solicited. L. C. TRUMBO, trtminitwi I T7IQB SALE, Acres in fine condition; two-story TY Dwelling with porches new Mj-itpi stable and corn bouse; vonngMe apple orchard in full bearing; also peaches and cherries of the best qualfty; fine water at house; good fencing; IS miles from West- i minster, adjoining land of George B.

Hawes, John Powder and others. For terras apply to i Dr. J. W. BERING, Westminster, Or to Francis Jelineck, on the premises, mar HEBB CORN FOR and Gourd Seed variety.

Address J. D. LISLE, Glen Falls, Md. 1 tier The soundness of this has keen i tested by sprouting. fiOper cent, guaranteed.

fefi 23-2 i GBWINEI Machines Having had ranch experience in this work, I offer my services to the public. All makes of Sewing Machines repaired and adjusted at short notice. J. T. GRUBB, Main Street, opposite Court, I mar 15 Westminster, Md.

WANTED. few reliable men to sell the celebrated Singer Sewing Machine in Carroll County. To tbe right men good positions will be given. Address, with refer- THE SINGER MANFG. CO.

Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE. very desirable property of about 100 Acres, situated 6 miles from Westminster, and miles from Finksburg Station. Any one wishing to view the premises, can call on the subscriber living on tbe samedec 15-tf E. BUCKINGHAM.

FOR RENT Best Store Stand in Westminster. The old Tingling Building at forks of Main street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Possession given April Ist, 1884. Any one wishing to rent must apply at once. Building 32x70.

M. L. MAIN, mar 8-3 Westminster, Md. TAOR House and Lot on Main street, MyStL-f'X. West End, Westminster.

water and fruit, stable, MeuffntiMCg- Apply to THOS. P. BUCKINGHAM, mar Residing therein. WANTED A No. 1 Roadster, 6to 8 years old.

Also alt kinds of Horses bought from now till July Ist. Apply to JAMES E. SMITH, jan 19-tf Westminster, Md. rpms SPRING You Can Depend Upon Us HAVING EVERYTHING -IXDRESS SILKS, 1 DRESS GOODS, 1 Silks and Satins, NN OO EKE I. TTTT II EEE a SSS a NX XO OV HE XN NO OV EE I.

II EE SSS NNO OVV EL HE NN OO EEELLLL lIEEE SSS Trimmings, Buttons, OUH WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT WILL BE IMMENSE! Over Worth of New Laces and Embroideries to select from. HOSIERY. Calicoes 3 Cents. Muslin 3 Cents. ifa? YOU ARE INVITED.

GEO. W. ALBAUGH. SUf' Ask to look at our Shoes for Ladies ad Children. mario JELLING OFF AT COST.

Being compelled to change my business on account of my health, I will sell my entire stock of goods, consisting of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC READY-MADE CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Hosiery, AT CQBT, 1 WILL ALSO SELL MY DWELLING HOUSE, One uf the most desirable residences in Westminster, next door to the postoffice. H. L. NORRIS. In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.

William Humbert and others vs. Jacob Hum- beit and others. Ordered this 12th day of March, A. 1884, that the account of the auditor filed in this cause be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 81st day of March, provided a copy of this order be inserted for two successive weeks, before the last named day, in some newspaper published in Carroll county. FRANK SRAW, Clerk.

True I Frank T. Shaw, Clerk. i pIEMETEBY WORK! JOHN BEAVER, MANI FAfTCEKR oy ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE. aayMONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, Of the most Tasteful Description, Moderate Prices. Maiu Streep, Westminster, Md.

mar 1 I TONS of bark wanted AT SCHLUSSER TANNERY, MD. We will pay $8 cash per ton of 2,000 pounds for CHESTNUT and SPANISH OAK BARK of best quality, delivered at our Tannery during May and June. Bark must be in prime condition. ENGLAND BRYAN, Schlosscr Tannery. Tannery Station, Carroll county, Md.

mar l-2m Jas. S. Baer, Foreman. TTHNB MILL PROPERTY FOR Foir-Stort STONE MILL, 3 setts of Burrs, all Machinery in first-class condition, new Dwelling, new Outbuildings, 8J Acres land, good Orchard, three miles southwest of Frederick city, in a good grain neighborhood. Terms easy.

Enquire of DOLL A ALBAUGH, mar Frederick, Md. Wf ANTED. reliable men to VV sell Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Shrubs, Roses, Ac. Salary and expenses paid. Full instructions given, so inexperienced men can soon learn the business.

Address J. F. LeCLARE, N. 1 mile E. of Rochester, N.

Y. mar JJOBSES MULES POE SALE. The undersigned has opened a Sales Stable at Hotel, Manchester, and will always have for sale a of WORK and DRIVING HOR SES. Also a fine lot of MULES. augll-tf P.

J- YOST. NOTICE. The County Commissioners of Cfcrroll county will meet at their Office, in Westminster, on the First Monday of April-1884, for the transaction of business. By order, CHAS. E.

LAUVER, Clerk. Assignee op sale OP A VALUABLE FARM, Situate on the Western Maryland Railroad, in Carroll county, Md. By virtue of a power of sale contained in the deed of mortgage from John W. Barrick and wife to William Brosius, dated the 28th day I of March. 1873, and recorded among the Mortgage Records of Carroll county, in Liber J.

B. 8., No. 7, folio 378, which said mortgage was on the Bth day of May, 1873, assigned by said Brosius to Alexander 11. Horner, the undersigned, the acting executors of the last will and testament of said Alexander 11. Horner, late of the city of Baltimore, deceased, will offer at public sale, ou the premises, situate in district, iu Carroll county, on the line of the Western Maryland Railroad, at a point known as Station, 75 on Wednesday, SGth day of March A.

D. 1884 at 1 j). all that valuable farm situate as hereinbefore stated, and containing 198 ACRES, 3 ROODS AND 18 PERCHES of Land, more or less, and improved with a new 2-story frame DWELLING HOUSE, a large Switzer Barn, and necessary outbuildings, Ac. Bki'ixnSSflSfcThis is one ot the most desirable and attractive homes in the county, and having a station on the railroad within a short distance of the dwelling house, renders Baltimore and Westminster easy of access. The land is in good condition and produces well.

Terms of sale as prescribed by mortgage One-half of purchase money to be paid in cash: the balance in six and twelve months. ALBERT N. HORNER, LEVI Z. CONDON, Acting Executors. Win.

N. Hayden, Chas. B. Roberts, mar I ts R. C.

Matthews, SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM, Adjoining the village of Mechanicsville, district, Carroll county, Md. By virtue of a deed of trust from Elias A. Gorsuch, the undersigned, trustees under said deed, will offer at public sale, on the premises, on Wednesday the SGth day of March 1834 at 1 p. all that valuable farm containing 100 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, lying in district, and adjoining the village of Mechanicsville, Carroll county, Md. This property is improved hy a good substantial DWELLING HOUSE, barn, stabling, wagon house and all other usual outbuildings.

It is favorably situated with reference to public roads and turnpike, schools, churches and railroad station. The soil is good and easily improved; well watered. About 20 acres in good timber. This is a very desirable property in every respect, 'I he terms of sale are One-third cash on i the day of sale or upon the ratification thereof the Court; the balance in two equal payments, of 12 and 18 months, secured by the notes of the purchaser or purchasers, to the satisfaction of the trustees the deferred payi ments to bear interest from the day of sale. THOMAS GORSUCH,) ELIAS B.

ARNOLD. Trustees-1 Jas. A. C. Bond, Solicitor for Trustees.

mar 1-ts P. A. Gorsuch, THIS WAY. One Dollar and Twenty-flvo Worth of Goods for Every DoUar Invested. The permanently leased the lot of J.

T. Orndorff, adjoining 11. 11. lumber office, and having erected a building thereon, otters to the public D. M.

OSBORNE CELEBRATED HARVESTING MACHINERY, Including Wheeler No. 6 Single Reapers, Rear and Front Cut Mowers; also the Best Twine Binder in the Market, with the Most Simple Truck in Use; Can bo Easily Moved with Two Horses. I have a full line of Repairs for the Osborne i Harvesters, also Twine for binding. I HAVE THE ECONOMIST PLOW, Just whut every farmer wants. CORN PLANTERS, COHN PLOWS, HORSE, RAKES, Ac.

Call and examine before purchasing, and you will be convinced that I have just the goods you are looking for. Also a full line of twr DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES, The best in use. Yours, JOHN G. SKUNK. mar 8-4 Westminster, Md.

I TO CREDITORS. This is to give notice that the subscriber has obtained from the Court of I Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Administration on the Personal Estate of ABDIEL J. BANKERT, late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-1 sons having claims against the deceased are 1 warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch; ers thereof legally authenticated, to the subj scriber, on or before the Ist day of October, 1884; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 20th day of February, 1884.

EDWARD GEIMAN, mar l-4t Administrator. 14,568 Boxes sold in year by One Druggist of LIVER PILLS. Act Directly on the Liver. Cures Chills and Fever, Dyspepsia. Sick I Headache, Bilious Colic, Constipation, Rheumatism, Piles, Palpitation of the Heart, Diz-.

ziness, torpid liver, coated tongue, ness and all Diseases of the Liver and Stomach. If you do not very a single pill at bed-time stimulates tbe stomach, restores the appetite, imparts vigor to the. system- For Sale hy all Druggists and General Dealers, at 25 cents a. box. R.

E. SELLERS A ap 7-188S-oot-ly Pittsburgh, Pa. TO CREDITORS. No. 2208 Equity-, lu the Circuit Court for Carroll County.

David N. Henning, Charles T. Rcifsnider, Trustees, vs. Daniel Myers, Lydia A. Myers, his wife.

Notice is hereby given to all the creditors of Daniel Myers, who were sueb prior to the 30th day of November, A. D. 1883, the date of the deed of trust in the above cause, to file their claims duly proven and authenticated with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll county as Court of Equity, on or before the 13th day of May, A. D. 1884.

JNO. BAUMGARTNER, Jiu, mar S-4t Auditor. In the Circuit Court for Carroll co.uuty. William B. Pearce and others vs.

foifrod S. Brown and others. Ordered this 13th day of March, A. IV 1884, that the account of the auditor filed in this cause be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown On or before 31st day of March, vidud a copy of this order be inserted for two, successive weeks, before the last named day, in some newspaper published in Carrol? county. FRANK T.

SHAW, Clerk. True copy, marls-2t Fbahk T. Suaw, Clerk. 2207 EQUITY. In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.

Edward Fclber vs. William Sidow and Matilda Sidow, his wife. Ordered this 14th day of March, A. D. 1884, that the account of the auditor filed iu this cause be finally ratified and Confirmed, unless cause to the contraiy thereof he shown or before the 31st day of March provided a copy of this order be inserted for two successive weeks before the last named day in some newspaper published in Carroll county.

FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk. True mar 15-2 Fbaxk T. Suaw, Clerk. JflOR SALE.

A very productive Farm of 104 ACRES, Buiujixosgood. Situated on one of the roads leading out of, aud 84 miles from Westminster. For particulars 1 inquire of GEO. W. MATTHEWS, Beal Estate Agent, gep 28-tfo Westminster.

Carroll Md. BUY yonr Furniture at and save 25 per cent..