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The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
The Outlook.

The New York Herald has been making
careful inquiries of well-informed persons as
to the political prospects in several of the
most important States East and West, and the
result may be briefly summarized. In Ohio
the Democrats are fairly sure of success; In
diana will certainly go for Cleveland by at
least 10000; Michigan will be lost to the
Blaine ticket the probability is that Iowa will
cast its electoral vote for Cleveland; in Wis
consin the Democrats believe they will carry
the State; it is thought that with faithful, hard
work Massachusetts can be carried for Cleve-
land; New Hampshire. Democrats say they
can carry the State unless the Portsmouth
navy yard swamps them; Vermont will cast a
very greatly reduced Republican majority in
November; Connecticut is regarded as a
doubtful State, with the chances in favor of
the Democrats, and New York and New Jer
sey appear to be safe for Cleveland. The
Herald concludes:
A survey of the field at this moment gives
promise of ''tidal wave" in November
against the Blaine ticket. From all quarters
reports come to us of very large and increas-
ing Republican opposition to the Blaine ticket
and much smaller detection from the Demo-
cratic ranks than was at one time feared.
There is, according to our reports, spirit
and determination this fall among the voters
everywhere which promise very important
results-a determination to make change,
and to see whether tho people still control or
whether the machine" politicians really
have the country by the throat.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
Blaine as a Litigant.

From the laurence Mass Sentinel:
The trick of suing for damages for libel, ON
the same ground as that Blaine has instituted
against the Indianapolis Sentinel, is an old
one with that gentleman. The Portland ar
gus, the leading Democratic organ in Maine,
says that Blaine tried the damage dodge on
it, on the same ground of aggravation, some
twenty-five years ago, TO the tune of S25, 900,
the result being that the argus had only to
pay for the writ in the civil suit. Some time
afterwards Blaine had the proprietor of the
same journal indicted in an other county, on
the same charge, but declined to bring his case
to trial, and it was mol pros'd without the
knowledge of the accused. Both processes
were mere blufing; and there is not the least
possible chance that the Indianapolis journal
will ever be called upon for any defence.
The Sentinels sswithers are unwrung." 1t
says: ''If there is one act which more than
another will incline the belief that the reports
of immortality on Mr.. Blaine are not without
foundation, it is his attempted injunction of
investigation and discussion by the press. Is
his record of such character that he must
needs resort to theatrical methods, to calcium
lights and stage thunder, rant and crocodile
tears, to produce an effect? Fifty thousand
dollars or your life!' says Jim Blaine, the
Republican tough to the Sentinel. Nice way
for pIumed knight to make a raise. Don't
you come too near, Jim, the Sentinel IS
loaded.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
shipIey Items.

Last Friday at 40 clock We received very
fine shower of rain. which laid the dust for
onr picnic, which began at 6, p. M, instead
of /. as intended. The picnic was well at,
tended until 109 p. M, at which time 1t closed
for the night Ats o clock Saturday morning
the Sabbath School committee met and made
all necessary arrangements for the picnic,
which was begun again promptly at o'clock,
with the Snydersburg Band present. The
picnic was we'll attended in the morning and
better in the evening. The Sabbath School
was very ably addressed in the afternoon by
the Revs Charles Reid and Heyde, of your
city, and our pastor, Rev. Geo. r. McCrady;
After the addresses, which were interspersed
with music by the band and singing by the
school, the school was mustered out and back
again TO the selling stapd, where a nice treat
of ice cream and cake was provided for them.
The committee succeeded in selling out all
their ice cream, watermelons, cantaloupes
and confectionery at an early hour IN the
evening The net proceeds amounted 10 $50.
The people of this neighborhood haze sue
ceejed at last in reducing the debt on Zion
Chapel, by subscription, festivals and pic
MICS, from $675 to S4O0, and should the future
prove as favorable to us as the past, by the
kind assistance of the people in and around
our neighborhood we may expect soon to see
the remaining debt raised or provided for
and the church dedicated, which is earnestly
hoped for
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30

A False Issue.
From the Nem YORK. World.

TIOM Hc NCU j Oih " OTtu'
That genuine specimen of oily CANNON,
Senator George +. Hoar, of Massachusetts,
has written to ''Dear Young Friend a let
ter defending Blaine from the charges made
against him in the Fisher bribery and corrup
ton business. The Blaine organs seize
greedily on this Hoar letter and declare that
it ''ends the controversy that there remains
nothing more to be said on the subject
The only ''defense" offered by Mr.. Hoar
for his tattooed candidate is in substance that
Blaine was investigated and satisfactorily ac
quilted of any wrong doing in the Fisher cor
,ruption. Mr.. Hoar knows that this is untrue.
Mr.. Blaine never suffered the Fisher letters to
be seen. He read as much of some of them
and in such form as he pleased. Hesuppress-
ed others. When the Congressional Com
mittee peremptorily demanded the letters
Blaine sacrilegiously feigned to have had a
sunstroke while on his way from church,
and so evaded having the letters forced from
him. He would not have done so if he had
not known that he had falsifed their con-
tents.
Blaine affected illness until the adjourn
ment of the session and then saved himself
from probable expulsion from the House by
sneaking into the Senate with the unmet
charges of official corruption in the Speaker S
Chair damning his record. Would an honor
able and honest man have taken a seat in the
Senate before clearing himself of an infamous
charge ard, in fact, for the purpose of getting
rid of the charge?
Mr.. Hoar's position is false one. His
story of Blaine's acquittal is an untruth. 1t
would be just as true to say that Emo has been
acquitted of robbing the Second National
Bank, or that Limitation" kellogg has
been acquitted of the offense for which he
was indicted.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30


The fine rain here on Friday night and Sat
urday morning last settled the dust, and the
fine and refreshing weather created an i'm
petus for going to camp-meeting, in progress
near this place. The meeting commenced on
Friday, the 22nd. The attendance on Satur-
day was small. There were but "a tents on
the ground.
Early on Sunday morning the principal
roads leading to the place OF meeting were
lined with vehicles loaded with occupants
wearing cheerful and smiling countenances,
vending their way to camp, famed by the re-
freshing breeze that prevailed. Besides the
large number that reached the place by prl-
vate conveyance, between one and two thou-
sand came by rail, special trains being run
east and west. Bynoon every available point
upon the rough and rugged hillside was densely
hacked with vehicles, horses and moving
spreading branches of fine forest trees, which
formerly belonged to the estate OF the late
Moses Haines, but now owned by one OF hls
sons.
As usual on occasions where large crowd
has convened, under no restraint, save self
control, the observer will notice that all ap-
parently seek that enjoyment most gratifying,
whether it be real or imaginary. whist
number were enioying the benefits OF good
morning sermon, others delighted in promen-
aiding and talking within the circle, much to
the ANNOYANCE of those wishing to hear. Out-
side the circle were groupes of persons dis
cussing promiscuous topics, while many con CON
tented themselves sitting III vehicles looking
at the surrounding scenes. The most striking
feature, it is said, was the great effort made
by those particularly interested in appeaslng
the appetite which appeared to exist among
the multitude Besides a table well loaded
with seasonable and substantial viands, ice
cream, melons, confectioneries, ice water,
&C., were rapidly disposed of at remuner9tlye
prices during the day. Very few attended the
meeting on Monday Quite large crowd
was present on Tuesday. The meeting closed
Thursday night.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
A Republicans Eleven Reasons for
Betting on Cleveland.

An independent Republican of this city,
who says positively that he will not vote for
Blaine, and who has not yet decided whether
to vote for st. John or Cleveland, recently
made wager on the election of Cleveland.
The amount he staked would be considered
in the sporting world as neither large nor
small, but it is an amount which it would be
inconvenient for man of ordinary means
as is the man referred toto lose. He does
not admit the possibility of losing, and bases
his hope of winning upon the following eleven
reasons:
l. In 1880 Garfield was elected by narrow
majority. He was supported by the entire
Republican press of the country, and as rule
the independent newspapers were "lndepend-
ent Republican, Now the very ablest Re-
publican newspapers are supporting the
Democratic nominee, and as a rule the inde-
pendent newspapers are independent Demo
cratic
.. The Republican party is not now and will
not be united. Four years ago all factions of
that party were in perfect accord at the close
of the campaign.
8. The independent non partisan vote is
against Blaine. 1t was for Garfield.
1. The State administrations of New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Kansas, Con-
necticut and Nevada are Democratic. They
were Republican four years ago. Their infiu-
ence and patronage are therefore directly trans
posed.
5. The influence of the Southern question
(the whole range of negro outrages, tissue bal
lots, false counts, intimidation, etc., has
nearly vanished from national politics.
6. The tariff is not so popular, and protee-
ton will prove less potent party cry than in
1880.
Z. Trade and manufactures are languishing.
Four years ago they were Aourishing. The
Republicans got the credit then, and will be
held responsible now.
s. Conceding that Buffers candidacy will
damage the Democratic chances, it will be
more than offset by the damage st. John
will do the Republicans. Butler and St John
may be considered, in relation to Democratic
chances, as certainly no worse than 'stand-
Off s-sg.f.E. .E-F
8. The business depression and the civil SER
vice act will lessen campaign contributions,
which were so plenty in 1880.
10. The Republican funds must be scattered
over many States Massachusetts, Connect
cut, New Hampshire, all the Middle States,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Wis
consin and the Pacific slope. New York and
Indiana only needed salvation in 1880.
II. The demand for change on general
principles, which naturally grows as a party
remains in power.-Racine (JPis.) Dispatch
to Chicago Times.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
Rsnuhllcnn county Convention.

The Republicans of Carroll held primaries
last Saturday and Il convention on Monday,
to select delegates to the End congressional
district convention which met on Thursday, at
Waverly, Baltimore county. The convention
was called to order by Samuel Roop, chair
man of the County Central Committee, and
Thomas +. Sheppard was chosen chairman,
and DIR. Chas. Thomson and j. II. Mitten
secretaries. Three districts-TaneytowD,
Manchester and Franklin-were unrepresent-
ed, though the committee admitted citizen
of the 9th district as a representative, and he
cast the five votes of the district. That was
an unusual proceeding, irregular and power
the convention had no right to exercise.
This brought the voting strength OF the con-
vention up to fifty, though not more than
thirty or thirty y-fve actual delegates were
present.
Nominations being in order for delegates to
the congressional convention the following
were named--Geo. W. Wilson, Milton Schaef-
fer, Chas E. Norris, Joel Ebaugh, Thomas
+. Shepherd, G. Allen Davis, Samuel Roop,
David Rinehart. Ten being named, it was
moved and carried that the five receiving the
highest number of votes should be declared
the delegates and the other five the alternates.
Samuel Roop received so votes, Geo. Wilson
40, Milton Schaefier As, Joel Ebaugh 80 and
Thomas F. Shepherd %, and were thus chosen
delegates The vote for the others ranged
from to 20, and they had the distinguished
honor of being chosen alternates.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
nrDhauS, COurf.

Monday, August 25-The last will and tes
lament of Ann L. Bowman, deceased, was
admitted to probate, and letters testamentary
granted to John Dehl Bowman, who received
order to notify creditors.
The last will and testament of Sophia Hull,
deceased, was admitted to probate, and let
ters testamentary granted to DIR. James T.
Summers, who received order to notify cred
itors.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Fred
erick Shoemaker, deceased were granted to
DIR. Charles Thomson.
Miriam Albaugh, executrix of David F;
Albaugh, deceased, returned inventory of
goods and chattels, and received order to sell
goods and chattels and order to notify cred
itors.
Tuesday, August 26.-John W. and Theo
II. Biggs, administrators of James W. Biggs,
deceased, received order to sell real estate.
Edward E. Koons, executor of Lydia Ann
Sherman, deceased, returned inventory of
real estate and list of sales of personal prop
erty.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Frederick Dickensheets, deceased were grant
ed to Frederick w. Dickensheets, who re-
ceived order to notify creditors.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
The Glenwood Socials gave very delight
ful select hop at the Poplar Springs Hotel on
Tuesday night last The company was well
chosen; the music so good that it would have
inspired octogenarian or valetudinarlan with
a desire to trip 'the light fantastic" the sup
per under the management of the worthy
hostess, Mrs. R. Ensey) all that could be de-
sired, and the unanimous verdict as @ the pleas,
ant evening drew to close was, 'The incest
marty we have attended for many day."
Howard, Baltimore, Carroll and Anne Arun-
del counties sent forth their fairest bellies to
grace the occasion, and they were well sup
1orted by their attendant cavaliers. Among
the the gentlemen present we noticed John War
field, Esq, of Baltimore city, and the gallant
chief engineer of the Catonsville short line.
We have not space to particularize those from
the vicinity, and would not specially mention
a few where all were so charming.
We hope that this may not bt be the Ii, last 50.
for the remembrance of its pleasure inclines
ms. like Oliver Twist, to ask for more.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30

On August 10th, Geo. W. Weant, as exec.
utor, sold the following real estate of Samuel
Weant, deceased, near Harney, in Taneytown
district Farm of 1lS acres, with good i'm
provements, to Washington Weant, at S3S. so
Der acre; farm of 80 acres, adjoining the
above, also with good improvements, to Rich
ard Hill, at $43 per acre.
VIM. A. McKellip and Nicholas ID: Norris,
trustees, sold to DR.. F. I. Shaw, on Monday,
for 50, ,425, the Norris dwelling in this city,
adjoining Carroll Hall. -.
Geo. L. Warner has sold his house and lot
in Hampstead to John Blocker, of Upperco,
Baltimore county, for Sl,70o cash. Frank
Fowble has sold his house and lot in the same
town to George Lambert, of Beckleysville,
Baltimore county, for 81, 200.
VIM. A. McKellip and Jas. A. c. Bond,
trustees. sold farm near Winfield, in this
county, containing 49, acres, formerly the
property of Hamilton Skidmore. for the sum of
SIS per acre to Edwin j. Cronk. The price
obtained was considered good one, and
shows that lands in Franklin district are not
only in demand, but rapidly increasing in
yalue
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
Pleasant Valley Items.

On Saturday evening last, while Messrs.
George Bowers and Alawais Feeser were
taking their supper, their two-horse team,
which had been hitched above the house,
broke loose and ran away with the wagon,
taking the road towards Silver Run. When
near Mr.. Michael Frock' they overlook Mr..
John Leister, who was looking over some
mail matter as he was riding along in his car
riage, and not noticing the team coming in
time to get out of the way, ran the tongue OF
the wagon into Mr.. Leister's carriage, throw
ing him forward on the dash and breaking one
post and smashing the entire back of his car
riage Fortunately, however, no serious dam
age was done to either Mr.. Leister or the
horses. =,
The Pleasant Valley Sabbath School will
hold its annual celebration and festival on
Saturday, the 9th of September. Every eff
fort is being made to make the occasion
pleasant one.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30

The public schools of Carroll will open on
Monday next, and efforts are being made to
increase their efficiency, and at the same time
to effect saving in expenses. The School
Board have adopted some rules and regula-
tions to these ends, that will be strictly en-
forced, and enforced will accomplish these
results. These rules and regulations have
been printed, and will be furnished to trustees
and patrons, and will tend to simplify all that
pertains to book fees, incidental expenses,
care of property, &c.
In addition, the Examiner, Mr.. James A:
Diffenbaugh, has prepared and had printed
for distribution to teachers, a schedule of
daily exercises for use in schools. This
schedule seems to be just what has been need
ed, and insures regularity in the schools, and
uniformity throughout the County. The les
sons for each day in the week, and the time to
be devoted to them, are given, and their use
will result in regularity that must prove
beneficial TO pupils.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
A Boid Robbery.

A robbery was committed at the jewelry es-
tabIishment of A. H Wentz, this city, on last
Saturday night, about twenty minutes OF 10
o'clock. The thief was colored man, and
was observed in front of the store by several
other colored people. Suddenly he broke the
glass in the show window, grabbed two
Watches a gold watch case, and pair of gold
bracelets, and made off, running across the
street and into an alley, and was soon out of
sight and hearing. Mr.. White, Mr.. Vent $
assistant, was in the store, and saw the thief
break the glass and grab his booty. He
rushed after him Immediately, but the thief
made good his escape. The goods were
valued at S125, the thief in his flight,
dropping one watch, which was recovered.
This is the most daring robbery ever commit
ed or attempted in this city, and up to this
time the thief has not been captured.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
New Freedom. Pa. items.

Gr0f. Bann mas returned from MS NlSlL W
Europe, where he spent four weeks.
The Lutheran and Reformed Sunday schools
will hold their annual pie ME on the Summit
Grove camp ground, September 6, 1884.
Our farmers are buying young steers to
pasture, since the pasture seems to be plenty.
The Oakland NJ. L. Church will hold fes-
tival on Saturday evening for the benefit of
the church. The New Freedom Cornet Band
is expected to furnish the music.
Mrs. Louis Grove was buried on Monday
at Shrewsbury, aged 6s years, months and
days.
A Cleveland and Hendricks club will be
formed here and to be full uniformed. There
will be speakers present from distance.
Come out Democrats.
There is some strong talk of starting string
band and a male glee club here, BUTT is more
than likely that talk is the beginning and end
ing of it.
Miss Allie Formwalt, who has been visiting
W. I. Stonebraker's, has returned to herhome
at Long Green, Md.
The presiding Elder of the NJ. L. church
preached very able sermon last Sabbath
evening. after which the Lords supper was
administered.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
we,tner Record for the week.

August 23-mercury 6S at a. m. and 7G
at 2 n M; cloudy and showery up to 8 p. M,
followed by clearing weather. August "a
mercury 6S at a. m. and 74at 2 p. M; clear
r Angnst 25-mercury Sc at a. m. and 20 at
2 p. M; generally clOrdy. August 20
mercury 66 at a. m. and % at z ?; M;
cIoudy. up to a. M, with slight rain, follow
ed byclearing weather. August 27- mercury
60 at a. m. and IS at 2 p. M; clear: Au,
eust 2s-mercury 6S at a. m. and 16 at
.. M; generally cloudy, with rain at night. ~
August 29-mercury 62 at ! a. m. and 6Sa
- M: cloudy and rainy.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
MO. 1924 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Thomas Gorsuch and Elias B. Arnold, Trus-
tees, VS.. Elias A. Gorsuch.
Ordered this Doth day of August, A. D.
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 18th day Of September next;
provided copy of this erder be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test;
aug a0;2t FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
DIED.

At Sandy Hook, Nd, August 81, 1884,
John R. Smith, in the 69th year of his age.
In Baltimore, August "a, 1884, suddenly,
James B. Murray, in the 65th year of his age.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
A SSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE'S
. SALE of a
VALUABLE FARM,
In Freedom District. Carroll Co.. ma.

In Freedom District, Carroll Co., Md.
By virtue of the powers of sale contained in
two mortgages executed by Joseph NJ. Gist,
and wife to Jeremiah Rinehart, and by him
assigned to the subscriber, the undersigned, as
signee of said mortgage, will offer at Public
Sale, on the premises, situate in Freedom
district, in Carroll county, Nd, within half a
mile of the Baltimore and Liberty Turnpike
and three miles from Marriottsville, Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad, on
Thursday, September 11th, 1881,
at II o'clock, NJ, all that Farm containing
1873 ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS,
improved with Log Weatherboarded DWELL
ing House, containing rooms
and kitchen, large Bank Barn, &@M-a
4Ox6O feet, good as new, and M a;;s
all necessary farm buildings. 5=tasiEss:E-
There is good water convenient to the house
and barn. The land is in high state of cul-
tivation, is under good fencing and has run
ming water in each field. There is a thriving
young orchard of choice fruits in bearing con-
dition on the premises. About 25 Acres of
this land are covered with good timber.
Terms of SaIe.-One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale,
or upon the ratification thereof by the Court,
the balance to be paid in equal instalments Of
one and two years respectively, with interest,
and to be secured to the satisfaction of the
undersigned. The whole amount of purchase
money will be received in cash if purchaser
so prefers.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS, Guardian,
Assignee Of Mortgage.
aug cts r. C. Matthews, Auctioneer
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

St. Paul's Reformed Church. h.-Divine SER
vices Sunday morning 102; evening q.
A. S. WEBER, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30

There was an earthquake at Conception,
Chill, on the 4th inst, which 'sshook build
ings violently"
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
MO. 2217 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Noah Sullivan ct ais VS.. Eliza Jane Smith and
husband ct ais.
Ordered this 22nd day of August, A. D.,
1884, that the second account of the auditor,
fled in this cause, be finally ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the Sth day of Sep
tember, next; provided copy of this order
be inserted for two successive weeks, before
the last named day, in some newspaper pub
ished in Carroll county.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy, Test =
aug 23:2t FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-30
Business Locals.

The Biggest and Best Of Them Au-Old John
Robinson and His Ten Big Neo Shoes
Crotcded Houses Everyone Delighted
Excellent Shoso.