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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
Farmers Convention.

As will appear by notice in the local de-
partment and an advertisement, there is to be
a convention of the farmers of Baltimore,
Hartford, Carroll, Howard and Anne Arundel
counties at the hall ofthe Young Mems Christ
ian Association, corner of Charles and Sara
toga streets, Baltimore, next Friday, February
22ud. While the convention is particularly
for the counties of central Maryland, yet
farmers from every section are invited, and
no doubt large number will be present.
There will be an address by DIR. L. Lewis
Sturtevant, director of the New York State
Experimental Station, on the uses and bene-
fits of experimental stations. As the Legisla-
ture has the question before it of establishing
an experimental station at Pikesyille; DIR. Stur-
tevant's address will be interesting, giving, as
he no doubt will, the results of the station of
which he is director Peter Henderson, OF
New Jersey, will speak on farm gardening;
DR.. NJ. G. Ellzey, late professor in the Vir-
ginia Agricultural College, on manures and
how to use them; and Col. Robert Beverly,
of Virginia, on feeding cattle. Besides there
will be presented for general discussion the
following topics: Profitable methods of feed
ing cattle; best plan of managing manure;
most economical and quickest way to improve
land; is dairying in counties which find a
market in Baltimore profitable branch of
farming, losses incurred and deterioration of
land being considered?
The programme thus presented is an inter-
esting one, and every farmer who attends will
hear practical subjects discussed in an inter-
esting manner. We advise those of our read
ers engaged in agricultural pursuits to attend
this mnefinp
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
Legislative Notes.

Last Friday in the Senate leave was granted
to introduce bill to exempt from execution
property to the amount of $500, also bill to
allow additional fees to States attorneys. In
the House petition was presented asking for
local option for Carroll county. A consider
cradle amount of business of local character
was transacted. Both houses adjourned from
Friday until Tuesday.
In the Senate on Tuesday the bill to protect
the health of employees in manufacturing es-
Establishments was passed without opposition.
A large amount of business of local character
was disposed of.
In the House the Westernd Maryan Rail
road Company's bills came up for discussion in
the House of Delegates. One of these bills
authorizes the Western Maryland Railroad
Company to lease or purchase other roads,
and the other bill gives power to the Western
Maryland Maryland Tidewater Railroad Com
pany to sell or lease its property to the Wes-
tern Maryland Railroad. The object of the
bills is to enable the Western Maryland Rail
road Company to obtain terminal facilities at
Spring Gardens. The Tidewater Company,
which is as yet on paper only, was brought
into existence so as not to cucumber the
Western Maryland Railroad with another
mortgage, there being FIVE mortgages already
on it. These bills were amended slightly. and
after considerable discussion were ordered to
be engrossed.
Mr.. Schultz, of Baltimore, was granted
leave for bill to regulate marriages. 1t pro-
vides that all applicants shall be required to
secure a license irrespective of Publishing the
bans in church, and that they shall make their
applications under oath. Clerks of courts are
given power to investigate whether there are
impediments on account of consanguinity,
age, etc., and if there reany such to refuse to
grant the license.
In the Senate on Wednesday the bill of Mr..
Moore reducing marriage license fee in the
State to fifty cents was passed by vote OF IL
to 8. Among the House bills read second
time was one to authorize the mayor and COM
mon council of the town of Union Bridge,
Carroll county. to issue bonds to redeem the
present Indebtedness and to build town hall.
Cnfavorable reports were made on the bill
relating to taxing mortgages, and motion to
substitute the bill for the unfavOrable report
was made the order of the day for February
u, and also on the bill regulating the fees of
attorneys, which was postponed till February
~. The Eastern Shore senatorial repeal bill
WAS postponed till March 10, and the Freder
ick school tax apportionment bill till April !,
which practically kill 1t.
The Western Mary railroad bills were
passed in the house and were read first time in
the Senate. The House was occupied all day
on matters of minor and no Importance to
the general public.
On Thursday in the Senate the bill to legal
ize trades unions was passed without oppo-
sitiom, and the bill to collect labor statistics
failed for want of a constitutional majority.
The bill to authorize the corporate authorities
of Union Bridge to create "a loan to pay off
Indebtedness. &c, was passed, and the bill
now goes to the Governor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

NOTES ON WASHINGTON. or Six Years at the
National Capital. By JANE w. GENMILL. E. Clax-
ton & Co., Philadelphia.
friend of the author residing near this city, has
laid this volume upon our table. A hasty perusal
has impressed favorably to its merits. Itbears
evidence of the close observation and intelligent
discrimination, of the author, and contains much
valuable information concerning the National Cap
ital and the several departments of the government
the public buildings historical residences, works of
art, and environs of the city, presented in neat
and convenient form. The chapter on life in the
departments affords curious insight into the ways
and means of government clerks. male and female,
and is not the least interesting feature of the book
Comparatively few persons know much or the
workings of the government, of the size, cost and
uses of the public buildings, and of the details OF
governmental affairs ct the Capital This book treats
of these topics and gives those who have seldom
or never visited Washington, a comprehensive view
of the Federal City, its varied appointments and
surroundings, and would form a valuable acquisi-
tion to every library.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
Proposition to increase Taxation.

On Thursday Mr.. Beasman obtained leave
to introduce bill to authorize the commits
sioners of Carroll county to levy special tax
of three cents on the 500 to improve, build
and furnish public schools Before the Car
roll county delegation go any further with this
measure we would call their attention to the
following clause of Section SO ofthe Constitu-
ton of Maryland: "And the General As
sembly shall pass no Special Law, for any
case, for which provision has been made by
an existing General Law" As the general
law covers the subject of building school
houses, it would appear that the bill introduc-
ed on Thursday would conflict with the Con-
stitution. Besides, very many taxpayers OF
Carroll, Indeed large majority of them
are not willing to bear further taxation for
public schools, the Commissioners now giving
to the School Board nearly one-third of all the
taxes collected. They exceed the limit the law
compels them to give by one-third, and one
third is large proportion to give to one of
the many objects for which taxation is laid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
Dorsey Reveals More Secrets.

On the fourth page of this issue will be
found some revelations of Ex-senator Stephen
W. Dorsey made to the Washington cores
pondent of the New York World, relative to
corruption in the star route cases and the way
the election of Garfield in 1880 was secured.
Dorsey talks plainly, forcibly and in an enter
tanning way, and the interview, which we give
in full, will be found interesting and instruc-
tive. In his talk Dorsey tells how he was APP
preached by an offer to compromise the suit
in the route case against him for $50, 900,
which he refused to enter into, and speaks OF
the moneys paid by the others indicted and
not tried. He did not see the money paid,
but he guesses that the bank accounts of Bliss
and Ker, government counsel, will show large
additions about the time there was so much
ado male over the star-route frauds, and he
thinks that Brewster and Merrick spent theirs
in whisky. He relates, also, how the Camp
bellite Church, with its $4,000 members, was
worked for Garfield in Indiana, and tells some
other interesting facts regarding the conduct
of the Garfield campaign. He INDUCES in
some reflections on Hayes and Arthur, and
relates some particulars of the famous Fifth
Avenue Hotel conference in New York in
which Garfield pledged cabinet and other po-
sitions for Stawart support.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
Political Assessments.

Senator Voorhees, introduced a bill into the
Senate on Tuesday prohibiting officers and
employees of the Government from contribut-
ing money for political purposes. Mr.. Voor-
hees said it had become notorious that, not
withstanding the present law on the subject
of political assessments, clerks and others
in Government employ were being compelled,
under the device of voluntary contributions,
to give away money which they needed for
the support Of their families. This bill, be
said, made it a penal offence for any person
in Government employ to contribute money
for political purposes. By thus imposing a
penalty, not only on him who receives, but,
as we'll, ON him who gives, this thing could
be;stopped, and it could not be stopped in
any other way. Ninety-nine out of every
hundred clerks would be glad to be armed
with this provision of law.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The dignity of the Senate was disturbed
twice this week. On Monday Lapham, OF
New York, desired the services of apage, and
being too inebriated to clap his hands, puck
cred up his mouth and gave a whistle that is
said to have sounded like the dulcet notes of
steam calliope. This startled the digniiied
Senate and President Edmunds raped the
New York Senator to order. On Tuesday
Cockrell, of Missouri, leaning back too far in
his chair, lost his balance and went over back
ward, and was so wedged in between the chair
and his desk he could not get up. Two Sen
ators went to his assistance, while the Others
smiled and laughed at the Missougian mis-
fortune
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

Philadelphia municipal election will be
held next Tuesday. The Democratic nomi'
nees are men of so much character and fitness
that they have been endorsed by the Commit
tee of One Hundred, and up to Wednesday it
looked as though the Democrats would sweep
the city. The Republicans became alarmed,
and an attempt to head off Democratic sue
cess was made. A committee of twenty one
business men and Republicans called "A mass
meeting for Thursday night, in their call
making an effort to get up a scare on the
tariff, proclaiming that Democratic victory
would be interpreted throughout the coun-
try as an endorsement in the large manufac-
turing city of Philadelphia of the Morrison
tariff bill The Philadelphia Ledger, a Re
publican paper that supports the Democratic
nominees, says tits not worth while to attempt
10 get up Presidential or tariff scares, for that
dodge was worked for all it was worth i'll 1880,
aud the people didn scare at all. The indie
pcmlcnts voted then for the best men, and
will do 50 again next Tuesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The morning edition of the Baltimore DaG
was discontinued on Monday last and Mr..
Crnas,lalc, the editor. has retired from the
paper. The Day WAS Il first class newspaper
while it lasted, aud it might have been a sue
cess under different editorial management.
Mr.. Croasdac was vigorous writer, but there
was too much of self in his editorials-his
feelings and lreudices were allowed 10 per-
wade his writings. The evening Day has be-
come the property of Geo. W. Cruikshank,
Esq, who will continue its publication as
heretofore and will conduct the editorial de-
partment. He has had long experience in
newspaper work and no doubt will give the
people of Baltimore good evening journal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
THE FARMERS CONVENTION
i OF CENTRAL MARYLAND,

Composed of members of the various agri-
cultural associations and individual farmers
of Baltimore, Hartford, Carroll, Howard and
Anne Arundel counties, will meet in the Hall
of the Young Mems Christian Association
Building, corner Charles and Saratoga sts.,
Baltimore, at 1870, a. M,
ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 1884.
The following gentlemen have accepted in
vitations to be present and make addresses:
DR.. L. LEWIS STURTEVANT, Director
of the New York State Agricultural Expert
Experiment Stations.
PETER HENDERSON, ESQ.,, of New Jer-
sew. on Seasonable Topics of Farm Gardening.
Col. ROBERT BEVERLY, of Virginia,
on Feeding Cattle.
DR.. NJ. q. ELLZEY. late professor in the
Virginia Agricultural College, on Manures
and How to Use Them.
The following subjects will be presented for
discussion:
l. Profitable methods of feeding cattle.
2. Best plan of managing manure.
3. Most economical and quickest way to i'm
prove land.
4. Is dairying in counties which find a mar
ket in Baltimore profitable branch of farm
ing, losses incurred and deterioration of land
being considered?
All persons interested in agriculture in the
counties named are invited to participate in
the proceedings, and any one having infor-
nation on any topic likely to be of profit or
interest is urged to present it to the conven-
ton. feb 16-1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides father,
Joshua Lee, on February 5th, 1884, by Rev.
Thos. w. Brown, Frederick o. Shipley and
Miss Lizzie J. Lee, both of Carroll county.
February 10, 1884, by Rev. VIM. Rupp, at
the Reformed parsonage in Manchester. Mr..
Charles Stoffle and Miss Missouri l.. Leese,
both of Carroll county.
February 10, 1884, by Rev. VIM. Rupp, at
the residence of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. Jas.
NJ. Wentz and Miss Flora |. Rhoads, both of
Carroll county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The Virginia Republican state committee
will meet at Richmond on the 2lst instant to
fix place and date of convention to send del
egates to the presidential nominating conven-
ton Dezendorff, the chairman, is endeav-
oring to have straight Republicans chosen
delegates, and to shut out Malone and his
gang, whom he fears would like to get hold
of the delegation and sell it out to the highest
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The House committee on claims has re-
ported adversely on the bills to pay Maryland
and Virginia certain sums of money advanced
by them to the federal government in 1890
and 1871 to aid in erecting government build
ings at Washington. These bills are inst and
should be paid, and while there is large sur
plus in the treasury for which there is no use.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
feb 16-6m
NO. 1905 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County sit
ting in Equity.
Jeremiah Rinehard, Mortgage VS.. William T.
Haugh and wife, Mortgagors.
Ordered this 18th day of February, A. d.
1884, that the sale Of the mortgaged property
made by jeremiah Rinehard, MORTGAGE, and
reported in his second report of sale filed in
the above entitled cause, be finally ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
be shown, on or before the 18th day of March
next; provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in Carroll coun-
ty, Maryland, once week for three success
sive weeks prior to the 11th day of March
next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
81, 10000.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
feb16-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

The Annual Missionary services of Centen-
airy NJ. E. Church and Sunday School Mission
airy Society of Westminster will be held to-
morrow. The PASTOR Rev. John Edwards,
will preach on foreign Missions at 1870 a. m.
and at night the Sunday School will give a
platform service that will be instructive and
pleasing. The managers are aiming to make
the exercises the best ever held.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

r IsT OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
- remaining in the Post Office, Westmin
ster, Nd, February 8, 1884.
Brown, Miss Mary Lockard, Miss Sarah T.
Baker, Daniel Lockard, VIM. b..
Brown, William Mccullough Iron Co.
Draper, Mrs. Harriet Mickle, g.
Dowsey, John Rilan, Mrs. Mary
Fisher, Addie E. Ranoul, Jacob
Gardner, Miss Ella Simpson, Miss A.
Ham, Jno. Thomas, Harriet A.
Jones, Mrs. Anna Waddle, }. 5. "
KEGS, Miss Alice y,
Persons calling for matter in the abofe Isl
will say it was advertised.
feb 16 A. II. HUBER, T. NJ
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

For the past ten days Gen. John A. Logan,
of Illinois, has had quite a boom for Presi,
dent, but he got decided set back on Tues
day, when the Republican State Central Com
mittee indorsed President Arthur's admins
traiion, and otherwise gave check to the
Logan wave Of popularity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The Democratic National Committee will
meet in Washington next Friday to select the
time and place of holding the convention to
nominate candidates for President and Vice.
President. August is early enough to hold
the convention
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
Resolutions on the Death of VIM
Reese.

WHEREAS 1t has pleased Almighty God in His
infinite wisdom to remove from earth VIM REESE,
the late President of the School Board; and whereas
we feel it to be just and right to give expression TO
our appreciation of the merit of the deceased,
Resolved, That William Reese, who for number
of years was President of the School Board of Car
roll county was energetic and conscientious Of
fcer feeling just and honorable pride in the work.
ever faithful in duty, true to his convictions.
and administered with careful and prudent hand
everything pertaining to his trust.
Res0lped That in his death the community has
lost good citizen and the teachers valued friend.
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions be pub
lished in the local papers, and also that copy be
sent to the bereaved family, a token of sympathy
from the teachers of Carroll county.
Published by order of the Teachers Association of
Carroll county.
DANIEL McswINEY, -...
CHAs II. BAUGHMAN,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The Democrats carried Binghampton, New
York. on Tuesday, electing their candidate
for mayor by nine hundred majority and their
whole ticket. The people are preparing to
make the Republican party go in November.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

1t is reported that 300 Christian Catechists
have been murdered somewhere in Tonquin.
This news is confirmed by special despatch
published by the Partisan paper, lie lAoRde-=
from the French Bishop in Tonquin, to the
effect that one priest. twenty-five Catechists
and 2l5 Christians had been massacred and
that I08 mission houses had been destroyed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

Thomas Aiken, railroad weighmaster in
Chicago, going home on Monday night.
found his wife lying dead on the floor, with
a bullet-hole in her head. Across her body
Z. w. Feltzer. boarder at Aiken's, was
lying unconscious, with two bullet wounds
on his body He is not expected to recover.
Feltzer had fred the shots, and letters left
by him indicated that he was criminally init
mate with the woman and jealous Of her atten-
tons to another man.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

Nearly Ave thousand bills have been intro
duced ia Congress so far this session. Very
many--peshaps .thirds-of them arc priv
ate bills, and have been presented to every
Congress for the past sixteen or eighteen
,,,a,-s eai
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
OBJECTION NOTICE.

Westminster Gas Light Company,
Thursday, February It'll. 1854. an
Stockholders are hereby notlhed lnas "a ~
Election for President and Six DlrecIc .n Ia
manage the affairs of the Company, WI nt. !.
held at its office, in The Farmers and = MeeIav
les National Bank, on the First iues u.sn
being the 4th day of March, 1884, Delws'"
the hours of u and o'clock, p. N;
feb e.4t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
feb OTIS
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Young Mare and NEW
Spring Wagon.

Will sell at Marsh's Hotel, city Of West I,a
minister, on SATURDAY, THE 10th DAY OF rtS
RUARY, 1884, at l o'clock, p. m, y W"n
young Mare; also new Spring, MagOir
Terms of sale-one- third cash, the balance an y
six months; secured by the note OF the Pm
chaser or purchasers, bearing interest," interest," HUI
fsh q. D. Trustee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16

The National Executive cOmaiittee of the
Prohibition party has decided 20 hold sa-
sional Convention ut Pittsburgh on May 2iFt
"a a4usina,e candidates a. President and
yiee President.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Ad.
mlnistration ON the Personal Estate of
JOHN RUPP,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All per.
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to EXHIBIT the same, with the vouch-
ers tnereof legally authenticated, to the sub
Der, 1884; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
February, 1884.
FRANCIS WARNER.
led i6-4t Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-02-16
DUBLIC SALE
Valuable Town Property.

ny NHlue Vi an OTuer Vi the OfpnanS court
of Carroll county, and as Executors of the
of said county, deceased, the subscribers will
sell at Public Sale, on the premises, in West
minister, Nd, on
Wednesday, March 18th, 1874,
at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, the following property,
to-wit: The Brick House and A .sM--
Lot, situated on the corner of zkSssAS
Main and Church streets, now "a ~, {
occupied by Orlando Reese, -
Esq. The lot contains One Quarter of an
Acre of Land, more or less. and is improved
by well arranged and commodious Brick
Dwelling House, in excellent condition. The
property is under good fencing and has good
water on it.
Also Six Lots of Land situated on Green
street, and distinguished on the plan of West
minister as lots No. %, So, 81, Sc, 81 and So.
each containing e-quarter of an acre of
land, more or less. These lots are eIipibly
located, and on one of them there is a GOOD
Ice House.
Terms Of Sale as prescribed 5y the Court
One-third of the purchase money to be paid
on the day of sale, or on the ratification there
OF by said Court; the residue in two equal
payments. the one payable in six months and
the other IN twelve months from the day of
sale, the credit payments to be secured by the
notes OF the purchaser or purchasers with suf.
hcient security, bearing interest from the day
of sale NY
POSSESSION given ON the lst day of April.
JOHN j. REESE,
JOSHUA W. Herring.
Executors of William Reese. deceased
Jno. NJ. Yingling, Auctioneer.