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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

Mr.. Blaine is wonderful man. He is
to buy Cuba, annex Mexico and Canada,
AMI thrash England in consideration of
the Irish vote-when he is made President
\ vigorous foreign policy is to be inaugu
rated towards all the governments with
which we hold intercourse Mr.. Blaine is
to keep a chip on his hat all the while, and
woe to the power that presumes to knock it
off! How he is 10 get at his enemies
across the seas does not appear, as our navy
is rotten and unscaworthy, but then he can
repeal the regulation against the purchase
of foreign ships and provide a navy with
which to punish our enemies. Mr.. Blaine,
in fine, will roll up his sleeves and pitch
in, Tucker" making it lively for "all the
world and the rest of mankind" Dyna-
mite, giant powder, and other explosives,
will be his familiar agents. The very air
will be tainted with sulphur, AS he will
'.makc it hot all round-when he becomes
President.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Uniting Against Blaine.

/
On Tuesday evening, in New York city,
was held conference of leading Indepen-
dent Republicans, to consider what action
should be taken in the presidential cam
paign. There were gentlemen from Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Buffalo and
other points. Among those present were
Richard H. Dana, Henry L. Pierce, Theo-
dore Lyman, Prof. james Thayer, Col. L.
w. Higginson, Josiah Quincy and twenty
others from Boston; George William Curtis,
Carl Schurz, d. H. Chamberlain, Ethan
Allen, j. Henry Harper, of Harpers
Weekly, George Jones, of the Times, John
Foord of the Brooklyn Union, Gen. Barlow,
and about sixty others from New York and
Brooklyn, and number from other cities.
After full interchange of views, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, We are met in conference as Re
publicans and independents to take action in
opposition to the nominations of James g.
Itolucub oOhi IA LOSoh iOi
Vice President of the United States; and
Whereas, These candidates were named in
absolute disregard of the reform sentiment of
the nation, and representing political meth
DDS and principles to which we are unaltera-
bly, opposed.
Resolred, That it is our conviction that the
country will be better served by opposing
these nominations than by supporting them.
ReSolped, That we look with solicitude to
the coming nominations by the Democratic
Party; they have the proper men, we hope
they will put them before the people for cleo
ton.
Resolved, That committee of % members
be appointed, whose duty it shall be, in CO.
operation with similar committees to be ap-
pointed elsewhere to take without delay suita-
BILE measures for rallying and organizing the
Republicans and Independents dissatisfied
with the nominations of Blaine and Logan,
with view to the holding, at as early day
as possible, of general representative confer
ence for the purpose of concerting such further
steps as may be found advisable for the ex-
preston and effective enforcement ofour views
of public interest.
Resolred, That this committee be appointed
by the Chair and have power to add to its
number.
Speeches were made by Moorfeld Storey,
of Boston; Geo. P. Sawyer, of Buffalo;
Henry Hitchcock, of st. Louis; Col. Thomas
". Higginson, of Cambridge, Mass. Chas
r. Miller, of Connecticut; Stephen P. Nash,
of New York; VIM. Henry Ward, ofthe In
dependent; Congressman Lyman, of Massa-
chusetts; Prof. Thayer, of Harvard Col
lege, and Ex-Gov. Chamberlain; and letters
were read from Hon. Benjamin II. Bristow,
Ex-Gov. Edward Saloman, Henry A. Oak
ley, Henry NJ, Alden, editor of Ha,pers
Monthly; Prof. Francis Adler; Henry Ward
Beecher and many others. The speeches
and letters were strongly against Blaine
and Logan, some of the speakers preferring
almost any Democrat to Blaine.
Before the conference adjourned COM
mittec of twenty-five was appointed to or
game the Blaine boilers in the several
states. There is warm work ahead for the
tatooed man from Maine, and the murderer
of the Queens English from the Wild
West.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Letter from Illinois.
Garter Harrison to be The Democratic cdndi-
date for Governor, and iciH IS,reep the State
-Clereland and PallRe, for President and
I'ice- President Crops, &c.
ASHTON, June Ii, 1884.

ASHTON, June Ii, 1884.
EDIToRs OF TIE ADVOCATE :-Notwithstand-
ing that Blaine and Logan was the choice
of the Illinois delegation at the Chicago Con-
vention, the signs of the times seem to indi
cate that Illinois is doomed to have what the
Republicans term ''bourbon rule. | am
located in Lee county, one of the most radi-
cal Republican counties in the State, and in
this locality we have a large German element,
which has always worked and voted with the
Republican party but this year most of them
will vote the Democratic ticket. Mayor Har
rison, of Chicago, will be the nominee of the
Democratic party for Governor, and it is con-
ceded by the Republicans that he can carry
Cook county by 10000 majority. and that
will give the State to the Democrats, even
should they not make gains elsewhere in the
State. The Republican party has alienated
the German vote, and the . IStddts- ZettuRg,
a German paper, published at Chicago has,
in limitation of Roscoe Conkling, Beecher,
and other large political guns, denounced
Blaine and Logan and avOwed its intention
to aid in their defeat The ticket was not
ratified in this immediate locality and will not
be next November. The Democrats here are
in favor of Cleveland, of New York. and Elk
Gov. Palmer, of Illinois, as their standard
bearers. Their nomination will meet with an
enthusiasm that would cause the battle to re-
suit in an easy victory. | am located on the
c. 4 N. W. Railway, SO miles west of Chicago,
in the country known as the Rock River val
ley. 1t is one of the most fertile sections of
the State. 1t is noted for its large produc-
ton of corn and oats. Last year the oorr.
crop was failure on account ola severe
freeze in August But there are about two.
hundred carloads Of hogs and cattle shipped
from this station every year, and this year
the amount has not diminished, so you may
know that there was little grain raised here
last year. When the corn crop is good 1t is
said that about 10000 bushels are shipped
yearly from here but this year the shipments
will not exceed 10000 bushels.
Some are eating new potatoes bat We have
not had any yet This is not a first class fruit
country but there will be an abundance of
cherries, blackberries and apples this year.
Many of the farmers keep gaodly number
of cows and sell the cream to creameries.
There il one at Ashton, which is now churn-
ing 1000 mounds of butter daily. You may
think me exaggerating but there is a tract of
land near here so level that milldam II feet
high backs the water over 30. 900 acres of land
years ago but the dam has been taken down,
the land drained and is now in high state of
cultivation. BY looking in your large state
maps YOU will find this same tract of land
designated as 'sInlent Pond" but the pond
was caused by mill dam. 1855
The weather has been quite cool here this
month, but &c it Ia dry vegetatial is growing
very rapidly m W. d. r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Not an Englishnan.

Since the New York Times, the leading
Republican paper of the country, has come
ont boldly against Blaine and Logan, the
small-try Republican organs have endeav-
ored to break its force by stating that Geo.
Jones, Esq, is an Englishmrn. On Sat
urday last the Times corrected this error
by stating that Mr.. Jones is native of
Vermont; that every writer is native Of
this country, and that the paper is owned
by natives.
As long as the Times supported the par
ty, it was matter of no consequence to
anybody where he was born, but as soon as
it repudiates unworthy and unfit candi-
dates, then the sin is apparent that the
editor is an Englishman.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

Unless great reaction takes place Blaine's
supporters will consist only of the star
reuters, who nominated him, and the Office
seekers. The Independent Republicans and
reformers refuse to support him; the New
York brewers on Tuesday declared they
couldn't vote for him, and the prohibition
lists say they can't vote for him, either.
Then, there are the business men, who do
not stand closely to parties, who are afraid
that Blaine, if elected. would involve the
country in war and unsettle business and
values Maine is the only state put down
as absolutely certain for Blaine, and some
disoontent is being manifested there.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Cheap Tickets for Europe.
-, Nor York World of Tuesdqy /:

From the Ne,o York World Of Tuesday:
After a lull lasting for over one month be-
tween the English steamship lines the steer
agerate war again broke out yesterday by the
TSman line reducing its rates from Sl8 either
way and $21 prepaid to SIS either way and
nrenaid tickets the same. The news no sooner
reached the White Star line than their rates
were reduced to the same as the lnman, and
not an hour later the Anchor, Guion, Cunard
and Monarch lines also reduced their prices
The North German Lloyd, the Hamburg
American Packet Company, the Red Star, the
ROYAL Netherlands, the Thingvalla, the Carr
and other small relines all declared that the
decrease in rates will not effect them and
none of these lines have as yet reduced their
rates. All the German lines charge $50 tor
the outward passage and SIS prepaid and H.
ward. The State line to Glasgow, after learn
ing of the decrease in rates among the English
lines. reduced their price to Sl4 either way,
81 less than the English lines.
Mr. Mclean, steerage passenger agent OF
the National line, said yesterday that the old
rates of the line, namely, ST. outward and $l9
prepaid, were being maintained, but among
the agents of other lines it was said that the
National line was selling tickets either way
for S14 u z
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Democratic Prospects.

The New York Democratic convention
on Wednesday, Notwithstanding the porten
tous signs preceding it, was harmoniou
throughout. Tammany Hall, Irving Hal
and the County Democracy of New Yorl
city and county, were satisfied with the rep
resentation allowed them, and all are nov
a unit for the presidential campaign. The
majority of the delegates to the nationa
convention are in favor of Gov. Cleveland
and it is thought that the delegation vii
be united in presenting his name to the
Chicago convention, as they are instructed
to vote as Il unit.
When Mr.. Tilden declined renomina
ton, the eyes Of Democrats everywhere
were turned to Governor Cleveland as the
next best man for leader Roswell p
Flower was a powerful rival to the Gov
ernor, but the great unanimity of the Dem
ocrats in other states had an influence on
the New Workers and they compromised
differences and virtually agreed to present
Gov. Cleveland.
This action about closes the canvas for the
Democratic nomination for President. The
names of Bayard, Mcdonald and Others
will be presented, but the votes they will
receive will only be complimentary. Ii
Gov. Cleveland is not nominated on the
first ballot, he certainly will be chosen on
the second, and by unanimity unparal-
leled in Democratic conventions for many
years.
As to the candidate for Vice President, he
will be taken most probably. from Indiana
or Illinois. and the indications are that the
choice will lie between Mcdonald, of In
diana, and Palmer, of Illinois. 0fthe
two, Palmer would be preferable. Indiana
is quite safe to the Democracy this year.
The Democracy of Illinois will select
Carter Harrison, of Chicago, for Governor.
His great strength it is thought, coupled
with the German detection from Blaine,
will perhaps secure his election. With
Palmer on the ticket also, the Democrats
would be stimulated to greater activity,
and the names of Harrison and Palmer
would be quite certain to transfer Illinois
twenty-five votes to the Democratic side.
With Cleveland as our leader New York,
New jersey, Connecticut and Indiana are
certain to cast their electoral votes for the
Democratic nominees. These states with
the always certain Democratic states of the
South, render their election certain. Be
sides. the great detection from Blaine and
Logan of the Germans and Independents
in the West, and of the Independents and
Reformers in the North and East, render
so many heretofore certain Republican
states doubtful that all the resources Of the
party will have to be expended to hold
them.
Massachusetts, is always spoken of as i
doubtful State While the Democrats will
have no hopes of carrying it, it is very
certain that the Republicans will have
warm work to hold it for Blaine. New
Hampshire, always close state, may &C
Democratic Blaine will have no easy
task to carry Maine, while Ohio, Wisconsin
and several states in the West, always Ger
tain for the Republicans, must now be put
down as doubtful
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

Congress has moved slowly the present
session, and much necessary legislation
still remains unprotected. This is owing
partly to the disagreement between the two
houses upon various measures. At large
" attended caucus of the Democratic MEM
beers of the House held Tuesday night, a
resolution Was adopted urging that the ap-
preparation bills be pressed as fast as posi-
BILE to a conclusion, and declaring that they
shall be taken up in preference to all other
nanSuraS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

As some slight consolation for the ex-
tended detection of Independent Republi-
cans towards. Blaine, that party is looking
20 accessions from Irishmen, and to Wig
orous foreign policy likely to involve this
government in foreign war. Two very
hopeless sources to look to for strength for
effete Republieanism. Irishmen and Ger
mans viii never forget that the Republican
party was the refuge of Know Nothipgism.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

A desperate shooting ARRAY between two
members broke up the services at the Baptist
Church of settlement six miles from Little
Rock, Ark, Sunday last. The young men,
named Lem Dishowan and Peter Lewis, at
tended church with the avowed purpose of
taking home the minister's yaapg daughter,
and when Lewis moved from his own to the
ministers family pew while the sermon was
in progress, Dishowan drew his revolver and
opened FIRE upon him. Lewis returned the
fire, and the congregation made rapid exit by
way of doors and windows. Neither was hurt,
and both being disarmed, they agreed to go
into the woods and fight it out with fists.
Before they started the girl who was the cause
of the fight desired to speak privately with
Lewis for a moment, which was granted.
While the congregation were awaiting the re-
suit of the fist-fght pistol shot was heard
from the direction Of the scene of conflict.
The congregation hurried to the spot and
found Dishowan lying on the ground dying
from a shot through the lIDgs, He said that
lie waa getting the better Of Lewis, when the
latter drew perringer quickly from his boot
leg and shut him. The girl had placed the
weapon there dnringher brief conference with
Lewis just before the fight.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County sit
ting in Equity.
William B. Thomas, William A. MckelhP
and Charles I. Reifsnider, Trustees, vs.
Peter l.. Bankert and Elizabeth c. Ban
kert, his wife.
Ordered this 10Th day of June, A. d. 1854.
that the sales of the real estate and personal
property made and reported by William b
Thomas, William A. MeKellip and Charles
L. Reifsnider, trustees in the above entitled
cause, in their above second report OF sales
be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary be shewn ON or before the 25rd
day of July next; provided copy OF this OF,
der be inserted in some newspaper published
in Carroll county, Maryland, once week for
three successive weeks prior to the l3Ih day
of July next.
The report states the amount Of sales Of
real estate to be 500, and of the personal
property to be $47.25, and the total amount
of sales, real and personal, to be 81 %;
/. THOMAS JONES. .
True Copy,-Test.
jnne2I:3t Frank L. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

A meeting of Republicans and Lndepen-
dents was held in Boston last week to con-
slider the political situation, and it was re-
solved not to support Blaine. The call for
the meeting was signed by over fifteen
hundred names, and the affair was imposing
both as to the character and standing of the
participants as well as the number Of attend
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
MO. 1925 EQUITY.


In the Circuit Court for Carroll count} n
ting in Equity.
Mary E. Wantz and husband and others, vs.
Josephus Bankert and others.
Ordered this 10Th day Of June, A. D. 1881,
that the sale made and reported in the above
entitled cause by Charles I. Reifsnider and
Josephus Bankert, trustees of the real estate
therein decreed to be sold, be hnally railns s,,
be shown on or before the 2Srd day Of July;
next: provided copy Of this order be inserted
once week for three successive weeks in some
newspaper publishedi in Carroll county. Mary
land, prior to the 18th day of July, next.
The report states the amount of sale 10 be
S., 433. co. 81 H3 I.1
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test: lF
june 29:3t FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Three Requisites of Success.

LIST. The choice of a proper candidate on
a judicious platform.
I'd. Harmony and unity in the party.
Sd. Vigorous action in the campaign, a
firm resolve to succeed, and the adoption of
the means to the end
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

The revolt in Massachusetts, among Re
publicans and Independents at the nomina-
ton of Blaine and Logan and at the Be
publican platform is SO formidable that the
Bay state is continuously alluded to as a
doubtful state to the Republicans.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
DIED..

Near Brandenburg Chapel, Carroll county.
Nd, June Is, 1884, Florence d. Penn, aged
II years, IL months and II days.
Yet again we hope to meet thee.
When the day of life Is He'd
Then in heaven with JOY to greet thee.
Whore no farewell tear is shed.
l.. a. KooNTZ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

The Independent Germans held meet
ing at Beethoven Hall, New York;. on
Monday night, Gen. Franz Sigel presiding.
Resolutions adverse to Blaine and Logan,
and favoring Gov Cleveland, were adopted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
EXAMINERS NOTICE.


The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of commission issued TO them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, 10
open a public road in said county, com
mencing at point in the public road leading
from the New Windsor and Liberty Turnpike
at Wesley Myers present dwelling to the
head of McKinstry s mill dam, where the d.
visional line between Daniel Greenwoods
heirs and Wesley Myers crosses said road,
and running thence along or near said line to
opposite said Greenwood's heirs barA; then
on or near an old road through said heils
land to George W. Fritz's land; then through
said Fritz land to the old lane leading 10
Greenwood's church and graveyard; then
along said lane to the said church lot; then
through said church lot to or near a corner
between said George Fritz and Solomon 5.
Ecker; then along by-road through the
lands of said Solomon S. Ecker to near ms
new orchard; then along said Ecker private
road along by his dwelling to and past his
tenant house to corner of VIM. IL. Chew
land; then along said divisional line between
said Chew's land and said Ecker land until
it reaches aforesaid turnpike.
All persons whom it may concern are here,
by notified that we will meetat Wesley Myers
dwelling. on Wednesday, the J0th ddy9t July,
1854, at o'clock, a. m, to execute the trust
reposed in us by the aforesaid Commission
UPTON R00P,
j. HAMILTON SINGER,
EDWIN G. GILBERT.
June 21-5t Examiners.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, June 10, 1884, at
the residence of the groom, near this city, by
Row H. W. Kubns, ID. D., VIM. J. Morelock
and Miss Sallie Myerly, both of this county.
The ADvoCATE returns thanks for supply of
wedding cake.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

An Associated Press despatch from Read
ing says: 1.-The sad fact has just been deve-
loped that the death of HOY. Hester ely
mer was not caused by apoplexy, as was at
first stated, but that the deceased took a dose
of morphine on the evening before his death;
that the physicians worked hard all night to
save him, and he died on their hands next
morning. It is said that financial reyerses
while in the iron business led him to take that
step. He drew up his own willtwo weeks ago,
giving everything to his wife.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

There was heavy white frost in portions Of
Long Island on Sunday night, which destroyed
potatoes, strawberries and all other vegetables.
A heavy frost in Sussex and Warren counties,
New Jersey, also damaged the crops.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21
Congressman Lyman Against Blaine.

The Hon. Theodore Lyman, independent
republican Congressman from the ninth dis
trict of Massachusetts, in letter indorsing
the Republican bolt from Blaine and Logan
in that State, says:
"Who are those men? Against Mr.. Blaine
lies the charge of having used his influence as
Speaker of the House in favor of railroads
and for his own benefit. In the State of bis
adoption his reputation is that of man ac-
customed to use upwarranted political meth
DDS. His character is restless, aggressive and
ambitious character always dangerous IN
the person of President, and rendered tPebly
so by his remarkable ability and energy.
There would be good reason to fear that, as
President, he would surround himself with the
INSCRIPTIONS and talented politicians whom
the best men of the Republican party have
been trying to drive from Office. Gen., Logan
is brave, frank and honest man, but narrow
and prejudieed, in word, one who is not fit
ted to be possible successor to the President.
For these candidates, however distastefnl, we
are told that we must vote, under tbs vague
threat of Democratic victory. Of all polit,
ical cries not one is more plausible, more
false or more dangerous than that of anything
rather than defeat of the party" A party
TINT cannot bear defeat and is incapable OF
publication by it has no use in politics nor in
morality, and shosld be torn up. If, on the
other hand, party has fsSl season for exis.
tence, it will rise stronger and better than
ever after merited discipline. shall not
vote for Blaine and Logan if better candidates
are nominated for whom | can cast my ballot. y
A telegra4a from Easton, Penna., says the
depression in the iFen trade has caused a
falling of Of orders for ore ig9m the mines
in Williams township, Northampton eogrty,
which supply the Glendon Iron Company
furnaces On Monday morning the mines d
shut down for an indefinite period, and in
eopseqqepee a large number Of men and teams
are thrown oat Of employment. The mines
worked by John 4. Holm and several others
have had their orders reduced from eighty
five to ten tons q week,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-06-21

AlexandeF Fiddler, a VIGOROUSLY bad char
acter, who had been concernedi in the robbery
of an emigrant near Fort Meade, Dakota, was
taken from an officer by a gang of masked
men Mt Sturgis, on Saturday morning, and
lyHched on general principles. His accom-
plices in the robbery two soldiers, named
Hewes and Brown, are in danger of similar
fate.