The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-10-31
Some Points for the Republican
Bosses.

The Republicans of Carroll viii not en-
dorse by their ballots the ticket put up by
machine methods. They will not do the
bidding of the bosses, who have used the
party for personal ends.
They don't believe in putting up candi-
dates merely to be traded off in the interest
of one nominee. They believe that twenty
two years in Office, at snug salary, is
enough for one man, and they don't pro-
pose to vote for Mr. Stephan in order that
the Westminster postmaster may be given
six years more Of official position at an
increased salary
Many don't believe that Mr.. Stephan is
qualified for the position. While person
ally he is very respectable gentleman, his
training is such that he is not capable of
fulfilling the duties of the office.
Many will not vote at all, as they don't
care to vote for Democrats They will re-
Duke arrogant and selfish bossism by re-
manning at home next Tuesday.
Many don't like the ignoring of Col.
McKellip, and the putting up of one who
before his nomination "never gave" in the
language of very prominent Republican,
aone moment Of time for has party nor
ecer spent q dollar for Its success"
Many believe in letting well enough
alone. They know that the state tax in
Maryland is less than in t,oenty-eight of the
thfrty-ei!ght states of the Union; that the
finances of the state are in excellent con-
dition, and every fund for every existing
loan as aoEoze and intact; that peace, order
and security prevail throughout the state;
that there are no leaks in the state treasury,
and there are no charges, nor euen suspic-
ions, against any state officer; that the debt
of the state contracted during the war is
being gradually extinguished. These things
they know, and they believe that they had
better let well enough alone. Experienced
men resafer than those aoitltout experience.
Many believe in letting well enough alone
in county affairs. They know that the
county tax is TEN CENTS LOWER than
in any county in the state, and that it is
from fifteen to sirty-taoo and half cents
lotrcy than in counties under Republican
control. They know that roads and bridges
are being improved; that the standard of
public schools are being elevated, that new
school houses is being built and old ones
are being repaired; that the county debt has
been reduced from about $4,000 to $780,
900 under Democratic rule, and that the
assets in cash and uncollected taxes erceed
the outstanding debt Not only this, but
they see that the Democratic party has
GIVEN A PLEDGE to continue economy in
county affairs, by re-nominating the present
Board of Commissioners, Messrs. SELBY ,
STONER and BENNETT.
Many know that the candidates Tor the
Legislature on the Democratic ticket are IN
accord with the Democratic doctrine of
economy and reform, and will support in
the Legislature the policy that has brought
the state finances into such excellent con-
dition, and thus continue it.
Many Republicans know that the boss
ruled Republican convention of machine
made delegates promised nothing. They
know that the ticket is A. N. Stephan for
clerk, with the other candidates for trading
purposes. They know that none except
Mr.. Stephan was put up to be elected, and
no effort has been made to help other can
didates.
With this knowledge, they will act ac-
cordingly. Some Republicans will remain
away from the polls on election day; some
will cut Mr.. Stephan from their tickets;
and some will vote the full Democratic
ticket as matter of business, rather than
politics, because they want good govern
ment and low taxes.