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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
The Secretary of the Interior has ordered

The Secretary of the Interior has ordered
an investigation of the charges preferred
against Architect Clark, of the Capitol, by
the Jouneymen Stonecutters' Association and
the knights of Labor. Mr.. Sidney A. Jonas,
of the secretary's office, has been detailed to
conduct the investigation, which will be held
with open doors. Mr.. Jonas will call upon
the persons preferring the charges for evidence
and if it should be deemed sufficient the in
vestigation will proceed. The stonecutters
charge that the architect used poor material
in the construction of the terraces around the
Capitol, accepted inferior work, and favored
a ring of contractors in awarding the con-
tracts. The Knights of Labor charge that
the Patent Office reconstruction was badly
done, as was the government printing office
work
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The editorial profession is receiving large
recognition at the hands of the present Ad-
ministration. Col. Lamont, the Presidents
private secretary, was an editor; SO were Sec
rotary of the Treasury Manning; Col. Fred.
Raine, Consul General to Berlin Hon, Rob
ert E. Withers, Consul to Hong Kong; Chas.
L. Scott Minister to Venezuela, and John Fl.
Putnam, Consul to Honolulu. With one ex-
ception these gentlemen were actively engaged
in editorial work at the time of their appoint
ment. A number of other editors have been
selected for important positions, and several
have declined places of honor. The Presi-
dent and his Cabinet know where to look for
ability and sound Judgment
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
Modesty at a Discount.


When it was ascertained that Mr.. Cleveland
was elected, the modesty of the Independent
Republicans, who rendered such opportune
aid in the Presidential contest, was greatly
commended. They were perfectly disinter-
ested, and wanted neither foreign mission
nor cabinent appointment. After Mr.. Cleve-
land took his seat, and began to distribute the
good things in the Presidential basket, they
asked for and received the large plum of the
New York postoffice. That, it was supposed,
would satisfy them, and be deemed proper
recognition of their services, as they were
declared to be modest in their expectations
and desires. Recently, however, they have
objected to certain appointments of the Pres
ident in Maine, Massachusetts and Connect
cut, and are loud in their protestations. 1t
would be well for these gentlemen to remem-
Der the asseyerations of modesty with which
they set out, and to bear in mind, also, that
Mr.. Cleveland was elected as Democrat on
Democratic platform, and not as an indie
pendent, and that they have no reasonable
claim to shape his policy or to dictate his
appointments.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

During the presidential campaign Republi-
can papers and orators in the North, East
and West, and even Mr.. Blaine, also, tried
to frighten the people of the nothern half of
the country by saying that Southern brigadiers
would swarm to Washington, seize and con
troll the government in the event of Demo
cratic victory So far, we believe, only
Soutberners have declined positions under
the government, and the South has not been
offered an undue number.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
Office Seekers.

Col. Mcclure, of the Philadelphia Times,
writes from Washington:
IA Cabinet officer told me this evening
that there were not recommendations or names
on file in the departments for half the offices
now vacant. Politicians talk about the ne
cessity of party appointments and do not even
have names offered when new appointment
is a necessity. | give these hints to the blus-
tering politicians who are clamoring for the
shoes of Republican placemen. Removals
will be made for cause as fast as it can be
done, but the cause must be a reasonable
cause"
This gives the lie direct to the Republican
charge, that the Democrats are hungry set
of cormorants, and are crazy after office. This
modesty in office seeking is creditable to the
Democratic party, and proves that the mem
bers of the victorious party are not hungry
for place, and do not wish to embarrass the
President by overwhelming him with apphca-
cations
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
Change in Maryland Postmasters.

The Postmaster General has approved the
following appointments of postmasters in
MARYLAND At Cornfeld, St. Mary's county,
w. i. Stone, vice Edgar Eullison; Chester
field, Anne Arundel county, L. B. Talbot,
vice Cornelius Jarboe St. Mary's City, St.
Mary's county, Mrs. A. E. Thomas, vice j..
R. Thomas; St. Augustine, Cecil county,
Frank Van Zant, vice John j. Williams !;
Parkton, Baltimore county, James W. Ayers,
vice w. H. Stifier; Payville, Baltimore CO.,
w. w. Kisseler. rice w. Gorsuch; Solomon,
Calvert county, Walter HELEN, vice J. d.
Shenton; St. Clements Bay, St. Mary's CO.,
Philip H. Dorsey, vice W. S. Blackiston 4;
Calvert Cecil county, A. J. Craig, vice j. c.
Crothers, and Wallville, Calvert county, Mrs.
Margaret R. Broom, vice j. I. Wall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

Secretary Endicott proposes to conduct the
War Department of the government accord
ing to law and on business principles, without
any interference from army officers. There
has been too much interference heretofore
from that source, and the Secretary will make
officers understand that they are subordinates,
not masters. 1t is said he has taken Lieut..
Gen. Sheridan down notch or two, and will
have the President to officially declare his
mowers and duties
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The fourth class, or non-presidential post
Offices are now receiving consideration at the
hands of Postmaster General Villas, and new
appointments are being made as rapidly as he
can considerth cases. Seventy-two appoint
ments were made Saturday and about sixty
on Monday. Let the work go on until the
change is radical and complete. A change
of men as well as measures-was the meaning
of the election last fall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

Mr.. George Riddle, of Carroll county, Md,
has under the same roof with him no less than
twenty-five unmarried daughters, and Rid
dies riddle is how to get rid Of his Riddles.
-Neac York Ford.
That Riddle does not belong to Carroll
county, Nd, though there are number of
old fashioned families here, requiring two
figures to express the number of children.
The children of Mr.. Chris. Woolery, living
near this city, had they all been boys and
lived, would have made respectable size
military company, as they numbered thirty
tbrao
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The matter of the suppression of the Bos.
phore Egyptien, over which France assumed
a warlike attitude against Egypt and against
England as the protector of Egypt, has been
settled Egypt apologies to NJ. Tallandier,
the French Charge 'Affaires. The Office of
the Bosphore Eggptien viii be reopened and
the journal allowed to reappear forthwith, and
France abandons her demand for the recall
of the officials who forcibly entered the BOs-
pbore office, in view of Egypts apology.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The New York Journal Of Commerce de-
votes nearly column to the United States
minis, and demands an investigation into that
branch of the Treasury Department, on the
ground that there is most abundant evidence
either of gross and inexcusable errors in
book keeping or of official defalcations. The
interests of the country demand, it says, that
the mint bureau be placed in the charge of
new men. Turn the rascals out.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

1t is stated that between January l and
March 81 of the present year over $780,
were added to the industrial capital of North
Carolina, and the greater part of this sum is
believed to be directly traceable to the States
excellent display at the New Orleans exposi-
ton. Among the new enterprises established
100000 has been devoted to opening a rich
copper mine in the western part of the State,
and a company for the manufacture of com
mercial fertilizers from native rocks has
been started. Machine shops, tobacco facto-
ries, lumber, -four and cotton mills, and a
variety of less notable enterprises complete
the list
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned, by virtue of power con-
tanned in deed of trust from John Smidt
and Barbara Smidt to him, executed and re-
corded among the Land Records of Carroll
county, in Liber F. 7. s., No. 81, folio 1873,
&C., will sell at public sale, on the premises,
ON SATURDAY, 23rd OF MAY, 1885,
at 2 clock, p. M, all that lot of land and
premises situate on the public road leading
from Houcksville by Richards mill to Next
co, in Carroll county, containing
50 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
IMoo improved by good HOUSE,
&aa barn and other outbuildings,
~ III IN good condition; there is fine
='s===s==@ bearing orchard and good
water on the premises, being the same prop
erty which, by deed executed October End,
1877, and recorded among the Land Records
in Liber F. 7. S., No. SO, folio 464, &C., was
conveyed by VIM. A. Abbott and Maggie Alb
bolt to the said John and Barbara Smidt.
TERMS OF SALE.-One- half cash on the rat
ifcation of the sale, and the balance in one
year from the day of sale; secured by note, to
be approved by trustee, bearing interest from
day of sale.
JOSEPH A. ABBOTT, Trustee.
may2ts d. N. Henning, Solicitor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
ICE CREAM AND WATER ICE.

l can supply the citizens Of Westminster
and Carroll county with first class article of
Ice Cream and Water Ice. Private families
furnished with either by the gallon or half
gallon. Large orders will receive prompt at
tention. Orders delivered within the city
limits or at the railroad free of charge.
BaS@Send orders to Harbaugh's Store, Box
43. Those wanting Cream for Sunday should
send in their orders by o'clock Saturday
afternoon. JOSIAH CR0WL,
may 2:6m Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

APPOINTMENTS IN VIRGINIA.-It is stated
on very good authority that the President
has determined to follow an altogether differ
ent policy with relation to the appointments
in Virginia from that in other states. 1t is
said that all the Malone appointees will be
dismissed upon the ground that the appoin-
tees made under the Malone rule were pirat-
zeal, and the President will trust to public
sentiment to sustain his action. Protests are
being made from all parts of the state against
the continuance of the Malone control, and
it is expected that about five hundred APP
pointments in the state will be made next
week e. WASHINGTON Star.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
dividend NO. 5.

Office Westminster Gas Light Company, |
Westminster, Nd, May LIST, 1885. !
The President and Directors have this day
declared Dividend of Three Per Cent. or
the Capital Stock of the Company, payable oil
and after Saturday, 18th inst, free of taxes
Transfer books closed from LIST to 18th inst.
inclusive. w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
may2.3t Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
VALUABLE
COUNTRY STORE PROPERTY
FOR SALE OR RENT,
Tn Svkasv;lIa Carroll County MARYLAND

The Unknown firm of Zimmerman 4
Schultz, having become worked down by close
attention to the General Merchandising Bus
mess for over quarter Of century, have
concluded to retire from the business, and
offer for sale their fine Store Property, to-
gether with their extensive Stock and Fix
lures, or will lease or rent the property for a
term of years. This property is situated in
the growing village of Sykesyille, Immediately,
on the B. & o. R. K. The building is of
brick with slate roof "a by q feet, two and
a-half stories, with cellar 60 feet long; count
ing room, 12 by IS, with sleeping apartment
and bath room above; has water and gas IN
every story.
An extensive and increasing business has
been done here for years, and it is considered
one of the hest stands in the state outside OF
city. Apply to
ZIMMERMAN s. SCHULTZ,
Sykesville, Nd, or
MOULTON BROS,
ap2:4t Baltimore, Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
MO. 2le2 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Eliza J. Sell man, mother and next friend Of
Lewis NJ Sellman, VS.. Lewis M. Sellman.
Ordered this 90th day of April, A. d. 1885,
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 May next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted for two success
sive weeks before the last named day in some
newspaper published in Carroll county.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
may 2:2t GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
WIN STEVENS,
VETERINARY SURGEON.

Graduate of Ontario College of Veterinary
Surgeons, Toronto, Canada, having assisted
in the extensive practice of the above mfr
mary and in other infrmaries. All diseases
treated in the latest and most approved man
a. ner. Having located permanently in
c. Westminster, can be consulted on all
N1Ae diseases or injuries of domesticated
animals. Calls by mall telegraph or tele-
phone promptly answered.
Office at the City Hotel Westminster, Md.
may2:4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The First Comptroller of the Treasury has
recommended that the divisions in his office
be reduced from nine to five, with cores
ponding reduction in the force. He wishes
to simplify and systematic the work Of the
bureau, and to exercise that economy which
was demanded by the Democratic platform,
and endorsed by the people.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

E. 7. Field and f. A. Osborne, enterpris-
ing citizens of Morristown, N. j., have within
the past two years planted out 200 acres of
cocoanuts in South Florida, near Biscayne
bay. About $4,000 nuts were planted, of
which at least 80 per cent. are up and doing
well. Some of the stalks are four and one
half feet high, but the average height of the
entire lot is about two and one-half feet.
Ordinarily it requires about ten years for a
cocoanut tree to bear from the seed, and the
averaged yield should not be less than one
hundred nuts per tree per year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
may 2:4t
no cREDIroRs.

IN
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Ad-
ministration on the Personal Estate of
EZRA D. WANTZ,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the I'd day of December,
1885; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
April, 1885.
BELINDA WANTZ,
NAV 2-4t* Administrative.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The Hanover, Pa, citizen has appeared in new
dress, and gives evidence of prosperity.
The Cat.oIie Mirror Baltimore Nd, has been very
much enlarged and is now printed from new type.
II is the only publicatio of the kind in this state
if not in the South it is ably edited and has rel-
able corps of correspondents in this country and
Ist1rona
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

The trial of William R. Smith, ex-elerk in
the oflicetof the Auditor of Public Accounts
at Richmond, Virginia, for the embezzlement
Of State funds, ended Wednesday night. The
jury brought in a verdict of guilty, and fixed
the sentence at two years imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
Miss Elizabeth johnson died in Gettysburg
Pa, on April 81, aged SO years, month and
q days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
PRICES MODERATE.
HENRY B. ALBAUGH's
NEW GROCERY STORE,
CARROLL HALL, ADJOINING POST
OFFICE. WESTMINSTER, MD.

Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Syrups, Canned
Goods, Bacon, Dried Beef, Confectionery,
Fruits, Glass and Queensware, Cigars, To
bacco, everything kept in a first class
grocery. No old stock-everything fresh.
No drives in special articles, to be made up
on Others All prices uniformly low. A call
will convince you that for goods and prices
H. B. Albaugh's is the place. may2-9t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Peter D. Masonheimer and others VS.. George
A. L. Masonheimer and others.
Ordered this 9th day of April, A. d. 1885,
that the corrected account of the Auditor
filed in this cause be finally ratified and con-
irmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 18th day of May
next; provided copy of this order be inserted
for two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
may 2:2t Gro. A. MULLER, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
ICE CREAM.

Having secured large supply of Ice, can
now furnish Pic Mics, Sunday Schools, Elk
cursions, Hotels, Boarding Houses and Pr
vate Residences with the best quality of Ice
Cream and Water Ices at reasonable rates.
E@ Highest Cash Price paid for Cream.
JAMES w. BEACHAM,
may 2:tf Avondaie, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
ap24t

CALEsMEN WANTED to canvass
y for the sale of Nursery Stock. Steady
employment guaranteed. Salary and ex-
penses paid. Apply at once, stating age
Refer to this papea.
CHASE BROS,
may2:4t* Rochester, N. Y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02

II IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL Remaining in the Post Office, Westmin-
ster, Nd, April %, 1885:
Barnes, Wesley Murphy, Geo. B.
Grumbne, Mrs. NJ. Maloy, j. II.
Kelley, James Sewers, Paul
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised.
may2 A. H. HUBER, P. NJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
TO CREDITORS.

~
The undersigned, having settled in the
Orphans Court an account of the personal
estate of George Burall late of Carroll coun-
ty, deceased, and ascertained the balance in
his hands for distribution according to law
among the creditors of said deceased, hereby
gives notice to said creditors to file their claims
against said deceased. legally authenticated
with the Register of Wills for Carroll county,
on or before the 18th day of May, 1885, pre-
paratory to a distribution of the assets of said
personal estate to be made amongst said
creditors under the direction of the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, on the LIST day of
June, 1885. After the final ratification of
said distribution by the Orphans Court afore-
said, the undersigned will be prepared to pay
to each of said creditors their respective divi
dends according to said distribution.
JOS. SPURRIER,
may 2:4t Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
MORTGAGES SALE
AVA OF
A LOT OF LAND,
Near Westminster. MARYLAND.

By virtue of the power of sale contained in
a mortgage from Thomas B. Gist and wife to
Charles B. Roberts, the undersigned, mort
gage, will offer at public sale, on the prem
ises, situate on the old Baltimore Road, within
short distance of the residence of Lawrence.
Zepp, and about one mile East of Westmin-
ster, on
Saturday, the Esd day Of May, 1885,
at clock, P. NJ, all that valuable lot of
land, situate as above mentioned, and con-
tanning ACRES and $50 PERCHES, more
or less, and adjoining the lands of Elias
Yingling and Others
Terms of Sale,-Cash; but the terms will
be changed to credit upon reasonable time,
if purchaser so desious.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS,
may 2:ts Mortgage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
TAMEs sHRIvER,

NoTICE.-Two FINE REAPERS for
IN sale on easy terms; one is an Osborne
Self Binder, in good order, and the other is
an Osborne Self Rake, complete. These ma
chimes were only used last year and gave full
satisfaction. Any one wanting machine of
this kind would do well to call on me.
T. d, COVER,
apr25,te Silver Run, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-02
MO. 227o EQUITY.

may 2-4tz
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-04-24

In speech at Boston on las SATURDAY.
might. I. ;. Senator Evarts, of New York,
said he new Cabinet was MT ,lculate
t" / spire confidence, especial ' as con
tanned three members from that element
which had cnnvulsel the nation in civil
strif;., and but one Northern soldier Ia ( C,
them " On the same occ ,sio L. ) S~n
l'or Dawes. "f Mss ,chusetts, sIid "th,
new administration nai put A ~ It halt
mast for he detta of traitor Bat wher
il is remembered. s,ys the Alex IA lri,
Gazette, that Mr, Eyarts was n supp"r,rr
oi the fugitive slave law. the nnu nbs.ry
aUce Of which was instrumental in con
vulsing the nation IN civil rite" lis pre-.
sent assault, upon the members # the Cab
met who alsr supported that law d"esn'
redouai II his reputation TOR consistency
any more than does Mr.. DIwcs,s present
abuse Of dead '',rai or" ..dd tn his rrnu-
t.tInn for the sam q1,li'y. in view II tbs
fact that he ht' recently given his cnuate
uahce ana supS"t' 81 seS'fti i've 'ErAl
tors" Long rect. Key. Cash, { ,almers aud
Others. Neither does the speech of si,ier
Of the Senator's indicate ths PISS s..nn o e
that unseCtian,l. anicable snI p.iriuttc
feeling which should actu,t- a | f,I'ow
citizens OF common couatrv. Tie last
vestsge Of The civil war disappesrel in
the South when Nr. Cleveland vas elcc =
ell IRE. lent, WiiithIi var never be over
in the North
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-04-24

Ar ar a p'otr .cted trial James =. F.sh.
late Presidcn' Of tue Marine Bank of New
York, has been fund 10y jury gui Il ai
criminal acts in using and nisrppr"pri.t-
ing the funds deposited in his krtping
and the peaal,y tn which he j. liable Is
imprs rsnum-nt from five q fi'y years IL
the discretion of the cur Il will ~ r-
memberei tina, Ftsh aud F,-rsiinSad u .rI
of the firm II Ward 4 Gan. sham c.s
yiciim;y-d thousands Of depnsitofs AMI
rccklessly squanderrsi aud appropri ,sd t"
their own uses millions III dollars, s,~a
Grant ani his young 81 snn, Ulysses.
were among th1ss who were iIprsi oy
Fish and Nard. and tar iy s'ic' hts Al
last hrough, the irsr ntm~d ~ r,,c b.r III
Judicial Judgment aad sentence Ol course
ehurs will be made ~ save him rom the
vengeance nf tina law 1t jas ice b dnHe .
Fish Is 4 convicted crjm,n,l. and sell Il =
serves felnu'. gtrh example should
be m lde Of him. .ni the cnuri sh"n.I, by
its sentence, show "a II il i. 49, r.sps,tsr II
pcrs ms ant that there is not in Nss York
one law for the rich and an pth-r hr the
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1885-04-24

1t is understood that the policy of the
ments to places in the Southern States that
are now held by colored republicans will
be not to substitute white men for colored
men, but to replace incompetent or dis
honest colored republicans by colored
democrats who are worthy and capable.
In accordance. it is said, with this policy,
the Posmaster-Genera has just appointed
Representative Tom Hamilton, of Beau
fort, route agent from Beaufort to Jack
sonboro', S. c. Hamilton was the leader
of a small oand of colored men who sup
ported the Hampton government in South
Carolina in 1876.