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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
The Government and its Debts.

Our able contemporary, the Port Tobacco
Times, has been arguing forcibiy and well for
payment to slave-owners in this state the
value of slave property lost by act OF the fed
eral government during the war. Maryland
did not secede, and was one Of the United
States. Slave property was recognized by
the constitution, and the freeing of slaves in
loyal states, without compensation, was simply
robbery. This is a position we have always
held, and there is no doubt that the federal
government is bound in honor and right to
pay for them. If the government found 1t
necessary to use farm, to take horses or
cattle, to take possession of railroads or yes
sells, no one would object to payment therefor.
The government did do these things during
the war, and invariably literally compensated
the owners. Up to 1864 property in slaves
were as much property as horses, cattle or
vessels, and should be paid for just as they
were. Losses for slaves in the loyal states,
however, are not likely to be paid by the gov
eminent in the near future. In paying bills
to states and citizens the government is noto'
riously slow. The French spoliation claims
should have been paid more than half cen
fury ago, and still they are not settled. In
this case the government did not have to raise
the money by taxation, but received it from
the French and Spanish governments. The
government owes Maryland a very large sum
for money advanced in the early days of the
Republic, and, although just claim, it has
not been paid. There has never been any
valid excuse for this hardness. The govern
ment has had full treasury for many years,
and the unnecessary surplus now is enormous
Just what has been stolen under Republican
rule for the past twenty five years, would more
than have paid all Legitimate claims against
the government.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
whats in a Name P"

Maryland has some distinguished darkies,
if high. sounding names will confer distinction.
For instance writer in the Cambridge Era
furnishes the following George Washington
Michael Marcelus Picolo Nicolo Runabo
Donaho Gamboge Taylor, residence POGO
mokc City, Nd. Then comes Palestine Sele-
nator De Verb Aptcraf Yartan TOUCHDOWN Son
of Wrestling Jacob Henry, now a resident of
Baltimore city, formerly of Dorchester. Miss
Angelina Angelette Mary Ann Tucker Sweat,
is also a resident of Baltimore. Dorchester,
presents two names, Julia Jane Augusta
Dominica Rustis Ro Bo Bustis Jack, and
John Henry Land Runner Run-out and Sur
veyor Bandana Beaver Dam Rendezvous God
Bless Busticue. To these may be added the
name of colored girl formerly in Easton,
Guela Emily Annamaria Sarah Sprigner
Perrin Smith. One who lived in Centreville
was named Marietta Melvina Sarah Perry Cox
Hopper.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
Mr.. Higgins Appointment.

From, the Topson Peoples Voice.
Mr.. Eugene Higgins, of Baltimore, has been
appointed to an honorable and responsible
position in the Treasury Department. The
Baltimore Herald and other papers, and some
of our windy people, profess tq see in this
something horrible They roll their eyes and
shake their heads and talk of civil-service.
Mr.. Higgins very name is with them syn
onomous term with all that is vile and nasty.
Has any one ever known Mr.. Higgins to steal,
rob or cheat anybody? Has any one ever
seen him inside police station? Is he known
as drunkard or q drinking man? Has he
not in every position faithfully, promptly and
efficiently discharged every duty? An &C.
quaintance with him of thirty five years makes
us believe him to be a good man for the place,
and we doubt if better one could be found
if the Government is to run in the interest OF
the people who voted for Democratic Pres
ident. Civil-service reform cry is made a
kind of ''bugaboo" to cork up not only past
rascalities, but to open the way for future
ones, to the discredit Of the Democratic party.
1t will be developed that Eugene Higgins has
a level head and plenty of brains inside of it,
methodical business habits, desire to do
what is fair and right, and a determination
above all other things to act for the best in
terests of that party to which he belongs and
in which he believes. The Baltimore Herald
and other radical papers can find lots OF
worse people than Eugene Higgins without
hunting very far, and they can find fewer
more able men, or more rigid in the discharge
of every duty or trust We heartily congrat-
Mate him on his success.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
How Republicans Do.

Last October Gen. James S. Robinson was
elected Secretary of State of Ohio, and in the
early days of January he was indicted into
Office at the State Capitol. In thirty-five
minutes after taking the oath he had removed
every Democrat holding Office in the depart
ment and filed the vacancies with Republi-
cans. Sheriff Dewstoe, of Cuyahoga county,
elected in October also, and inaugurated in
January, removed every Democratic clerk in
his office inside of twenty minutes after re-
moving his lips from the Bible,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

The New York World says: Republican
newspapers are very generally clamoring for
the dismissal of Higgins, who has just been
appointed to good clerkship in the Treasury
Department The charge is that he is a
Maryland machine politician. The same
newspapers cried out against the selection of
Mr.. Manning as Secretary of the Treasury.
In fact they were opposed to Mr.. Cleveland
as candidate for President"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
NE-PRIcE CASH STORE,
Az ABLE FARM
AND
SEW Raj LOT IS,
NEAR THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER,
AT PUBLIC SALE.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, passed in cause No: 22oI,
depending therein, in which John J: Baum
gartner and others are plaintiffs, and Thomas
D. Baumgartner is defendant, the subscriber,
as trustee, will offer at public sale, on the
premises, on
TUESDAY, the 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 1885,
at o'clock, p. M, the farm Of which Marga-
ret A. Baumgartner, late of Carroll county.
died seized. 1t contains
2l6 ACRES and AZ PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less, and is situated about 44 miles
from Westminster on the public road leading
to Hampstead and nearly adjoining the village
of Mexico The greater portion of this farm
is arabic, though there is a due proportion OF
timber and some meadowland 1t is laid off
into convenient fields and has on it an or
chard of fine fruit trees. The
improvements consist of dou- AkA&
BILE Brick Dwelling House, - ~ ~
large Bank Barn and the usual A =zEzz41[lEs1l@E
other outbuildings
1t is in reasonably good state of cultiva-
ton and could be easily improved, and now,
that it is the almost universal practice with
farmers to apply fertilizers to all their crops,
this is the best kind and most profitable land
to buy.
And by virtue of the said decree, the said
trustee will also offer at public sale, on the
premises, on
WEDNESDAY, 9Th DAY OF APRIL, 1885,
at O clock, p. M,
10 ACRES, 2 R00DS AND SO PERCHES
of land, more or less, situated at the east end
of the city of Westminster. This is good
farming and pasture land, and it will be sold
in lots containing from three to four acres
each. On one of the lots there are a large
number of apple trees that bear excellent
fruit.
The Terms of Sale prescribed by the Court,
and which apply both to the farm and the
lots, are: 0ne.third part of the purchase
money shall be paid by the purchaser or pur-
chasers to the trustee ON the day of sale or
upon the ratification thereof by the said
Court, and the residue shall be paid in two
equal payments the one to be paid IN one
year and the other in two years from the day
of sale, with interest, and to be secured by
the notes of the purchaser or purchasers, with
security to be approved by the trustee.
VIM N. HAYDEN, Trustee.
marl4:ts r. C. Matthews, Auct'r.
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TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of admin
istration on the Personal Estate of
JOHN w. BARRICK,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribers, on or before the Dist day of
October, 1885; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 18th day of
March, 1885.
EUGENE G. BARRICK,
WILLIAM H. S. ALLGIRE,
mar2l;4t Administrators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

In the reorganization of the Senate Com
mittees the Maryland Senators are placed as
follows Mr.. German on Appropriations,
Commerce, and Potomac River Front at
Washington Mr.. Wilson on Civil Service and
Retrenchment, and Postofices and Post
Roads.
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GEO. w. ALBAUGH's o
DAr1F1cAT1oN NOTICE.

White Building, Near
DATIFICATIoN NOTICE.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
FEBRUARY TERN, 1885.
Estate of John D. Clemson, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 10th day
of March, 1885, that the sale of the real es-
tate of John D. Clemson, late of Carroll
carroll county. deceased, made by Rachel
Clemson and Nicholas H. Clemson, exeeu.
tors of the last will and testament of said
deceased, and this day reported to this Court
by the said executors, be ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause be shown to the contrary
on or before the 3rd Monday, 10th day, of
April, next; provided copy of this order be
inserted for three successive weeks in some
newspaper printed and published in Carroll
county, before the End Monday, 18th day, of
April, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
six hundred dollars ($60000).
WILLIAM FRIZELL,,1
WILLIAM T. SMITH, Judges.
ELIAS MYERLY,
True Copy,-Test:
j. OLIVER WADLOW,
mar 2l:3t Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

REPORTED ACTION ON TREATIEs.-It is re-
ported that the Senate in executive session on
Wednesday ratified treaty with the Khedive
of Egypt and the convention relating to the
boundary lines between this country and
Mexico. The treaty with the Khedive of
Egypt extends to the United States the COM
mercial privileges which Great Britain enjoys
by virtue of the treaty between Egypt and
Greece made about year ago.
The treaty with Mexico recognizes the prin-
eiples of international law in the settlement
of disputes which may occur over the chang
ing of the bed of the Rio Grande river, which
stream forms portion of the boundary be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
The earnings of the American Bell Tele.
phone Company for the ten months ended
December 81 were $2,067, 544, against 81
295, 594 for the preceding twelve months. The
net earnings the last ten months were ST.
$780, 1866, and dividends 81 ,440,315.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

A number of Virginia Republicans were in
conference at Richmond, on Thursday, to
consider ways to prevent Malone from dicta-
ting nominations for governor and other
State officers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

Office of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insur'
surance Company of Dug Hill,
Carroll County, Md.
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the members of the Company will
be held on Saturday, the 2lst day Of March,
1885. between 10 a. M and O'Clock, p. m,
at the Company's Office in Manchester, tor
the purpose of electing Twelve Directors Tor
the ensuing year. j. X. SIRENlu'
mar7.3t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

State Of Maryland, County Of Carroll, S.:
IL. w. Herring. Cashier of the aboye-named bank,
do solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
J. W. Herring, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of March, 1885.
HUGO E. FIDDIS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
VIM P. MAULSBY,0
CHAS. V. WANTZ, directors.
FRANK T. SHAW,
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll
county will meet at their office, in Westmin-
ster. on the FIRST MONDAY OF APRIL,
1885. for the transaction of business.
By order, CHAS. Z. LAUVER,
oar7 Clerk.
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MO. 227o EQUITY.

M Q. ZH7U EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll Comfy.
Peter D. Masonheimer and Others VS.. George.
A. L. Masonheimer and others.
Ordered this 18th day of March, A. D.,
1885, that the account of the auditor iled IN
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
ON or before the Both day of March, inst:
provid ed copy of this order be inserted for.
Two successive weeks, before the last namedi
day, in some newspaper published in Carroll
county. ~
True Copy,-Test:
mar14.2t GEO. a. MILLER. Clerk.
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HARNESS!
HARVEST
EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC
ID SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, that by order of the Board of School
Commissioners of Carroll county, the annual
examination of public school teachers and
other persons desiring to secure certificates
of qualification as such, will be held at Cen
trail Hall Schoolhouse, in Westminster, on
Wednesday and Thursday, April 22d and 23d,
beginning promptly at 8 o'clock each day;
and that all applicants for teachers certif-
cate and all teachers except those who have
life certificates, diplomas from the State Nor
NAL School, or Carroll county certificates
which will not expire within the next school
year, are required to attend said examination,
as no certificate will be granted or renewed
without examination, and no other examina-
ton will be allowed during the year except
by special permission of the Board for suffi-
cient cause to them made known.
The examination will be conducted accord
ing to the following schedule:
Wednesday, A. NJ, 8 to IL, Arithmetic; IL
to II, Geography; P. NJ, 1;9Oto 2.3O, History;
2. 80 to 4, Dictation and Grammar.
Thursday, A. NJ, to 1890, Geometry;
10. 80 to 11.30, Physiology; 1l.30to u, Book
Keeping; P. NJ, 1.30 to B, Algebra; 8 to A,
Natural Philosophy.
No opportunity to make up lost time will
be given.
By order of the Board.
JAMES A. DIFFENBAUGH,
mar 21:5t Examiner.
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Our 5, 10 and 25 Cent Counters shall attr
double the money.-Two Solid Cases of
low. Hard times with the manufacturers and
bargains through and through every departln
we sold at SIS per suit we are now selling at
THAN EVER. co
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CAUTION NOTICE.

HAMPSTEAD, Nd, March Il, 1885.
We hereby notify all persons against recelv-
ing or negotiating any paper or notes gwen by
John W. Smith and bearing an endorsements
of Jacob Snyder and wife, as we have never
endorsed for him.
nor1A az NANCY Y. SNYDER.
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MO. 1921 EQUITY.

NJ -. Gzzl E0G jill 4
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Lydia E. A. Lester and others VS.. Susan +.
Zimmerman, Administrative. and others.
Ordered this 10th day of March, 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 9th day of April 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:
mar 2l:2t Gro. A. MIELER, Clerk.
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NOT ICE:
FOR SALE NEW STOCK F GOODS BARGAINS

FOR SALE-NEW STOCK GOODS-AT BARGAINS
Complete stock New Groceries,
ware sverware soneware odenware, wiowware,
Cutlery, ousekeepers Goods Generally
prAr ASTONISHING LY Low PR1CEs.-wa
We building
DyG Clothing Departments
We
Selling Goods at Rock Bottom Prices Always Guaranteed
have largest
small we
BODY place disappointed either immensely
anywhere be hadn
display
Fine Tea Sets Oh amber Sets Coored Glassware
Housekeepers' Supplies Generally.
paT PLEASE AND LOOK A T ALBAUGHs NEW STORE @@
Weare no oingsig o Departments
ADDING NEW sPRIN G NOVELTIES DAILY
TO OUR Mt, AS WE'LL AS TWO MORE FULL
CARLOADS OF FURNITUREl
Direct from Rapids, Michigan eceive this week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
pEpoRr OF THE CONDITION

Ofthe Union National Bank Of Westminster,
at Westminster, an the State Of Maryland,
atthe close of business, March 10th, 1885.
REsoIrRCEs
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CARPETS New Lot in To-Day Cheap Che
MUsLINs, SHEET INGs, TICKINGs.

going housekeeping direct where you save money
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
Editorial Notes.

In the United States Senate on Thursday
Senators Wilson, of Maryland, and Gray, Of
Delaware. were sworn in.
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c. TO J. T. oRFDoRrFs
DOUBLE STORE,
To buy cheap
CARPETS AND MATTIN
60 pieces of
WHITE AND FANCY MATTINGs
Much less in price than last year.
There has been
BIG FALL IN PRICES OF CAR
PETS,
We have Large Line of all Latest
p9-STYLES AND PATTERNS, asa
BODY BRUSSELS,
TAPESTRY,
8 PLY, EXTRA SUPER IN
GRAIN, YARN and RAG.
pag- LEPERE MATTINGS. -@a
We are just receiving an immense Stock Of
agsPRING GOODS
To supply our Large Trade.
We also have Large Line of
WINDOW BLINDS.
J. T.. Orndorff's Double Store
WESTMINSTER, MD. mar2l
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MULES, MULES.-On Tues
Nl day, March oath, | will be at w
the Montour House, Westminster, eaA<z.A'
with 25 or 80 young KENTUCKY MULES,
broken and unbroken, warranted to give sat
isfaction. ,or,>,c
mar2l:1t* JOHN L. JohNo'
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act the masses, offering goods worth exactly
DRESS GOODS in this week; prices very
cash on the spot to buy with, enable US to get
ut.-CLOTHING,a new lot; same goods as
$40. PRICES GUARANTEED LOWER
Me TO Us DIRECT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

1t is quite likely that some of the heretofore
politically oficious postmasters, who now
are out of politics and want to retain their
positions until their commissions expire, will
soon learn that their terms expire as soon as
their successors are appointed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21
MATT I N G.:

We
/ - ~ ell t t smahma
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

The first appointment of post master IN
MARYLAND was that of VIM. 7. Iglehart, Esq,
Annapolis. The ADVOCATE tenders congrat-
ulations on this selection both to the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Iglehart. The President could
not have made better or more acceptable
appointment. Mr.. Iglehart is lawyer and
editor of the Anne Arundel Advertiser, and
an able exponent and defender of Democratic
principles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

Lost, Strayed or stolen-the greatest storm
of the century, predicted for Wednesday last
by Prot. Virgins, the weather prophet
Probably the slight earthquake in New Hamp-
shire on Wednesday, and the snow fury on
Thursday, were parts of the great disaster
that did not get away.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

1t would be as sensible to undertake to
fight battle with troops in sympathy with the
enemy, as to undertake to conduct Demo
cratic administration through Republican
aoents
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

LAMPS and all new novelties that dtoha
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

The President on Wednesday nominated
Malcolm Hay, of Pennsylvania, to be First
Assistant Postmaster General; Martin V. b.
Montgomery, of Michigan, Commissioner of
Patents; Milton j. Durham, of Kentucky,
First Comptroller of the Treasury; Benjamin
H. Hill, Jr., U. S. Attorney for Northern
Georgia David S. Baker, Jr., U. S. Attor-
ney for Rhode Island William Garrard,
Superintendent of the Mint at Carson City,
and Joseph R. Ryan, Coiner of the Mint at
Carson City.
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WE the cbanest Line of Hall and Room Lamps
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Attorney General George Gray has been
chosen by the Delaware Legislature to fill the
unexpired term of Mr.. Bayard in the United
States Senate, receiving the support of all the
members except two, who were absent. Mr..
Gray is about forty eight years of age, man
of large ability, of fine physique and an elo-
quent speaker.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

W. B. Rich, Postmaster at Camden, Maine,
resigned on Tuesday, on the ground that "the
Office should be filed by some one in accord
with the administration This is an exam
pie that should be followed by all Republic
can officials in general. 1t is said, however,
that nearly five thousand Republican post
masters have applied to be retained.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-21

The machine Republicans of New York
city have closed the doors on ex-Gov Cornell
and Sub Treasurer Acton, and refused them
enrolment on the lists of Republicans quail
fed for party service. Both Of these promi-
nent men refused to state whether they voted
for Blaine last fall. Fidelity to Blaine and
not fidelity to Republican principles is the
test set up by the machine bosses in New
York.
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CooK BUGGIES!
" COOK BUGGIES

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A Complete Stock of New Groceries,
ware, Silverware, Stoneware, Wo
New Novelty Ware, Cutlery, Fl