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Public Printing.

There has been considerable cutting down
of the printing bills in Maryland in recent
years, in the name of reform. While the
publication of the laws, for the benefit of the
| people, has not been abolished by law, yet the
law is virtually annulled because no acts are
selected for publication. To enact laws and
then not make them public, and at the same
time expect the people to obey them, seems
ridiculous, but such is the case. This was
one of the reforms, and another is to let to
contract, to the lowest bidder, the legislative
printing. This proceeding is equally ridicu-
lous. Those engaged in the printing business
are expected to do an unknown amount of
work for a specified sum. 1t is surprising
that any one should bid for the contract, but
some four or FIVE have done so, and the great
difference in the amounts indicates but little
appreciation of the work. The bids ranged
from 81, 500 to upwards of $4,000. The con-
tractor last year, at $4,000, this year bid
$18, 500, and declared that there would be but
little profit at that figure. He cannot tell
whether there would be profit or loss, for he
cannot know what printing there will be to do.
What he meant was, that there would be little
profit at $500 if the amount of printing
next winter is about the same as it was in
1884.
The gentleman who bid 81, 500 is to get the
legislative printing if he furnishes proper
bond for the faithful performance of the con-
tract. When the contract is signed, faith
full compliance should be enforced. If the
amount proves to be ruinously low, no sup
Elemental appropriation should be granted.
We should dislike to see financial disaster
overtake any of our brethren, but we cannot
have much sympathy for anyone who will
contract to do an indefinite amount of work
for definite sum. No one can tell what the
legislative printing will amount to. There
may be one hundred bills to print and there
may be one thousand. The bills may be short
or they may be long. The daily journals may
be short or they may be long The law is
ridiculous, and should be repealed. 1t was q
part of the Hamilton idea of reform, and was
sort of concession to the Governor and his
followers, one of whose objects seemed to be
the breaking uOWH Vi the press VI INC obtIO'
The press is a public educator, and should
be fostered rather than hampered especially
in government like ours, which is wise or
Indifferent as the people are intelligent or
ignorant. The press should notbe subsidized,
but it should be treated fairly; not ground
down by unwise laws.
The Maryland Editorial Association will
meet in annual session this winter, aud at that
meeting the publication of the laws, the legis-
latiye printing, and other matters of the kind
| should be inquired into. Beyond the reduc-
tion of the employees of the Legislature, most
all other reductions have been made at the
expense of the publishers and printers of the
state-reductions, too, that ought not to have
been made 1t is the duty of the press of the
state to resist these aggressions. They should
stand firmly together and insist upon the re-
peal of sham reforms.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

The recent action of the diocese of Easton,
Nd, in the election of bishop on the third
ballot, was in striking contrast to the late
action of the diocese of Maryland, which ter
minated in the choice of Bishop Paret, only
after two sessions and protracted and vexa-
tious struggle Reason-the one was deter
mined by a majority, the other by a two-thirds
vote. And yet, strange to say, this hindering
and vexatious rule was retained by the con-
vention after very free discussion of the
subject. Such are the obstacles which lie in
the path of progress. Such are the undue
distractions springing from overdone conserv-
atism
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

A Worlds Fair is to be held in 1892, COM
memorative of the discovery of America. St
Louis, Missouri, has a fair association, that
has been at work for two years, but now Chi
cago has come to the front with proposition
to have the fair there. Congress will grant
liberal appropriations, and delegation from
st. Louis was in Washington this week to have
ST. Louis designated by congressional enact
ment as the place for the fair to be held. We
had thought of naming Westminster as the
site of the fair, but as she needs no such ap
pendage to spread her name and fame, we
can afford to stand back and view the confess
for distinction between such places as Chicago
and St Louis.
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DEvoLUTION IN FENCING.
Handsome, Durable, Cheap.

The undersigned, having procured the
agency for the sale of the Standard Combina-
ton Fence Machine and right to manufacture
fences ready to put up, now offers for sale the
machines by which farmers can during winter,
with their own hands, get ready, with little
trouble and at very low cost, any quantity,
ready to set up when springtime comes, in
much less time than any other fence TT
MUST LAST LONGER, DOES COME
CHEAPER, and is HANDSOMER than any
other fence. Will sell machines with district
rights to manufacture fence and division OF
profits on other machines sold in the district.
ANY live person wishing to engage in pro-
ftable business, will please call on the under
signed, who will take pleasure in showing the
working of the machine and giving any infor-
nation required.
EDWARD C. LYNCH,
nov2S. Am Westminster, Nd.
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81 have not the remotest idea when Col
lector Sellman will be replaced, said Inter
nal Revenue Commissioner Miller on Tuesday
''Mr. Sellman is acting in perfect accord witt
the administration, and takes care to recon
mend none but Democrats for appointments
under him. Washington Correspondence o.
Baltimore San.
Is there any reason why the subordinates
should be Democrats and the collector Re
publican? We think not. Mr.. Sellmar
should resign. If he don't, he should be re
moved. If the subordinates should be Demo
Gratis. the chief should be also.
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Earnings, Expenses and Improve
ments of the w. M. r. r.

Mr. John NJ Hood, as general manager of
the Western Maryland Railroad, by order of
the directors of the company, on Wednesday
furnished to the stockholders the statement
of operations for the year ended September
80, 1885.
The gross earnings were as follows: From
passengers, S243, 1926, 88; freight and express,
1904 6O7 90; milk and marketing, $50, 1894;
mails, S27, 322. So miscellaneous sources,
S10,25966. Total, $619, 217.27.
The operating expenses, including rental
of Hillen Station and cost of operating the
Baltimore and Cumberland Valley Railroad,
were $685., 081.88; the net earnings were
1922, 1876. 80; the expenditures in betterments
were S1O1, 124.56.
The total decrease in earnings compared
with 1884, was SAG, 1892; total decrease in
expenses, $40, 668.08; decrease in net earn
ings, S26, 1904.
There were moved during the year 672, BIG
passengers and 285, 485 tons of freight. The
decrease in earnings from passengers was
$25, 965.94; from freight and express, $685..
581.20. Depression in general business and
failure of the wheat crop in the section served
by the road showed their bad effects on the
earnings, yet it is believed that it will be sat
isfactory to note the extent to which the net
revenue was maintained In the five previous
years the gross and the net earnings exceeded
1885 only in 1888 and 1884. Those for 1885
are far in excess of the gross and net earnings
of either $780, 1881 or 1882.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28
Death of the King of Spain.

King Alfonso XII of Spain died on We'd
nesday morning of consumption, accelerated
by dysentery. Alfonso was born on Novem-
Der %, 1857, and his mother, Queen Isabella,
renowned in his favor on June 25th, 1870,
though he did not ascend the throne until
nearly FIVE years later. He was of very ordi-
nary capacity, and his reign was not marked
by anything special for the material or intel
lsctual advancement ofhis people. His Queen
has been declared regent. He left no male
heirs, and tumult and instructions, for which
Spain has been noted for some years past,
may be expected to continue.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28
Wait.

AS the next Legislature is required by the
constitution to submit to the people the ques-
ton whether or not they will call constitu-
tional convention, and as it is quite certain
the people will vote to call such convention,
would it not be we'll for the Legislature not to
engage in revising tie laws to any consider
able extent, or to passing new ones. The
new constitution will necessitate some con-
siderable changes, very likely, and as the
people have gotten along quite well for the
past two years under the present laws, there
seems to be no pressing need for changes.
There are some acts that need revision, the
registration law, for instance, but as new
constitution will probably make changes ne
eessary, it perhaps would be well to wait
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

The elections for members of Parliament
are progressing in England The election is
not uniform there like in this country, but is
held at different times, covering a period of
several weeks. Returns up to Wednesday
show that 100 Liberals, los Conservatives or
Tories and 10 Parnellites have been elected,
The Liberal gains are six and Conservative
twenty seven. There seems to be Conser-
vative tidal wave, and Mr.. Gladstone's party
will not regain power, which was lost few
months ago.
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Intelligent Journalists.
the Eastern Tirginidn.

From the Eastern Tirginian.
The Democratic Adoocate, of Westminster,
Carroll county, Md, has just commenced its
twonty-frst volume, and with pardonable
pride refers to its small beginning and circu
iation in comparison with its present size
circulation and influence. 1t has been our
good fortune to have the AdUOcate on our ex
change list in various fields of labor since
1867, and we have noted with great satisfac
ton its steady march to prominence in jour
nalism and pecuniary profit to its publishers.
The Messrs. Vanderford Bros are live and
intelligent journalists.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

At the recent election in Worcester county,
the return judges of election certified to a tie
for the Senate between Samuel X. Dennis,
Democrat, and John W. Henry, fusion Dem
ocrat The friends of Henry made a recount
of the ballots, and claimed twelve majority.
Mr.. Dennis replied that he could not accept
or act on the result of such an investigation,
and the matter would have to go to the Sen
ate The recount could not be accepted by
the Senate, of course, as it was made in an
informal way, and without any warrant of
law. The plain duty of that body will be to
refer the matter back to the people, and order
special election. There will be no tie next
time The citizens of Worcester will not cut
off from the Democratic party, which is
stronger than ever in the state, and promises
so much for the good of the people.
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Foreign News.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE BATTLES NEAR
sOFIA-SERvfAN REvERSES.


SOFIA, Nov. 2O.-The following are add
tional details of the fighting yesterday: The
right wing of the Bulgarian army yesterday
morning advanced from its fortified position
and attacked the Seryian positions between
Slivnitza and Dragoman. The centre column
of the Bulgarian army soon followed, in order
to support the right The lightning then be-
came general aud the Bulgarians not being
able to drive the Servians from their entrench
ments, towards noon the eftwing of the Bull
garian army also advanced and assumed the
offensive. An obstinate battle ensued, last
ting until six o'clock in the evening The
BuIgarians found it no easy task to dislodge
the Servians from their positions. The form
er fought desperately, however, and finally
compelled the Servians to retreat to Drago-
man, the Bulgarians holding all the roads
leading thereto. The Bulgarians took 400
prisoners including several officers.
Up to noon to. day there had been no fur
ther fighting, the Bulgarians deeming it pru-
dent not to attack at present the Servians a
Dragoman, which has strong natural fortif
cations.
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Grand Opening this Saturday night, at j.
Himler & Bros. The Westminster Band will
be present.
SALT. SALT.
Just received 2 carloads Salt, both fine and
coarse, and guarantee prices as low as any
house in Westminster. Come and see us.
E. o. Grimes & Co. At
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
We offer the best grades that are purchas-
able of all kinds of Dried Fruit that will be
used during the Holidays; also fancy grade
of New Orleans Molasses, pure Spices and
Extracts, Lemons and Apples; also fresh
ground Buckwheat Meal and Corn Meal;
choice Wheat Flour by the barrel or sack.
Goods delivered anywhere. Telephone call
2S4. N. I. Gorsuch g. Son. st
Lost-A Spitz Dog; answers to the name
of Charlie. A reward of 81 will be paid for
his return to Myer Bros, Westminster.
Thousands of people on the Pacific Coast
will testify to the valuable Tonic and Nervine
qualities of DR.. Henley Celery, Beef and Iron.
We have Just unoaded one car load of new
crop Cotton Seed Meal and one of new Lin
seed Meal; also Hominy Chop, choice Bran
and Middlings. n |. Gorsuch & Son. At.
NoT1cE.-All persons indebted TO me on
book account are requested to call and settle.
j. Himler.
We have lot of large Meat Hogsheads for
sale. N. l. Gorsuch Son. 3t
Go to J. D. Bowers for fresh smoked
Sausage, Bologna, Bacon, Goldfish and Her
ring, opposite Catholic Church.
ON HAND.
Large stock of Millfeed, Choice Bran and
pure Middlings for sale at bottom prices.
David Roop & Son. nov 14tf
WANTED-1OO bushels of good Potatoes
n. l. Gorsuch & Son.
We have just received fresh lot of Citron,
Raisins, Currants, Nuts, and Fruits of all
kind for the holidays. j. D. Bowers.
FEED, FEED
We have on hand and for sale large stock
of Choice Bran, White Middling Hominy
Chop, Flax and Cotton Seed Meal, all at in
side figures. E. o. Grimes & Co.
SPECIAL BARGAIN SALE
For ten days only at the new store of Milton
Senft Westminster. We will sell all Black
and CoIored Silks at cost; Satin Berbers, in
all shades, at cost; all Colored Cashmeres at
cost; all Table Linens at cost; for ten days
only. Complete line of Notions, Childreh's
Fine Hosiery, Mems Fine Shirts, Mems
Neckwear, Red Flannel, Shirtings, Muslins,
Bed Blankets Bed Comforts, at lowest prices.
Don't forget the place-West of Depot,
Westminster, Nd. Milton SENT.
FIRST-CLASS FEED.
The following grades of feed at reasonable
prices always on hand Choice Bran, White
Middlings, Flax Seed Meal Cotton Seed Meal,
Flour Middlings, Hominy Chop. N. |. Cor
such q Son. If
Send to James E. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paying assessments on premlum notes. If
you Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to 5 years. HIS ra-es are the
lowest. y feb
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

Five Dee presidents have died in Office
George Clinton, 1912; Ebridge Gerry, 1914;
William Rufus King, 1853; Henry Wilson,
1875, and Thomas Andrews Hendricks, 1885.
Clinton and Wilson were sixty-three years
old, Gerry fifty, King sixty-seven, and Hen
bricks sixty-sX.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

A broken rail on the Chester and Lenoir
Narrow Gauge Railroad threw the cars of a
passenger train down an embankment near
Castonia, North Carolina, Wednesday. Twelve
passengers, including four women, were Sc
Yerely hurt.
The ioosl option election in Atlanta Geor-
gia, took place Wednesday. 1t resulted in
the polling of 1000 votes, and majority of
2a5 for prohibition. Brohibition will take
effect on the last day Of July next, when the
existing licenses expire.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-28

A few weeks ago Alpheus A. Townsend,
Esq, well-known journalist of this state,
purchased the Eastern Vrginian, published
at Onancock, Va. Since the paper has come
under his editorship it shows new life and
spirit. and will soon take place in the front
rank of the journals in that state. We extend
our hest wishes for his success.
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Ably Edited and Neatly Printed

From the EuicoH city Times.
The Democratic Adrocate, of Westminster,
published by the Vanderford Brothers, COM
menced it's twenty first volume with the issue
of last week. The AdUocatei is unquestionably
one of the very best county papers of Mary
land. 1t is ably edited, neatly and accurately
printed, and always filed with interesting and
spicy local news, as well as readable and ee.
waiting literary selections. Our brothers Van
derford are live and progressive newspaper
men, and merit the success they are achieving.
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a
Nv third carload of CUTTERS has ar
rived. have few plain words to say to the
people. LIST. | can show the finest four
passenger Sleigh in Carroll county. 2nd. |
have two Portland Cutters that are surpassed
by none in Maryland. 3rd. My lot of swell
body Cutters have better trimmings and better
knees and benches than any in the market
for the price, Now here is a nut to crack :
If any dealer in Carroll county can show as
large and as good lot of Cutters and Sleighs
as mine, ] will make the man present of
500 that will show them to me. | bought
them right and | must and will sell. 1t will
pay any one to come and see me and talk
business. All are striped with genuine gold
leaf If you want to see beautiful sight,
come and see my four passenger Sleigh now
on exhibition.
r. C. MATTHEW'S,
Main ST., near R. R.,
nov2S.tf Westminster, Nd.
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else which shall, from the very beginning,
lead the pupil to see the structural parts of
sentences, and cause the listener to hear
agreeably and clearly all the meaning as well
as all the words; how by this means the raw
head and bloody bones that have so long
made grammar terror to school children,
shall be hidden under a garniture of life and
comeliness; how geography and history, os
long unnaturally divorced, shall be re-wedded
into indissoluble union, and with mingled
voice discourse their pleasing lessons;-these
things must first be taught to the teachers
before they can be made effective in the
schools How this shall be done is the prob
lem awaiting the attention of the next School
Board. A vigorous, inquisitive, Jealous
Teachers Reading Circle in every district,
with several of the best school journals on its
table, would do much of the preparatory
work. Normal instruction now and then, as
occasion should offer, would materially aid.
But | conceive that on intelligent, conscien-
tious, unhagging supervision must be the
main reliance for help in this matter; and
therefore upon the shoulders of the County
Examiner will rest the heavier part of the
burden. | have the honor to be
Your obedient servant,
JAMES A. DIFFENBAUGH,
Secretary and Treasurer.
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Death of Vice-President Hendricks.
He Dies Suddenly at his Home in In
dianOPOlis of Paralysis of the Brain.

Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice President OF
the United States, died, after brief illness,
on Wednesday afternoon shortly before FIVE
o'clock, at his home in Indianapolis, of par
alysis of the brain. He returned from Chicago
last Saturday and complained of feeling un-
well, but nothing serious was thought of it at
the time. Tuesday night he and Mrs. Hen
bricks attended the reception at the residence
of Hon. John j. Cooper, and after he went
home he complained of pains in his side and
stomach. Mr.. Hendricks stayed in his room
most of the day Wednesday. Shortly before
five o clock that afternoon Mrs. Hendricks
left his bedside to see a caller for few min
utes in the parlor. She was delayed longer
than she expected, and when she returned to
the room she found that Mr.. Hendricks was
dead. The end of "a busy and eventful life
had come peacefully and quietly. Tom, a
colored servant, and Harry Morgan, Mr..
Hendricks nephew and page in Washington,
remained with him while Mrs. Hendricks
went to see her visitor. The servant went
out and Mr.. Morgan stayed. Mr.. Hendricks
tossed uneasily in his bed and complained of
great pain, but suddenly it seemed to cease
and he said to his nephew: 81 am free at
last, send for Eliza meaning his wife, and
these were his last words, for the young man,
not realizing the urgency of the message, did
not deliver it at once. On his face there was
no indication of pain or suffering, and his
eyes were only half closed as if in gentle
sleep.
The news of his death was received with
profound regret everywhere, for Mr.. Hen
bricks was one Of the most popular men in
the country But for his geographical loca-
ton he would have been selected President
He was particularly popular in the South, and
no one who has figured so largely in public
affairs ever held the regard and respect of his
opponents to the extent Mr.. Hendricks did.
The body of Mr.. Hendricks was embalmed
on Thursday, and will remain at his late resi-
dence until Sunday noon, when it will be re-
moved to the Indianapolis court house, where
it will lie in state until Monday evening. The
funeral services will be held at ST. Paul's
Episcopal Cathedral on Tuesday at noon, and
the interment will be made at Crown Hill
Cemetery, north of Indianapolis. Commit
tees of the United States Senate and House
of Representatives have been appointed to
attend the funeral, which will also be attend
ed by the President and members Of the
cabinet.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Carroll county. in Maryland. letters of admin
istration on the Personal Estate of
JOHN BLAXSTEN.
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
subscriber, on or before the 2lst day OF
June, 1886; they may otherwise by, law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
November, 1885. -
MARGARET BLAXSTEN,
nov21:4t Administrative
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AT SKUNK, ROOP & CO.'S,
nov2S:tf Westminster, Md.
ID BLIC SAL E.

IA
The undersigned, intending to relinquish
the milk business, will sell at public sale, at
his residence, on the road leading from the
Deer Park road to Finksburg, near Hering's
mill, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th,
1885, at 10 o'clock, A, NJ, the following
property III mich cows, 10 will EyTEM
be fresh by day of sale; bulls, one N@AA
~ fat; horses, one a colt 3~AM-Q
C<aA, years old, well broken, the other
YssAe good family driver or work horse; 3
fattening hogs, 200 barrels of corn, buggy and
harness, spring wagons, one nearly new;
double hinged harrow, new Oliver chilled
pillow; also lot of milk cans, &c.
TERMS.-All sums of SO and under,
cash; on sums over SO credit of six months
will be given, on note with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale. No
property to be removed until settled for.
JOSEPH C.. CAPLE.
r. C. Matthews, Auct'r. nov28, 2t