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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
Eng land and Russia---Cause That
May Lead to War.


It was announced officially some days ago
that there was an agreement between Eng
land and Russia, by which hostilities were
averted, bat the agreement was only tempo
rary or not very binding, judging from the
warlike preparations being made by Russia
and England. The former is putting her
navy in order and massing troops on the from
tier of her Asiatie possessions, bordering on
Afghanistan, and England has $4,000 men in
India ready for service. Russia, too, is said
to be negotiating with Turkey for the neutrali-
ty of that government in the event of war
between her and England.
The issue between the two governments is
simple one. Russia is said to be invading
Afghan territory. This is viewed by England
as a threat against her Indian possessions,
Afghanistan serving. as kind Of neutral terri
tory to separate the Russian and British pos
sessions in the East. England demands that
Russia shall not occupy Afghan territory.
The question of war depends upon whether
Russian shall insist upon her right to advance
and whether England shall enforce her de-
mand for withdrawal. There is also an OBJ
scure question of boundary lines which Rus
STA is using to justify present movements
The fact of the matter is that nearly all of the
recent wars in Europe, Asia and Africa have
had their real origin in schemes Of conquest,
whatever the ostensible occasion for war may
have been. Russia was prevented by England
from reaping the fruits of her victory over
Turkey a few years ago, and now that Eng
land has her hands full at home and in Egypt
is disposed to extend her Asiatic conquests.
A conflict between these two powers may in
volve all Europe in war, for all the principal
nations are engaged in land grabbing schemes
that will be likely to be pushed to the point
of conflict as soon as a great war offers them
opportunities for spoliation.
Queen Victoria sent message to the
House of Commons on Thursday calling out
the British reserves and the militia for per-
manent service. Preparations for war con-
tinue with great activity at the navy yards and
arsenals, and the probability of war with
Russians the chief topic of public interest in
Great Britain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
Our New Foreign Representatives,


On Monday Last President Cleveland nomi-
mated Gov. Robert NJ. McLane, of Maryland,
for Minister to France; Edward J. Phelps, Of
Vermont, for Minister to Germany, and Henry
r. Jackson, Of Georgia, for Minister to Mex
leo. The Senate Immediately confirmed the
nominations, and this government will soon
have ADLER and better representatives IN the
chief foreign capitals.
No better selection for the French mission
could have been made. Gov. McLane was
educated in France and has spent much time
in the French capital. He is an excellent
French scholar, conversant with European
politics and personally knows many of the
leading statesmen. As administer he will be
in a position for which he is best fitted. His
father, Hon. Louis McLaue, was Minister to
England, and Gov. McLane has been sent
twice to China by this government. and also
to Mexico in a diplomatic capacity.
George H. Pendleton, who is to 60 to Ber-
lin, is a statesman of national reputation, and
has been prominent Democratic leader for
more than twenty years. He, too, is familiar
with European affairs. When ayouth he was
student at Heidelburg University and after
ward spent three years in European travel.
Edward J. Phelps, the new Minister to
Great Britain, has never held Office; is law
yer of great ability, and has twice been the
Democratic candidate for Governor of Yer
mont. Recently he has been a law lecturer
at Yale College.
Henry J. jackson, who is to represent this
Government at the City of Mexico, is native
Of Georgia. .GIe is a graduate of Yale College
and lawyer by profession. In 1858 he was
sent to represent the United States at Vienna,
Austria, and was there FIVE years, filling the
position with great acceptability. He was a
brigader- General in the late war, but since
has been practising his profession and editing
a newspaper.
On Wednesday the President nominated
Hon. Samuel S. Cox, Of New York, to be Min
lister to Turkey. Mr.. Cox is popularity known
as Sunset Cox, and is lawyer and editor.
He has been in public life for about thirty
years In 1855 he was secretary of legation
to Peru. Since 1856 he has been almost con-
tinuously in the House of Representatives.
He has travelled extensively in Europe, and
several years ago wrote a series of interesting
letters on Turkey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
Republican Gerrymandering.

Those Republican journals which were so
frightfully agitated overan alleged Democratic
gerrymander in Indiana maintain profound
and painful silence concerning a similar
scheme in Pennsylvania This last, however,
is engineered by Republicans. A more out
rageous or unjust conspiracy to rob the minor
ity of their rights was never concocted. By
it the 70,0 600 Democratic voters of Philadel-
phia are allowed one Senator, while the co.
600 Republican voters can elect seven Sena-
tors. In the State there are six Republican
districts, with total population of 354, AGA,
or an average of $4,000, while in three dis
tricts fixed up for the Democrats there are
3S7, 236 people, an average of over 10000
According to the actual vote of the State, a
fair apportionment would give the Democrats
twenty three Senators and the Republicans
twenty seven; but this scheme, the passage of
which is vigorously demanded by the Repub-
lican press, will give the Republicans thirty
six Senators and the Democrats only fourteen.
This seems to be political honesty from a
Republican standpoint.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

While some of our Republican contempt
rares complate that so many new men are
coming to the front, it may be pertinent to in
quire what has become of some of the old ones
who have gone SO far to the rear that lately
they have not been heard from. That old
Rebel General and general Readjuster, VIM.
Malone, of Virginia, so lost to sight and SO
little to memory dear, is reported to be com
pletely deserted, even by the Readjusters and
Republicans who heretofore have helped him
to manipulate the negro vote in Virginia.
But then it is nothing new to learn that Ma
hone is an abandoned MANN Y World.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
Suicides in Baltimore

Michael Schwartz, aged IS years, committed
suicide in the hospital in Baltimore on We'd
nesday by stabbing himself in the breast.
He had been on a long spree.
Wanzel Zerney, a Bohemian, Al years OF
age, committed suicide in Baltimore on last
Friday morning by shooting himself through
the head while sitting in front of looking
glass. His wife was thrown into commissions
by his suicide.
John Erring, aged 46 years, committed sui
eide on Monday in a boarding house in Balti-
more. He had been respondent since the
death of his wife, some time ago. His four
teen year-old daughter discovered him, but
not in time to save his life.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

RRoRGANIzATIox OF THE Treasury De-
PARTMENT.-The Secretary of the Treasury
has appointed Assistant Secretaries Fairchild
and Coon and Assistant Treasurer Graves a
Commission ''to make an examination of the
Treasury Department, with special reference
to the simplilication and improvement of the
methods of doing business and to the reduc
ton and Encouragement of the official and
clerical force
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
GTATE OF MARYLAND,
~ OFFICE ot4 THE SEf,p FTApy or Stat


ANNAPOLIS, March 26th, 1885.
10 all Whom it mag Concern:
Notice is hereby given, that application has
been made to the Governor for pardon in
the case of the State VS.. Jacob c. Kerchner,
convicted in the Circuit Court for Carroll
County, at May term, 1888, for forgery and
sentenced to the penitentiary for FIVE years,
upon the recommendation of the prosecuting
witness and large number of influential
citizens.
The Governor will take up the said case for
final decision, on or after Monday the 9th
day of April, 1885, until which time protests
against the said application will be heard, and
the petition in the case open to inspection, at
the discretion of the Governor.
BY order of the Governor.
GEORGE B. MILLIGAN,
march 2S-2t Secretary of State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

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
ANON ALLGIRE,
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
subscribers, on or before the 18th day of 0c-
tober, 1885; they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 10th day OF
February, 1885.
WILLIAM A. ALLGIRE,
JOSEPH 2. ALLGIRE,
mar2S:4t Administrators pendente lite.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

Mr.. GARLAHD's SUccEssoR.-In joint con
vention of the Legislature of Arkansas or
Monday, letter was read from Poindextei
Dunn Withdrawing from the Senatorial con.
test James NJ. Berry was then elected
United States Senator by vote of Y against
As for all other candidates. Berry is native
of Alabama, A years of age. He served in
the Confederate army; is lawyer by PROBES
sion; has been Speaker of the Arkansas
House. Judge of the Fourth judicial Circuit
of that state, and its Governor for the term
which expired in january last.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

:. AN OH JACKSON CANE.-Mr. Archie
Thompson, of Shrewsbury township, Pa,
carries an old jackson hickory cane which his
father carried until he was "a years Of age
and since his death Archie, who is now "a
years of age, has carried it. Mr.. Thompson
prizes the old relic very highly, and is as
staunch Democrat as is the hickory tough.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

Civil-Service Reform, if we comprehend it,
means reform in the personnel of officials
and in the manner of selecting them. Presi
dent Cleveland is doing this rapidly If it
means the keeping of everybody in Office that
was in when the Republicans went out of
power, it is a humbug.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
The True Inwardness of the Hig
gins Case.
From the Meac York Sun.

From the Neac York Sun
WASHINGTON, March 22.-There are rival
Democratic factions in Maryland, as else
where. Their jealousies at this time, when
Federal patronage is in question, are even
keener than heretofore, when they were
sharply defined in the contest forlocal Offices.
They are aggravated by the fact that the Leg
islature to be chosen this fall will elect a
Senator to succeed Mr.. German.
Ex- Gov. Hamilton. and ex-senator Pinck-
ney Whyte are the chief competitors against
Mr.. German for the seat in the Senate. OF
course, their first object is to weaken their
rival, who beat them both for the control Of
the Democratic organization in the State.
This is the true inspiration of all the attacks
on Mr.. Higgins, who was recently designated
to fill the Office of Appointment Clerk in the
Treasury temporarily, as the resignation OF
the actual incumbent does not take effect
until the 1st of April
The clamor against Higgins was device of
Mr.. Whyte to impare the influence of Mr..
German. He adroitly enlisted the aid of the
professional civil service reformers, and they
have obediently followed the wishes of pol
itcan renowned for his. devotion to machine
methods
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

TRADE DoLLARs.-In the U. S. Senate on
Saturday Mr.. Mitchell offered resolution
providing for the appointment of a special
committee of five Senators to enquire and
report not later than the second Monday OF
next December, as to the number of trade
dollars put in circulation in the United States
before their legal tender quality was repealed;
how said coins came into circulation subse-
quently; how many are still held in the sew
eral states of this country; at what rates they
were taken; how much profit accrued in any
way to the Government by the coinage OF
trade dollars, and what has been the practice
of this and other Governments as to the re-
ceipt or refusal by them of their own coin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
ITO THE PUBLIC.

Having decided to take the old and we'll
established stand of Mrs. A. ]. Ensor, we will
be prepared to offer a fine line of
MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS,
such as was kept by her, and hope to receive
call from her many customers and friends,
together with new ones. My experience of
five years in a large business house in Balti-
more, enables me to hope for large share Of
patronage You will find us willing and
ready to serve you cheerfully at shortest
notice. Respectfully,
MISSES M. g. a. TIPTON.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
Higgins Loaded for Bear.
ON, the Washington Post.

FfOHt Lt6 " u5HtHytUW 7 USt'
81 generally fnd,' said Acting Appoint
ment Clerk Higgins Thursday, afternoon, in
a reflective mood, as he Whitfield the card of
an early caller to pieces, that in travelling
along the road it's better to carry loaded
gun. The guns of my enemies are now about
emptied while mine is loaded with good shot,
and when it goes off will hurt somebody. In
fact, my gun has got such good load in it
that cannot waste it On such cattle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
MISSES NJ. & A. TIPTON.
New WINDSOR. Nd. March %. 1886.

NEW WINDSOR, MD, March ., 1885.
1 most cordially recommend to my friends
the above named ladies, and hope they will
extend to them the large share of patronage
they SO kindly give me; it will be greatly APP
preciated by them. Very Respectfully,
mar 28.4t MRS. A. j. ENSOR
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

Reports of great restitution and suffering
among the people continue to come from
jackson, Gilmer, Calhoun and Roane coun-
ties, West Virginia, as well as from Kanawha
county. The farmers in the mountain dis
tricts of the above named counties are unable
to purchase food or seed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREsIDENT.-The
President has appointed Henry L. Muldrow,
of Mississippi, to be Assistant Secretary of
the Interior; William A. j. Sparks, of Hi.
nois, Commissioner of the General Land
Office; Daniel McConville, of Ohio, Auditor
of the Treasury for the Postofiice Department;
Francis B. Torrey, Collector of Customs of
Bath, Maine, aud John P. Donworth, Collec-
tor of Customs at Aroostook, Maine; Jas. d.
Porter, ex- Governor of Tennessee, to be As
sistant Secretary of State, and John D. c.
Atkins, ex- Congressman from Tennessee, to
be Commissioner Of Indian Affairs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
march 2S-2t
MO. 22s5 EQUITY.

"A
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John II. Stem, Assignee of Mortgage, VS..
James Costley and others.
Ordered, this oath day of March, 1885, that
the sale of the mortgaged real estate made
and reported by John H. Stem, assignee of
MORTGAGE, David Engel Of p, mentioned in
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 9th day of April,
next; provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper published in Carroll
county, once week for three successive
weeks, prior to the Goth day of April, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$4,000.
GEO. A. MILLER, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
mar 2S:3t GEo. A. MILLER, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
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, 1886, that the sale of the real es-
tate of John d. Clemson, late of Carroll
carroll county. deceased, made by Rachel
Clemson and Nicholas III. Clemson, execu-
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,,
WILLIAM 7. SMITH, Judges.
ELIAS MYERLY,
True Copy,-Test:
j. OLIVER WADL0W,
mar 21:3t Register Of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

REVIVAL OF TRADE.-Comparing the re-
ports of the revivals of labor in the eastern
and middle states, it is made certain that from
thirty to fifty thousand workmen, heretofore
idle, have had employment during the last ten
days. There is a good time coming, boysl'
is the song that ought to be most popular to-
day.
Pinto Indians are proving successful far
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
MORTGAGES SALE
AVA OF
"A ALUABLE FARM
Situate near Westminster, Carroll Co., Nd.


By virtue of the power of sale contained in
a deed of mortgage from Ida Allgire and
Joseph 2. Allgire, her husband. which is re-
corded among the Real Estate Mortgage Re-
cords of Carroll county, in Liber L. I. S.,
No. IA, folio 51S, &C., the undersigned, At
torney named in said mortgage, will offer at
public sale, on the premises, situate on the
Littlestown turnpike, about four miles from
Westminster, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 1885,
at l o'clock, p NJ, all that valuable farm
containing
1o3 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
and improved with very sub
stantial 2-story Dwelling, with AMI
an excellent basement kitchen, az
large Switzer barn, and all eE4z15sszs-
necessary outbuildings, in good repair. This
is one of the most desirable homes in the
county The land lies Immediately on the
turnpike, in very pleasant neighborhood.
The land is naturally good and in high state
of cultivation. The fencing is in good repair;
there is choice variety of fruit and an ex-
cellent supply of good water on the property.
Purchasers seeking nice home and produc-
tive farm would do we'll to examine this
property
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne- third in cash on the
day of sale, or upon ratification thereof; the
balance to be paid in two equal instalments
of one and two years respectively, with inter-
est from day of sale, and to be secured to the
satisfaction of the undersigned, Attorney.
CHARLES b. ROBERTS,
Attorney named in Mortgage.
John I. Diffenbaugh, Auc. mar2S, is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
zELL's FERTILIZERS,
For Summer Crops,


pSrCANNoT BE ExCELLED. ~gsa
A supply will be kept on hand for spring
delivery at the Canning House of B. +. Shriver
Il CO., Westminster, Md Call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. JOHN BURGOON,
mar2s, 2m Union Mills, Md
r IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL Remaining in the Post Office, Westmin-
ster, Nd, March 81, 1885.
Barber, John Jacobs, West
Barnes, Miss Georgia jackson, Miss Mary G.
Brothers, Miss Maggie Lochner, Samuel
Bush, Miss Ada Manahan, Miss Clara
Fisher John Yingling, William
Fowler, James
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised.
mar28 A. H. HUBER, P. NJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28
TO CREDITORS.

Piute Indians are proving successful far
mers on the Pyramid Reservation, in Nevada
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

On Wednesday President Cleveland nomi-
mated to the Senate about thirty five persons
to be postmasters at various places. The
official axe is falling, and official heads are
coming off. Let the good work go on.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

The Assembly of New Jersey passed bill
on the 2Sd instant, providing a penalty of
thirty lashes for wife beating. Maryland has
had similar statute for several years, butwc
know of no instance where it has been en-
forced, although we have seen reported, from
time to time, in the Baltimore papers, mum
Der Of cases Of wife. beating.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

House and Blacksmith Shop and Tools for
sale or rent, corner of Main street and Wash
ington road. Apply to j. Bernstein, West
minister
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

The HARE de Grace Republican has entered
upon its 18th volume. Being published in the
largest canning district of the state it is well
patronized by Gamers and dealers in canned
goods. It's reports of that industry are relia-
Bile, and its local and general news is full,
showing that the Messrs. McCombs are en-
terprising and industrious men.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-03-28

Notwithstanding the stubborn opposition Of
Republican Senate, the last Democratic
House succeeding in reducing appropriations,
in the two years, nearly $3.50, 600, 600, as com
pared with those of1the previous Republican
Congress.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

mainly and alleviate their privations.
They are not all or nearly all theorists or
men of leisure, but rs n class are busy
men and women. | saw II representa-
tive of this class in Fairfield the other
day In his manner he reminded me of
Jay Gould, but from what heard of his
methods should judge he was a rather
different man than the great hnancicr.
He is a very busy man, and has on his
shoulders the sole management of one of
the largest concerns In Fairfield. But
Notwithstanding all his cares and duties,
he finds time to do a good deal of good.
| am told that he rarely ever gives money
but he prefers 10 send a poor family just
what they ought to buy with the money
if they had it. When saw him last week
he was ordering small lot of great va
riety Of groceries put up for some poor
family. From his care in selecting them,
supposed of course, they were for his
own larder. No, they were to be sent to
a family who will never know from his
telling, who the donor is. This man
takes more pleasure i'll giving in this I'M
ostentatious manner than ever a miscr
took in boarding his gold.