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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
DECoYED INTO A DARK ROOM.
A Chicago Policeman's Deadly En-
counter with Muir derous Trio.

CHICAGO, Nov. 8.-0fi GERS Alfred Krant1
and John F. Gustafson are stationed on Rortl
Market street, rough quarter, and have had
occasion frequently to use their weapons in the
discharge of their duties. About 2 o'clock
this morning Officer Krantz noticed man,
apparently drunk, approaching him staggering.
The officer got from him his address and helped
him to the place designated, ''i68 Oak street.
rear" He knocked at the door, when on old
woman promptly opened it. krantz turned
to assist his man, when the drunkard suddenly
Strengthened up. and, seizing the officer by the
throat, hurled him into the house.
Krantz fell at fill length, the outer door
flew shut, the old woman vanished and three
men with clubs and pistols sprang into the
room. As he regained his feet Krantz was
struck half dozen terrible blows over the
head and body Staggering with pain, the
officer was still able to produce his pistol, and
fred without hesitation, On the instant the
candle was extinguished and three heavy
bodies fell to the floor.
Pistol shots began to ring from every corner.
The flashes came from the level of the floor
and the officer responded by directing his
shots downward into the darkness. BY pre-
concerted arrangement the men had thrown
themselves upon their stomachs and were
firing upward. Officer Gustafson, who was
two blocks away, rushed TO the scene ana
bnrst the locked door off its hinges. As he
rushed in the shots ceased because the pistols
were empty, and the three men made rush
for safety. Gustafson iired in the face of the
first man and he fell back as though wounded.
The two officers attacked the other viii aims
and Q desperate fight ensued. Aided by
several citizens the officers overpowered the
would-be murdeFess, At the police station
they gave their names as Thomas Cronin,
Patrick Healey and Francis Mccarthy. OH
Ger Krantz was badly bruised and cut while
Cronin and Healey were beaten almost be-
You'd recognition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

The ADVOCATE tried to impress the imper-
lance of one vote on the Democrats of Carroll
and the Second Congressional district during
The late campaign, and cited instances where
one vote decided the fate of parties. One
cote is playing a great part now. The Legis-
latures of New Jersey and Indiana are saved
to the Democrats by one and two majority,
and several members in both states had less
than ten majority. These legislatures elect
United States Senators, and though our ma
jorities are small on joint ballot we will be
enabled to send Democrats to the United
States Senate in the place Of Republicans. In
one district in Illinois Democrat was elected
60 Congress by only two votes, and another, in
Ohio, by only sixteen, and in many districts
successful candidates had less than one hum
dred majority
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

The BaltimoredI, in an editorial last Satur-
day on the elections of the Tuesday preceding
after stating that Col. Baughman had reduced
McComas' majority, said-''In all other dis
tricts of the state the maiorities (Democratic)
have been much cut down. There is no
excuse for such misleading statements as this,
for the vote of all the districts was known on
Wednesday, and the official returns were
made up on Thursday. In the first district
Gibson's vote was considerably cut down, and
his plurality was 1888 less than his majority
in 1884. Shaw's majority was 81 greater
that in 1884, and he beat his Republican
competitor by an increase of 1875. In the
third district the Democratic majority was
increased 5000: in the fourth 3,42S and in
the fifth 1909 In the sixth district the Dem
ocratic gain was 1921. Instead of the Dem
ocratic majorites being ''much cut down, as
the Baltimorean asserts, they were increased
in the second, third, fourth and fifth districts
s,42S. The gain of 1921 in the sixth district
brings the increase of the vote up to 8, 749.
Against this is loss in the first district of l.
Os3, but still leaving the Democratic majorities
S,666 more than they were in 1884.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
The World and Mr.. Cleveland.

The New York World is quite hostile to
President Cleveland 1t has undertaken the
task of preventing his denomination, and
never fails, whenever it is possible, to miscon-
true his utterances or to create wrong impress
sions of his acts. When the Republicans
were claiming everything just after the cleo
ton last week, the World seemed inclined to
concede their claims and began to cast all
responsibility upon the President. If de-
feat would have destroyed confidence in Mr.,
Cleveland, the World would probably have
welcomed defeat.
If the Democrats had lost the House it
would have been no unusual result. 1t has
been very rare that President secured
majority of Congress in the second year of
his administration, and the fact that Mr..
Cleveland did, more forcibly shows the wis
dom of his course and how strongly he enjoys
the confidence of the people. Mr. Cleveland
has no magnetism about him, and enjoys no
special personal popularity, but he is man
of strong sense, conservative and patriotic
He is safe Chief Executive, and is strongly
His denomination and election now seem
certain, and it is useless for the World to en-
deavor to break him down. With Cleveland
the Democracy could easily win; with new
man the contest might be doubtful.
The Democratic partyis on trial. The people
were tired of Republican rule ten years ago,
and when the Democrats nominated such a
conservative and able man as Mr.. Tilden, they
resolved to give the Democratic party trial.
But Tilden was defrauded, and the opportu-
nifty was not given us. They did not rep0se
confidence in Hancock, believing he was
better soldier than statesman. When the
party nominated Cleveland, his past record
commended him to the people and he was
chosen The trial given the party has proven
quite satisfactory, and after nearly two years
of Democratic rule the people have signlted
their confidence by rejoicing Democratic
House of Representatives to sustain Demo-
cratic President. No Democratic President
since Van Buren, has secured House OF Re-
representatives. the second year of his admins
tration. Polk, Pierce and Buchanan lost 1t,
and of the opposition Tyler, fillmore, Grant,
Hayes and Arthur lost it in their second years.
Is there any further evidence needed that
Mr.. Cleveland's administration is wise and
conservative? Does not a majority of up
wards of twenty fully prove public confidence?
Let the World cease its unnecessary hostil-
ity or it may lose its position with the party.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
For Tariff Revision.

In this congressional district Congressman
Shaw defeated his Republican competitor by
1886 votes. This may be taken as the Dem
ocratic majority, for the Prohibition vote was
drawn about equally from the Democratic and
Republican parties, ifindeed the Prohibition
candidate did not receive more Democratic
than Republican votes. DR.. Shaw is tariff
reformer, and voted to take up the Morrison
bill. This point was made against him by the
Republican press and speakers, and cited. in
his favor by the Democratic press. DIR.
Shaw discussed the tariff in his speeches, and
declared in favor of tariff for revenue, and
the Democratic press also discussed the ques-
ton. The Republican candidate and the Re-
publican press advocated a tariff for protec-
ton. The issue was squarely made, and
was the chief one of the campaign, and
the result was an increase in the Democratic
majority of 1875 over the majority in 1884
This fact is stated for the benefit of those
who favor tariff for protection, and are
claiming that the result of the election shows
that their theory is growing with the people,
They can mark the second congressional dis
trict down on the side of tariff revision by a
largely increased majority.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
The present Senate stands "a Democrl

The present Senate stands "a Democrats to
AZ Republicans. The Democrats had already
gained member from Virginia, and as the
result of the recent elections will gain mem
bers from New Jersey, Indiana and California.
They will lose one in Nevada, but the increase
will bring their vote up to 81 and reduce the
Republican strength to 80. Included in the
latter are Riddeberger, of Virginia, who is
more independent than Republican, and Van
Wyck, of Nebraska, who is also something of
al Independent. These two will hold the
balance in the Senate, and will be able to
check the Republican party in any extreme
legislation, and will be likely to do so. Rid
dleberger has no love for either Sherman,
Edmunds or Logan, and usually opposes any
measures brought forward by them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
The Outlook for 1888.

After every election the daily press begin
to speculate on future political events. While
the Democrats will have good majority IN
the next House of Representatives, they could
not elect President if there was failure to
elect upon the part of the people by reason OF
the Labor or Prohibition vote, and the choice
should devolve upon that body. Should there
be no election by the usual methods, the
House would be called upon to choose, and
each state would have one vote, the majority
of Congressman from state determining Tor
whom the vote shall be cast. The Democrats
have majority of Congressman in eighteen
states, and the Republicans have majority
in an equal number, while in New Hampshire
there is a tie and in Rhode Island the Re-
publicans have one Congressman and in the
other district there was no election, though
the Democratic candidate had a plurality. 1t
would require majority of all the states
twenty-to elect, and thus neither party would
have the necessary majority.
But there will be no trouble about the cleo
ton of 1885, The result last week showed
popular Democratic maJorltles IN twenty-one
states, with 215 electoral votes, while the
Republicans carried but twelve, with AZ
votes, leaving five to be contested for, but
with strong Republican leanings. One state
-Indiana-carried by the Republicans, can
be safely counted upon by the Democrats,
and her electoral vote added to the 215 would
give the Democrats 23O, or majority of sixty
in the electoral college.
Neither the Prohibition nor Labor tickets
will amount to much in 1888, if we may judge
from the past. In presidential contest peo-
Pile don't stop to look at side-shows. The
country will be aroused to a greater degree
than ever before in the next quadrennial con-
test, and very few will step aside from their
party to cast ballot in the air.
Notwithstanding speculations to the con-
trary, the House will not be called upon elect
a President in 1888, and the Democrats have
secured majority ofthe next House of Re-
representatives., which will prevent any false
claims being set up in reference to the cleo
to raj vote of any state or states.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
Protection.

We publish this morning the last OF the
series of articles on Protection" written for
the ADVOCATE by "Lux." This series is the
best on the subject we have read in recent
wears, and the contributor has handled the
question ably and forcibly, showing the prac-
teal results of the application Of protection
theories, and showing the unfairness and OPP
preston of tariff for protection. The ar
ticles have been quite generally read and
favorably commented upon. They have
served, too, to enlighten the public, and have
removed wrong impressions in the minds OF
many about the alleged blessings of protec-
t;op
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
MORTGAGES SALE
j" OF
A VALUABLE FARM,
Near Union Bridge. Carroll County,

By virtue of the power contained IN mort
gage from Jacob o. Harp and Julia A. Harp,
his wife, to the undersigned, bearing ute
April 10th, A. D. 1885, and duly recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records of
Carroll county, in Liber G. A. NJ, No. %,
folio 203, &C., l will sell at Public Sale, on
the premises, on
Saturday, 11th day Of December, A. d. 1886,
at o'clock, P NJ, that desirable farm de-
scribed in and conveyed by said mortgage,
being part of tract of land called RE
tirement Corrected" containing
165 ACRES, ROODS AND 80 SQUARE
PERCHES, MORE OR LESS.
The improvements thereon consist of large
two story brick dwelling house,
bank barn, wagon shed, corn AM@-A
house, stone dairy, hog house, M 80
and other outbuildings, water &z44&talL
convenient to the buildings, large and thriv-
ing orchard of apple, peach and other fruit
trees; about twenty acres is in first class tim
Der, about fifteen acres meadow land; the
fields are conveniently laid off and watered.
The farm is in high state of cultivation,
produces well, and buildings are in good re-
pair.
This property is on the county road leading
from Union Bridge to Taneytown, about one
mile from the road leading from Westminster
to Frederick, is about two and one-half miles
from Union Bridge, is now in the occupancy
of the said Jacob o. Harp, and adjoins the
land of Abraham Null, Thaddeus Starr and
others.
Terms of Sale-Cash; or, if desired by the
purchaser, one-third cash on the day of sale
or on the ratification thereof, one-third in one
year and the other one-third in two years from
| IL i. IL. hao
cured by the notes of the purchaser or pur-
chasers, with approved security, bearing in
terest from the day of sale.
JOHN L. REIFSNIDER, Mortgage.
Reisnider & Reifsnider, Solicitors.
nov 13:ts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
Letter from Texas.
Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
SrocKDALE, WILSON COUNTY,
November LIST, 1886,

SToCKDALE, WILSON COUNTY,
November LIST, 1886.
MEssRs. EDITORS 1T seems that heavy
hand of divine chastisement has been laid
upon Southern Texas this fall. The cotton
crop soon recovered from the terrific storm Of
August, and for few weeks bid fair to make
an immense yield. Farmers were eongratu-
lating themselves on their fine prospects,
when the cotton worms suddenly put in their
unwelcome appearance, and in a few days
stopped all further growth, and now an anti
dote for "blues" would find ready sale Ton
credit in this market.
Our broad prairies are covered with an
emerald robe of nutritious native grasses, and
stock of all kinds are fat. Here again diff
entity confronts US. A rigid code of quaran-
tine laws renders it difficult and expensive to
place our cattle in markets out of the State,
and the supply is far in excess Of the local
demand. Thousands of head are for sale at
from seven to twelve dollars per head, rang
ing in age from yearlings to grown animals.
| have never heard of case of the oft mooted
"Texas cattle fever an Texas, either among
native or imported animals, and am inclined
to think that more "Texas fever exists on
paper than anywhere else. You see Texas
has been lively competitor in the fresh meat
markets of the West and Northwest, and,
perhaps, may be-so; quien sabe, some other
section of the Union may have had dull axe
that needed whetting; see.
Cotton is very low, ranging in price from
five to seven cents per pound in our local
markets A fine crop OF sweet potatoes is
made and selling at fifty cents per bnshel.
Sorgum molasses, home made, il selling at
fifty cents per gallon; corn and meal fifty cents
per bushel; eggs and butter l21 cents per
dozen and pound; dressed beef to cents
per pound retail.
This fall is prolific of candidates. They
are around in exaggerated numbers telling the
people how wisely they could run the ma
chinery of government, county, state and ma
tional, and of their extreme fitness to correct
the ''hard times" that seems to have become
chronic. 7 wonder if men would be as pa.
riotic, or jealous to ssrye ~ their country if
he salaries were eurtailed about sixty per
cent.-about the price the hod carrier, the
-ail splitter, or the cotton grower gets for in
stance. Think of this oh We zealots who are
about to immediate yourselves for your coun-
'ry's welfare.
General health good. Weather clear,
pleasant and breezy. Temperature at this
hour, p. M, 81. PETE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

The government pension roll embraces
S65, 1888 persons, whose pay amounts to $685.
797, s32 yearly. The list is not growing less
either, although it has been more than twenty
one years since the close of the last war.
Last year q, 0s9 names disappeared from the
list of pensions, but 43,0s6 were added, max
ing net gain of about 81 900. 1t is thought
that the list will continue to increase for some
years, and the appropriations for pensions
will be heavy drain upon the treasury for
many years. Although the war of 1924
ended seventy-two years ago, there are still
Is, 1897 widows drawing pensions on account
of If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

A number of our Republican exchanges
came to us last week with illustrations and
big headlines of victory. Just what comfort
they extracted from the election results we
fail to see. The Democrats carried the House
of Representatives by large majority. In
1884 they carried districts that naturally be-
longed to the Republicans, and some of these
were regained. The cutting down of majority
counts for but little, when the majority is still
left large enough to enable the opposition to
control matters as they please. The Demo-
Gratis secured this, and some to spare. The
Democrats also carried the legislatures OF
New Jersey, Indiana and California, thus
gaining three United States Senators, and
leaving the Republicans with bare majority,
counting two independents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13
RuqTER AND EGGS WANTED.

The undersigned, having opened Butter
and Egg Depot in the City of Baltimore, de-.
sires to make arrangements with some Farm
ers and Dairymen in the country to furnish
him weekly with prime print aud roll Butter
by the year. Those making the above article,
and desiring to find sale for it, will please
address me, giving about the quantity they
can furnish weekly, and the price.
j. r. NUSBAUM,
N. w. Corner Argyle Ave. and Lanvale st.
poy 1857 Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

With this issue the DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE
begins its twenty second volume. 1t has been
under its present management nearly nineteen
years, and has grown steadily during that
time. Upon no county paper in the state,
perhaps, is so much care and labor bestowed,
and its columns TEEN weekly with excellent
miscellany and general, state and local news,
while in its editorial columns are discussed
the living issues of the times. For nineteen
years its subscription list has steadily increas-
ed, and its circulation is now unapproached
by any county journal in the state, and is still
growing Its wide circulation makes it a
valuable advertising medium, and its adver-
Using has grown in the same ratio of the in
crease in circulation. The paper will be
kept up to its present standard in the future,
and such features added as will tend to make
it more useful or interesting.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

The next governorship is being discussed,
and the names of several gentlemen are men
toned in connection with the high Office.
There is no use in agitating the question now.
The nominating convention will not meet
until next August, probably. and six months
hence win be time enough to discuss candi.
dates. There will be no lack of eompeteat
persons to select from, and when the proper
time comes there will be no difficulty in Sc
iecting candidate
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

Mr.. Wm Daniel, of the State Temperance
Alliance, expressed the opinion, recently, that
majority of the temperance votes in this
state cast at the late election we're drawn from
the Democratic party. The Independent, pub
lished at Rockville, has been adopted as the
organ of the Alliance, and Revs. Gill. Beach,
Grammer and Mr.. Henry Janney have beea
appointed committee to contribute articles
TO that paper
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

The next Congress will be composed en-
tirely of white representatives. The colored
man and brother disappeared from the Senate
several years ago, and the only colored mem
Der of the House, Smalls, of South Carolina,
was beaten last week by Col. Elliott, Demo-
crat, by over FIVE hundred majority.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-13

The first wrought-iron pipe ever made
south Of the Ohio river was turned out on
Tuesday from q large YTought-iron rolling
mill just erected by the Lookout Boiling Mill
Company, of Chattanooga
The Alabama State Fair opened on Tues
day, in Montgomery. The display of farm
products, fruit and all classes of stock is said
to be the finest ever made in that state.
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