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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
For Congress,
HER M AN STUMP,
In a Hole.

The Republican party, to use common
expression, has gotten into hole, and It's
way out is matter that is now perplexing the
leaders.
The Chicago platform distinctly declared
against any tariff reduction. The Republican
party said that rather than surrender any part
of the protective system, it would abolish the
whole internal revenue system-that is, it
would give the people free whisky rather than
cheaper food and clothing.
Upon that line the Republican minority
continuously and stubbornly opposed the
Mills bill, but now a change of policy has
been decided upon. The growing sentiment
in favor of tariff revision and surplus reduc-
ton has alarmed the party. While the Chi
cago platform declares against action, the
situation compels it. To hold the West and
Northwest, and to have equal chances in states
that are classed as doubtful in the East,
some semblance of tariff revision and reduc-
ton must be made. This is the conclusion
arrived at at a caucus of Republican Senators
in Washington last week, and which has since
been endorsed by the Republican National
Executive Committee, and Senate sub-com-
mittee is actively at work preparing bill
TINT is intended to neutralze the effects OF the
massage by the Democrats of the House Of the
Mills bill.
What the subcommittee may bring forth it
is difficult to predict, and no Republican Sen
ator even attempts to outline its provisions.
The bill will provide for some tariffreduction,
if one is really drafted, and any bill propos-
ing surrender of any part of the protective
system will be in direct conflict with the
Chicago platform. Here then will be an an
tagonism between the Senate and National
Committee, and the eight or nine hundred
representatives ofthe party in the Chicago con-
vention, all of whom were fresh from the
people and supposed to reflect their views.
But the necessity of counteracting the effect
of the Mills bill is urgent, say the great lights
of the Senate, and if they bring forth bill
proposing tariff reduction, the party will be
compelled to either discard the bill or their
national platform.
To add to the awkwardness of the situation
the New York Tribune the leading Republi-
can organ in the country, opposes any action
upon the part of the Senate, and declares that
if the Republican majority formulates and
passes a bill it will only be for buncombe
The lesser organs, or some of them, have
reiterated the declarations of the Tribune.
1t is pretty muddle. The Chicago platform,
the leading Republican organ and some lesser
ones, and the House leaders on one side, and
the Senate and National Executive Commit
tee on the other. The Democrats are looking
on in amusement, and meanwhile the tariff
reform sentiment is growing, and disguised
Republicans are joining the procession that
is marching on to victory for Cleveland, Thur
man and Revenue Reform.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

In to,day's issue we give Mr.. Harrison's
record on the Chinese question. He used his
voice and his vote when in the United States
Senate to prevent the exclusion of cheap
Chinese labor, and voted for proposed amend
ments to bills to regulate and check the great
influx to except "skilled laborers," and for
an amendment defining the words "Chinese
laborers'' to mean "skilled and unskilled la
borers and Chinese employed in mining
He was in favor of protecting the monopolist
and manufacturer by high tares on foreign
importations Of goods, but against any restic-
lions on the free importation of the cheapest
and most degraded labor on the face of the
earth to compete with skilled and unskilled
labor of this country.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Official Record of the Republican
Candidate.

The following is the official record of General Har
rison on the Chinese question while he was IN the
Senate, and Californians say that It is sutiicienty
damning to make every man on the PACING slope
On the 9th Of March, 1882 the Senate passed bill
to execute certain treaty stipulations with the Chi
nese, which afterward passed the House and was
vetoed by President Arthur, April A. 1881 Thls Dill
provided that the coming of Chinese aborers to the
The principal ground OF the veto was that tue period
was TOO long.
amendment was offered by Mr.. Hoar of Massa-
chusetts, as follows:
err who shall establish that he comes TO this country
without any contract by which his labor is the prop
For which amendment Mr.. Harrison voted Con
gressional Record, volume 81 page i7l69 Mr.. Harr
son also voted for the following amendment:
Provided further that any laborer who shall re-
ceive certificate from the United States Consul at
the port where he shall embark that he is an artisan
coming to this country, at his own expense and o.
his own free will and has established such fact tc
the satisfaction of such Consul shall not be affected
by this bill."-Congressional Record, volume 81
Both of these amendments were defeated by Dem
ocratic votes with the aid of three or four Republ
the passage Of the bill over the veto Mr.. Harrison
voted NO" Congressional Record, page 26l7
volume So The vote was-Yeas %, nays2l: not two
thirds in its favor, and the bill was defeated.
After the failure TO pass the bill over the veto
another bill of the same title, differing in some par
4S SSS frog hs 5 Siea 9y bh
ten years instead Of twenty which the President con-
sdered too long. While this bill was under oonsid'
Grafton April IS, 1852. Senator Harrison voted fol
striking out the following clause of the bill
Section ID, that the words Chinese laborers,
wherever used in this act shall be construed TO mean
both skilled and unskilled aborers and Chinese en-
ployed in mining. Congressional Record, volume
81. page S410-u.
Senator Harrison also voted to strike out from
section II of the act the following words
Hereafter no state court or court of the United
States shall admit Chinese TO citizenship, and all
rpDpalad
Congressional Record volume 81 Sill.
Senator Harrison, the Republican nominee, on
April IS. 1852, Congressional Record, volume 81,
page 442) voted against the passage of the bill ito
execute treaty stipulations with the Chinese" This
bill made 1t unlawful TO land, permit be land
imposed heavy penalties on owners and officers OF
vessels violating It's provisiops and foTfeted the
vessel to the United States The bill also prohibited
This bill became law May 6, lss2.-Siatutes at
Large, volume - page IS. --fs--s
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

The re- nomination of Col. Chas. 7. O'Fer-
rail- for Representative from the seventh Vir-
ginia district, noted by the ADVOCATE last
week, was but just recognition of that gentle
mans energy and ability and credit to the
Democracy of the district. Col. o. Ferrall is
now serving his third term in the House of
Representatives. and is recognized as ready
debater on the floor and an energetic worker
in committee. His long service has given him
an intimate knowledge of the rules and par
liamentary practice of the House and an &C.
quaintance with legislation that can only be
gained by experience, and renders a member
valuable both to his district and country. He
will be elected, of course, and in the fifty first
Congress he will take still higher position.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
DESIRABLE FARMS,
Building Lots g. Personal Property
At sykesville, on the B. & 0. r. X.

Nv virtue of deed of trust from Samuel
r Dnvall and Mary A, his wife, TO the
~ dersigned. duly executed and recorded, we
will sell at public sale, on the premises, on
Wednesday, Goth day Of august, A. d. 1852
at o'clock. D. M, the following desirable
real and leasehold property: First, a iarni
known as the BARLOW Farm" containing
1o4 ACRES. . RooDS AND 15 PERCHES
of land, more or less. The Improvements
thereon are a newly built two
A@N-A story frame Dwelling, House
MH1N2EA and bank barn, and other ne.
saraA&44 Ecessary outbuildings; about ~
acres are in timber and there is a Que proper
ton of meadow land; the fields are conveni,
emily watered, laid off in convenient size, ana
ore enclosed by new post and rail fences. The
land is in high state of cultivation, has been
recently heavily lined, and is not surpassed
in production of wheat, corn and grass IN the
vicinity; is most desirably located, and Is
worthy of the attention of purchasers. Sec
ond, farm adjoining the above, containing
Of ACRES. 8 ROODS AND 30 PERCHES
of land. more or less. The Improvements
thereon are two story frame Dwelling
House, barn, &C., all of which have been
lately erected. This farm is also In a high
state of cultivation, and has due proportion
of meadow and woodland. About ~ StEr
acres of this last mentioned farm fronts S55sE
on Hotel Avenue, leading directly to -
the railroad station at Sykesville. About ~
building lots will be laid off on Hotel Avenue,
containing II to II acres, and one lot will
contain from to acres. The farms will be
offered separately, also as one entire parcel OF
PIG Acres, 2 Roods and Perches; also in
building lots cut off the smaller farm. A
survey of the lots will be made, and a plat OF
the same will be exhibited on the day of sale.
These farms are most desirably located for
farming purposes, being but few minutes
drive from Sykesville, on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, and the building lots are about
five minutes walk from said station. These
lots are the most beautifully located of any of
the land in the vicinity of Sykesville. From
these points very extended view is given
over Carroll and Howard counties. These
lands are located in Carroll county, Nd, on
the road leading from Sykesville to the Wash
ington road and opposite the land of Trusten
Polk, Esq. The convenience of this property
to market, railroad station, churches, schools,
&C., presents superior inducements to pur-
chasers. Third, that desirable business prop
erty in Sykesville, Immediately on the B. &
o. R. R., and about so yards from the station,
containing one-quarter of an Acre and
II 41-100 Perches of Land, more or less.
This is leasehold property, and subject to an
annual ground rent of $50, payable in semi
annual payments of S25 each on the first days
of July and January There is on this lot a
frame store house three stories high, under
excellent repair; is well adapted to any public
business, canning, phosphate, or grain and
commission business.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
The Supreme Court.

Since the confirmation of Chief Justice
Fuller, the prospect is fair for a reconstruc-
ton of the Supreme Court in the near future
by means of retirements on account of age.
For years there was but one Democratic
Judge in that body, whereas there are now
three, out of the nine Judges COMPOSING that
Court. There is also a prospect that this
august body may, in time, recover the respect
of the people, which it forfeited by its intense
partisanship, during the Saturnalia through
which the country passed between 1861 and
1881, at which latter date signs of recovery
began TO be visible.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
DUBLIC SALE
L OF
A VALUABLE FARM.

The legal heirs of the late John W. Young
will sell at public sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 25h day Of august, 1888,
at l o'clock, p. M, that valuable farm, con-
tanning
% ACRES AND 10 SQUARE PERCHES
OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situated in the immediate vicinity of Keys
vile, Carroll county, Md, about two miles
north of Double Pipe Creek station, on the
Western Maryland Railroad. The improve
ments consist of a good frame A%MCN
dwelling house, recently remod- n1
eled and enlarged, newly paint. 4ssil411azsgi4.
ed, making it a convenient and
desirable residence, frame barn, hog house,
corn crib, &c. There is well of excellent
and never failing water at the dwelling, also
a young orchard of choice fruit, of various
kinds, and now bearing fruit. The land is in
a high state of cultivation and inclosed with
good fencing, and has the advantage of being
located within one-quarter of mile of public
school, church, country store, postoffice
where there is a daily mall blacksmith
shop, &c. The purchaser can if he desires
put out the winter crop. Possession given on
the first day of April, next
Terms Of Sale.-One-third of the purchase
money to be paid ON the day of sale, or on
the first day of April, next, with interest from
the day of sale; the residue to be paid in two
equal instalments, in six and twelve months
from the first day of April, next; the credit
payments to be secured to the satisfaction of
the heirs, and bearing interest from the first
day of April, next.
MARY E. YOUNG,
SARAH BURDNER,
EDWARD YOUNG,
CHARLES YOUNG.
aug is Absalom Smith, Auetioneer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

The Democratic party, through the Mills
bill, proposes to maintain duty averaging
42.49 per cent. It's policy is to reduce taxa
ton without occasioning any rude shock to
industries built up under high tariff. While
maintaining this high rate, tits called the free
trade party. The Republican party is the
free trade party. Its in favor of free whisky,
free bogus butter flor it proposes to have the
tax taken off of oleomargaripe) and free i'm
portation of pauper labor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

Among the recent converts to tariff Provision
and surplus reduction is Hon. Harvey N.
Shepard, for many years Assistant Attorney
General of Massachusetts, under several Re-
publican administrations. On Saturday night
last at Democratic mass-meeting at Walpole,
he made speech declaring his position and
giving his support to Cleveland and Thurman.
His detection is said to be the hardest blow
dealt the Republicans of the Bay State in this
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Free Raw Material.

Considerable comment has resulted from
the fact that the rich Republican banker,
Drexel, of Philadelphia. has declared in favor
of free raw material. Gen, Grant did the
same thirteen years ago, and President Ar
thur six years ago. But the Republicans of
1883 have gone back on the Republicans of
those days, and the principles they protested.
They have also gone back on Blaine, in the
article of free whiskey. The Grand Old
Party, of "great moral ideas, has gone hack
upon itself, and the people will go back upon
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Be Consistent this Time !
From Kent, Nd, Ness.

From Kent, Nd, Neios.
The Prohibitionists are moving in Kent.
There viii be grand rally at Still Pond on
Tuesday evening, August 7. Major Hilton,
of Washington, the renowned temperance
lecturer, and perhaps others, will address the
meeting. 1t is to be hoped that there will be
more consistency displayed this year THAI
heretofore on the part of persons who part.
cipate in these meetings. Many of them
preach Temperance ell the year and attend all
the meetings and then turn up at the ballot
box with Republican ticket in their hands.
Their inconsistency not only tends to weaken
public confidence in themselves, but leads to
the suspicion that they are not sincere friends
of the cause which they profess to espouse.
Be one thing or the other.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

A rousing Democratic mass meeting was
held on Friday night of last week at Hagers-
town, Nd, and speeches were made by Sena-
tors German and Vance. The outlook in the
Sixth Congressional District for the Demo-
Gratis is very promising,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

The Baltimore Sunday Nei0s, of July 20,
says "The Republicans of the Second dis
trict will assemble in convention at Dushane
Post Hall, in this city, August Is. In look
ing around for some suitable person to lock
horns with Herman Stump their eyes seem
to fall naturally on William NJ. Marine.
Harry NJ. Clabaugh, of Carroll, is also men
toned in connection with the nomination.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

Chicago Times: The truth is that high tariff
does not make high wages, and those who
try to make an American workman believe
that it does are deliberately attempting to de-
ceive him. They are deliberately attempting
to induce him to vote monstrous taxes on
himself, in common with nine-tenths of the
American people, to the end that the other
one-tenth may roll in wealth and lord it over
the mass of their countryman.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

President Harrison survived his Inaugural
ton in ls4l, Just one month. His grandson
seems liable to break down even before the
election. The New York Tribune, which
favored Blaine, wants him to defer his demise
until after the election. 1t would then prob
ably care little whether be survived or not, if
Blaine were premier. This is heartless in the
Tribune, to say the least.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

Business men should remember, if trade is
dull and money scarce, that there is locked
up in the United States treasury ONE HUN
DRIED AND THIRTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS drawn
from the legitimate channels of trade by need
less and oppressive taxation, and it is still
pouring in at the rate of mine millions month.
To release this money to the people is the
object ofthe Democratic party and the Mills
L.I
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE
IN AND
WINDSOR FEMALE COLLEGE.
CHARTERED 1s4s AND 1886.
SEPARATE BUILDINGS

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS.
FOR YOUNG MEN, FOR YOUNG LADIES,
With Preparatory and With Preparatory and
Business Schools Primary Schools
for Boys. for Girls.
Fall Sessions Open September 18th, 1888.
These Institutions have distinct and sep
arate courses Of study and government, and
offer advantages not surpassed in the state.
For healthfulness and beauty the location is
unrivaled. The government is moral and
Christian, and is not embarrassed by Demon
national or State control.
Parents can have their sons and daughters
educated in these institutions with the ad-
vautages of social culture, under the watchful
care and direction of Christian teachers.
Thorough instruction in music and art.
For catalogues and the fullest information
visit the College or address
Rev. A. NJ. JELLY, D. D., President,
aug4 On New Windsor, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
VIEWS OF A GLAssBLoWER.
Reasons for the Relief of n lamp Chin
ney Maker.

PIrTsBURG, PA. July 26.-George A. Macbeth, head
of the great glass firm of George A. Macbeth & Co.,
the largest manuiaeturers Oh lamp enlmnsys IN me
startled the business community here, and especi-
ally his Republican associates by pronouncing for
tariff reform, declaring himself free trader out and
out In open letter he defines his position as fol-
lows:
affects us. We hear this subject great deal said
about theory. l have been an out and out free
trader on principle for is years, and the more ex-
correct system. will explain as briefly as possible
practical case. First clay which goes into pots,
cent This clay is not found in this country. Next,
the lead we use pays duty of II cents per pound.
we i use paws "a Der cont do not believe there is
enough of it made in this country to supply one
tenth of what we use. Next, soda ash pays duty
item with us, as we use so little Of it. Take these
items on the quality we use per week and It Will
not run short of $3.50 This increases the cost of our
goods Just exactly that much to say nothing of the
increased cost of other items affected by the tariff.
II can see nothing in this to help labor, and you
all these things together under the present tariff
have not seen copy of the Mills BILL and do not
know what effect it will havel, we can actually
build factory in Germany costing half the money
it costs here pay the As per cent duty on the goods
and underse any man1iae1rer IN o me 9ni tSa
chimneys brought here from foreign countries are
of the cheapest and made of inferior grade of glass
We do not compete with them any more than we
compete with the common line of glass in this
eountTy-no more than steel 0oInpetes with iron
$ou may call this Democrat Pennsylvania trea-
som or what not but leave it to any sensible man
lift is not common sense and plain business prop
osition. / am afraid some day the small part Of
the United States outside of Pennsylvania Will get
their eyes opened and make such short work OF the
tariff as TO cause q commercial crisis in place OF
doing away with it gradually
Supply and demand fix the prices OF labor ana
other commodities. To decrease the supply or in
crease the demand articially is like digging hole
to put dirt in. 1t costs more than is received FUR
ther under free trade, TO say Inc worse, with only
slight reduction in wages we could sell to the whole
world and our workmen would have as much money
at the end of the year now. We feel the load OF
increased cost when we attempt to sell goods in
foreign countries.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
campaign,

Mr.. Morton, the Republican nominee for
Vice President, served term 10 the lower
house of Congress. His most conspicuous
service there was in casting two votes against
removing the tax on salt, so essential to man
and beast. He was in favor of the Salt Trust,
and against the people,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

President Cleyeland Our Government be.
longs to the people. They have decreed its
purpose; and it is their clear right to demand
that its cost shall be limited by its actual
needs.
Republican platform: We favor the entire
repeal of the internal revenue laws rather
than surrender any part of our protective
system.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
A Conundrum.

fla ten per cent reduction of the tariff by
the Republicans in 1872 was not Free Trade,
how can proposed reduction of five per cent
THAT is what the Mills bill proposes) by the
Democrats in 1888, be called such?
This conundrum is for the consideration of
rational Republicans only.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

Mills Bill: Reduces the existing duty of ~
per cent. on women and children's dress goods
to 40 per cent.
Republican platform: We favor the entire
repeal of the internal revenue laws rather
than surrender any part of our protective
system.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

Mills Bill: Reduce the existing duty of 65
per cent. on shawls and worsted cloths to 40
per cent.
Republican platform: We favor the entire
repeal of the internal revenue laws rather
than surrender any part of our protective sys.
tom,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

However Blaine may be lionized, on his
return from Europe, on the 9Th instant, the
everpresent thought will be uppermost, that
he has been shelved for life. Like Henry
Clay, the White House meier was made for
him
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

When money is scarce prices are low and
high when money is plenty. 1.-THE $3.50, 0O0,-
900 now locked up in the national treasury
we're in circulation there would be general
revival of business, and there would be more
demand for labor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

About $4,000 which should be in the
pockets of the people of Carroll, islying idle
in the national treasury, drawn from them by
useless taxation, and in paying that they have
paid to manufacturers, as bonus to enable
them to carry on business, $500, more.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

ON TUESDAY, 2sth DAY AUGUST, 1888,
commencing at clock, a. M, we will sell
a large variety of personal property at the
store house in Sykesville, consisting in part of
80 right and left hand Syracuse, Oliver, Ro-
land and Davis CHILLED PLOUGHS, 400