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Pledged Delegates.

By suggesting the selection of I'M
pledged delegates to the county convention
the central committee did not contemplate
the choice of men without opinions. They
NAV even be men with preference, but
not so interested in individuals as to stand
nm first last and all the time for those they
may be inclined to support Pledged del
egates represent nothing. They are mere
human machines to do what their director
NAV dictate. The candidate who gets up
and elects set Of delegates in his own IN
terest, expects those delegates to act in
convention according only as he shall di-
rect them. He viii make combinations
with candidates with pledged delegations
from other districts, and the delegates will
be traded off and pledged to vote for can
didates, regardless oftheir merits or fitness.
If one Of these pledged delegates refuses TO
be handed around in that manner, the can
didate in whose interest he was selected
viii regard him as false and never more to
be trusted. It is not only unwise, but 1t
is undemoeratic to elect pledged delegates
A convention should be body Of repre-
sentative men for consultation Il Is
Jury, as it were, to sit in Judgment upon
the capacity, merit, fitness and ACCESSIBILITY
Of nominating those who may be presented
TO them. There is no objection to any one
becoming candidate, but the convention
Is not confined 70 choose only those who are
announced aspiants. Some Of the best
citizens do not disire public position. They
certainly would not seek a nomination.
But they would serve if called upon. If
the convention were composed Of pledged
delegates the choice would without doubt
be among the self-announced candidates
These may or may not all be men proper
to be selected. If not then comes dissat-
isfaction and apathy.
For several reasons no man ought 70 be
willing to go upon delegate ticket pledged
to an individual for particular place. BY
doing so he surrenders his freedom, and
becomes a tool Of the man he Is chosen to
serve. By eonsenting to serve an individ-
ual, he places the individual above party
He is used to further personal ambition
regardless of the party good and the gen
eral welfare. He is not free to consult
and act for the public good, but only an
instrument to further personal interests
He represents not the people, but an iadl-
riduaL He even cannot exercise his judg
ment in reference 70 those who may b
presented to the convention for other posi-
lions. HIS candidate win decide that mat
ter, and pledge the vote Of the pledged
delegate without even consulting the SAID
delegate.
If aconvention were composed OF pledged
delegates from each district, it would sim
pity matters and take less time fl only the
candidates would meet and settle the ques
ton of ticket among themselves. The
party would have no voice in either case
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24

The Collector Of Customs at Boston has
been directed by the Treasury Department to
allow drawback Of duty on the material used
in the manufacture Of tarred cordage, known
as calk yarn, when the latter is exported.
This is one Of the beauties of the Pro
tective system. If the manufacturer IN
tends to sell to foreigners, the government
RENTS the taxes, and the foreigner gets the
cordage cheaper. If he is to sell it in the
United States, the taxes are collected, the
amount of the taxes is added to the cost,
and the American boat builder has to pay
more for American manufactured cordage
than foreigner Under our tariff laws all
raw materials are admitted free, or rather
a drawback issued for the taxes imposed
when they are to be used in manufactures
to be exported and sold to Foreigners.
When sold in the home market the taxes
are not RENTED, and the American con-
sumner is placed at disadvantage, By oar
o,on lars, in competition with other
nations
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24

The Virginia Black and Tan conglomer-
alton held convention at Norfolk on
Thursday Malone was nominated for
Governor by reclamation, aud the balance
of the ticket was completed by the nOmina-
ton of Campbell c. SlemP for Lieutenant
Governor, and Warren 5. Lurty for Attor-
ney-General The ticket viii be buried
under majority of 10000 in November.
Cameron, Yost, Lewis, Groner and other
Anti Mahoneites will not support the tick
Ct at least with any enthusiasm.
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The citizen Wis doesn't attend primaries
has no right 70 complain II taxes are high. r
Oakland DeaorrIt.
He has no right to complain Of anything
that goes wrong ia government. tor BY failing
10 his duty at the vital moment he becomes
marty 10 whatever maladministEation follows
--Frostbarg Journal.
Very true. Ii is duty that every man
owes to himself, TO his ueighbOrs and 70
his party to attend primaries. That Is the
starting point in government. Upon the
action of the primary depends all.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL
INTERSTATE EXHIBITION
Al Williams Grove. Cumberland Co, Pa
SPECIAL EXCURSION
On Friday, August 3oth, 1889


The display Of farm and domestic machinery
and implements. agricultural and horticul-
turAl products and tine stock and poaitry, vii
be superior 20 any exhibition ever held in the
Middle States. Prominent members Of the
Order a Patrons Of Husbandry from all parts
OF the United States, leading Agriculturis.s,
eminent statesmen and governors Of states vail
be ia attendance. There are good res;as.
rants on the grounds, and visitors Will be
entertained az very low rates Special large
and sne exhibits BY the State Boards Of Az.
rieuliare Of Kansas, Nebraska, 0regon and
California.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
BANDS OF MUSIC.
A large baggage room has been erected on the
grounds, where visitors can leave all kinds Of
packages with perfect safety, Al moderate
rates. Tickets good ouly for special train.
Train will start from Patapsco about 3. 10
a. m, stopping al all intermediate stations 20
High6eld. The excursion will pass over the
"Old Tapeworm Railroad" New road, new
scenery, &c Train will arrive at Williams
Grove at 10 a. N. Leaves Westminster a.
$50 a. m and Union Bridge At 5.50 \. N.
Returning, will leave the Grove about $50
D. "a. Fare s. from all stations between
PalapscO and Mechanicstown, inclusive.
Remember that no admission fee is charged
TO the grounds, and this low fare carries yoa
from your station 10 Williams Grove and
return. For correct time al all stations see
handbilis.
aug2I 1t JOSEPH ENGLAR, Agent
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The latest pension decision by the Pen
sion Office is that "a dishonorable discharge
from the service is not bar to the grant
ing of a pension. Now let the ignoble
band come up and get their pensions, with
arrears for the pas, twenty-five years, az
gregating from 5000 to $4,000 each.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24

The Democratic party was founded upon
the principles of equal rights, equal priv
iIeges, exact justice to all men, favors to
none; equal distribution Of the burdens OF
government, honesty and economy in the
administration of affairs. To apply these
principles to government is the object aud
aim of the party 1t is not an organiza-
ton 70 further individual ambitions, to aid
personal interests, or to exalt men. In
union there is strength, and the union is
for the purpose of selecting public servants
holding these principles in order that they
may be put in practice in public affairs for
the general good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24
TO CREDITORS.

This is TO give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testament
tAry on the Personal Estate Of
JOHN CLABAUGH,
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 OF before the oath day of
March, 1890; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of
August, 1889.
ANN NJ. CLABAUGH,
Aug. d 4t* Administrative.
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There is a determination among the
Democrats of Carroll to select their own
ticket. They want a strong ticket, and
they don't want any restriction in the
choice Of candidates. Unpledged delegates,
free to act for the general good, is the
pubic demand.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24

The candidate who is unwilling to sub
init his merits and capacity to the Judgment
Of convention Of free and unbiased repre-
sentatiyes, must have misgivings Of his own
fitness
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby gwen that application viii
be made 10 the County Commissioners Of
Carroll county, at their next meeting thirty
days from the date hereof, 10 locate and open
public road beginning at u point on the
public road leading from Geimans mill for
merly Wisner' al to the Bachman county road,
at a corner on said road between the lands Of
John II. Miller and Jonas Baehman; thence
running on and along the division line be-
tween said John II. Miller and Jonas Bach.
man, by making necessary changes Il for the
convenience CO said parties, to the division line
between said John II. Miller aud Ephraim
Baehman; thence on said division line untilit
interseets the land of John Maus, on the d.
vision line between said John H. Miller and
said John MaUs, until 10 or near a steep hill;
then winding around said hill, on the land of
said Maus, so as to make an easy grade around
said hill; and thence on or near the bed of q
road until it crosses the branch, and on the
land of the said John Maus, the most practical
route, so as to intersect the division line be-
tween said John Maus and Michael Snyder;
then along said division line, but on the land of
said Maus, until IL intersects the division line
between said John Maus and Ezra Bish; then
on the land of said Ezra Bish, the most prae
ticable route, so as to run in front of said
Bish's new barn mot interfering with his
yard, and on the bed of the new road, as laid
out by said Bish, to interseet the Westminster
and Littlestown turnpike road nearly opposite
Frank Bish's stable.
JOHN MAUS,
aug24 st And Is Others.
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ITO Whom It May Concern:

This is to certify that | had claim against
the Prudential Life Insurance Company. 1t
has been paid in full after long delay, caused
partly by myself in not attending to it.
believe the Company to be safe and reliable,
and recommend it to any person desiring life
insurance. f. +. SHIPLEY,
aug24 St. Westminster, Md.
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DOR RENT.

The Western Maryland Railroad Company
offer for rent, until April LIST, 1890, the large
"a Brick Store and Dwelling adjoining
HsSA the Passenger Station at Westminster,
Md.. formerly occupied by the First National
Bank, For full information apply to
L. 0. GRIMES,
Agent W. NJ. R. R. Co., Westminster, Md.
Aug "a If
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and stationery, use of commits

sio sion Office ........................ 1898
Elias Marker, for wood at Court
Western Union Telegraph Co... 220
Western Nd. Railroad, for freight 2.10
VIM. L. Seabrook, for trial fee in
case of State VS.. Whistler, alias
John Erect, Nov. term, 1884,. 1000
Pearson and Stocksdale, for trial
fee in case of State VS.. John
Mack, Nov. term, 1SSS............ 1000
Estimated cost of repairs to roads
and bridges damaged by the
recent heavy rains. .................. 100000
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Fire Insurance on County Building
Collins for Paupers.

Maryland Hospital for the Insane.
For medical attention and board
for 10 patients from Carroll .,oo, ~
county, for the year lSsS......... SlSol'Zo
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Sl1,78l.9s

ICE CREAM FESTIVAL at Noun
Il tain View School House. Fer benefit of
Mountain View Sunday School, on the even
ings of August % and 80 and afternoon and
evening Of August Slst. Public cordially
invited.
Aug. "a 2t COMMITTEE.
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IsToF uNcLAIMEDMAr

III ISL OF ONChAlmEOm MA "a n
IL Remaining in the Post Office, West
minister, Nd, Aug 18th, 1889;
Beaver, n. l.. johnson, Miss Eva
Baumgardner,J no. H. Panebaker, w. NJ.
Camper, A. Paynter, w. ii.
Friedlander, II. Rietz, Peter
Fisher, Stanfeld Studebaker, JAG
Hurley, Mrs. Cath. Weaver, Mrs. +.
Jackson, Frank Ward, JOS I.
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will say it was advertised.
aug "a JOS. B. BOYLE, P. NJ.
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MESSIAH Lutheran Church will
WI hold Sunday School celebration on
Saturday, Sept It'll, in the grove near the
church. The Union Sunday School of
Woodbine, have been invited and are expected
to be present. An interesting programme
has been prepared, consisting OF Addresses
by prominent Sunday School workers, recita.
tons by the children, and vocal and instru-
mental music by the different schools. The
Taylorsville Brass Band has been engaged
for the occasion. Refreshments sold for the
benefit of school. All are invited. aug "a
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ENERAL STATEMENT
" OF
Expenditures for Carroll Co.
FOR THE
Fiscal Year Ending June 3Oth, 1889.

The following will show the amount of
county taxes levied for the year 1889, at 90
cents on each 800 valuation, in the respective
districts, and the amounts due from other
| sources
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Inquests.

Inquest over the body of Caleb
Pike; Louis Deilman, Coroner.
Inquest over the body of Howard
Pfeiffer; j. P. Baltozer, Coroner
Inquest over the body of William
Robertson; j. VIM. Airhart,
COrOner-...,s..s.....
Inquest over the body of Sylvester
h. Wolfe; j. VIM. Airhart, Cor
Oner..... ......... ...........-..........
INQUEST over the body of Richard
Morgan; Geo. W. Matthews,
Coroner. ...........................
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The reports we have received from the
yield of grain from our Fertilizers have been
very satisfactory, and it is remarkable fact
that, with the quantity We sold, no one is
dissatisfied, but all are more than pleased.
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Public Printing.
Public Schools.

For the support of............"....-.. S24,OOo.Oo
Locating New County Roads.
No. 1856. In the case of the petit
ton of VIM. Wallace Naille and
others, second survey).....,....:. SZ2'15
No. 1877. In the case of the pet.
Others, ............................. 5025
No. lSS. In the case of the petit
ton of John A. Martin and
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Mt. Hope Retreat.
For support of Mary A. Null. $4,000
County Roads and Small Bridges.
Sl2,7Os.sI
Large Bridges.

SlS, tbo.ol
Large Bridges.
iron P p;nEoo Sts' n'''e ~ S55OOO
Half Joint bridge over the Patapsco
river at Hoods Mills.........,-...- ZiZ'oo
Half Joint bridge over the Patapsco ,oooo
river at Henryton. iV''VV
Bridges and grading over Pipe
Creek. near Fridinger's MILL. lIo'OV
Bridge over Pipe Creek at Bruce
VILE. -
Bridge over Pipe Greek on Plank
TuAn s-s.s- $50
Bridge over Paiapsco Falls at Win
ter's i'A'"o
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Seed Wheat and Rye for Sale.
N. l. GoRSUCH & son,
augl7 l3t Westminster, Nd.
VALUABLE FARM
at Private Sale.

The valuable farm of Robert D. Gorsuch,
deceased, containing 1903 acres. 20 acres
are in good timber. Situated on road leading
from Westminster to Mt. Airy, miles south
of Warfeldsburg. The land is in good con-
dition. Large Brick House, Excellent Barn
and out buildings. Running water in the
house, dairy, and barn yard, and in every
field but one.
viii be sold low and on easy terms. Call
on or address SARAH A. G0RSUCH,
Aug II st War6eldsburg. Nd.
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Contra Credits.
269.4s
Financial Statement Showing the

Financial Statement Showing the
Condition of the County June
3Oth, 1889.
Taxes due county in hands of col
lectors, and interest on same. IS p, 1888
Amount due by Baltimore county. 9S1.50
Amount due by Baltimore city,. 469.50
Amount due by Allegany county,. 10000
Amount due b. VIM. Y. Frizzell. 1880
Amount due by Reuben G. and
Slas Bish........................... 1890
Amount due by Joseph Weimert
on note. ooO-oo
Cash in bank June 80, 1SS9...... 9,727.17
$780, 81. SO
Bills unpaid about. 200
County certificates ont
standing. ..................... $4,000
-$27, 10000
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SUUTItf
District n

Taxes on banks and other corpo
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4.oA'.oo
Vim. Y. Frizzell, for support of
wife at Nd. Hospital for Insane 5000
Reuben G. and Silas NJ. Bish, for
support of sister at Md. Hospital
for the Insane. 2SI.oO
John w. Tracy, for support of
Charlotte Bowser at Aims House 5000
Fines collected by magistrates. l69.4o
Baltimore city, for costs in the case
of State VS.. Thomas Hyam, tried
at May term, 18S9.................. 469.oo
Interest on taxes in hands of col
lectors for levy Of 1sSS.........,.. 2o9.ol
$50, 20. IS
General expense accouut............S S4,4l''Z4
Premiums allowed for prompt pay
ment of taxes. o-o.VV
Insolvences, attachments and al
lowance for extra assessments. l,469'94
$50, 412 is
Snr,Ins ..-................... $Sl0.67
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sundry Attorneys.
ORPHANS Court,

D.r;3 II WoH.rkrr. Chief judges 4a6 90
Jas. r. Samusrgs. Associate Judge As4uo
Jas. " White. Associaie Judge. 4ssvo
George NJ Parkc, RsEtsteF..,,.-.-. $3.50
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THE SECRET DISCOVERED.

We have discovered the secret Of selling
No. ! article Of Fertilizer for
SMALL SUM OF MONEY,
And propose to give all who buy their Ferti
lizer from us the benefit Of our discovery.
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In Election District No. A, Woolery's
District,

The Officer of Registration will sit on Mon
day, September 9th, at Stansbury's Hotel, IN
Patapseo; on Tuesday, September 10Th. at
Mrs. wiuterode's Hotel in Finksburg; on
Wednesday, September llth, a, John Christ.
mas Hotel. al Saudyville.
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SELECT SCHOOL FOR SMALL

A SELECT SCHOOL FOR SMALL
CHILDREN WILL BE OPENED by Mrs.
Williams on September 18th, at IA Penn
sylvania Avenue, Westminster, Nd. Music
thoroughly taught. Terms reasonable. APP
ply as above after September 8. au17 ST.
CARDs AND CIRCULARS printed at
~ this Office.
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Inquest over the body of Estelle
Dorsey; VIM. Moore, Coroner. 80.
Inquest over the body of Isaiah F.
Lockner; Azariah Oursler, Cor
Oner ~
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&lsaso
Countv Commissioners.
County JAN.

Geo y. FrinEcr, shcriti.--.---..,-... ss,%-sss4
Gsorxe HAy~orsk, depaiy shsTif-- $50
Dr. Jos. T. Herring. physician. So"
q eoa 90
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We take Hay and Rye Straw in exchange
for Fertilizers. We guarantee satisfaction
and solicit a call.
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OUR ROYAL COMPOUND

At $2I per ton is a superior article, and dozens
Of farmers cannot be induced TO buy anything
else
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In Election District No. 5, Freedom
District.

The Officer of Registration will sit at Samuel
Iittles, in Freedom. on Monday, the 9Th; on
Tuesday. the 10th, at Haight Postofiice, and
and on "Wednesday, the llJh, at the office OF
/ the Registrar, in Sykesville.
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OUR ALKALINE BONE

At $40 per ton is cheap, but it does the work
and does it well.
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RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,

Which we declare to be the leading Fertilizer
Of the day Hundreds of farmers speak loud
in its praise, both for grain and grass. 1t has
every ingredient in it that your land requires.
Runs high in ammonia-takes twelve bags to
the ton; in fact, is a first class Fertilizer, and
the price is but $23 per ton.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-30
LIEN LAW INVALID
Declared Unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court.
ALL IISPlRIS NUST FALL TOGETHER
The Law Of the state where tt wss Be
fore lsTT--A Property osHsr L. hs-
sPonslbis oniy 10 Contractor
and Not ~ Mechanics.

DErEoIF, Oct. 29.-rhe Jouraal says.
"Ihe Mechanics Lien law pa sed by the
Legislature IN 1877 Is invalid. The Su-
preme Court says: 1t strikes Al the
foundation Of all property IN land.
There Is no constitutional reason for
depnying man Of his property except
for his own act or default. Under this
law his own act Is not required and ms
freedom from any default OF agreement
Is no defense. He may have paid the
principal contractor in full and yet the
mechanics, or material men, may
hold house and land for money which
the contractor owes them. A man
may contract for a certain house
and the contractor may build him a
house he never bargalned for, and yet
hold lien on his land. The original
contract plays no part in the
matter except as fact which binds no
one and has no significance. Such a
gross perversion of all the essential
rights OF property is so plain that no
explanation can make it palmer, and
as this purpose forms the only appar-
ent reason Tor the passing of the law
the present statute and all its parts
must fall together, leaving the law of
the State where it was previous to
1871
''The main difference between the old
and new laws is that the old law did
notallow the contractor, material men
or mechanics 10 recover from the land
owner any amount in excess of the con-
| tract price of the house. Furthermore
under the old law no material man or
/ mechanic can recover an amount
| greater than the amount due from the
land owner 10 the principal contractor
and unpaid. If land owner pays in
advance, the mechanics and material
| providers have no lien on the house or
: and, and must look solely to the con-
tractor. An owner may thus cOnsplre
with the principal contractor 10 defeat
the lien, and the mechanics have no
remedy unless they can prove the con-
/ splracy. The owner, IN short, has no
! responsibility toward the mechanics,
but only to the contractor. Under the
| defeated law the owner was obliged TO
keep back his pay until he was sure
the mechanics and material men had
all been settled.
"The Supreme Court opinion was
handed down last Friday and was
brought to light in the Wayne circuit
court this morning by Attorney George
w. RadfOrd, who discontinued the lien
case of the Cutler Savdge Lumber
Company against Ed II. Durand and
others, and will reopen it under the old
law. All cases may be reOpened under
the old law, but Will fall 10 the ground
where the property has since been
purchased in good faith by innocent
| persons"