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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
Personal Grievances.

A man without an enemy is usually 3
nonentity. Il IS part OF the nature Of men
to disagree, fall out, quarrel and sometimes
fight When ali men become perfect, these
things will cease. In all disagreements each
ones believes he is right and his opponent
wrong. and men sometimes undertake TO get
even or retaliate when those with whom they
have had differences are put forward for public
position. The man who votes against his
party nominee because that nominee has not
treated him well, does himself rs much Of an
injury as be does the candidate. He Injuries
his party standing, Injuries his party, and con
tributes 10 party disorganlzation BY opposing
the will Of the majority Democratic voter
who, TO redress personal wrong, should vote
for Republican candidate for the House Of
Delegates, or Simply cut from his ticket
Democratic nominee, and Republican be
elected TO the House from Carroll, and that
Republican should have the deciding vote and
cast il for Republican for United States
Senator, would never cease TO regret the act
One vote has counted heavily at times Hayes
got to be President by one vote, and many
momentous elections have been decided by
only one vote. Democrats, don't be lead
from the path of.duiy by cutting any nominee
from your ticket for personal reasons 1t is
not fair to your fellow Democrats and not fair
to your party. Remember, also, two srongs
don't make right. Bow to the decision of
your party and vote the whole ticket. Prin-
eiples, not men, are at stake.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
Some Pertinent Questions.

The Republican nominees for the House OF
Delegates are pledged TO reduce the present
assessment, 10 introduce more faithful and
economical management Of the public schools,
the abolition Of al sinecarc Offices, the les
seuing Of certain salaries, TO pass a new
road law, TO reduce the per diem Of registers
OF voters. and TO let the coanly printing to
the lowest responsible bidder.
Stand up Mcssrs. Trouifelter, Thomson,
Little and Bczss aud answer. You are the
Republican nominees for the House Of Dele
gates. aud sou accepted your nominations
under these pledges. The people woald Ike
20 kuow how yoa would 90 Aboui accomplish
ias these matters and in what manner yoa
propose 10 fulfil these pledges
How would you Fcdacs the assessment?
Ia what way woald you change the school
law 10 have more faithful and economical
management Of the pablie schools
What Offices are siuccures, and hos DO yoa
know that they ssc7
What do you mean uhen yoa say goa would
lessen ''oersain" salAries2 What salaries arr
loo HsEls azia ANH 90 fAa AAt3N go t4ff -AN7
What sort Of lAE would yoa propose 70
secure better roads
A. 20 The reduction 81 lhs per diem Of reg
issers, do any Of yoa &pow how.nach the per
dieu, isg ESQ. is !, not already low in pro
portion Ia shc labor and responsibility
How woald yea 70 about leisisg county
printing oas by contract Doa't Yea kuo~
that If the RepgblieAa Commissioners shculd
be elected the bosses who uouinased yoa
would no. le, yoa change the las Il yoa could,
fos ,he bosses journal would e, wha' nos
goes 10 the !Seafiae( and that Only euvy
prompted ihis part Of the resolution
The people zoaid ike TO vote intelhsensly,
and would ike 10 know something Of year
views on these qscs,ions- These questions
all pertain to The pledges ct she bosses who
nominated you, and 10 your 6tacss fer the
positions for which you ask the support q
the people.
A public auswer from either or all ol yoa
might aid voters in determining Cor whom 20
vote
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
County Commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners is to
what legislature is to the State
The acts of the commissioners, however,
more closely affect the people than the acts
of the legislature. The commissioners levy
and disburse taxes for county purposes, have
of the Aims House and care of the poor.
Upon them, also, depends, in part, the sup
port of the public schools. They have the
appointment of over 500 road supervisors,
II tax collectors and 80 or 40 constables.
These are the most important duties, but
there are others, aud in selecting commission
ers the people should be careful to select men
of high character, honesty, sound judgment,
discretion and good business capacity.
The Democrats present for commissioners
David Stouer, Col VIM. c. Polk and Hezekiah
Hahn David Stoner is now about closing
his third term, and more careful, discrimi-
mating and painstaking commissioner Carroll
has never had. Col. Polk served in the
Boards of Is79-sl and lssl-S3, and is thor.
oughly familiar with county business. With
Col. Lougwel and Francis Warner he began
the reform in county management IN 1879,
which Topped off some unnecessary expendl-
lures and iraugurated u system Of economy
which has been followed by subsequent
Boards, and has resulted in a large reduction
of the county Indebtedness and general
Improvement in financial matters and county
management. Hezekiah Hahn Is gentleman
of high character aud standing. and possesses
an aptitude for the duties OF commissioner.
Taxi payers. who are more interested il
good government and low taxation than in
party success. will vote for the Democrats
nominees, two Of whom have been tried and
not found wanting Tried men should uot
be cast aside for inexperienced ones. Tbs
election OF Messrs. Stoney. Polk and Hahn
means the same economical management "a
the future as in the past. Nc one can tell hos
the Republican nominees-Nessrs- penner
Zile aud Gosnell would conduct affairs
They are without knowledge Of county affair.
and without experience. The election @
Messrs. S,ouer, Polk and Hahn means ta1
rate no, exceeding fifty cents on the 500
What it would be under the management o
Deuner, Zile and Gosnell 10 enc can predict
Tax payers, We believe, Will MOT tuTn from !
certainty for an uncertainty. What sort o
management there will be under Stoaer, Poll
and Hahn. everybody knows. Whist sort o
management there would be with a Boar
composed OF Denner Zile aud Gesaeil, "a
one can promise.
Between the two sets Of candidates !; !
experience against incxPcreuee; known man
agement against unknown management
known maximum tax rate against au uukRovl
tax rate.
Between ,bc two viII 'ax payers hesitate
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

Common report has Il that all the energies
OF the Republican managers will be toward
elee,ins Deuner and Zile Of the commission
ers ticket and Chas. H. Baughman treasurer.
To accomplish this, every other candidate on
the Republican ticket is to be traded of
wherever possible Report says the object Of
this j. to have the county funds deposited ia
the First National Bank Of Westminster, a
bank generally owned and oghcered by Re.
publicans, and to give to the CaTroll'0Hian
the county printing that nov goes 10 the
SeafiueL These are high motives, indeed.
A campaign to be run for prlrafs s1'ds and
Ders5Rai gain. and public Affairs To be suboT.
dinated to such purposes This goes 10 prove
that the Republican leaders and managers are
not moved by principle, but are most inter
ested 10 personal gain-the spoils Of victory.
The respectable Republicans Of Carroll should
rebuke this attempt to use the party for pm
vate gain. No Democrat should trade under
any circumstances, but particularly so in this
case There is nothing to be gained, and
much may be hazarded. The rather, let
Dem ocrais throughout the county make a de-
termined effort to defeat these men, FIRST be-
cause they ought to be defeated, aud second,
to punish the Republican managers for placing
politics on the low level Of sel6shness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
Business Locals.

JURYMEN AND WITNESSES
Can obtain Good Board, at reasonable rates,
during Court, by applying at this office.
HAY AND STRAW.
Wanted 200 Tons of Rye Straw at $500 per
ton; also Timothy Hay at highest market
prices. n. l. Gorsuch & Son, Westminster,
Md. st
Good American Watches for $500, at
Wentz's Jewelry Store, Westminster, Md.
INTERESTED PEOPLE.
Advertising patent medicine in the pecu-
liar way in which the proprietor of Kemp 5
Balsam for Coughs and Colds does is indeed
wonderful. He authorizes all druggists to
give those who call for it a sample bottle free,
that they may try it before purchasing. The
Large Bottles are SOC and 81. We certainly
would advise trial. 1t may save you from
consumption.
Winter Blooming Plants at Roop Il Tiles
Gold and Silver Watches at VENTS Jew.
| elry Store, Westminster, Nd.
( Neckwear, Gents Furnishings of all kinds
/ q specially We have always the latest styles
aud at bottom prices. j. I. Anders. st
/ Wedding and Birthday Presents at Wentz s
/ Jewelry Store, Westminster, Nd. 3t
Part of House No. 116 East Green stree
/ for rent; suitable for small family. Apply
/ to f. J. Await, Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
colored children in White Schools.

Until last year all public schools in Carroll
were open for three terms each. At some Of
the eolored schools-there are thirteen in the
county-the attendance was very small in
September and October, and not up to the
requirement of the law Because the atten-
dance was not up to the requirement, the
School Board last year gave most Of the col
ored schools but two terms. There was no
complaint, and but two terms was decided
upon for this year. An order was passed
opening white schools in September and the
colored schools about the middle of October.
Since Harrison's election the negroes think
they own the country, and have resumed their
aggressiveness. Reuben Thomas, Aaron Aus
tin and Philemon Dorsey, colored trustees
of White Rock school in Freedom district,
wrote to the School Board saying that if their
school was not opened when the white schools
were. they would send their children to the
white school. Here is the exact language Of
the trustees, and the letter was dated August
80, 1882
''If the school is not open in proper time ace
tciU send our children to the 1ohite school. y
What do white parents think of this threat?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
rha Fitch Assessment Humbug.

The Sentinel last week attempts to justify
the SANDER in the Republican platform that
property is assessed in Carroll above its sale
able value, and speaks of the ADVOCATE
ssdogmatic emphasis in denying the SANDER.
The libel deserves severe criticism and de
nunciation. It is untrue, and has been proven
untrue, both this year and when the Islander
was first promulgated six or eight years ago.
And the party leaders that would libel the
county, in order to misead voters and gain
success, would resort to any means to attain
their object. and deserve the severest ceRsure-
The Sentinel seeks to prove the truth of the
high assessment libel, by publishing table
of the registered voters in each county, the
assessed value of property, and the rate OF
assessment per capita.
This is about the weakest argument that
could be produced. 1t is about as novel an
idea as was ever hit upon. If wealth were
equally distributed among the people OF the
state-if every voter in the state was worth
the same amount in taxable property, the
table would be Of value in determining the
equality of assessment. But this is not true,
and in some counties nearly half of the popu-
lation pay little or no taxes. The eolored
race contributes but little 20 the support OF
any county government To one taxpayer
of that race who pays on $1,000 of assessment,
there are ten who pay no taxes at all.
In Carroll the colored vote is smaller than
in any county in the state, except IN Ale,
gany and Garrett There is but little differ
enee in their condition anywhere. In no
county do their assessments aid materially IN
the support of the county government
If we subtract the colored vote, and divide
the assessment as to the white vote alone, the
result will be very different from that shown
by the SeHtinsFs table. We reproduce a part
of the SentiMefs table for the sake Of com
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

when the Democrats assumed eoasrol 81
tbs county government. CARROLL deb, was
over SIS, con /, has been xraiaaliy reduced
to siG, 90, sad shcrc are enough 81 useol-
lee,cd taxes 10 more than odse, iAis amoani
This has been accomplished, Zoo, wi,b TAX
ruse loser lhan that Of asy other eDsa,y 80
the state. While doiag th,s, literal appro-
priasious have been made for pahisc school
purposes, fos the nemoCratie party iasors
public education. aud the eoausy has heen
visited With destructive storms ana foods sai
snow blockaAes the past "a oe seven years.
l. shis the sort Of management the voters want
to sara doun, aud place county aiairs IN IN
experienced hands
The Democratic parry hss given a guarantee
Of continuation of good management BY
nominating that '.wateh-tog Of the treasury.
David Stoner. b. nominating that experienced
Commissioner. Col VIM. c. Polk, aud By
nominating Hezekiah Hahn. a tax payer Ani
successful farmer, aaa experienced road
builder.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

Whrs shs Republicans controlled Carroll,
the tax levy wAs 50 cents 90 She $500, and
nothing was levied fas pablie schools The
Democrats levy So egsts on she SIo0, about
l4 gfWhieh 90 to sbo support Of pabllc schools
Whsle cagr,s are nore expensive aud there
are more bTidsss 70 aain,ain and nearly tuicc
as ,nauy miles q roads as Hhea Republicans
zegv ia rowcr, she Democrats arc soaduetiug
eoaaiy basinrss far - cents on the Sioo-or
cents less ,hsu shr Republicans spent
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

sag- Besides United States Senator, the
next Legislature viii elect State Treasurer,
and = Baltimore Police Commissioner. II
the Republicans should elect Wellington
Comptroller and carry the Legislature, the
whole state nearly would be under Radical
and negro rule. A Republican would be sent
TO the United States Senate, Republican
would be elected State Treasurer Republic
can would be elected Police Commissioner.
Wellington and The Treasurer would eonsti-
tute a majority o; the Board OF Public Works,
and the Radicals would control the Canal and
would elect the officers OF state institutions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

Democrats, remember thar the great fight
in this state is on the legislative ticket. If
the Democrats secure a majority Democrat
will be elected to the United States Senate;
if the Republicans win, Republican will be
chosen to that position. If you would have
a Democrat succeed the present Democratic
Senator, Hon. Z. X. Wilson, vote for the
Democratic nominees for the House of Dele
gates-Shaw, Selby, Stull and Walsh. A
vote against either one, is a vote for Repub-
ican United States Senator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

The assessment ia Carroll is al right Il
S Go higher shsa in suy ether couBsy, and
nos as bish ~ Ia some, and the tax rate Is
iess than 10 any coaaty ia the state under
Republican coBtrol o. - systs Os ne sit-'.
Property IS a0s assessed in Carroll ap to its
z,ieabiv yalae. although prices Of real estate
ara joW, whilc 10 the Republican coaniies Of
Calvert, s.. Mary aud Charles, property can
no; BE- sold a. ans price.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

The last Legislature of Kansas passed an act pro
vidiug that in case OF excessive OF usuroUS interest
the lender shall not have the right to collect either
interest or principal A case under this law came
up in the District Court al Topeka on Thursday.
Many years ago David Hutchinson borrowed 5000
from II. d. Booge, a money lender, who was secured
by real estate mortgage of $1,000, with excessive
rates Of interest. Hutchinson died and Booge sold
the notes and mortgage 10 enc Hubbel of Des
Mones, Iowa, who brought suit for foreclosure
against Iuichinsons heirs some months ago. The
defendants pleaded usury. The execution of the
note and interest was acknowledged, but the jury
rendered verdict for the defendants not giving
Hubbell anything. They completely wiped out
even the debt of 5000 acknowledged and the in
tcrest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

ne asss thfrc aesc cash salss, ;he o.asr uerc
sid f1s pHrthir3 cash fsssAree as uus aa4 san
ycsgs, Ast soar sf ne Fsgpegssrs vvge s&rgFgsss1s
hires aEts hrtafe a sale trGa3 o. rsizrled u D.
lausas sgssuitdiy sitnAsas Ulafs 70 trza heias
on % bear wstes
Heru are sevcu properties that ~ere artzfg.
81 ~ 81. s5E sai esd FER s. $50, or bai
h,slc more thar HALF II the assessed valss.
-. Mar =, be "a remembered, is ssacr Re
pabliean rule. aad the FAX rass IS - ssnts ea
The SlOo.
II the Rspabliean party wssts 20 Fcsaes
assessments Aad lowes expenses, shy doe Is
ihcy do Is ia e0aaties where shey have eoairoif
The assessment bsrr IS loser than 10 counties
under Republican gsls, and she tax rate IS ;roFa
~ 70 s crate iarcr siaa IL RzFaliia1a essa
tios Lee them give assurance by their ~osss
elsewhsFo before ,bey talk Of reforming any
thing here
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
An Unaceepted Challenge.

The following challenge, by L. c. Justis,
Jr.. rubhshed in the CheSterSto,cn Transcript,
in Kent county, has not yet been answered ::
challenge any ichi e Republican in Kent
county to say openly or to write above his
own signature to any Kent county paper,
that the negro will not be rewarded for his
fidelity to the party by giving him office
should Kent become Republican county
in November next. The negro is not the
tool or fool he is taken for He will not ask
for it, he will demand it, and the Republican
party will be compelled to give him what he
should ask for or it must perish.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
Steal and Buy.

The Republican party stole the Presidency
in 1876, bought IS IN lsSo. tried TO steal !,
again IN 1854, and succeeded ia buying it in
ISIS. Now the party is endsavoring TO steal
two United State Senators in Montana, by
throwing out returns from Silver Bow county,
and uusea,ing euoagh Democrats TO give Re-
publicaas control Of the legislature.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

number or leading eolored men in different
parts of the United States have agreed to call con-
ference Of representative men of their race from
every State and Territory in the Union, TO meet in
Chicago next June, for the purpose of forming a
National League. John G. Jones, colored lawyer
of ChicVgo, who heads the movement, says the
object not to get Offices but to protect and elevate
the entire race in the United States. The organiza
ton when formed WILL it is claimed largely aid and
assist their race in the Southern States, and will
enable the colored people all over the country to
work a unit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

Mr. Charles Brilliant Is one Of the most
genial and accommodating rreasurer's Car
roll has ever had, aud one Of the most care
ial His records aud accounts are always
kept up, and his manage meut has shown ex-
cellent business methods. Would business
firm discharge an experienced book. keeper
and treasurer for an inexperienced one ? No!
Then why should "a county
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

The Ministerial Union, Of Baltimore, met
on Monday morning to discuss high license.
Some were opposed to any compromise and
were for prohibition outright; others were for
prohibition, but thought it unattainable aud
favored high license as tending to check
drunkenness. One of the latter was DR..
Proadit, who said
Il am in favor Of Prohibition with all my
heart and soul, but for Gods sake and hui
manity's sake, let us do something for men
who, unless restrained, will be in hell before
we can get Prohibition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

Democrats of Carroll, WORK is the thing
required now. Get on your horses and into
your carriages and see every voter in your
respective neighborhoods and urge them to
go to the polls on election day, and WORK
until the last ballot is deposited in the box.
Then you may rest assured that triumphant
victory awaits you as a reward for your vigil
lance and activity. WORK, WORK, is the
watchword.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

The Democratic party never presented a
better candidate for sheriff than Mr.. S. Carr
Wickert. He is temperate, industrious, in
teIligent and competent, and a man of strict
integrity. He may be relied upon to obey all
orders of the court promptly and to fulfill all
duties strictly. He.is man of decision and
discretion, and the. people Of Carroll will make
no mistake in eleetiBg him sheriff. His word
Is as good as his bond.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
Then and Now.

One year ago wheat was one dollar bushel.
Today it is seventy cents. One year ago a
bushel Of wheat would buy is pounds Of sugar.
A bushel Of wheat will now buy about 8. Is
this the prosperity for the farmer promised
by the Republicans last year, in the event of
Harrison's eleciionf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26
Harrison and Prosperity.

One year ago Republican leaders were
shouting for Harrison and Prosperity. In the
event of Harrison's election there was to be
a revival of business, wheat was to be $500
bushel and other farm products were to rise
proportionatey. Here is a comparison of
prices in Westminster last year and this:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-10-26

The Republican platform ISLANDERS Carroll
by declaring that property is assessed above
its saleabIe value and that Carroll is the high
est taxed county in the state. Such libel is
calculated to drive away land buyers and
others, and the SANDER should be rebuked by
an overwhelming defeat of the Republican
ticket.