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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-12-12
A POPULAR FAMILY.

JENNIE: "How is it, Kate, that you always
seem to catch on to the last new thingT Do
what | may, you always seem to get ahead
of me-"
KATE IT don't know: / certainly do not
make any eXertion in that direction"
JENNIE: Well, during the last few months,
for example, you have taken up painting,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
Crop Report.

ST. PAUL. Sept. l3-The chiefs Of the Farmers
Alliance made another sensational move today by
issuing 100000 circular letters to wheat growers of
Minnesota, North Dakota aud South Dakota calling
halt in the mad rush OF grain to the market which
has been going on the past fortnight. Wheat has
been sold and delivered to railways so fast that they
have been unable TO haul it, and the receipts at the
elevators at Duluth and Minneapolis are running
from 500 TO 1000 cars a day. This unprecedented
movement ofgrain has had depressing effect on
the market At the close yesterday afternoon in
Minneapolis the price of December wheat was 800
cents, a drop of nearly 10 cents bushel in two
weeks.
In consultation at the Office of Editor Muller of
the State it was the general opinion that unless the
farmers discontinued their insane rush. to realize
wheat would soon be selling at so cents. Today's
circular the farmers is intended as an eye opener
on the situation and the Alliance men expect il to
result in farmers storing their grain in anticipation
of better prices in the West in two or three weeks
The circular says that it will be worth 100000 TO
the farmers to hold their grain a month The
newspapers are charged with being in league with
the spectators and milers to depress prices 1t is
said that Europe is short 67sOO0O0O bushels which
is more than four times as much the American
surplus. The letter concludes;
Wheat will soon be over Sl.50 no matter how
much farmers and spectators work together to
keep prices down, aud we would advise those who
can comprehend the situation to hold their wheat
for sl50 and add for every month they keep it, say
five cents 10 the price. Hold your wheat you can
not get left
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
The carrolltonian's Error.


The CdlToHtoRidR errs in stating that the
ADVOCATE apologized for the statement of
county expenses as published by the Com
missioners. 1t only pointed out the erro-
neous ideas some people have about a ''de-
tailed statement. The statement needs no
apology 1t speaks for itself, and shows
mastery management of the county's finan-
ces. The statement this year embraces the
same details that statements have contained
for the past quarter of century. They have
always been satisfactory in that respect, and
the Commissioners will not now nor hereafter
undertake a useless and expensive publica-
ton to meet the CdrroltoRidR'S idea of a
detailed statement Carrolls printing
bill is much less than that of any other county
in the state, except perhaps Calvert and Car
olne, both of which combined have Il less
assessment and less population, and if the
Commissioners undertake to publish such
statement as the Ca,TOHtoniaH advocates the
printing bill will be double. The Democratic
idea is economy, not extravaganza and un-
necessary expenditure. Money not needed
for legitimate expenses of government, eco
nomically administered, ought to be left in
the pockets ofthe taxpayers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

St. Johns Lutheran Church. Sunday
School at 0 a. m. Preaching at 10 a. m.
st. Benjamin. Lutheran Church. -Sunday
school at l p. IN. Preaching at 2. Is p. IN.
j. U. Asper, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. j. l..
Mills, d. D. pastor.-On Sunday morning
Rev. j. B. Whaley, of Westminster THEOLOGY
cal Seminary, will preach at 1890, and Rev.
7. II. Lewis, d. D., of Western Maryland
College, at 7.30 in the evening. Young
Peoples meeting at 6.45 p. M.
Church of the Ascension-Services- Every
Sunday Holy Communion a. M; morning
service 1890; evening service 4. Every week
day Holy Communion at a. M; evening
service at 5. WHY'S Rede, Rector.
Rev. G. W. Seilhamer will preach in Union
town Sunday morning and evening, and in
Frizelburg at 2.30 p. m.
Service in St. Paul's Reformed Church,
Union Bridge, September 20, at 1870 a. NJ,
and at Baust's ia $50 and 7.30 p. m.
Rev. NJ. L. Firor, Pastor.
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
The pastor will preach in the morning at TO-
80 o clock and in the evening at 7.30. Young
Peoples Meeting at 6.45 p. m.
G. W. Cooper, Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church. Holy Communion
and Harvest services at 1870 a. m. and 7.30
p. IN. p. II. Miller, Pastor.
st. Paul's Reformed Church.
School at lis a. m. Divine service at 10. 30
a. m. and 1902. m.
Benjamin's Reformed Church.-Sunday
School at 0 a. IN. Divine service this (Satur-
day evening at $50.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
Will Benefit Farmers.

Hagerstown (Md.) Globe.
Mr.. d. L. Wolf, this city, has been at work
for the past eight years on selfbnding rea-
per of his invention. He has progressed to
the point of filing with the Patent Office, as
soon as the drawings are prepared, the neces-
sary caveats, of which there are ten, covering
as many points of excellence and advantage
over the machines with which the public are
at present acquainted. Heinforms us that Il
willwork different from anything that is now on
the market, claiming that none of the machine
men have yet struck the right principle He
claims that he will overcome half of the
weight of other machines, one half of the
draught, and be able to take up the worst
lodged wheat that it is possible to find and
make perfect separations in the binding of the
sheaves. The leading manufacturer of the
country have learned of Mr.. VOLTS inven-
ton and have eagerly inquired of its merits,
but he has been wise enough to withhold in.
formation until he has secured himself from
Infringement. Mr.. Wolff is certain that the
invention will prove all that is claimed for it, in
which event we are sure the farming commu.
nifty will rise up and call him blessed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
Old Soldiers Who Can Must Work.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. NEARLY all the old
soldiers now in the National Home here who
are able to work will be compelled to leave
the institution very shortly. This is the re-
suit of action taken recently by the national
board having charge of these veterans. The
question Of pensions will cut no figure and all
able bodied men with or without pensions will
have to leave.
The boards action was caused by the dis
covery that the national homes all over the
country were greatly overcrowded, and that
many of the inmates were vigorous and hardy,
and fully able to earn their living. This was
especially true of the home near here. 1t
was decided to order a thorough medical ex-
animation of all inmates of the various
branches of the home with view of reducing
the number of permanent inmates by having
all able-bodied men secure outside employ
ment and become Independent of the home.
The examination here will take some time,
as there are now 1910 regular inmates. The
result Of the physical examination, it is
thought, will reduce the number so that all
actually entitled to care and a home can be
properly accommodated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
100000 a Year.
From the New York Void.

From the New York Void
This is the rate at which Commissioner
Raum-still observation-disclosures that he is
increasing the list of pensioners. In letter
to an Ohio congressman, for campaign use
with the professional pension hunters, Raum
says that there are before him IA grand total
of $685. pending claims" And he has
''set the Office the task of issuing $50, 900
certificates during the present fiscal year;
which will be an increase of 100, 900 over the
work of the last fiscal year, and the work Of
the fiscal year just closed (June S0th) showed
an increase of nearly 100, 900 certificates over
any previous year" Is not this beautiful
outlook for the Treasury and the taxpayers :?
More than quarter OF century after the
war, and fifteen years after Grant and Gar
field said the list of pensioners mad reached
its maximum, there are nearly million
claims pending-39l ,4S2 more than the total
number Of pensioners in 1901 And Raum
is rushing them through at the rate of 10000
a year. As 538, 200 cost last year $l24, 800
900, a simple sum will show the trustworthi
ness of Raum's campaign assurances that the
addition of $4,000 more names will not in-
crease the cost above the $133, 170. 600 appro-
priated. There is danger ahead.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
He Weakened.
From The BALTIMORE News. 11th.

So they patched up truce yesterday among the
Republican bosses As the News predicted, Mr.
Vannort was too eager hold on TO the gubernatoral
nomination any cost TO carry out his threat so he
surrendered everything aud put his neck and
hands mecky in the stocks TO be derided by men,
bers ofhIs own and the opposite party. He made
humiatng apology to Mr.. Westcott whom he had
gratutousy insulted when he thought he had the
party, if not the world, in sling, relnqushd the
prospect Of TO the next Republican
National convention and accepted Mr.. Clabaugh for
chairman, the gentleman who had helped TO bring
about his discontinue 1t was crushing surrender
and makes Mr.. Vannort the laughing stock of the
State For in return for his debasement he gets
what-a mere change Of name for the man at the
head of the State Central Committee. The same
bosses who Inundated him by the election of
Westcott yielded nothing, except that Clabaugh as
much one of their own as Westcott is substituted
for Wcstcott
In the first place Mr. Vannort showed himself
man OF no more self control than selfrespect. He
allowed himself to be influenced land he appears to
be a very easy man TO influence by knot of adj
yisers who made fool of him and used him, and
then he permitted himself to be used and influenced
badly in his undignifed effort to retain his place
on the ticket. A more ridiculous series of capers
no public man ever cut before and Mr.. Vannort will
MAKE MS TICKET the Dutt Oh every joker III the CAM
paign.
That man so weak and yacillating Will make
good Governor is simply out of the question. What
figure such INDIGESTION and malleablity would cut
in the executive Office One day influenced one
way by u hungry horde and the next another, the
State would be overrun with the petty bosses like
lice in plagued Egypt. That no principle has been
involved in this Republican squabble has been ap-
parent all along. This public exhibition of intrigue
and imbecility settles the ticket with every neli
gent man.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
The New York Democracy

The Democrats of New York on Wednes
day nominated Congressman Roswell p.
Flower, of jefferson, for Governor; for Lieu
tenant Governor, William f. Sheehan, of
Erie; for Secretary of State, Frank Rice, of
Ontario; for Comptroller, Frank Campbell
of Steuben; for Attorney General, Simon w.
Rosendale, Of Albany; for State Treasurer,
Elliot Danforth, of Chenango; for State Sur
veyor and Engineer, Martin Schenck, of
Rensselaer,.
The platform adopted is a vigorous one,
declaring for tariff reform and denouncing the
Sherman silver law, the Mckinley worse
than, war tariff, the Blaine reciprocity hum
bug, the proaigacy of the Billion Congress,
the defective census and the revolutionary
procedures of that same Congress. Upon state
matters the platform is equally vigorous, and
enumerates among the benefits of Democratic
rule the lowest State tax in thirty-six years.
The arraignment of the Republican party for
its opposition, through the Republican Senate,
to reforms in the State, is severe.
Mr.. Flower showed his belief in Demo
cratic success by Immediately resi- gning his
seat in Congress as soon as he was nominated
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
A BATTLE IN THE DARK.
a Fight with IA Burglar in PennsyIva-
mia Village,

YORK, Pa, September l6.-Albert +. Hildebrand,
son of f. s Hildebrand, of East Berlin who is en-
poyed as a salesman in the establishment OF Hon.
John A. Wanamaker, Philadelphia, while at his
home on Sunday last met with n frghtful expert
ence. Between the hours oftwo and three o'clock
Hildebrand heard a strange noise in the house
Thinking it mouse he arose to Brighten it, when he
was suddenly hit in the neck by burglar. The
blow so heavy that 1t dazed him and knocked
him into another room. His hand Immediately fell
upon his revolver. The room dark, and in his
effort to get out of the way the burglar ran up
against him. Hildebrand seized the man and en-
deavored to down him. The robber tried 10 make
his escape, when Hildebrand fired shot at him,
the ball taking effect, The blood spurted all over
his face and breast He continued to hold ON to his
man until they reached the bottom of the stairs
when the burglar exclaimed: I'm fix you ~ drew
knife and made a lungc at Hildebrand, the blow
striking him in the hand cutting one of the small
arteries. The blade struck against fender ON his
arm, glanced and hit him in the left side. cutting
fearful cash below the heart. Had it not hit the
fender the blade would have been driven through
his heart. The young man held on to his victim
until they reached the dining room where they had
scuflle for life The table was knocked over, and
this separated the two men. They each exchanged
shots, both missing. HIldebrand again seized his
would be assassin, but the burglar was too strong
for him and he was dragged TO the door, where,
from loss of blood, he tainted. The burglar then
escaped, leaving behind him the traces of much
blood, which he had lost from his wounds The
neighbors and friends Of the young man by this
time had heard the noise and came to his rescue,
when they found him lying on the floor unconscious
and the blood flowing freely from the wound of the
assassin's blade. The young man is now suffering
from his injuries. Detectives think they have clue
to the burglar.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
The Judicial Convention.

The Democratic convention to nominate a
candidate for associate judge for the fifth ju-
dcial circuit, composed of Carroll, Howard
and Anne Arundel counties, will convene in
Annapolis on Thursday next, the oath. The
party in Carroll has instructed its delegates
for Hon. Charles b. Roberts. As Howard
and Anne Arundel both have resident judges
the place is conceded to Carroll, and MIR.
Roberts will be nominated by reclamation.
1t is not likely, either, that he will have a
Republican opponent. No Republican law
yer in Carroll cares to enter the race against
him, and to nominate candidate from Anne
Arundel would be the merest farce. Against
any candidate the Republicans could put up
in Carroll he would have thousand majority
in the county, and against an Anne Arundel
candidate he would probably have double
that number. Mr.. Roberts is lawyer of
fine ability, and a gentleman of great per-
sonal popularity throughout the circuit, and
particularly in Carroll
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides parents
II, 1891, by Rev. p. II. Miller, Miss Sue,
eldest daughter of Mr.. Jacob F. EIgin, and
Mr.. Granville Lippy, of Westminster.
On September 16, 1891, at the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage, West
minister, by Rev. G. W. Cooper, Mr.. Dennis
Green and Miss Grace NJ. Brown, both of
Carroll county.
At the Lutheran parsonage, in Manchester,
Nd, on September 8, 1891, by Rev. c. NJ.
Eyster, Robert Z. Ham, of near Hampstead,
Nd, and Miss Flora May Caltrider, of Maple
Grove, Nd.
At the residence of the brides parents,
Hernwood, on August %, 1891, by Rev. C.
E. Guthrie, George |. Banes, of Carroll coun-
ty, Nd, and Lucy, daughter of William C.
O'Dell, of Baltimore county, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
SADLER'S BRYANT g. STRAT-
~ TON COLLEGE.

Founded in 1864 by the present executive
q years Of continuous and successful man
gement-lncreased annual attendanee-.NoIi
occupying four buildings-Stands unHyaleGl
in facilities for educating young men aud
women for success in life. In deciding upon
school for their children, parents shonld
send them to the best, because it pays. 1t
may require the expenditure of few dollars
more at first, but it will prove the cheapestln
the end. Cheap tuition is very dear, because
1t means cheap teachers, cheap surroundings
inferior facilities, and offers no opportunities
for securing positions for its pupils and grad
yates. This Institution, owing to its high
standard of excellence, has placed in desra'
Bile positions more young men and women
from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina.
south Carolina and Georgia. than all similar
institutions combined Catalogue and par
ticulars mailed on application. Address
W. IL. SADLER, President and Founder
or F.1A. SADLER, Secretary,
Business college,
G, 8, 10 and u N. Charles street,
aug % 26t* Baltimore, Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19

A large club of colored voters has been or
ganized in Frederick City, and it is said that
similar clubs, for campaign work, will be
formed throughout the state, in conformity
with the suggestion of the colored delegates
TO the late Republican state convention at
Ocean City. Will the white Democrats of
Maryland remain idle in the face of this col
ored organization formed to defeat them
Let them be up and doing; organize and
go to work see that all Democrats entitled
to register have their names on the registr.,-
ton books, and arrange to have the full
Democratic vote at the polls in November
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
Opening of the State Campaign.

A letter to the ADVOCATE from Chairman
Compton says the Democratic State campaign
will be'opened by grand mass-meeting and
basket picnic at Woodstock, on the Bal,i-
more q Ohio railroad, on October LIST. 1t is
to be an all-day joint meeting of Carroll, Bal
timore and Howard counties, and the point
is a convenient one. All the state candidates,
Senator A. P. German and others will address
the meeting. Excursion trains will be run
from Baltimore and Frederick, stopping at
intermediate points.
This meeting will be largely attended and
will be fit opening to a campaign that will
end in majority greater than that given by a
Democratic ticket in this state for twelve
wears.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19

The Manufacturers Record has establish
ed an office in London, having recently sent
over member of its staff for that purpose.
This step is brought about by the continued
growth of British interests in Southern in
veslments and the consequent expansion of
the circulation and influence OF the Manu-
.tdci,Ters' Record in Great Britain. By
means of its London connection English in
vestors will be kept more thoroughly inform
ed as to the resources, the investment oppor-
tunities, and the progress of development, in
the South, while the South will be enabled to
keep in touch with financial London.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
The Constitutional Amendments.

No 4.
The fourth proposed amendment to the
constitution upon which the voters are called
Legislature power to extend the terms of
County Commissioners for periods not ex.
ceeding six years.
Section of Article VII. which is proposed
TO be amended, is as follows:
County commissioners shall be elected on
general ticket of each county by the qualified
voters of the several counties OF this State on
the Tuesday next after the first Monday in
the month of November, eighteen hundred and
sixty. seven, and on the same day in every
second year thereafter. Their number in
each county, their compensation, powers and
duties shall be such as are now or may be
hereafter prescribed by law
The proposed amendment reads
County commissioners shall be elected on
general ticket of each county by the qualified
voters Of the several counties of the State on
the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the
month OF November, commencing in the year
eighteen hundred and ninety One their num-
Der in each county, their compensation, pow.
ers and duties shall be such AS now or may be
hereafter prescribed by law; they shall be
elected al such times, in such numbers and
for such periods not exceeding six years as
may be prescribed by law
County Commissioners are the local legis,
lature. They levy and dsburse public money
required for the administration of county af-
fairs, have the appointment of constabes and
road supervisors, the building of bridges, the
repairing and opening of public roads, the
care Of the poor, aud various other duties.
The terms of Commissioners are but two years
now, period too short to gain that expe-
rlence necessary for the most efficient man
agement. The ADVOCATE ten years ago COM
mented upon this, and advocated change in
the Constitution so that the term could be
extended to six years-in the beginning choos-
ing one for two years, one for four and one
for SIX, and electing one every two years
thereafter. BY this plan there would always
be two members hold over, and every Com
missioner, after the first and second boards,
would have a six-yea term.
The ADVOCATE also favored the extension
of their powers, and the transfer to their juris.
dietion of many purely county matters that
are flooded upon the Legislature, often so
occupying the time OF members that they are
unable to give proper attention to important
state matters Competent Commissioners are
generally better able to Judge of local needs
and wants than the local representatives in
the Legislature BY the enlargement of the
powers of the Commissioners there would be
better local government, and the Legislature
would be relieved of about one-half the bills
that are laid before it every session. Besides,
the cost of publishing these local measures
wonld be avoided and a considerable sum
saved to the taxpayers.
Every voter should cast a ballot for this
amendment
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-09-19
Philadelphia Republican Nomina-
tionS.

The Republican City Convention met on septem-
Der 10 and made the nominations expected.
Resolutions were adopted declaring the system Of
fees in addition to salary evil and violation of
an express provision of the constitution and de-
handing of the next Legislature a repeal of all laws
providing for fees. George d. McCreary was unani-
mously nominated for city treasurer and William
G. Shields for register of wills. The platform and
candidates evidence that the Republiee;i
leaders fear defeat Mr. MoCreary has been prom-
nent a reformer opposed to the Republican party
in its local administration for a dozen years He
would never have been thought of as q candidate,
except when a leader was needed for a forlOrn
hope. So also, William G. Shields had no chance
as long as the Office was a fat one. As deputy
register he has done the work of the office for
eleven years, but always with bigpolitician above
him TO take the fees Now that the orange has been
sucked dry he is allowed to have it, and his nom-
nation is credited to the principles of civil service
reform, being a promotion, The resolution re-
spectng fees is no less nsincere. The Republicans
have had the State government since 1878, and have
persistently refused to obey the constitution and
abolish fees until the present time when they are
driven to be virtuons by the dread of defeat.