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Gen. Joseph E. johnson Dead.

Gen. Joseph L. johnson died shortly after eleven
o'clock on Saturday night last at his residence on
Connecticut Avenue, Washington D. C. The Gen
eral had been suffering for the past three weeks with
an affection of the heart aggravated by a cold he
caught soon after Gen, Shefman's funeral in New
York. The body was intened at Grcenmount Gene
terry Baltimore, Nd, on Tuesday.
Joseph Eggleston johnson. the greatest surviving
soldier of the Southern Confederacy, and almost the
last surviving commander of the late war either
side, was in his S5th year. He was born at Cedar
Grove, near Farmville, Va, on February 3rd, 1907
His father was soldier of the Revolution, and later
was a legislator and district judge.
lie was graduated at the U. S. Military Academy
in 1929, in the same class with Robert E. Lee, and
was commissioned second lieutenant in the Fourth
Artillery. He served in garrison at Fort Columbus,
New York in 1891; at Fort Monroe, Va. in 1872;
was in the Black Hawk expedition in 1892 in garri-
son at Charleston S. c. in 1928; at Fort Monroe in
1884, at Fort Madison y. c.. in 1884 and on topo-
graphical duty in 1875. He was made first lieu
tenant, Fourth Artillery July 81, 1885, and aid-de-
camp to Gen. Winfield Scott in the Seminole war
in 1865 and resigned May 81, 1887. He was civil
engineer in 1S37-S and was appointed first leuten-
ant in the corps of typographical engineers July Z,
1888, and brevetted captain for gaantry in the war
with the Florida Indians.
On one occasion, having been sent under the es-
cort of party of infantry and sailors to make sur
yey or reconnaissance of region around lake,
and having crossed the lake in boats the party fell
into an ambuscade, and nearly all the officers were
killed or disabled at the first fire. The men were
thrown into confusion, but Lieut. Johnston took
command, subdued what was fastbecoming panic,
and conducted the retreat for seven miles A ball
struck him above the forehead and ranged back
ward, grazing the skull the whole distance. The
troops repealed the enemy and carried off their
wounded in safety TO the boats. The uniform worn
by Lieut.. Johnston on this occasion was long pre-
served by friend as curiosity, being perforated
by 80 bullets
Mexico, was engaged in numerous battles, and he
was twice severely wounded. After that war he was
actively engaged i'll typographical engineering. On
June 2Sth 1860, he was commissioned Quartermaster
General of the U. S. Army which post he resigned
April 81, 1861, to enter the Confederate service,
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THE Thoroughbred Horse, %
i TOM OCHILTREE, Jr. O.

Will make the season of 1891 at the follow
ing places. beginning March 80: On Mondays
at Warfeldsburg; on Tuesdays at James l..
Dorsey's, Eastern Hotel, Westminster; on
Wednesdays at Peter Woods, on the BALTIC.
and Reisterstown turnpike; on Thursdays at
the grooms stables, in Gambler; on Fridays
at Harrison Davis, near Bird Hill, until noon;
on Saturdays at the owners residence, near
Winfield.
DEscRPITIoN.-Tom 0chiltree, Jr., is a
dark bay, 16 hands high, weighs l 200 pounds,
and is six years old. His sire was Tom
Ochiltree, who was foaled in 1872; his sire
was Lexington; first dam Katona, by Voucher;
second dam Countess, by Imp. Margrave;
third dam by American Eclipse; fourth dam
by Thorntons Rather; fifth dam by Thorn
tons Diomed sixth dam by Tiger; seventh
dam by Imp. Shark; eighth dam by Imp.
| Fearnaught. Tom Ochiltree, Jr's. dam is
thoroughbred Morgan mare, and was owned
by the late VIM. n. Sellman at the time he
was foaled. A further description is deemed
unnecessary, as the horse is considered by
Judges to have no superior in the county.
TERMs.-$S to insure, to be paid when the
mare proves to be with foal; Sc for the season;
81 for the single service, cash. Anyone
parting with an insured mare before she is
known to be with foal forfeits the insurance
money. Anyone trying the horse once and
not bringing the mare back will be held
responsible for the insurance. All care will
| be taken of mares, but no responsibility for
accidents or escapes.
JOHN b. T. SELLMAN, Owner.
mrs 3t* Col. VIM. Caples, Groom.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
A Change of Tactics Only.

The Western Shore thus far has but one
candidate, who is named or even thought OF,
and there is no apparent likelihood OF any
opposition to his reelection.
Thus saith the Baltimore Salt, in long
article depreclting the fact that the Demo
cratic papers of the state are calling attention
to the national bearing Of the next elFftion.
1t is no fault of the San that Mr.. Gornian will
have ''no apparent opposition. That Jour
nal had decreed his downfall and for year
and a half has undertaken covertly to weaken
and depreciate him. Seeing the hopelessness
of the task. and the Senator growing stronger
in the appreciation of the people, it has
adopted another course with the same object
in view. For months it has been DINING it
into its readers ears, that the next campaign
is purely state matter, and 1t has sought to
divert attention to all sorts ofmatters, to make
false issues and magnify every insignificant
interest into momentous question. 1t even
dwet largely upon the election of county
commissioners few weeks ago, and we next
expect to see it calling attention to the great
importance of selecting candidates for county
surveyors, when there is only one in the state,
perhaps. that ever takes ont his commission
and qualities.
The SIN has not ceased its opposition-it
has only cha nged its tactics to defeat Mr..
German. I'll hopes to get up an interest among
the people on state matters, and have legisla-
tive candidates nominated with reference to
Il Il. LII &c hot and
there candidate may be chosen who could
be used against him, and defeat him by the
aid of the Republican vote. twas said some
months ago that the Sun had even selected
successor to Mr.. German The Republicans,
being unable to elect Il Republican, would
support any Democrat in opposition to Mr..
German, whose power they greatly fear.
In view of Mr.. Germans services in de-
feating the Force bill, it would be base in
gratitude for the Democrats of Maryland not
to return him to the Senate. The Democracy
of the country looks for his return, and will
be greatly disappointed if the Democracy of
Maryland should stop to discuss unimportant
matters and lose sight of the Senatorial cleo
tons, and not only lose Mr.. German, but
another United States Senator as well.
Mr.. German will be needed to direct the
next presidential election, but if his services
to the party and country should be ignored
and he be reIegated to private life, he would
have little heart for the battle in 1892, and
his services would not be as effective, by rea-
son of his loss of position at home
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
Echoes from the Lynching.

A report has reached Wheeling, West Va, that
about 900 Italians working the Pittsburg, Ohio
Valley and Cincinnati Railroad and pipe line,
about eight miles below Bellaire. organized and
are drilled in companies and regiment. They are
also receiving guns. 1t is said that they have
organized on account of an order issued from
Chicago. 1t reported from Texas that the New
Orleans Malta are sending threatening letters TO
Texans who have expressed disapproval of their
methods. John Lang, wealthy and prominent
citizen of Houston has received letter purporting
to have been signed by Malta authorities warning
him TO keep his mouth shut or he will be done for.
II is written in red ink, with the customary skull
and crossbones. The Board of Trade in Hastings,
Neb., has adopted resolutions rendering to Mr..
Parkerson and the many thousands of other loyal
citizens of New Orleans approval of the action
taken by them in lynehing the Malta crimi-
nails. While about one hundred and fifty Italians
were holding meeting in Troy, New York. Monday
night to protest against the New Orleans lynching
a mob outside bombarded the building with cob
beslones and broke up the meeting. Pistol shots
were fired, but no person was wounded, The police
dispersed the crowd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
The Next Campaign.

The Baltimore Sun says The next election
in Maryland is purely and exclusively state
election for state officers only, and should De
determined upon state issues and with REFER
ence 10 state interests.
ANY amateur cross roads politician knows
hotter Than that, and so does the Sun, but
that journal has Interior designs against the
Democratic party, hence it would like to dl-
YER, attention from the national Importance
of the next election and lure Democrats into
ticket cutting, which it terms independence
The Cecil Wing, the ablest OF the kepubh-
eau organs in the state, in speaking oil the
lack G good Republican leadership, remarks
Two gnited States Scholarships and the
entire state government dangling before the
eve, of so formidable an opposition party as
the Republican party here might be, IN any
other state would provoke one OF the llveliest
campaigns ever known.
The Wing then discusses the probable re-
turn Of Hon. John A. j. Creswell to the front
again. An alliance between Creswell and
McComas, the Wing thinks, would make "A
..strong team and if they carried the Legs
lature. Creswell could be returned to his old
seat in the United States Senate and Mr. Nc
Comas could succeed Mr.. German.
The Republicans recognize the issues at
stake in the next contest, and will make
warm fight for the Legislature. 1t possible
chance of success is apparent, the Nahona
Republican Committee will supply them lib
orally with money and speakers.
Republican success can only be possible
through Democratic apathyor indifference Il
The national character of the campaign, ant
the SIM is contributing to that condition a
best it can, by declaring that the next election
.'should be determined upon state issues AM
with reference to state interests.
The SIM has been laboring hard for severa
months TO divest the next campaign OF an.
national importance, and its course has draw
the fire of a number of Democratic Journals
Under this fire it winces, for while proclaim
ing ut times its entire independence OF a
parties and declaring its adhesion to no polio
or principles, it still would like to be regarde
as Democratic. Its course has been anythln
INIT Democratic for the past eighteen months
and when it turns against the Democrat
party it must expect the opposition OF tn
Democratic press. And whether it expects
or not, it will get it, and the arrogant and cor
ceited journal will soon find out that it neithe
owns nor controls the Democratic party
Maryland.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
Democrats, Show Your Appreciation

As a recognition of his services in defeating
the Force bill and gag rule during the last
Congress, the Democrats of Baltimore propose
to give Senator German public reception
and TO present him with testimonial
solid silver dinnerset tits proposed to make
the demonstration a state affair, and to give
the Democrats everywhere an opportunity to
contribute.
The committee in Charge. Ridgeley, j..
Mckinney White. Douglas II. Thomas, Chaa.
Goldsborough, II. A. Parr, Lloyd l.. jackson,
A. D. Jones, C. p Paine and Robert Grain
have written to the ADvocATE to receive
subscriptions for Carroll. We will be pleased
70 do so, and will accept sums in any amount
chat may be offered. 1t is intended that the
testimonial shall be essentially peoples
affair, and not the gift of the wealthy admirers
of Mr.. German aloAe. Those at distance
eau send remittances by postal order or postal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28

1t is announced that there will be II reduc-
ton in the price of sugar after April l. This,
if true, will be owing to the Mckinley bill.
If the reduction really takes place the Protec-
;ion organs will scarcely find words in which
to sing the blessings of the Mckinley bill and
the benefits of Protection. Not one of them
will tell the people that, to secure the reduc-
tion the people will be taxed Fifteen Millions
of Dollars to pay ttco cents a pound bounty to
the sugar efaers who make sugar from cane
or beets grown in this country. The refners
will get the bounty, and thus another priyi
legged class will be built up at the expense of
The people.
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Firebuga in Pennsylvania.

A dispatch from Gettysburg. March 81 says:
The first of the harms which were threatened
by irebugs last month was burned yesterday.
The farmers for week or two kept a close
watch, but as nothing turned up they grew
more careless. Yesterday, however, the barn
of George Beamer was burned, with all its
contents, including three horses, two mules
and fifteen head of cattle. The property was
partly insured. 1t is thought that the bugs
have been afraid to carry out their threats, on
account of the close watch kept, but now they
will push their dastardy work.
Barn-b burning notices still continue to be
received by the farmers near Hanover. The
last one was gotten by Mr.. Henry Weikert, of
Hamilton township, and stated that eight
barns would shortly be fired.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28

Philip Dougherty, a tramp, entered several
houses in Shelbyvile, Indiana, on Monday,
during the absence of the male members Of
the families, and demanded food and money,
becoming abusive when refused. At one
house, being refused admission, he kicked
in the door. For this he was arrested and
lodged in Jail. At night mob surrounded
the Jail and demanded the prisoner. The
sheriff refused, and sent the prisoner away
with an officer, but the tramp was caught in a
back alley by the mob, taken some distance
and dashed with cowhides until he was covered
with blood. He was then allowed to escape.
Dispatches from New Mexico report great
deal Of disaster among cattle, sheep and other
live stock in that Territory. Frank Hubbell,
who has Just returned to Albuquerque from
his sheep ranch, near the Zunie Salt Lakes,
Socorro county, tells distressing story about
the condition Of the sheep. He has lost in
the past few months of over 80, 600 head from
freezing and starvation, and also reports that
the loss is general among all the heavy sheep
owners.
Dispatches on Thursday night say that the
snow on Tuesday and Wednesday bloekaded
ali the railroads in Kansas, Iowa and Nebras-
ka. Much suffering by passengers and train
men eHsued, and great loss of live stock is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
Hon. Frank Brown.

The distinguishing traits of character pecu'
lior to this gentleman are set forth i'll the
following extract from description OF the
several Gubernatorial candidates in this state
which recently appeared in the Baltimore
Morning Herald. 1t is an admirable pen
portrait, drawn with life-like accuracy and
fidelity to the original as honorable to MIR.
Brown as it is gratifying to his most enthusi,
astic friends, and assuring to the state at large
that if he were placed in the executive chair
every interest of the commonwealth would be
safe in his hands The people of Carroll
county, who have known Mr. Brown from
infancy TO manhood, recognize how true to
nature is the following description of him:
Frank Brown is a much broader man. intellectu-
ally than even those who know MN wen reaii r.
The reason is that he is not a"show man ne
don't set up for an orator, for example, but YET,
when necessary, he can make a strong, IorcelnI
Speech replete with true, vigorous statements, so
cenr and so plain that one is under no mistake as
TO his meaning There is one thing characteristic OF
Frank Brownoghatever he advocates he believes
in: whatever he out to do he is thoroughly IN
earnest about and whether il is i'll organizing the
great Pimlco iee Of last septemoer year Hg2 or
iratiOn nothing will ever fail forlack Of his personal
attention.
bone in his body II the people of Maryland should
determine to make him Governor, and they might
go further and fare worse he VIII be felt III every
Office and department of the slate government: lie
will know every mans duties and see them iaith-
fully performed. He will know to whom every dol
lar paid and what il purchases just as he does on
his own farm at Springfield in his private business
or as he did when in charge of the baltimore post
office in which he made himself familiar With every
inch of space from cellar TO garnet, and with every
man and every mans duty, from that OF The man
who swept the floors to the assistant postmaster
If he should become Governor there Will be no
"Archerism" under his administration.
Therefore say Frank Brown IS not show man.
He is not n mouther nor an attltudinizer. lie Is
level headed practical, sensible man, the physical
embodiment OF energy, activity and sound Juds-
ment with an uniailing common sense ana Il
shTewd earnest character, who Will render the
people of Maryland good service should they elect
him chief magistrate of this state.
Ifhe says he Is candidate for Governor lac means
it, and he win make the pace very rapid Tor ms
competitors. lie won't make many mistakes; he
knows and no knows better, that the best horse
is often jockeyed on the track and you can depend
upon 1t if he starts with the inside track II VIII he
good horse and smart jockey that gets between
him and the fence
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28

The Republican committee consisting OF
Messrs. Bartlett, Stockbridge and Clabaugh,
raised in order to bring about harmony be-
tween the Gary Henderson and Johnson Airey
factions, is styled by the Argus, the Love
Feast Committee, aud says of Republican
politics in Baltimore, that nothing can be
prophesied until this COMMITTEES gets in its
work. If they succeed, which is considered
doubtful, they will be entitled to the BENSON
blessed are the peace makers" If they
don't succeed, in the language ofShakespeare,
il will be-"Dam'd be him who first cries,
hold. enough r
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
A COMPARISON.
Tine Appropriations by the 5Oth Con.
Gress Democratic House, and the
3IsI. Republican i'm Both
Branches.

The exact amount of appropriations made
by the last Congress can scarcely be accurately
known, until the end of the appropriation
wears. They can be approximated, and here
is a statement by Representative Dockery,
of Missouri, "a member of the Committee on
Appropriations, and one of the best informed
men on the committee on government finan-
ces:
Tabular statement giving the itemized and total
appropriations for the first and second sessions of
the Fiftieth Congress!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28

The Baltimore Base Ball Club, in an ex-
hibitiou game on Thursday, wiped up the
diamond with the Washington club, to the
score of IS to in seven innings. Barnie's
Orioles can down any team in the country ia
an exhibition game, but they generally get a
strong hold on the tail end before the cham
pionship season closes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
AT ABOUT COST.
Near Railroad.

MO. 275e EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Christian A. Gunther and others VS.. Catharine
Gunther and Others
Ordered this 2Sth day of March, A. d..
1891, that the account of the auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day of April, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks, before the last named
day, in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
mar28 2t BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
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note.

In view of the fact that United States war
ship, that was on its way to New Hampshire to
be put in repair for coast defense. was driven
ashore and wrecked. the Philadelphia Record
remarks that coast defenses eau wait What
ia wanted now is u way Of defending the navy
from the coasts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28

The Republican primaries in Baltimore on
Monday will be characterized by much bit.
terness. There will be contests in every
ward, except the 18th aud 2Oih. where com
promises have been effected.
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RoBERT WHALEY, Ir,@

DOBERT WHALEY, Jr., ~
~ VIII make the season of 1881 atQA1
Union Mills, Nd, beginning April l, -A5A
visiting Littlestown, Pa, every Thursday, at
Joseph 0cker's stable. Robert Whaley, Jr.,
by Robert Whaley, 2214; dam fast Black
Hawk and Morgan mare. Brown Stallion,
foaled 1882, 16 hands high and weighs 1,275
pounds; good bone and muscle, excellent tenn
per, sound constitution, and, although he has
never been handled, can readily show three
Rrt N,aSt 'g Hawt na b da Iy 'SGg o van
Morgan, Jr., and her dam by old Henry Clay
Night Hawk (record 2.S1) is by Grinneli's
Champion, he by Almac, by Membrino, by
Imported Messenger. Robert Whaley record
2.344 at South Bend, Indiana, October, 1882
Robert Whaley is the sire of Lucrece, record
2.lS, trial 2. Is at Detroit; also Razor B. 225
b. F. SHRIVER & CO.,
Union Mills, Md.
mar2S st DAVID MAsENHEIMER, Groom.
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dEstimated.
bInciudes SIS S2l 1876 pensions for the fiscal year
ESTIMATED; includes s2s,67s, $3.50 pensions for
1891.
dIneludes sl5.727 6s2O3 direct tax bill estimated
eIncludes $1,000 900 bounty on sugar.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
TO CREDITORS,

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of Car
roll county, in Maryland, letters testamentary
on the Personal Estate of
AARON MILLER,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
legally authenticated, to the subscribers, on or
before the 2Sth day of September, 1891; they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this oath day of
March, 1891.
ISAIAH MILLER,
SAMUEL H. HARE,
mar2S At Acting Executors.
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WELL Now
Just to see the complete line of
Staple and Fancy Groceries,

Confectioneries, Flour, Bacon, and everything
that is good to eat. 1t would also surprise
you to see how low the above goods are Sold
| take the greatest interest in showing my
patrons my complete stock, and aim to give
them first class goods at the lowest possible
r,rinn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28
QUEENSWARE.

Tea Sets at 81 So per set. Iron, Stoneware
and all Ware in proportion. l will not be
undersold in any of the above goods. Call
and examine my stock and prices and be
convinced. Tobacco and Cigars. Country
produce taken in exchange
JOHN D. BOWERS,
Al L. Main ST., opp. Catholic Church,
mar2S If Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-28

Al OYSTER SUPPER will be held
N at Brandenburg Church on Easter Mon.
day, commencing at l o'clock p. m. and
continuing over night, if the weather is fair,
and if not the next fair afternoon and night.
community are respectfully invited. mrs