davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

The Legislature will be called upon to pass
a law providing for new assessment of prop
erty and just and proper distribution of the
burdens of taxation throughout the State
not such bill as was passed by the last Leg
islature, and which properly failed to receive
the Governors approval-but a law wisely
and carefully framed to stimulate and en-.
courage industry and business of every kind,
not to rcpel and Danish capital and discourage
enterprise, not a rehash Of old laws which
have been tried and proved failures, but q
new law framed in accordance with enlight-
ened theories AS well as practical experience.
So with the oyster question. While opinions
differ widely as yet as to the details Of the
required legislation, all classes and interests
are agreed that if we would save the oyster
beds and oyster industries of the State from
destruction something must be done by the
next Legislature. and that something must
differ radically and essentially from any of
the legislative experiments and failures of
the past Baltimore SIN.
The SIN has been repeating this every
week, and sometimes oftener, for several
months. In its wisdom why does it not give
an outline OF II proper, wise, judicious and
effective assessment law, and point out Il
method to preserve the oyster interests 1t
adds nothing to the stock of public knowledge
to be continually stating generally what ought
to be done, and what everybody comedies.
The way should be pointed out. The Sun
has not attempted to do this, and has simply
been finding fault with the work of others and
coudemning without attempting to indicate
remedies. This is neither fair nor just.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
Rhode Island Election.

The election in Rhode Island last week,
while it did not result ina Democratic victory,
showed clearly that the Democrats are
stronger than the Republicans in that state
There were four candidates in the field, and
their votes were-Davis, Democrat, -, 249;
Ladd, Republican, 20,99j; Larry, Prohibl-
zionist, 1929 Burton, Nationalist, 3Si.
Davis led I4add PSI votes, but lacked $50
OF majority of all votes cast, BY Il peculiar
system of electing members of the Legisla
ture the will of the people is stifled, and that
body will be Republican. In the event of no
choice by the people for state officers the
Legislature elects, and the Republican candi,
dates, repudiated by the people. will be
chosen. A plurality ought to elect, as is the
case except in two or three New England
states. II it is deemed proper to have ma
jority rule absolutely, the law ought to require
n majority of all the voters in the state to
elect, whether cast or not. The Democrats
have cast more votes than the Republicans in
both Rhode Island and Connecticut for some
years, but ii is rare they ever secure the fruits
of their victories.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
SHERIFF's SALE.

By virtue of an execution issued out OF the
Circuit Court for Carroll county, upon Judg-
ment of condemnation, at the suit OF Lew M.
Smith, against the goods and chattels. lands
and tenements of Emanuel Shaffer, will sell
at public sale, at the late residence OF the said
Emanuel Shaffer, in Manchester, Carroll
county, Nd, on
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1891,
at l o'clock, p. M, all the right, title, claim
and interest of the said Emanuel Shaffer, IN
and to all the following parcels of land
First, all that part of tract of land called
HDeep Valley situate in Carroll county;
Maryland, containing s Acres, Roods and
IS Perches of Land, more or less, 1t being
the same land conveyed to Emanuel Shatier
by George Shaffer and wife, by deed dated
March 31st, 1888, and recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll county in Liher +.
T. S. No. 50, folio 1913, &C.; also all the right,
title, interest and estate, at law and IN equity,
of said Emanuel Shaffer, in and to all those
two contiguous lots Of ground, being parts OF
tracts of land called "Deyes Adventure"
(being lots Nos. and in division of the
real estate of William Crumrine, deceased),
containing in the aggregate Acres and y
Square Perches of Land, more or less, 1t
being the same land conveyed to the said
Emanuel Shaffer by Edwin j. Crumrine, trus-
tee, by deed dated November 23rd, 1863,
and recorded among the Land Records of
Carroll county, in Liber J. B. B. No. SS, folio
2, &C.; also all those two lots or parcels OF
land, viz: Lots Nos. and II, containing in
the aggregate 81 Square Perches of Land, more
or less, and being the same lots conveyed to
said Emanuel Shaffer by Susanna Hoffacker
and others, by deed dated March IA, 1874, and
recorded among said Land Records in Liber
j. B. B. No. 43, folio 483, &C.; also all that
part of tract of land called German
Church." being parts of lots of ground dis
tinguished on a plat of Germantown by No.
40, and being parts of the same lots as con
veyed by Edward l.. II. Geiger to John c.
Price, by indenture of assignment dated Sep
TENDER u, 1S49, and recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll county in Liber }.
S. No. 10, folio 100, &C., and being the same
conveyed to said Emanuel Shaffer by Sarah
Rohrbaugh, by deed of assignment dated
April LIST, 1869, and recorded among said
Land Records of Carroll county, in Liber F..
I. S. No. AZ, folio 507, &C., for the unexpired
term of 80 years of the original lease, and
subject to the payment of an annual ground
rent of two dollars and the performance Of the
covenants contained in the original lease with
the benefit of renewal forever.
Also a large variety of Personal Property.
For particulars see handbills.
Terms OF sale cash.
SAMUEL c. WICKERT, Sheriff.
ap11 is Jacob Hoffman, Auctr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
Business Locals.

We have had an opportunity Of inspecting
Treganowan's renowned Portraits, in oil,
crayon, pastel, India ink and water colors,
from old tin types, faded photographs,
profiles, &C., and can commend them to all
who wish to have old pictures enlarged or
| renewed. The artist has been in Westminster
for six months past, and now proposes to visit
all the important towns in the county. he
may be known from all other itinerants by
his travelling companion, a big black dog,
which accompanies him on all occasions
Treganowan' S portraits are certainly beautiful
specimens of art, and at moderate cost.
Jno. D. Bowers is the place to get your
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Confectioneries,
Provisions, Flour, Bacon, Tobacco, &c.a112t
SPRING SToCK..-I will have ready for inspec-
ton by April 1912 the finest and largest
stock of Spring and Summer Goods ever seen
in this section of Carroll county, and at
lower prices than ever before known. Geo.
C.. Anders, New Windsor, Nd.
The bottom has fallen clean out of prices of
Harness, Fly Nets, Lap busters, &c, at J.
W. Shunk's, opposite Catholic Church.
mar21 At
Desiring to decrease my stock $4,000 by
April LIST, will offer 10 per cent. off on Dry
Goods, Notions Boots and Shoes from JAN
uary LIST, 1891. Frank j. Devilbiss, New
Windsor, Nd. 3m
WANrED-By family in the country, a
white girl to do general house work in a
small family. Apply to the ADVOCATE Or
FICE.
FoR SALE-A Family Carriage, also an
Excelsior Incubator. John Stonesifer, near
Westminster At
WANTED FIVE THOUSAND HICKORY LOGS.
Highest cash prices paid for tough, clean,
White Hickory Logs n, 81 and feet, or Is,
II and Is feet long, with square ends. C. J.
Schminkey, Warfeldsburg, Nd.
For SALE-About 600 feet of Wire and
Stat Fencing; also about so good Chestnut
Posts. Apply at the ADVOCATE OFFICE.
Save your babes from Cholera Infantum-
use DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup. Drug
gists sell it, 25 cents.
HORSE BILLS, HORSE BILLS.
The ADVOCATE Office is prepared to print
Horse Bills at short notice. The indications
are that there will be large number ofhorses
make the season in Carroll, and those who
want bills should send in their orders soon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
A Right Move.

The business men of Westminster at Fire
mems Hall on Tuesday night seemed to be
we'll impressed with the necessity OF some
orqanized effort to sustain and increase the
business interests of the place, and showed
earnest desire to labor to that end. One
gentleman offered lot free for ten years for
any industry employing a certain number OF
hands. and another offered free for five years
the entire third story of his large building.
This sort of lberality is commendable, and is
catching, and if the Board OF Trade that Is to
be permanently organized next Tuesday night
will 90 earnestly to work TO promote manu-
featuring industries other liberal offers may
be exnected. Some industry ought to be es-
tabished at once, not merely for the sake of
starting something, but there are several that
could be as successfully operated here as any
where. and with the outlay of but little CAPT
tai. The ball once started will roll on. One
industry begun, others will soon follow, and
if our people will act with liberality it will
not be long before Westminster will have
number of industries employing many per
sons We should act cautiously: begin IN
small way. so as to avoid losses, and increase
ms the circumstances warrant. shoe fac
tory, car works, tin can factory, an iron
fence factory, cigar factory, furniture fac
tory, eordage works, wagon factory, machine
shops, are all possibilities. 1t is only neces-
sary for each individual interested in the
IL, ,,fW tn
his aid to make the town what her natural
advantages entitle her to be.
1t would be well, too, for the Board of
Trade to consider the building OF Il north and
south railroad. One is projected, and our
citizens have contributed to a survey OF 1t via
Westminster Better railroad facilities are
essential to any considerable growth of West
minister, and special committee should be
Amounted ON the subject.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

The Force Bill has been defeated, say the
anti Democratic press, and the bill has no
place in political discussion in the approaching
campaign in Maryland, nor has the tariff any
place either. Senator Edmunds one of the
Republican leaders in the United States
Senate, and the abIest says his party will
defend the Mckinley bin next year, and pass
n Force bill as soon as ap opportunity occurs.
As 1892 is close upon us, in view of the
utterances of Senator Edmunds it would APP
pear to he the duty of Democrats to keep
these matters before the people, to point out
the iniquities of the one and the oppressive
ness of the other. As far as state matters
are involved no special hardship would result
if there were no state election this year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
Cheap Sugar.
w. G. Purnell in the Cecil Democrat.

VIC Purnell in the Cecil Democrat
The sugar schedule of the Mckinley act
went into effect on April LIST. Sugar, the
bulk of which is imported, is now to be ad-
mitted without paying the former custom house
tax which put into the treasury annually the
sum of sos ,000,000 In addition to this there
is to be paid out of the treasury two cents a
pound to every raiser of 500 pounds OF sugar
and upwards. Commissioner Mason estimates
that this will take $10,000,000 this year.
This will deprive the treasury of sos, 900, 900
annually that formerly was available to pay
expenses of government, and as it must be
made up by taxation in other directions, in
consequence of the prohigacy of the last Con-
gress, it is difficult to see how the people are
now TO receive any benefit from the repeal of
these duties since the destruction of the sur
plus in the treasury.
1t is a remarkable fact that while Harrison,
Mckinley and all other protectionists and
protectionist newspapers continue to proclaim
that the foreigner pays the duties for the
privilege of entering our markets, they all
agree that the removal of the duty on the raw
sugar will effect corresponding reduction in
the refined articles, and they have offered no
explanation of their violation of the funda
mental principle of protection by abandoning
the ''home market to the foreign sugar pro-
Queer, nor why they have been so considerate
OF the foreigner as to exempt him from the
payment of this privilege money.
Consider this SlO,O9O,OOO that Internal
Revenue Commissioner Mason says must be
paid out to sugar refners this year. There
can be no question as to who contributed it.
1t is wrung from all the people in the shape
of taxes, TO be given as largess to people
who refine sugar. Protectionists deny until
they are red in the face and hoarse in the
throat that the effect of the levying Of protec-
tive duties upon any given commodity is to
confer the taxing power upon the protected
home producer for his private benefit, but
they cannot deny that a bounty is not tax
upon the whole people for the benefit of a
few, and it differs only from protective taxes
in this that in the one case it is taken directly
from the treasury and paid out to the Sc
| ected benefciaries, and in the other 1t is
| taken indirectly out of the pocket of the con-
sumner, concealed in the price of the product.
In either case it is the plundering by law OF
the masses of the people for a small class
created by law with exceptional rights and
privileges to receive the plumber. The only
apology that can be given for such legislation
in country like this is that the people are
unfit to maintain that equality OF condition
and rights under the laws, for which free gov
eminent was created. For thirty years they
have not only submitted to, but rejoiced in,
their own spoliation. And the signs of revolt
at it, now agitating the impoverished masses
are refreshing, if they mean anything.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

The poetic department of the ADVOCATE is
well sustained in the present issue by an ad
mirable article from the faciie pen of Prof.
Wright, of Western Maryland College, TO
whom we are indebted for many valuable
contributions in prose and verse. The select
ed poem, 1.-The Deserted Farm, is one that
win touch the heart of every wanderer from
the dear old homestead of his youth, around
which cluster the hallowed memories of
mother, father, sisters and brothers, and all
that gave a zest to life in the roseate morning
of their existence. Both these articles de-
serve more than mere desultory reading.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

After somewhat stormy opening, the
Republican State Convention, in session in
Baltimore on Wednesday and Thursday, de.
veloped into IA loyefeast, say the members,
and the compromise effected will result ill
harmony and unity in the party in the state.
1t is now expected that the party will go into
the next campaign with closed ranks and with
the determined purpose TO carry the Legisla
ture and secure two United States Senators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
The Coming Campaign.
From tne Prince George,s Enquirer.


The political campaign in Maryland this
year will be one of great importance. The
sooner the people realize this the better.
Local issues are secondary TO State and Ma
tional issues. This is not the time to triile
with great principles by encouraging local
factions, by forwarding personal interests or
paying off old scores. We want a united
party. The National significance of the cleo
ton is centered in the fact that two United
States Senators will have TO be chosen by the
next Legislature. If the Democratic party in
the counties should be careless in making
nominations, Indifferent in the maintenance
of party principle and party discipline, allow
petty local concerns, rather than the great
issue at stake, to influence voters, it is posi-
bic though not probable, that there may be
very serious outcome. There never was
time in the history Of the country when there
was more earnest appeal TO Democratic
Maryland to elect two Democratic Senators,
and there never was "a time when she had
Senator more honored or more influential than
the gentleman who will most probably be a
candidate for reelection.
We, therefore, contend that the national
significance of the next campaign in Mary
land is of chief concern. State issues are
important but not more so than usual. Our
county issues are important, but they can be
DeSI pEOulOleu III OuSu the uIuiNluSu' hdlu
NOUS action of the whole party, acting and
moving in thoroughly organized manner.
Our local organization should be made part
of the State organization. Our voters should
be impressed with the danger of forgetting or
ignoring the interests of their party organiza-
ton, as such. Every other concern should
be made subordinate, for every factional con-
tention is an entering wedge that may cleave
the party asunder aud cause serious and last
ing injury.
Routed in the nation last fall with their
party prestige waning and their favored doc
trines and principles repudiated by the peo-
pie, the Republicans in Maryland will, if they
can, eliminate from the fight every consider
alton that is broad and national in its bearing.
They will appeal to the Southern and Western
sections of the State, where their party is
strongest, to put forth an unprecedented eff
fort to swell their maiorities in the vain hope
of getting majority in the Legislature, and if
possible elect a Governor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Cont of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testamen.
tary on the Personal Estate of
AMOS SHAFER,
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 or before the 18th day of
October, 1891; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this eth day of
April, 1891.
JOHN D. SHAFER,
apl II At Executor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

The Executive Committee of the National
Civil Service Reform League has requested
the Civil Service Reform Association of Mary
land to investigate the conduct of federal EN-
ployes in the late disgraceful Republican
primaries and to report to the Executive
Committee for action. Civil Service Commits
sioner Theodore Roosevelt spent four hours
at the Baltimore postoffice on Monday exam
lining employees in regard to assessments, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
MARRIED.

At Roanoke, Va, Monday, April 9th, 1891,
by Rev. J. W. Duffey, Jas. II. Summerville
and Mrs. Mary A. Wilhide, both formerly of
Westminster.
At Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
parsonage, Westminster, Nd, on Thursday
evening, April 8, 1891, by Rev. G. w. Cooper
Joseph E. Stocksdale, of Hnksburg, and Miss
Laura Hunter, of Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
A COMPARISON.
The Appropriations by the 5Oth Con-
@ress Democratic House, and the
5IsI. 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
years. They can be approximated, and here
is a statement by Representative Dockery,
of Missouri, member of the Committee on
Appropriations, and one of the best informed
men on the committee on government fnan-
ces:
Tabular statement giving the itemized and total
appropriations for the first and second sessions of
Eiftieth CnnpresS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

Peace hath her victories no less renowned
ihan war We would have this legend
craven upon the largest of the articles com.
prising the silver dinner service to be pre-
scented to Senator German, a memorial of
the great victory achieved over the Republi-
can majority in the Senate on the infamous
I,a..a PHI
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
DIED.

In Westminster, Nd, on April 4th, 1891,
Mrs. Eveline Sheets, aged GA years, , months
and Is days, widow of the late James Sheets.
She leaves three children, William and James
Sheets and Mrs. Samuel Stone.
AT Union Mills, this county, on April 4th,
1891, Roy Earhart, aged months and lG
days, son of Charles E. and Mary C. Nusbaum.
At her residence near Manchester, Nd, on
April I, 1891, Miss Amelia E. Yost, aged 10
years, 5 months and 2 days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
POTATOES. PEAS, AND GARDEN
TRUCK GENERALLY.
TRUCK FERTILIZERS
POAD NOTICE.
apr II tunnel

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made to the County Commissioners of
Carroll county, at their next meeting thirty
days from the date hereof, to locate and open
a public road commencing at the Baltimore
county line on an old road running in west
erly direction along the line between David
Rinaman and Zackariah Hale; thence on said
road, through the lands of Ephraim A. Shue
and Benjamin Wilhelm; thence through the
land of Samuel Boblitz; thence on said road,
along the line between John W. Shaffer and
Joshua Shaffer; thence leaving said road, still
extending through the lands of John w.
Shaffer; thence through the land of Henry H.
leading to Greenmount.
JOHN w. SHAFFER,
ap1l st And "a Others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

Rev. +. r. Tagg in an address before the
Maryland Annual Conference Of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church on Monday, said there
are more than one hundred and fifty Meibo-
dist Protestant churches in the United States.
wiihont pastors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

A steamer landed 1900 Italians at New
York on Wednesday. 1t was the largest
number ever brought over by one steamer.
Owing to disease and poverty "a were not
allowed to land, but all but three escaped.
It viii cost the steamer $500 for each, as they
were placed in the care of the officers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

John Wanamaker, Postmaster General in
President Harrison's cabinet, advertises for
sale, in his Philadelphia store, "Londoa-made
snils for American boys How devoted the
Republicans are to the protection of Amer
lean labor. in word if not in deed
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11
Queensware, Woodenware.
CHERIFF's SALE.

By virtue of an execution issued out of the
Circuit Court for Carroll county, upon iudg-
ment of condemnation, at the suit of David
II. Hofacker and George a Shower, against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements
of Emanuel Shalier. | will sell at public sale,
at the late residence of the said Emanuel
Shaffer, in Manchester, Carroll county, Md,
ON SATURDAY, MAY Q, 1891.
at l o'clock, p. M, all the right, title, claim
and interest of the said Emanuel Shaffer, in
and to all the following parcels of land,
situate, lying and being in Carroll county, in
the state of Maryland: All that part of tract
of land being part of a tract of land called
''Stoney Ridge" containing 4! Acres and %
Perches of Land more or less, being the
same land that was conveyed to the said
Emanuel Shaffer by Sylvanus Lippy and
wife, by deed dated February 9th, 1865, and
recorded among the Land Records of Carroll
county, in Liber W. A. Mex. No. SO, folio
261, &c.
Also variety of Personal Property, see
bills for particulars.
Terms of sale cash.
SAMUEL c. WICKERT, Sheriff.
apl1 is Jacob Hoffman, Auct'r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-11

Ten Russian emigrants who arrived at the
New York Barge Office on Monday on the
steamer Damia, from Hamburg, were barred
from entering this country. They set up a
terrible outcry when appraised of their deten-
ton, and tried to force their way through the
gates. They were not allowed to land because
Of general poor health, disease and liability
to become public charges.