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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-03
Legislative Proceedings.

Very little business OF general Importance
was transacted in either House on Monday
night. A delegation of business men from
Baltimore was before the Senate Finance
committee and made arguments against new
assessment bill.
On Tuesday the Senate held two Sessions,
the major part of each being devoted 10 the
assessment bill and the mortgage tax amend
ments The bill was last week recommitted
to the Finance committee, ami was reported
back with Il recommendation that the amend
ment taxing mortgages be eliminated. A
discussion followed, participated in by Sena
tors Sloan. Bruce, Bennett, Newman, Moss
and others, and the proposition to eliminate
the amendment was lost. An amendment by
Senator Moss provides for a tax of per cent.
on the gross income from mortgages. and
prohibits covenants by which the MORTGAGE
may require the morrgagor to pay to III e tax
One third of the tax is to go to the State and
two-thirds to the counties and Baltimore City.
The tax would amount to 81. so cents on every
$50 OF interest-or less than one half of one
per cent.
The day in the House was uneventful, and
was spent mostly in discussing bill in rela-
ton to blindness. which was recommitted 10
the committee on hygiene.
On Wednesday in the Senate the assess
ment bill was further considered. The bond
scaling feature of the Hayes act of 1892 was
added, by vote of p to l. This provides
for assessing bonds bearing per cent. inter
est at $50 AN the 500; per cent bonds at
$50. and so on An amendment was adopted
striking mortgages from the exemption clause.
The bill was hen laid aside until Thursday.
The House was engaged mostly in local
bills. bill to reduce the salaries of judges
to what they were prior TO the act of 1892 was
introduced by Mr.. Perry, of Frederick. He
argues that prices of everything are low. and
there was no need of the increase; besides,
there was no difficulty in getting competent
Judges at the former salaries.
The assessment bill again occupied most of
the time of the Senate on Thursday, and it
was laid aside until yesterday The bill TO
create the office of fire Marshal for the state
IA useless office, was passed; also the bill pro
vidng a salary for the sheriff OF Carroll coun
ty The bill was sent TO the House and given
a reading there. The House bill limiting the
sittings OF the Orphans Court OF Carroll
county was passed, and now goes to the Gov.
ernor, aud also bill amending the charter of
Taneytown.
In the House Mr.. Selby introduced local
option bill for Mt. Airy district.
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A Strange But True Story.
For the Democratic Advocate.


We claim to be ahead on a strange but true
story, which no doubt will be taken as fable.
A well known farmer of the community hap
pened with mysterious loss, recently. He
had been threshing grain and borrowed fan
from one of his neighbors to separate the
grain from the chaff After having completed
his work, he proposed to return the borrowed
grain fan, loaded it in his wagon, jumped in
beside the fan and drove off to his neighbor's
home, which was about halt-a-mil distant.
On his arrival he asked his neighbor to help
him unload the fan. In reply the neighbor
said land to the farmers wonderful surprise)
you haven't it The farmer looked around in
dismay, but without a moments hesitation
turned his team and started in search of the
lost article, asking a young man who was
standing near to accompany him to help reload
the fan. On his search he found the fan on
a steep water breaker about 100 yards from
his home. The fan was an obstruction, acct
dentally placed in the road, which had to be
removed in order to let teams pass. After
wards it was reloaded by the farmer and re-
turned to his neighbours residence safely.
The farmer alluded to is a man of high
rank, good mind, sound Judgment and good
hearing; then to lose grain fan and be riding
by its side at the same time, was something
he couldn't understand. Whose fault is it
Was il the fault of the farmer, or the fault Of
the extra road commissioners? What are our
road commissioners for? Are they to sit ut
their homes aud let our farmers say what is
to be done in regard to where the roads need
repair and where not? No, we expect them
to 90 over the roads and have such emhank
ments removed. If the money donated to
paw those extra commissioners was placed d.
rectly to repairs on the road, it is not likely
there would be any grain fans lost while travel
ing the short distance of half-a mile.
Ii has often been said that man has lost
his pocket book, but never did you hear of a
man losing grain fan. SNYDERsBvRd.
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Che Democratic Sdrutatr.
WESTMINSTER, MD.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3. 1894.
Push the Bill Along.

The demand for new assessment was
based upon the supposition that all prop
erty would be taxed, in accordance with
the constitutional requirement and the
promise of the Democratic PLATFORM.
The Constitution of Maryland declares
that every person in the State, or person
holding property therein, ought 10 contri-
butte his proportion of public taxes for the
support of the government, according to
his actual worth in real and personal prop
erty."
And the Democratic party. through its
late State Convention, said:
We recommend that provision shall be
made at the next session of our General
Assembly for new valuation and assess
ment Of property, in such manner that
every person in this State, ur person hold
Ing property therein, shall contribute his
proportion of public taxes for the support
of government, according 10 his actual
worth in real aud personal property
Here, then. is the Constitution declaring
that all shall contribute to the support of
government according to their actual worth,
in real aud personal property, and the
dominant party promising an assessment
bill in accordance herewith Under this
provision and this promise, all property,
real and personal, should be taxed, and
the exemptions should extend no further
than to State, county and municipal build
ing>, free public libraries, to graveyards
not conducted for profit, and to church
buidings-the land attached thereto and
other improvements thereon to be assessed
as other property is assessed Exemptions
are wrong in principle and hurtful in prac
tice. They mean the taxation of some
for the benefit of 0thers-the unrepubliean
and unconstitutional principle of Protection.
Taxes levied should be strictly applied
10 the purpose Of goyernment-not appro-
pfiatcu 10 the ndlhtehauCS vi coHestS anu
academies that are conducted for profit as
other business enterprises, or to institutions
under seetarian control Church and
Safe. no matter how remote, should be
disestablished
The Hayes bill, as amended in the
Senate comes very close to fulfilling the
constitutional requirement and the Demo
cratic promise Pass it as it stands, and a
new assessment will result benefcialIy to
all the people. provided appropriations are
kept within constitutional limits
If the Hayes bill. as amended, cannot
be passed, it will be no use to further con
slider the matter of assessment.
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On Thursday of last week, while Joseph
Price was riding through Millers station, his
horse got frightened and fell, throwing him off.
Noah S. Warner, of near Alesia, has moved
in John Traceys tenent house, Lineboro,
Luther Klineielter. who had an attack Of
the grip, is able TO be about again. Mrs.
Jacob Folk, who also had an attack of the
grip, is slowly convalescng.
Miss Sarah and LYDIA Wertz were the
guests of Mrs. George Hare ON Sunday.
The sale of Uriah Miller last week was
largely attended. Good prices were secured.
Mr.. Miller intends to move to Illinois, in the
spring.
The Alesia school is progressing well under
the careful instruetress, Miss Celia n. Shower.
George Kile, of Baltimore, is visiting friends
and relatives in this community.
Horatio Black, Miss Gertie Folk and Miss
Jennie Winehold were the guests of Mr..
Winehold and family, on Tuesday.
The Alesia Sabbath School will recognized
the first Sunday in April.
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Opposed to a New Assessment.

4 number Of gentlemen of Baltimore,
including Democrats, Republicans aud
Prohibitionists. went before the Senate
finance committee to protest against hay
ing a new assessment this year. Speeches
were made by Skipwith Wilmer, Somer
field Baldwin. John f. Hurst. VIM 7.
Dixon, 4. lowering, Theodore Wilcox
aud j. Frank Supplee.
AIR Wilmer gave as a convineing()
argument against new assessment that
some property in Baltimore eoHld not be
sold at half of its assessed value. No
better reason for rc-valuation could have
been advanced.
Mr.. Baldwin stated that if his firm was
compelled to pay ] I to > per cent ON goods
it will drive the business away from Balti-
more, but had to confess. when interro-
gated by Senator Hayes, that the provis-
ions of the proposed law are identical with
those Of the present, and his firm had not
been driven out of business.
Mr. Hurst said it was wrong to hamper
the people with additional tax at this time.
The object Of new assessment is not to
increase taxation, but TO equalize values
and distribute the burden of government
npon AL people. and not let land owners
carry the bulk Of it.
Mr. Dixon thought new assessment,
by the Hayes bill, would drive away capt.
tai and population, and wanted the assess
ment postponed until 1896, and the CON
stitution amended so as to tax securities
in a rnanuer the holders will submit to.
He could give no assurance, however, that
the people be represented would be any
more in favor of Il new assessment in 1896
than they were in 1892.
Messrs lowering, Wilcox and Supplee
all favored postpOGement of an assessment
until 1896. and advocated "home rule y
for Baltimore Home rule for Baltimore
means the exemption of private securities
and the possessions of the wealthy, and
making real estate bear in large degree
the expense of government.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
wooden wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Devilbiss celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their marriage, or
wooden wedding, at their hospitable resi-.
dence, near Sans Creek, on last Tuesday.
To many il was a great surprise, as they had
no idea that five years had passed since the
happy event, but Time, like star unhast.
ing, yet, unresting." moved on and the happy
anniversary day was at hand. About 10. 80
a. M the friends and relatives of the esteemed
couple began to pour into the spacious par
lors, and after congratulations had been ex-
tended they gave themselves up to a free and
unreserved interchange OF conversation, char
acterized by great good humor.
Dinner being announced the bride and
groom of five years were given Il position at
the head Of the table. The choicest viands
we're then discussed with appelites that would
make epicurcs envy. First, fine, fat Oysters,
with their Accomplishments, followed by
spring chickens, plump Maryland biscuit, and
light loaf. garnshed with right golden butter.
prime ham aud beef, and other substantials.
all of which disappeared with astonishing
rapidly. Later. refreshments were served in
elegant style. consisting of lemonade. cakes
and the celebrated ice cream manufactured
by Cold Spring Creamery Company, of which
Mr.. Devilbiss is treasurer. The presents
were numerous, consisting of wooden ware of
various descriptions. The festivities contin.
ued late in the afternoon, when all departed
for their respective homes, wishing the happy
couple long continuation Of their happy
welded life.
Those present were Mr.. aud Mrs Geore..
W. Deyilbiss, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Nusbaum.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bale, Mr.. aud Mrs VIM
Repp, Mr.. aud Mrs. Joseph Shorb, Mr. and
Mrs. +. T. Snader, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Baker, Mrs. Hannah Baker. Mrs Margaret
Skunk Mrs. Mary Franklin, Mr.. aud Mrs
John II. Roop, Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Gorsuch
Mr. and Mrs. George Engier. Mr.. and Mrs
Marshall Nusbaum, Mr.. and Mrs C. Edward
Carlisle, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ezra Stem, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Lindsay, Mr.. and Mrs. jasper
Engler, Mr.. aud Mrs. Dawson Ecker, Misses
Ellie and May Devilbiss- Miss Florence Nus
baum, Mr.. Edgar Nusbaum, Mr.. c. Grant
Devilbiss.
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Too Dumb.


The following came to the ADVOCATE
on postal card
Have you heard from Pennsylvania We
did not notice anything in last week paper.
AN OIp SUBscIBER.
New Windsor, Feb. %.
Yes. We heard, but not definitely, "'rhe
Dutch have taken Holland, but the ac-
curate majority is not known. At one
precinct, Miners Mills, near Wilkesbarre,
the election officers did not count the vote,
son the ground that it was too late and
that they knew Grow would be elected
anyhow. In stare where the people
are 50 dumb. nothing but an overwhelming
Republican majority coud be expected
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MINES AND MINERS.
Interesting and Instructive Lecture
by an Accomplished Speaker.


FulroY, MD., Feb %, 1894. MIR. II. Writ
Strickler. an eminent prosecuting attorney Of
Creede. Colorado, delivered very entertain
ing lecture on mines and Miners ON Thurs
day evening. February %, at Zion M. +.
Church, Fulton, Howard county. Md. Mr..
Stricken is a Young man of rare attainments
and a son of the Rev. II. NJ. Stricken, senior
pastor in charge of Freedom Circuit NJ. L.
Church South He is one OF the attorneys
that represented the State in the celebrated
Jesse James case and was also connected with
the prosecution and conviction of other noted
desneradoes of the Wild West. As may be
inferred, he is thoroughly familiar with the
doings in the western mining regions. In his
lecture he gave graphic description of life
among the silver mines of Colorado and re.
lated many humorous anecdotes OF happenings
of that vicinity, which evoked side splitting
laughter from the large audience, whose at
tention was held chained from start to finish
by his pleasing manner OF dealing with the
subject in hand. Mr.. Stricken exhibits "a
commendable tact in branching off from the
descriptive to the humorous, but none the
less realistic, interspersing with the poetical
and returning at the right moment to the text
of his subject in a style that would do credit
to an accomplished veteran lecturer. The
lecture was preceded and followed by musical
solos rendered by Miss Sarah Moore, an ac.
compished vocalist and organist of Fulton.
Mr.. Stricken expects to deliver lectures at
several points in Carroll county in March,
upon similar subject. The proceeds of the
lectures are for church purposes. Our Car
roll county neighbors may be on the lookout
for something good and they rightly may
expects splendid treat in Mr.. Strickler's
lectures He was summoned home on &C.
count of the serious illness of his mother. and
concluded so far as circumstances permit, to
make himself usefal for good purpose dur
ing his visit.
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A Detachable Evening,


Thursday evening, 22d ult., the pretty home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Shueey, near Warfelds-
burg, presented merry scene, the occasion
being surprise party. Games, plays, social
conversation, instrumental and vocal music,
made up the program of pleasure, together
with delightful lunch and refreshments
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.Jno. Shueey,
Mr.. and Mrs Nathanial lille, Mrs. Laura
Selman, Mrs. Edward Smith, Misses II. May
Nicodemus, Eta Snader. Maggie Stem, Ella
Smith, Anna Cover, Blanche Barnes, Eta
Stem, Bessie Snader, Florence Forrest, Ger
tie, Florence and Carrie Hartman, Pauline
and Addie Smith, Bertha Roberts, Mamie
Smith, Addie Manahan, Linnie Zile, jamie
lille; Messrs. Aubrey Stem, Lou Sellman,
Charley Englar, John Snader, Harry Smith,
Harry Qwings, Harry Hartman, +. Smith,
David Snader, Vernon Barnes, j. 0wings,
Ralph Smith, Carroll zile, Ira Englar, Arthur
Smith, Albert Cover, Arthur Albert, Roy
Cover. Willie Zle.
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today are delaying pressing legislation in
both houses of Congress. In the House,
Mr.. Reid rules his party with tyrants
will They appear at roll call and disap-
pear at his command. And this appear
ance aud disappearance is all for the pur
pose of obstruction and hindrance.
The people will not be slow to place
responsibility where it belongs. They will
know, when they come to take up the
matter for action, who is chargeable with
the financial and business troubles Of the
past year, and they will ascertain that the
Republican party has been active only in
delaying and hindering measures of relief.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-03

The County Commissioners of Howard
county. after hearing many citizens on the
subject, adpoted a resolution requesting the
Senator and Delegates to exempt Howard
county from the operations of the proposed
road law. If Howard is exempted, the
county wonId not be relieved of paying its
proportion Of the expense Of maintaining
the ornamental engineering department.
Carroll wants to be exempted both from
the operations of the law and the expense
Of supporting the department, The best
eourse to pursue is to defeat the bill alto
gether. No such law is needed, Ocf have
the people asked for it,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NO. sO7s EQUITY.

NO. 3073 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
David N. Henning and Charles 7. Reifsnider,
Trustees, VS.. William Frownfelter and Sarah
A. Ii. Frownfelter, his wife, defendants.
Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of
William Frownielter, who were such on or
prior to the 1lth day of December, A. D.,
1891. the date of the Deed of Trust filed in
this cause, to file their claims, duly
proyen and authenticated, with the Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Carroll county, on or
before the I'd day Of April. A. D., 1894.
JNO. J. BAUMGARTNER,
MARI At Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-03

On last Wednesday, 2sth ult., the remains
of Mr. Wilson Babylon were laid to rest in
Baust Church cemetery, Rev. II. }. Maeal
lister officiating Mr.. Babylon, who vas in
his I'D year, was the eldest son of Mr.. Jacob
Babylon, formerly of Frizellburg. About
ten days before his death he contracted very
severe cold, which quickly developed into
pneumonia. All that medical skill could de-
wise could not arrest the progress of the dis
ease. His suiierings were excruciating until
on the morning of the 18th ult., when death
came to his relief. He was a consistent mem.
Der of the Reformed Church. We extend
our sympathy to his bereayed father, brothers
and sisters in their sore affection.
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A LII Vino Are Suffering With
N PILES, Read the Following:

BIEn HILL, Mn, June 9TH, 1898.
d., John S. lathidS-DeO SRI feel
as though it would be a duty left undone-
and one | owe TO yourself and to suffering
hun.anity-ifI did not tell of the wonderful
benefit | received from your kind treatment.
| suffered for about twenty years with Piles
for the first seven or eight years, not so
severely but for the last twelve years | sut-
fered more than | am able to describe on
paper. Indeed had them in their severest
form. | applied to number of doctors, and
tried every remedy that | heard of, only to be
disappointed, and in nearly every instance
not even temporary relief. Indeed. | was in
n pitiful condition when | called on you.
Think of nine large tumors protruding, capable
Of bleeding fully a pint at every time they
bed. was so weak and nervous. from loss
of blood and from intense suffering, that |
did not think life worth living any longer
But thanks to you and your kind treatment,
can say that the Piles are thing of the
past. ! cannot find language to express my
gratitude to you for your kind treatment and
attention in my case, and humbly pray 10
God that your life may be a long and prosper
ous one. Let me say in conclusion that can
with confidence recommend any sufferer, no
matter how bad his case may be, to go Ia
DIR JOHN S. MATTHIAS and be cured.
You are at liberty to use this letter as you
see fit. Every sufferer wishing to know
more about my case, can find out by adj
dressing at my postofiice. Very truly yours,
HOWARD T. SMITH.
REFERENCES.
Hon. Chas B. Roberts, Chas. B. Roberts. Jr.,
Chas. T. Reifsnider, j. II. Zepp,
Col. Vim. A. McKellip, Frank King,
VIM. L. w. Seabrook VIM. r. Anders.
Magruder Wilson, Geo. F. Beaver,
jeremiah Geiman, Howard T. Smith,
mr3 81
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
Melhodisl protestant Church. Il Sun

Methodist Protestant Church. = Sunday
School at 9l5 a. m. Preaching at 1890 a.
m. and 7.s0 p. IN. Y. p. S. c. +. at p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.3O p. m.
A. d. Melvin, Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Chnrch.-St. Ben
iamin's Church-Sunday School at a.
m. Preaching at 10 a. m. St. John
Church-Preaehing at p. m.
S. A. Diehl. Pastor.
St. Paurs Reformed Church. -Sunday
School at o. l5a. m. Divine services at 1870
a. m. and 1.30 p. m.
Calvin 5. SIagle, Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church. -Preachiug at 20.
40 a. N. and 7.l5 p. m. Morning Subject,
ssThe Rod in Gods Hand. Evening, 1.-THE
Office of the law" Y. T. .. G. 4. at a.a0
b. m. r. H. Miller, Pastor.
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DRUSTEE'S SALE
OF
SMALL FARM

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Conr
for Carroll county. sitting in equity, passed III
a cause in said Court between William Say:
lor and George Saylor. complainants and
Catharine Saylor and others, defendants, the
undersigned, turstee appointed, will offer NJ
Public sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, 24th day of March, A. D., 1894,
at o clock, p. M, all that real estate, con-
sisting of
q ACRES, l ROOD and II PERCHES
of LAND, more or less. situated near the
Deer Park Road, L miles below Smallwood.
The improvements consists of Am y
a log DWELLING HOUSE, &TIfGxA
Frame barn and other usual IL IL H.
outbuildings, well watered,
good orchard and is convenient TO schools,
churches, &c.
Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree
are; One-th of the purchase money to be
paid cash on the day of sale or upon the rati
fcation thereof by the court. the balance in
six and twelve months, TO be secured by the
notes of the purchaser, with interest from day
of sale. JAMES A. C. BOND,
mar3-is Trustee.
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pleasant valley Items.

Mr.. Uriah Hiltabridle died at his home on
Monday last. He was not seriously i'll and
his death was not looked for. Mr.. Hiltabri
die was a good neighbor and he was always
willing to give helping hand when needed.
He leaves a wife, three sons and one daugh
ter. His age was IS years, | month and %
days. At nearly the same time Mr.. Wilson
Babylon, living with VIM. Eckert, died of Il
severe sttact of pneumonia. His age was q
years, months and p days. His funeral
took place at Baust Church.
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MO. 5000 EQUITY,

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County ST.
ting as a Court Of Equity
Jacob l.. Shaser and others, Plaintiffs s,hs :
Elizabeth A. Skater, widow anu "'''
defendants.
Ordered this 18th dag of Febr4ary, E =, Il,
1894, that the private sale of the keai a aaa.e
made and reported in the above entilleu nnoin,
ed by the Decree passed therein to sell nv n
re.. estate decreed to be sold, as shown ,;r Y
his second report of sale, be fnaily .o ,"
and confirmed unless cause TO the fo March
be shown on or before the 2lst day ., insert
next; provided copy of this order = pc carroll
ed in some newspaper published III .h,ee suc.
county Maryland one week for ri, 1nfe dsy Of
eessive weeks previous to the iz'n '
March next. sasoO "a.
The report states the sale to be be, s1 SI.rt
BENZ. f. GROUSE O'''-
True copy-Test: rhrk,
febl73t Benz. F. Grouse e'@lD-