The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-07-27
DEMOCRATS IN CONVENTION.
The Coed Results of the New Tariff Told
in eSOlutiOnS-DelegateS TO the
State Convention Chosen.

Democratic primaries were held in Carroll
county last Saturday to choose delegates Ia a
County Convention which met in Odd Eel
lows Hall, last Monday, to elect i've delegates
to the State Convention, which will be held
in Baltimore. July 31st. The primaries We're
quiet generally. there being few contests.
The convention was largely attended. AT
IL o'clock the convention was called TO order
by Chairman of County Central Committee,
Robert Sellman. B. F. Grouse was made
temporary chairman and Addison Moreloca,
of Myers district, secretary.
On motion of DIR. }. W. Steele committee
on credentials and organization was named by
the delegations from each district as follows
A. II. Zollcoffer, Z. &. Gilbert. o. A.
Jacob Rupp. John NJ. Roberts. Geo r. Rupp,
Thos. J. Gum, Lewis Cash. d. p. SmelSer.
Ed. W. Leeds, Dr. 5. R. Waters. The com
mittee reported the credentials correct; rec
commended that the rules of the last House
of Delegates govern the convention SO far as
applicable: that the temporary officers be
made permanent and that two vice presidents
be chosen. The report was adopted and
Augustus Brown. Of Franklin district, and
DIR. Jos r. Herring. Of Westminster district.
were chosen vice presidents.
On motion of DIR. Jos 7. Herring a com
mittee on resolutions was named as follows
Henry Gait. J. Hamilton Singer. Ephraim
YingGng. Charles TAYLOR, J. X. p. Branden'
burg. Francis Crumriue, Or. jos. I. Herring.
Benz. Croft. F. A. Crawford. Vim. W Wal
den, l.. p Slingiuf. Jacob Gorsuch. Robert
Sellman The committee submitted the fol
lowing resolutions
We the Democracy Of Carroll county. in ConNen
ton assembled 10 name delegates to the state CON
yention, extend our congratulations 10 the STATE
and Nation on the return Of prosperity manifested
first, in the return of confidence IN The hnsnca
ceuter: second. the resumption OF work IN most o
the industrial enterprises and the increased wages
paid employees therein, ana thipt, the EPWu7p tea
dency Of prices for agriculture products
We point TO these facts the result Of the policy
outlined by the great Democratic party ~ the thl
cage platform in ltSG The country ma i",tu
thWarted in the full realization Of the benefits right
fully expected. yet enough has been accomplished
10 prove the correctness 81 the principle announces
and 20 warrant our thanks and they are hereby
rendered to our great leader and exponent oi oni
principles the friend and champion OF the people
Grover Cleveland, aided by Democratic House q"
Ne iepiore the manifest discomfort within car
party caused by the neglect Of these gnlding pm
ciples. and believe confidence can only hc revive
by return to the practice Of the time hounfel pm
cfples that Democracy and Honesty arr synuhA
nous; that We make platforms. not 10 eaten N"tr>
mt snpsal TO the inteligeucr Of the people upor
whom we depend Tor the maintenance ~ prin"
cratic institutions s..
their efforts 70 heal the wounds Ocrasipnct chici'
b. the failure nf few 90 do their fNl duty iu TAR
line to the end that these principles ot cur gfeA
party may become eneciiye aiid our PARTY Fut "
line OF the great hattie Ia ls6 u hiss inaucnraie-
against mouopolistie and clas, legislation.
We declare ourselves IN favor o. ueS assessment
Of property to the end ihat 81 citizens shall =
compelled 10 pas in proportion o. their Wfaiu
their just proportion % taxation iaT she support "a
Ne urge the delegates To represent us in the S'at'
Convention "a their h-i Efforts 20 if; - oui
Democratic nominees men whose views and "a 1o<'
past record wil he in sccosi with thess aTaii''
of principles
Several paragraphs 81 the resolutions ser
applauded during their reading aad ihe' ~er'
adopted amid great applause
After the convention had adopted the rr-o
buttons the char announced the selection 81
delegates to the State Convention tH ia De-
order. B. F. Grouse. y. ". Steele, ]. Her
bert Shriver. Peter Buchanan. james Sia~mat
and Henry Gait were dut ia nomination. ih'
latter declined and the others we're ch0seg
Is reclamation.
The following wsrc she delegate 'e 'h.
convention
Tanev,oun District. Y. Eckcuraje
Henry Gait. I'd, g. smith, Albert STEADY. 4
H. Lollickufer
Uniontowu District Hamilton SINCE
Evan Haiuss. r. 6. Gilbert. bF. J Ripehari
David T. Phillip
Myer, District II Herbert ShuYoF, D. j
ringing. Wan. Fsuek, q. 4. Haiue-. A. :
MorelOCk
woolervs District Edward II O.trrhH@
Chas Tavlor. Levi. Ship'ct Jacob Long
Thomas NJ ireland.
Freedom Di,trirt-C. 81. Alien. pF D. ~
Steele J. X. p, BFanlenhurs, ~sma,l j
Bell. simon Golilsart.
Manchester District --Coneltns 4. NrHis
David H. Hofaeker, Jacob EupV. Frans
Crumrine. Geo. " Eruuu.
Wesirsinsier DsssFie,-lsr. dos Z. HrunE
John e. Robert. WA. T.. l.asz.lanEh. We
n Hsazy. Joha T. Eckenrosie.
Hampstead Disirisi--Geurge 3 fapg. "
v Richard. VIM Wsl.h. 4. J hsnn. br"i
Craa-
FankEn Dis,gief r. A. Crawford, Fhn.
]. Sum. l.rwi. C. Franklin. Aag'lsta B"F"
Cornelius ". Jeukius
Miidleburg District -ieai. Cash. VIM.
Walden. Edward q. Meant. ~sephru e
Chipiey Isaiah Haan-
NsN Windsor District. T. Sling nr. "
r. Smelser Jame~ 7. lambert, EFhrt'F
Hajnes. Lewis pielnau,
tniou Bridge District Et~ar,i Naafel
les. ". Fass John W Dfrhl. FDnk !
Englar. Edward ~ l.eei.
Nouut Airy District Dr. ;. f. BrumurA
Robert S.llu,an. T. M Aad-r-aa. neHry VI
Ciarv. Dr. : r. Water