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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
THE gambler MEETINGS.
A Challenge TO a Number of Republicans
to Joint Debate.


On Monday night last the Republicans held
large meeting at Gambler, which was adj
dressed by Baker, Brooks and Reifsnider.
The number present was about $50, not 500,
as was telegraphed to the Baltimore papers.
On Tuesday night the Democrats held
equally as large meeting. which was adj
dressed by n. W. Steele, Parker Baker, of
Baltimore, and Rev. Thomas W. Wheeler,
of Howard county. Mr.. Steele has, by prac-
tice, become a very ready speaker, and he
deals out hard facts in a homely but convinc-
ing fashion. Mr. Wheeler is one of the best
speakers who has appeared in Carroll this
campaign. Heis clear, logical, forcible and
eloquent, and his speech made great i'm
preston. He made a further impression
when he announced he would meet lin joint
discussion any Republican who would meet
him.
This is what we want-joint discussion.
Now if Clabaugh, Chas. I. Reifsnider, DR..
Weaver or some other Republican will take
up this challenge, we will arrange joint de-
bate and have the largest meeting held in
Carroll this year. What say you, gentlemen?
If you nave faith in the business of your cause,
accept this challenge. If you do not accept
it your refusal will be regarded in this section
of Carroll as confession of weakness.
Acceptance left at the ADVOCATE Office will
be given prompt attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Sure of Illinois.

When in New York last Saturday night
Gov John P. Altgeld, who is the Democratic
nominee for reelection, was asked by John
C. Sheehan, of Tammany, how hesfelt about
Illinois, answered
"Well, I'm long distance from Illinois.
Do you suppose would come to New York
at this time if there was any possibility of
losing the State? You Eastern Democrats
can make your minds easy. The situation in
our State could not be better. We have no
money, but we are well organized and enthu-
siastic, and the free silver sentiment is grow
ing at tremendous rate in the States of the
middle West. AS for our majority, it should
far exceed the one given Cleveland four years
ago. Mr.. Cleveland carried the State by
about %, 600, think, and Mr.. Bryan should
carry it by from $1,000 to 10000. There is
every indication that the majority will reach
that figure''
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Gambler Items.

The series of meetings which have been in
progress at Providence for the past three
weeks came to a close on Sunday last. -Four
persons embraced christianity during the
meeting.
The members of the Y. p S. c. Z. Of
Providence church will hold business meet
ing at the residence of Robt L. Barnes this
Saturday evening, the oath inst, for the
purpose Of electing delegates to the conven-
tion at Baltimore next month.
Mr.. Jacob Powder is making preparation
to build barn to replace the one destroyed
by the recent storm.
Mr.. Dennis 7. Buckingham has erected q
new and substantial corn crib on his farm near
this place.
Mr. James Slasman has about completed
his new residence.
Mrs Robt. Wheeler is on the sick list.
Rev. Mr.. Reck, of Howard county, filed
the pulpit of Rev. Mr.. Knight at Mt. Pleasant
Church on Sunday last
Miss Daisy Barnes spent a few days with
friends at Bird Hill last week.
Mr.. VIM. Trenwith, of Porter's, came over
on his wheel on Sunday and spent several
hours with friends in town.
Don't forget the oyster supper at Provi-
dence on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening,
also Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
and evening following.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24

JESSE MYERS, OF near New Windsor Nd. de.
parted this life October 25th 1896 in the sst year
Of his age OF retiring disposition and unobtrusiva
diameter. he was faithful and upright IN all tne
relations OF life He was good citizen, e-kind
troubles and trials of life, which come sooner or
later to all, he bore without murraoring and con-
sfantiy manifested, under all circumstances per-
fect CHRISTIAN resignation He was held In high
esteem BY all, and the words Of the poet might be
appropriately applied To him
An honest man Is the nobiest work Of God -
But only those who were Intimately associated
with him and daily experienced his uniailing kind
ness and unstnied affection could fully appreciate
his lnesiimabe worth. Those who mourn their loss
in his death viii ever remember his goodness and
cherish his example. That Great Being, who Is in
hnitely wise and good and who richly rewards All
those that diligently seek him. has, We have an
abiding confidence, received his humble servant
into divine favor aud welcomed him to an ever
lasting reward.
His busy hands are folded,
lis work on earth is done
His trials are all ended
His heavenly crown Is Non.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Eden Items.

Quite number CT our young people at
tended the Hagerstown fair on Thursday.
Miss Rachel Danner, of Baltimore, spent
some time with friends in this vicinity the
past week.
Alfred Lowe and family, of near Frizell-
burg, visited at James e.. loves on Sunday.
George Snyder and wife, and Thomas Ham
and wife, of Wakefield, stopped to see Mr..
Snyders nephew, W. b. Snyder, GU Sunday
morning, while on their way to visit friends in
the neighborhood of Snydersburg.
The corn crop which in most cases has
been good yield, is nearly all husked and
housed.
Our painters, Snyder and Albaugh, are still
busy at work. Among the buildings painted
by them are the German Church, Mr.. Peter
Ritzs house and Mr.. John J. Dutrow's house,
buggy shed and hog house.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
CORNERSTONE LAYING.
The Cornerstone Of Alumni Hall, W. Md.
College, to be Laid Next Tuesday.

am very glad to have the opportunity of
calling the attention of the friends of Western
Maryland College to a very interesting event
which must be ACKNOWLEDGED as of great i'm
portance in the history of the progress of the
college. The occasion will be the laying of
the cornerstone of Alumni Hall, which was
begun last August, and the foundation being
now complete is ready for this important and
interesting ceremony.
The stone will be layed Tuesday Oct. 81,
at o'clock, by Door-to Virtue Lodge. A. F..
l. A. NJ, of Westminster. President Gilman
and Dean Griffin, of Johns Hopkins Univer-
siiy will he present to make addresses, the
Glee Club will sing, and the occasion will be
enlivened with music by the Westminster
Band. A large number of visitors from out
of town-alumni, old students and interested
friends-is expected, and all our friends from
Westminster and vicinity are invited to be
present to celebrate with us this great ocea-
SION T. H. LEWIS, President.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
SATURDAY, OCTOBER /, Is
$50 REWAlD.

WHEREAS, it is rumored that effos are be
ing made to Brighten and intimidat,certain
Democratic voters by parties holdli Judg-
ments, Mortgages or other obllgatlofhreat-
ening in the event Of Bryan's eleetiGto en-,
force the immediate payment of the SIC, and
we are advised that such threats are viola.
ton of Section SO, Article SO of the tle OF
Public General Laws of Maryland as aipded
by the last General Assembly, we trefol
offer a REWARD OF $4,000 FOR gCH
INFORMATION AS WILL LEAATO
THE APPREHENSION AND CONC
.TION OF EACH PERSON WHO AY
BE CHARGED WITH THE OFFlSE
ABOVE STATED. We further statehat
we have arranged to pay and take an az
tment of all valid and solvent liens wheIthe
same are being used to intimidate andh-
slave a Democratic voter. We are az
mined to contribute an erery legitimate b
to release the poor md1l's ballot from the 4
CHESS grasp of designing and uiscIuPa4S
creditors, whether corporate or individV
so that government by the people may
maintained and perpetuated.
BENZ. F. GROUSE,
Chairman County Central Committee
f. O. Weant, Sec.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
L1y1SGsroS-wEAvER.

Another wedding was quitely solemnized al
the home of the brides parents in this city al
four o'clock Thursday afternoon. The bride
was Miss Emily Grace, only daughter of Mr..
J. Edwin Weaver, and the groom Rev. VIM.
Orion Livingston, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church at Fredericka, Del. There
were no attendants, and only the most init
mate friends were present. The. parlor was
tastefully decorated with ferns, palms, autumn
leaves aud flowers The bride wore tailor
made travelling gown of brown novelty cloth;
with hat and gloves to match, and carried
white chrysanthemums. Rev. Joel Brown,
of Centenary NJ. f. Church, the brides pas
tor, performed the marriage ceremony. Rev.
and Mrs. Livingston left by an evening tram
for their home at Fredericka.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Marriage of Miss Caldwell.

PARIS, FRANCE, Oct 1O.-The marriage of
Miss Mary Gwendolin Caldwell to the Mar
quis Des Monstriers Merinvile took place this
afternoon in the Church of St. Philippe Du
Houle, in this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Ri. Rev. John L. Spalding
Roman Catholic Bishop of Peoria, assisted by
Rev. Father Cooke. The witnesses of the
marriage on behalf of the groom were his
uueles, Counts Urban and Marc Des Mon
striers -Merinville, and on behalf of the bride
Bishop Spalding, who is the guardian and
administrator of the estate of Miss Caldwell,
and Mr.. John Carter. A number of distin-
guishel guests we're present.
Miss Caldwell will be remembered as the
founder of the Divinity College of the Catho-
lie University in Washington, D. c., and as
having been at one time engaged 10 marry
Prince Murat, the engagement being broken
off because of the Princes exorbitant de-
mands in respect of a marriage settlement.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Mass Meeting at Gist.
Reported for the Democratic Advocated

IReported Tor the DemoeTallc AuVOcateI
A mass meeting was held at Murphy's Hall
last Thursday night, under the auspices of the
Bryan and Sewall Democratic Club of Free
dom District. The hall would not afford
standing room for the crowd that came to hear
discussion Of the campaign issues.
The meeting was called to order by Mich
olas W. Steele of the Democratic State Gen.
trail Committee. and was presided over by
Mr., R. H. H. Shipley. The money question
was discussed by DIR. J. B. Purcell of Sykes
vile, N. W. Steele, of Oakland, Rev. Thos.
Wheeler. and Frank G. Merceron, of Sykes
vile. Among the clubs present we're the
Bryan and Sewell Free Silver Cluhof Wool
erys District; Howard and Carroll Free Silver
Club of Sykesville, and the Bryan and Sewall
Club of Winfield. The Oakland Brass Band
furnished music for the occasion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
weather RECORD for the week.

October 17-mercury so at a. m. and st
at p. m. !; cloudy until noon, partially cloudy
afterwards; light showers at night. October
1S--mercury 81 at a. m. and So at 2 p. m.
light showers; partially cloudy and blustery
until p. M; clear at night. October 10
mercury 81 at I a. IN. and so at p. m. heavy
frost with ice; generally clear. October 30
mercury 40 at a.. m. and 81 at p. M; par
tally cloudy. October 2l-mercury so at
a. NJ. and 60 at 2 p. M; generally clear and
blustery. October 22-mercury 3S at Z a. m.
and sc at 2 p. M; hazy. October 23-mer-
curry As at a. m. and "a at p. M; cloudy,
with light showers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
New Advertisements.

The New Model Emporium-wm. F. Derr,
Babylon Building, near Railroad. See FIRST
page.
Shoes-New York Bargain House, A West
Main street. Westminster, Md.
Special Notice-Mrs, Charles Schaeffer,
Westminster, Md.
Two Estray Cows-John W. Tracy, Line
boro, Nd
Miller Bros. Popular Stores, Westminster,
Nd
J. T. Orndorff's Sons. Westminster, Nd.
Dr. Anna Giering, baltimore, Md.
Democrats of Maryland, &c.
Legal Notices, Concert:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Mr.. Shriver Brandenburg.
For the Democratic Advocate.

Mr.. Shriver Brandenburg, who had been
connected with the Baltimore Traction Com
pany for the past eighteen months, has re
Signed his position and accepted one as sales
man in the store of John Mcdonald & Co.,
Sykesville. Mr.. Brandenhqrg was employed
by the above firm for number of years, and
his ability and energy as salesman ranks
first.
Superintendent j. W. Gallagher, of the
Traction Company, in accepting his resigna-
ton, regretted to part with so trusted an en-
ploye and stated he had left behind him a
record of which any man ought to be proud.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24

Miss Lulu K. Brown, near Littlestown, Pa.
is spending week with her uncles, Messrs.
H. B. Reigle and John T. Strevege, this city.
Mrs. Frank W. Fouke, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Judge Smith. Rev.
WIN. Clemens, Of ST. Joseph's Church, Balti-
more, was here this week. also Messrs. VIM
B. Stevenson and Benton Hartsook, of Roam
oke, Va.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24
Harner Items.

The Bryan club here was ably addressed by
speakers from Westminster on Thursday night
Of last week. On next Thursday night the
club will hold its last rally, and win be ad-
dressed by B. F. Grouse, Esq, and Others
Mr.. VIM. Legore, near this place, found
one Of bis horses with leg broken and the
lower half Of the leg gone. The missing part
could not be found. The horses were oni in
6eld.
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urphans, Court.

Monday, October 19th.-William R. Cur
rey. executor of Henry Carter, deceased, set
tied third and final account.
Jesse L. Stoner, executor of Clarissa A.
Zepp, deceased, returned inventory ofmoney,
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and final account,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24

The Board of Supervisors yesterday morn
ing brought in for publication the fac-simile
of the election ballot that appears on this
page. 1t had to be published and in conse-
quenee large amount of matter had 10 be
omitted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-24

Judge Wiekes, of Kent county, IN his
charge to the grand Jury called attention to
the hogpens in Chestertown, and said they
must be removed.
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There will be special meeting of thu
Westminster Fire Department this Saturday
evening at oclock.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
Three Boxes Cured Her ENTIRELY.

Russia has drawn the wool and half
the sheepskin over the eyes Of Great
Britain in arranging her late treaty
with the Chinese. She gains control
virtually of Manchuria, is to fortify
Port Arthur and will have the real
possession of the Lao Tung peninsu-
In. England affects TO believe that
this will operate more unavorably
against Japan than Great Britain, but
British merchants and manufacturers
regard it as a movement that will
give Russia the same supremacy in
China that Great Britain now enjoys
and exercises in India. Little by lit
tie the great northern power is laying
its paws on all that lies within Its
powerful reach. That Russia is de-
stined to control the east is hardly to
be questioned ia the light of recent
events.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

There appears to be little or no
truth in the report that Venezuela is
not going to accept the conclusions of
the arbitration agreemnt made be-
ween Great Britain and the United
States ON her behalf. The terms of
that agreement were known before
the American conclusion in terms was
reached, and Venezuela knew what
was in the bond and accepted it be-
fore her minister carried it over the
water as a matter of form. That
agreement will be accepted by Vene-
zuela and the opposition is largely
from those hostile to the Venezuelan
government.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
government

The socialists in Germany are stir
ring up one side of the imperial couch
and the police investigation is stirring
up the other. Bismarck and his son
Herbert are in the thick of the mud
die and what the result will be no one
knows. The principle thing at pres
ent known is that Wilhelm is mad,
the socialists buzzing like a hornet,
Bismarck gnawing his moustache as
he gives another interview to the
press. the police busy suppressing
slanderous publications and the whole
country in ferment, not knowing
what the dickens will happen next.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

The threat of the Laurada to enter
the harbor Of Velencia. Spain, for
purposes best known to herself, has
stirred that mustard pot Of a nation
into ferment. 1t is thought that as
the vessel had the proper clearance
papers she has taken this course in
order to provoke trouble between the
authorities of the United States and
Spain, for the presence Of the vessel
in a Spanish port with her record is
likely to bring matters to focus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

The lockers at Hamburg are near
ing the end of their resistance to the
efforts of the owners to force them to
terms. Many of them would gladly
return to work, for idleness is telling
on them and their families. Great
sympathy is felt for them in Berlin,
where the socialists are holding open
meetings in their behalf and hun
dreds of thousands of marks are sub
scribed for their relief in few hors.
There are too many ready to take
their places.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
IF wEYLER MURDERED MAcEoa

If WEYLER MURDERED MACEO!
If the Associated Press dispatches
report truly the circumstances attend
ing the death of Maceo, then has
Weyler put himself outside the pale
of modern civilized warfare and ex-
posed to outlawry and execration him
self and all associated with him in
this damnable treachery. When aflag
of truce is no longer respected, and
under its stacred folds murder is COM
mitted, then It is time for protest,
not in words but in deeds. If Maceo
was lured within Weyler's line by an
invitation from the Spanish general
to consider terms of agreement for
either the cessation of hostilities, the
exchange of prisoners, or for any 9th
er purpose, and was there foully muir
dered, then the instant response of
this country should be the recognition
of the independence of Cuba by the
United States and the notification to
Spain that it must withdraw its troops
from the island. This is the only eff
fective rebuke that can be admin
istered to Spain. 1t matters not that
Weyler acted in this matter without
direct orders from his government,
he represents Spain, not only as the
commander of her forces, but as the
civil head of affairs in that island, be-
ing governor general of Cuba. Spain
is responsible for his acts, and the
civilized world will hold so. The Unit
ed States has upon the proof of the
correctness of these reports, charging
that Maceo was murdered by the
Spaniards while in Weyler's camp
under the protection of flag of truce
and that he was there by invitation
of Weyler himself, the strongest pos
sible ground for Intervention. Con-
gress Is in no temper to fool with such
facts as are stated in the Sunday dis
patches, and once their correctness is
established there will be a iemonstra-
ton in that body that will leave no
doubt as to its meaning, or the feel
ing that this murderous act has arous-
ed in the breast of the American peo-
pie. If it only lead to the recognition
of belligerent rights on the part of
the Cubans by the United States
there will swarm across the gulf
sufficient number of American yolun-
teers to drive the Spaniards into the
Gulf of Mexico within three months.
This deed of treachery, just such as
might have been expected from the
murderer of innocents, the despoilers
of homes and the outrager of women,
will be execrated wherever it is
known. 1t is a mortal offence against
that universal law Of all warfare that
recognizes the sacrednesss Of a flag of
truce, and the man or army or nation
that OutrageS that law and commits
foul murder under the white emblem
Of peaceful conference, has outlawed
itself and should be condemned in the
high court of all national opinion as
longer unworthy to exercise authori-
ty. Spain should be so judged and
deprived of all her authority over Gu
ba and the Spanish West Indies.
Senator Collum offered the proper
resolution on this head last Thursday
in the United States senate chamber
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

Germany does not like the attitude
of this country as to increasing port
duties on German ships. No one i'm
agined that the act of retaliation
would act as a dose of soothing syrup
on the constitution of either the en-
peror or the commercial societies of
Germany. 1t is, however, the regula-
ton mustard plaster provided for such
occasions and as a counter irritant
appears to be getting in it's work
quite satisfactorily. Germany knows
what it is for.
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1t matters not whether Maceo was
recognized by any other nation rs to
having belligerent rights or not. He
was recognized by Weyler to the ex-
tent of his initiation under the flag
of truce and that should have insur-
ed his safety. The killing under the
circumstances was murder.