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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
The Issue is Clear.
From the New York Journal.

The politicians, eminent and otherwise,
who have bolted to Mckinley appear gener-
ally to be of the modest opinion that the De-
mocracy must go to pieces for want Of their
leadership.
Because of their narrowness and egotism
they are incapable of comprehending the
present situation The real cause of their de-
lection is that the Democratic party has be-
come too Democratic to suit them.
There is a wide difference between the
average boiling politician and the citizen who,
believing in the gold standard, has resolved
to cast his ballot for the Republican candi-
date.
The politician, as a rule, finds small diff
Guilty in accommodating himself to any plat
form so long as compliance holds out the
prospect of personal reward.
But platform which cuts the Democratic
party loose from the plutocracy and invites
the hostility of the predatory rich is one that
seems insane and suicidal to the regulation
politician.
Where are campaign funds to come from if
wealth is antagonized? Principle and devo-
ton TO the interests of the common people
are all very well for oratorical purposes, buta
party without full war chest offends every
native and acquired instinct of the practical
politician.
The Democracy of the United States knew
what it was about, and knew what it would
have to face, when in National Convention it
declared for free coinage of gold and silver
and a stable dollar.
It knew that it would have to meet all the
tremendous power of the whole privileged
class who have come to believe that they
possess divine license to prey upon the
masses.
A nation of twenty-six millions was taxed
to starvation 10 maintain the two or three
thousand aristocrats who glittered around
Louis XVI, and Antoinetteat Versailles, and
those gorgeous gentlemen and ladies were not
more profoundly convinced that Providence
had created France for their benefit than are
our own money grandees that their special
interests are paramount to all other consider
ations That they should rise in a body
against the Democracy when 1t has the courage
to declare war upon their unjust privileges is
only natural II is only natural, too, that all
the faithful retainers of the plutocracy should
draw the sword and charge upon tie Democ
racy with fury superior even to that Of their
masters 1t has ever been so with retainers.
As there are Catholics more Catholic than
the Pope,'' so there are multitudes of depen-
dents on the wealthy who are more capitalistic
than capitalists. Such of these dependents as
have called themselves Democrats obey the
law of their parasitic being by going over to
Hanna, advance agent of the plutocracy, who
is wallowing in money.
But as the United States happens 10 be
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
Potato Scales.

Scales made especially for weighing po-
tatoes are now in use in Maryland towns
BY an act of the last Legislature law
requiring potatoes to be sold by weight,
which was already in effect in several
counties, was made general State law.
Under this law potatoes must be sold at
the rate Of fifty-six pounds to the bushel
The potato scales are for weighing pecks
and parts of pecks and are similar to the
ordinary scoop scales, with the exception
of the arm, which is marked for 81, and
IA pound measures, being the weights re-
spectively for a quarter-peck, half-peck
and peck, the variation being made by a
large sliding weight. The law is not, as
yet, generally observed, and there has been
no movement to arrest any dealer selling
potatoes in the old fashion, the authori-
ties being disposed to allow time for all to
prepare themselves with scales, and accus-
tom themselves and their customers to the
new manner of measurement.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

To make a paste for use about your desk
that will not sour for long time, use
-four, tablespoonful, mixed dry with half
a teaspoonful of powdered alum. Mix
smoothly with a tablespoonful of cold water,
then set on the back of the stove and pour
in another tablespoonful or two of boiling
water, stirring briskly, and let it cook for
a long time. 1t should be very thick when
removed, and it should not burn, for that
will blacken it. Put in wide -mouthed
bottle while yet warm, and have tiny
paddle to lift it out with. You can per-
fume it if you like. 1t will keep indef-
nitely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
Maud Muller Improved.

Maud Muller on summer night went
out on her bike in the bright moonlight.
She pedaled around from 6 to 10 on trip
that would fag the strongest of men; but
her heart was light, and her spirits gay,
for it wasn't work, twas nothing but
play. Next morning, however, she'd a
pain in her head. she was all played out
aud stayed in bed, while her mother hus-
tied in the kitchen below not to ride a
wheel, but to make things go. Though
the morning was hot and she worked by
the fire, she didn't collapse with pune
tured tire. Alas for the girl and the
woman, seel things are not as they used to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
HARDWARE
Ii BARGAINS HARDWARE.
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE OF
HARDWARE.
In order to dispose of stock we offer you
STARTLING PRICES.

Stock al new and in firstclass condition. We
offer you among others the following line of
goods: Large stock of Nails, Horseshoes
and Horseshoe Nails, Black Diamond Files,
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Round and Square
Iron, Rubbert Leather Betting, Fire Iron, ETC.,
Coach Goods, Sedge & Mapping, Hammers,
Saddler's Hardware, Tinware, largestock of
Glass, Ready Mixed Paint, Scrubbing Brush
es, Linseed Oil, Carpenters Tools, Kerosene
and Lubricating Oils, Disston's Saws. Hanline
Bros. Ready Mixed Paint, guaranteed to be
as good as the best at 30 cents per gallon,
which is s per cent below cost. Why not
paint your house? You will need Poultry
Netting next spring. Why not buy now at
20 per cent. less than cost rather than wait
until then and pay Il handsome profit; it is
money in your pocket; will you have it :?
Columbia Headlight Kerosene Oil at SC per
gallon; several Heating and Cook Stoyes,
one second hand Excelsior Cook No. Z; lot
of Water Coolers to be sold 25 per cent. be-
low cost What do you think of feet
Triumph Crooscut Saw for $l.00; Empire
Horse Nails &c per pound; heavy Collar Pad
l9c; 10 feet Log Chain, was $50, now Sl.90.
In fact every thing We have is money for you
if you buy. Come early and secure unheard
of Bargains Respectfully,
f. b. ARNOLD.
sepl II st j. A. C. Bond, Trustee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
The Risk.
From the London Tit-Bits.

Wife-That insurance agent who dined
with us last night seemed a very gentle
manly fellow Is he going to take you,
dear?
Husband-No He says IN too great
a risk
Wife-Why, there isn't anything the
matter with you, is there?
Husband-No, no; but he accidentally
learned that you cooked the dinner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
CHAS. Z. FINK, SOLICITOR.
TNRUSTBE'S SALE
OF A
Dwelling House and Storeroom,
In Frizellburg, Carroll County, Nd

The undersigned, by virtue of decree of
the Circuit Court for Carroll County, sitting
in Equity, passed in cause wherein Missouri
A. Myers and others are plaintiffs and Jacob
Nusbaum and others are defendants, will offer
at public sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1896,
at O'Clock, D. M, all that lot of ground sit
uate in Frizellburg, in Carroll county. Nd,
now occupied by Frank NJ. Snader as dwell
ing house and storeroom, being the same
property of which Samuel Nusbaum, late of
said county, deceased, died seized and pos
sesssd and being the same lot of ground that
was conveyed to the said Samuel Nusbaum
by John L. Smith, assignee, and others, by
deed dated April 18th, 1870, and recorded
among the Land Records of Carroll county
aforesaid, in liber ]. B. B., No. 3s, folio 502,
&c. The improvements there
4 on consist of eommodious
81 Brick Dwelling House, two
a535sA stories, with large attic; stable,
corn crib, ice house, granary and two buggy
houses.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by the decree ::
0ne-third cash on the day of sale or upon the
ratification thereof; one-third in nine months
and one-third in eighteen months from the
day of sale, with interest, and to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, with approved
security.
CHARLES E. FINK. Trustee.
John T. Diffenbaugh, Auct'r. septic is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

The largest rope ever used for haulage
purposes has just been made for district
subway in Glasgow, Scotland It is
miles long, II inches in circumference,
and weighs nearly sixty tons. It has been
made in one unjointed and unspliced
length, Of patent crucibIe steel. When
in place it will form complete circ'e
around Glasgow. crossing the Clyde in its
course, and win run at speed Of fifteen
miles an hour
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
r w. SKUNK,
Leading Harness and Turf
Goods House.
80 East Main ST., Westminster. Md.


Carries full line of HARNESS and
SADDLERY of all kinds, from the best to
the cheapest. Having bought my stock of
ROBES and BLANKETS direct from the
factory, | am in u position TO give the con-
sumner the benefit of ROCK BOTTOM
PRICES for cash. We name in part fol-
lows: Buffalo Robes, Galloway, Hudson Bay
Wolf, Black Bear, Siberian Dog and Scandi.
navian Goat Robes, Fine Plush and Wool
Lap Robes of all kinds and prices. We have
the largest and finest assortment of HORSE
BLANKETS ever shown in this county, from
the finest A Fleece down to the lowest grade
of New Hampshire Don't forget out leading
brands of CONDITION POWDER Call
and see us and if We don't convince you that
we can save YOU money we will be awfully
disappointed. Small favors thankfully re-
ceived and larger ones in proportion.
Respectfully
sen 70 j. w. SKUNK.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

Fresh charcoal is readily eaten by all
kinds of poultry, including ducks, geese,
turkeys, guineas and chickens 1t serves
as a corrective when they have been con-
fined too closely on one kind of food, and
it also promotes digestion Charcoal is
excellent as grit, for no matter how fine
it may be, it is sharp and cutting, and as
sists in reducing the food to fine condi-
ton 1t is largely used in the brooder
house for little chicks, as they relish it
highly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
~ ENERAL STATEMENT
NJ OF
Expenditures for Carroll County
FOR THE
Fiscal Year Ending June 3oth, 1895

The following will show the amount of taxes
levied for the year 1896, at 40 cents on each
500 valuation, in the several districts. and
the amount due from other sources for county
purposes. Also the amount of road tax levied
for the several districts of the county, as per
Chapter 164, Section l42, Laws of 1892
Also the amount paid out for work done on
County Roads. in the several districts, with
amount paid per diem Road Commissioners ::
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

BUILDING MATERIAL FOR SALE
ID am now prepared to fill sll orders for
House and Barn Timbers, Fence Boards,
Palings, &c, of the best Oak. Also White
Oak for sale. Estimates furnished. Orders
delivered if desired. WIN. Y. FRlLZEl.L,
oc p If Bloom, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

The largest farm in Pennsylvania is
owned by W. f. Reynolds of Centre
county, He has nineteen large farms,
eighteen Of them being in one township,
and adjoining. having total acreage of
1891 acres, and an assessed valuation of
1913, BOG In the midst of his farms he
has large grist mill, for the purpose of
preparing his grain for market The
annual production of these farms aggregates
nearly 20, 900 bushels of grain, and over
1000 tons of hay, besides enormous pro-
duction of small fruits. In Franklin and
Cumberland counties Geo. Fl. Stewart,
president of the Valley National Bank,
owns about so farms, which are, on an
average, worth $500 each, making his
total farm holdings worth s375, 900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

A farmer with large farm would hardly
dream at the present day of doing all his
harvest work by old-fashioned processes
without the aid of machinery; yet many
farmer wife, with extra mouths to feed
during the same season, prides herself on
being an old-fashioned housekeeper; that
is, old-fashioned in the sense that she and
her helpers do everything by hand. Yet
for large families there are a number of
labor and time-saving inventions that would
tighten her tasks if she would only avail
herself of them The stout dishes that
she finds it necessary to use can be made
thoroughly clean with dish washer; the
bread machines would mix her large patches
of bread with less expenditure of muscle
than she has learned to use Remnants
of meat or fresh meat are made ready for
hashes and croquettes and Hamburg steaks
by means of a meat chopper, and whipped
cream ready for puddings and fruits by
the convenient machines for that purpose
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

DOSTER PRINTING a specially at the
l AnvocATI Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
County Commissioners.
County Jail.

Elias b. Arnold, Sheriff, salary
mOntnS...... 2l-1O."u
Elias B. Arnold feed for horses
months. ............................... $3.50
Elias B. Arnold, extra services. ll5S.00
months..........'........................ l25OOO
J. Oliver Murray, Sheriff, horse
feed months. 1000
services. ~ - Gsooo
Jail....................................~ jail. 10000
$4,000 so
cS4n4a HLLit.naoeee,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

S13, 146. 1S
DAVID ST0NER,
JOHN H. STEM,
JESSE LENNON,
Commissioners.
ALFRED I. BUCKINGHAM,
septl2 At Clerk and Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
Amount of Taxes Carried.

Taxes due from Corporatons......S 3S35.27
Amount due from VIM. Y. Frizzel
for support of wife at Spring
Grove Asylum. 10000
Amount due from Reuben G. and
Silas Bish for support of sister at
Spring Grove Asylum.............. 28S. So
Amount from VIM. B. Thomas,
Trnstee in No. 27Sl Equity. 52.17
Amount from Jacob B. Wilderson.
Executor of George Little, de-
ceased, care of Mary Ann Little
at Aims House. se...................... $50
From Charles B. Roberts, for stone
from Court House yard............ 800
Received from County Commits
sioners of Baltimore County for
costs in trial cases, November
term, 1885, and November term,
1894 4.........-.....-............ 9ol-1U
Amount from George NJ. Parke,
Register, for bills j. H. Mediary
Il Co............................. 46.OO
From Charles L. Fink and James
A. c. Bond, Attorneys in crimi
nal case November term. 1885. 10000
From B. f. Grouse, County Clerk,
costs in the case of State VS..
Martha Gore and Lewis Gore. l.40
From B. j. Grouse, County Clerk,
costs in the case of State VS.. Ed
ward lips.......................... li.9O
From B. F. Grouse, County Clerk,
costs in the case of State vs.. John
Calvin Gilbert. 1888
Amount from G. w. Matthews, j.
L P............................. jo.oU
Amount from F. l. Lewis, j. p. 100
Amount from r. 7. Devries, Adj
ministrator of VIM. P. Gorsuch,
J. p, deceased. 2.S5
Amount from G. W. Crapster. J
T.. ON"
Amount from W. Berry Violeite.
]. 1900
Amount from VIM. Moore, j. P. II 90
Amount of Road Tax levied in
District No. l. u cts. on each 500 l,II6.Ol
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

Taxes due in the hands of Collec-
tors with Interest to June Both,
1896 7I1.F
Amount due by Bish Bros........... 233. .33
Amount due by William Y. Frizzell 10000
Amount due by Baltimore county 226. so
Amount due by Westminster 4
Meadow Branch Turnpike Co.. $500
Cash in Bank June Both, l896. 3,463.8 8S
S24,S2l.18
County Certificates.
Outstanding. ng.......$S,6 ,675.O0
Bills unpaid, about. 100000 n,675.00
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
Sundry Attorneys.
Orphans Court.

David Hoffacker, Chief Judge..... s 256. 90
Lewis Cash. Associate Judge.... 24S. 90
Albert Scbaeffer. Associate Judge 452. 60
DIR. Jacob Rinehart, Chief Judge. 1860
WIN. Y. Frizzell, Associate Judge 10000
Geo. NJ. Parke, Register of Wills. 20.OO
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03
what Lincoln Said.

~ do not forget the position assumed
by some that constitutional questions are
TO be decided by the Supreme Court; nor
do | deny that such decisions must be
binding in any case upon the parties to
the suit as to the object of that suit, while
they are also entitled to very high res
pect and consideration in all parallel
cases by all other departments of the gov
ernmentn quote again. s'At the
same time the candid citizen must con-
fess that if the policy of the government
on vital questions affecting the whole peo
pie is to be irrevocably fixed by the de-
cisions of the Supreme Court, the instant
they are made in ordinary litigation be-
tween parties in personal actions, the peo-
pie will have ceased TO be their own
rulers, having to that extent practically
resigned their government into the hands
of that eminent tribunal" (Applause.)
Mr.. Lincoln says that if lis meant to be
that the Supreme Court has a
right to determine the policy of the peo-
pie on great questions, that they will have
our government into the hands
of the Supreme Court. Our platform is
not as harsh as the language of Abraham
Lincoln. We do not criticise that court
as he criticised it; and when he used those
WOruS ne WAS StAuuiiiS tucfe as a So-oiNi,
nate part of the Government of the United
States. (Applause.
| quote these authorities, my friends, in
order that you may all see how far-fetched
is the criticism that is leveled against US.
quote these in order that you may see
that the very man who used the criticisms
against rs must, in order to do so, aban-
don the Republican platform upon which
Lincoln was elected. (Applause.
But l must apologize for quoting Abra
ham Lincoln us Republican authority.
Abraham Lincoln is no longer a Repnbli
an authority. Abraham Lincoln be-
lieved in government of the people BY
the people, and for the people (applaust
and cheers and that is not Republieanism
in this campaign.
Pledged 10 Enfo-ee the Law.
Now, our opponents say that we are
opposed to the enforcement of the law,
deny it. | stand as the candidate O
three parties. I do not speak of mysel
as an individual, because the individual
is lost in campaign in the representative
character of the candidate. But, my friends
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-03

Statement Showing the
Condition of the County, June
3Oth, 1895.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-02-26
Horrors of a Hangin 9.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2C.-Mismanage-
ment, in competency and tortue OIL
ciated at the hanging of James Fltz-
gerald in the Four Courts jailyard
this morning. Two reprieves had
heightened out the misery cf the con-
demned. At - o'clock midnight,
Governor Stone telegraphed from
Jefferson City that the hanging should
not take place before 10 a. m. When
the tower clock struck 10 o'clock,
Sheriff Troll still hesitated. At this
moment, the sheriff received the fol-
lowing telegram: FEB. 20, 9:45 a.
m.-Henry Troll, sheriff: I decline
to further interfere in the case OF
James Fitzgerald. You can, therefore,
only discharge your duty. W. ).
Stone, Governor.
Then the solemn procession from
the condemned mans cell began.
Father McErlane, reading the prayers
for the dying, supported Fitzgerald to
the foot of the scatfold. Sheriff Troll
led him to the trap and adjusted the
rope and hood, and the concealed
hangman said: AL right"
At exactly 1917 o'clock, the trap
was sprung. Fitzgerald's body shot
downward. Instead OF stopping when
the ropes end was reached, there was
a sharp snap, vail from the unfortu-
nate wretch and Fitzgerald's body lay
writhing on the ground. The rope
had broken. Officers at once rushed
to the spot and found Fitzgerald was
still alive and conscious. MY God.
Ny Cod, my throat" he groaned.
Before the horror stricken watchers
could touch him, he arose. Standing
up with the black cap over his face
and the broken instrument of death
dangling from his heck, he walked IN
to the morgue, where he was given
stimulants. He was more ANXIOUS
than his executioners for death, and
begged that the end come quickly.
When a second rope was called Tor,
none was to be had, and Fitzgerald
lay moaning on slab in the morgue,
while messenger was sent distance
of nine squares for new rope, rain.
er McErlane bent over the body OF
Fitzgerald and lifted prayers. Once
Fitzgerald raised his land, and pulled
the head of the priest to his face and
whispered earnestly for half minute;
What that communication was will
never be known, but the lace OF the
priest, then ashy pale, turned scarlet
and tears fell from his eyes.
At 1916 the messenger arrived with
new rope, which was quickly adjust
ed and Fitzgerald was carried to the
scaffold. It was necessary for two
deputy sheriffs to hold him up while
the moose was placed. Fitzgerald S
only words were pleas for haste. At
Hop the trap was again sprlng. At
11:15 the attending physicians pro-
nounced life extinct and the corpse
was given to relatives To say that
the community is indignant at the
sheriff and his assistants is putting 1t
mildly, Sheriff Troll says all the US
ual tests were applied to the death ap
paratus before the hanging and that
the horrible scene at the first attempt
was wholly due to some defect IN the
rope that could not be foreseen.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-02-26
The Right Views.

Tom Miller, one Of the negro repre-
sentatives, made a speech in the House
a few days ago in which he gave his
reasons for voting to make the birth
day of General Robert E. Lee a State
holiday. He did not believe that the
cause for which Lee fought was right
he said but there was no doubt that
Lee was great man, and it was on
account of his greatness that he was
able to prolong the war for four years.
Had the war ended sooner, the eman-
cipation of the slaves would have
probably not been one Of the results,
and, therefore, it was indirectly to Lee
that the negroes owed their freedom
from slavery. We are glad to see that
Miller recognizes that emancipation
was only result, not an object of the
war. Too many of the colored people
in their ignorance believe that the
North undertook all that dreadful
fighting for no other reason than the
establishment of their liberties, when,
as matter of fact, emancipation was
only matter of supposed vengeance
against the South.-Democrat.