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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-18
PAPER COMBINE.
Association Of Manufacturers
##",~ : Of White News .".
|.'.@., Paper.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O-The confer
ences that have been in progress for
ten days between the principal man.
ufacturers Of white news paper have
resulted in a practical agreement OF
all concerned to pool interests and
to deal with cOnsumers only through
q general agency, which is to he es-
tahlished in this city. The plan in.
wolves the formation of Il national
association, capitalized to a modest
amount, which is to control the
product of all the mills. By this ar
rargement the manufacturers expect
to reduce running expenses, to re-
organize the trade and to promote
friendlier relations between all con-
cerned. They expressly deny that
prices will be advanced as a result OF
the proposed agreement, but con-
tend that they are obliged to follow
the example of other men directing
other reatindustries and cooperate
to prevent ruinOus competition.
Thirty companies are interested in
the movement. They are said to
control the industry in this Country.
The manufacturers say that their
present plan has no similarity to
that suggested abOnt,tWO years ago,
when some OF the parties to these
negotiations proposed an absolute
consolidation Of all interests, with
the sale of the various properties to
a general company. The proposed
joint company will conduct it's bust
ness Oh pro rata basis. This will
be determined by the previous bust
ness done by che allied companies
and the capacity of the mills they
control. No attempt TO restrict pro-
duction is contemplated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Senate Assessment Bill.

The Senate reassessment committee has
about finished the preparation of the assess
ment bill. Senator Herring introduced it in
the Senate on Thursday. The bill is almost
identical with the Hayes bill, but the commit
tee has gone over it with minute care, max
ing some changes. The committee is pre-
pared to accept other changes which the SEN
ate may suggest. Among the changes which
have been made in the bill are as follows:
There will be no boards of control and re-
view. The work of revision will be done by
the Appeal Tax Court in the city and by the
county commissioners in the counties. The
assessors will not be appointed by the Gov
ernor, but by the Mayor and City Council
in Baltimore and the county commissioners
in the counties. Minority representation in
the assessors, such as Senator Bruce con-
tended for two years ago, is provided for.
The State is divided into assessment districts
somewhat on the plan of the HAYES bill of
1894. The bill provides for an income tax
of 8 per cent. on the interest received from
mortgages. The clause exempting the mort
cages held by loan and building associations
from taxation is left out. The so-called
bond-scaliHg plan is included in the bill.
This assesses 6 per cent bonds at 60 per
cent. of their face value, ) per cent. at so
per cent of their face value and so on.
tuS eAlsiillS i'tW DOnuS are
subject to taxation and assessment according
to their market value and practically none of
them are taxed. 1t is estimated that some
thing like 5000, 900, 900 in bonds are held in
Baltimore and very small tax upon them
would bring great relief to the other property
The taxation of equitable interests when the
legal title is in a nonresident is only to be
done where the trust is created for the pur-
pose of avoiding taxation. This is the way
the matter stood in the Hayes bill as it passed
the Senate in 1894.
The committee has not definitely decided
that they will omit the clause exempting
building association mortgages from taxation.
1t will probably be done, however
The preparation and revision of this volu-
minous and important bill has been a work
of no ordinary character and it has been per-
formed with care and patience by the com
mittee, and many days have been devoted to
it. The bill will in all probability pass the
Senate without very radical changes. There
is a decided sentiment in its favor on both
sides of the chamber. The real contest will
be in the House of Delegates. There the taxa
ton of mortgages will commend it to many
of the country members and we will probably
witness repetition of the great contest of
1894. 1t is not probable that the Governor
would sign the bill if passed, because it taxes
wealth.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Rare Stamps Sold.

The sale of R. F. Albrecht & Co.'s 84th
collection of United States and foreign
stamps, consisting of 1142 lots began on
Tuesday in the New York Philatelic Society.
The entire collection is valued at SIG. 900.
Dealers from Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia,
ST. Louis, San Francisco, Baltimore, Wash
ington, D. c., and other cities were present.
Henry c. Merry on Tuesday sold 2T3 lots of
United States and Confederate proofs, cards
and stamps. The highest price realized was
for ID scent die proof, grilled all over, very
rare stamp, which brought $780, This is the
only stamp of its kind in this condition ever
offered. A number of die proofs of grill,
series 1867, sold at prices ranging from 81 to
So a lot. A set of Columbian proofs
brought SEQ; a sheet of l cent series 1857,
sold for $97; a complete set of United States
cardboard proofs, S65 Another lot of the
same kind brought from 81 to 50. A So
State stamp in fair condition was sold after
much spirited bidding for Sl27.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Will Not be a Delegate.


WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator German
has determined that he will not attend the
Chicago Convention in any capacity.
He will not be candidate for delegate or
delegate at-arge, nor will he attend as a mem
Der of the National Committee.
He has made this decision final by inform
ing Chairman Harrity of it in response to a
formal notice that Senator German had been
made member of the subcommittee to ar
range for the convention.
The Senator, with the view of making his
purpose plain, wrote to Chairman Harrity
that he would not attend the meeting of the
executive committee; that he would not be in
Chicago either as delegate or as private
citizen.
Said Senator German to the Morning Her.
aid correspondent today, 81 have made other
plans which will fully occupy my time during
the mouth of July. do not care, at this
time, to make any public statement of these
plans, but can say that | do not contemplate
a trip to Europe, about which so much was
printed last spring"
The Senator remarked that there is no ocea-
sion for any distinguished or other men to
lose sleep in devising schemes to defeat his
supposed plans for controlling the Maryland
delegation, as ne will take no part in the COM
position of that body of President-makers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

carroIlton Circuit.-The fourth quarterly confer
once viii be held at the house of Mr.. J; Reed on
Eahrnarv / AZ 10 a. m The Presiding Elder, Kew:
j. ST. Clair Neal, D. D., will preach al fieasan'
Grove on feO'uAis c. E. Dudrear, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Chureh.-sunday scnooi a al
oi5 a. m Preaching at 1850 a. m and ~ y p al;
az On n m A. d. Melvin, Pastor
Bows Meeting at Carroll Hall this Saturday alter
noon at $50 O'Clock.
st Johns Church, Rev Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at 7l5 and hign MAS Mass at
a. m.
St Pauls Reformed Church.-sunday School at
q15 a. m. Divine service at 1880 a. m and 4l9 p NJ
Ai''"s zen 90 W. " 49, Calvin s slagle, Pastor.
Centenary NJ E Church.-sunday school at 9;l5
a. m Preaching at 10. 30a. m. and 7.3O p m Junior
Prayer meeting "Wednesday, at 730 ?, m the Pre- re
siding Elder Rev j. St. Clair Neal D. D., of Balti-
more will preach Sunday morning mn Srovn Pastor
salem Charge Lutheran Church.-St; Benjamin.
Church-Bible class at 80 p. m Preaching att p. m
ing at 10 a. m. s. A. Diehl. Pastor.
Ascension Church. February Septuageslma
sunday Puriication of b. V. M.)-First Celebra-
ton OF Holy Communion 80. Second Celebra-
ton and Sermon at 1890. Evensong and Sermon
at 80 Daily-Holy Communion at $50. Even
SUNS Jesse Higgins, Rector.
Carroll Charge Reformed Church.-Benjamin S
Church-Divine service at go p. IN. ST. Mat
thew's Church-Sunday School at a. m. Holy
Communion at 10 a. m. Preparatory service tins
Saturday, at go p. m. II. j. Maealister, Pastor.
Rev. j. D. Kinzer, D. D., President of the Mary
land Annual Conference of the Methodist Protest
ant Church, is expected to preach at Pipe Greek
Church, near Wakefield, on Sunday, February 9Th,
at 1880 a. m.
The annual missionary service will be held at
Stone Chapel Sunday night, February I'd, com
meneing at $50 O'Clock. An interesting program is
being prepared. All are cordially invited.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday School at a.
m. Holy Communion at 1880 a. m. and p. 10.
Up s C. E. 6.l5p. m. P. II. Miller. Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Still Attempting to Deceive.

The Baltimore Sun, of Monday, in an arti
Gle on electing United States Senators by
direct vote of the people, and the work re-
quiring careful attention by the Legislature,
remarked
''The subject of reassessment is case
strikingly in point. Three successive Legis-
laiures have grappled with the question and
failed. We say, advisedly, that the failure
in each case to give the people what they de-
manded and had right to expect, a fair and
reasonable law for a reassessment of all the
taxable property in the State, with view to
an equalization of public burdens, without
Injustice to individuals or classes, was the
fault Of the Legislature. 1t was not the fault
of the executive, either of Governor Jackson
or Governor Brown, either of whom, we be-
leve, would have been glad to affix his sigma
ture to n law which fulfilled the requirements
we have mentioned"
Every intelligent taxpayer in Maryland
knows that this is not true.
Two assessment bills have been passed by
the Maryland Legislature, therefore the fault
was not with the Legislature. Both bills
were most stoutly opposed by the Sun, be-
cause they were designed to tax the wealth of
the state as well as the poverty, and by none
were the vetoes of them more heartily re-
ceived than by the Sun.
1t was because of the determination of the
Democrats to pass bill at the present ses-
sion--one that would equalize burdens, and
tax personal property as well as real estate
that the Sun went over to the Republican
party. Its talk of bossism was mere sham,
for it knew the Allegany ring that would come
into power in the state in the event of Repub-
lican success, was far more dictatorial and
overbearing than the Democratic ring was al
legged to be. 1t saw the work of that ring in
overriding a law of nearly one hundred years
standing and the forcing of the election of
United States Senator through the prostitu-
ton of the patronage of the Office of the Gov.
ernor, and did not even tell the fact to the
people, much less criticise it. 1t has wit
messed one.third of the session of the Legs
lature pass by without the House of Delegates
being fully organized, and it has entered no
protest. 1t has not criticised anything and
will not, unless proper assessment bill is
favorably reported.
The Sun does not want reassessment at
all. 1t pretended to in the late campaign,
and possibly would not object to one that
would only assess such property as is now
listed. But any bill that is intended to tax
the wealth of the state will meet with the
Suns opposition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
The Republican Split.

The fight that originated among the Re-
publieans of the Legislature over the election
of United States Senator is still on. 1t was
very clearly shown in the election of State
Treasurer The anti Wellington men wanted
to secure the treasurership, so that, with Ora
ham, they could control the Board of
Public Works. The Governor is charged
with using the patronage of his Office to Sc
cure the election of Thomas J. Shryock, who
was chosen on Wednesday. The breach in
the party created by the candidacy of We'll
lington will not soon be closed up. twill be
observed in the selection of delegates to the
national convention next May, and will result
in big Democratic victory in this state in
November 1.-THE Democrats have sense enough
to get together.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Adams County, Pa, Items.

From the Gettysburg papers of Tuesday
afternoon we take the following:
The Emanuel Plank roller mill, miles
west of town, was burned this morning. The
miller. Emory Plank, son of the owner, was
awakened about four O. clock by the sound of
the falling machinery. He went to his neigh
boris, George Wible's, and rang the farm
bell; horseman rode over the neighborhood
to spread the alarm, and large crowd col
lected, but within short time the whole
structure had fallen total wreck. The cause
Of the FIRE is mystery, Mr.. Plank's loss is
about SIC, 900, with $1,000 insurance. The
miller's loss is about 81 900. All ofhis books,
with the exception of the ledger, were de-
stroyed, about 40 bbls. of -four and a large
quantity of wheat and feed. The wagon shed
close to the mill was also consumed, but the
other buildings were saved. This mill was
built by Robert Cobean in about 1850. twas
purchased about 1888 by the present owner
who put in the roller process and increased
the capacity to 48 barrels per day. 1t was
the second roller mill in the county.
Rev. DIR. H. w. Mcknight has resigned as
president of Pennsylvania College.
Vim. F. Benchhoof, aged SO years, months
and "a days, died on Saturday, at Monterey.
Charles H. Stallsmith, in his SD year, died
on Sunday. John Kredz, in his Goth year,
died on Saturday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01

The city of Baltimore will likely get enough
of Republican reform in one term. The col
ored member of the city council has intro
duced three ordinances for the benefit of the
colored people, one appropriating $25,O0 to
buy site for grammer school, and another
sum, not yet determined, to erect handsome
building; another to increase the pay of col
ored school teachers, and the third to have
none but colored teachers III the colored
schools. Favorable reports have been made
upon all the ordinances. Ordinances have
been introduced on street paving to very
large number, and if all are passed the tax
rate will go up to more than $500 on the
500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Legislative Notes.

Mr.. Smith, of Carroll, has introduced a bill
to submit to the voters of Mt. Airy the ques-
ton of bond issue TO macadamize the streets
of that town.
Mr.. Cunningham, of Baltimore, wants to
amend the constitution of Maryland so as to
increase the salary of the Governor from
81, 500 to $1,000.
Mr.. Herman, of Baltimore comfy, has in
troduced the road law formulated by the Road
League of Baltimore. This is the bill that
upsets all local bills, establishes an ornamen.
tai engineer corps at a cost of $25, 200, and
wants taxpayers to bear greater burdens so
that Bicycles can have smooth roads.
Bruce's civil service bill came up in the
Senate on Tuesday and gave rise to spicy
debate that developed the fact that none OF
the counties wanted it. 1t was amended so
as to apply only to Baltimore and passed.
Mr.. Ganter introduced bill in the House
on Wednesday, providing that one-half of the
road tax levied within the corporate limits of
Manchester be given to the corporation for
street improvements.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
YOU HELPED THE REPUBLICANS
Now Take Your Medicine--S Sensible
Democrats are Not Disappointed.


If the reform professions of the Republican
party in the State election were not wholly
fraudulent, it is about time for some sign of
it to be shown at Annapolis. As yet the
spirit in which the campaign was conducted
has failed to materialize at the State Capital.
Where something like craftsmanship and an
intelligent regard for public sentiment were
expected, we have had so far the same old
folly and stupidity which for many years up
to the campaign of last fall had made the Re-
publican party obnoxious in this State and
enabled the Democratic ring to hold on with
out serious menace to its supremacy. The
result would not have been different last fall
but for the belief of the people in the reform
pledges of the Republican party. There was
a new and apparently more trustworthy lead
ership, broader and better ideas and an abso-
lutte committal of the party in case of success
TO the carrying out of certain specific reforms.
That public confidence in the State admin
istration, executive and legislative, has been
visibly diminished is perfectly evident. If to
the causes of this change ofsentiment be add
ed failure to elect the new Police Com
missioners from among the very best citizen
ship of Baltimore, there will be still further
loss of confidence, which, in the event of the
choice of such candidates as ''Sam' Davis
and ''Bill Henderson, would increase to the
point of public eXecration.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
The Public Schools of Carroll.

The Baltimore Neics is surprised at the
statement of Senator John Walter Smith, of
Worcester, that he had ''never known an in
stance in which politics entered into the APP
pointment Of teacher" in his county, and
wonders if any other Senator, except those
from Baltimore, can say as much for his dis
trict. It then asks a number of Senators, in
Guiding Senator Herring, if they can say as
much as Senator Smith. Senator Herring can
saw the School Commissioners of Carroll have
been non-partisan board ever since 1872;
that at some schools the trustees are all Re-
publicans, at some all Democrats, at others
divided as to politics, and that today more
than half of the male teachers of the county
are Republican in politics. In this city, his
home, Senate Herring could answer that the
male teachers are Republicans. Under Re-
publican rule, none but Republicans were
permitted to teach in the schools of Carroll,
but politics was laid aside after the dethrone-
ment of that party in 1867.
Had the Democrats been as partisan as the
Republicans and taken every thing in sight,
every School Commissioner would have been
Democrat, and the Republican party would
not have the opportunity to change the board
and seize the positions of Examiner and Assist
ant Examiner. 1t is hoped Gov. Lowndes
will draw the line at the public school system,
and not allow it to be the football of politics
in Carroll.
Until the election of the present Examiner,
about eighteen months ago, there were but
two Examiners in Carroll since 1867. One
of these wore out in the service and the other
resigned to accept a more lucrative position,
while the Assistant Examiner has not been
changed for about twenty years. The present
Examiner is very efficient, and no benefit
could result from change, and possible harm
would result.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
The Reassessment Bill.

One of the most important measures which
will be considered by the present legislature,
is the bill which has been introduced into the
Senate by Senator Herring, of this county, for
the revaluation and assessment of the proper
~ of this State The bill is very comprehen-
sive in its character and has been prepared
with great care. 1t accepts the general prin-
cples of the Hayes bill, and if enacted into
law will bring all classes of property upon the
taxable list, and make every man in the state
bear his equal and fair proportion of the taxes
necessary to support the government under
which he lives. This was DR.. Herring dis
tinct position during his campaign, and we
hope the Senate will, without unreasonable
DELAY. pass the bill
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
Lowndes to the Legislature.

Annapolis, Nd, January Ex-Governor
Lowndes today sent the following message to
the General Assembly: "The people Of orr
State at this time particularly expect and de-
mand reassessment law, fair election law
and civil service law. My views on these
measures have been expressed in my inaugu-
raj, and | most earnestly recommend them for
your prompt consideration and enactment.
In our laws covering these subjects, the
Executive is merely required to nominate and
the Senate to confirm various appointees, on
whose capabilities and the efficiency success
of such reforms will in great measure de-
pend. The early passage of such laws will in
crease the faith Of the people in their chosen
representatives, as well as insure ample time
to nominate and confirm.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-01
DIED.

No charge tor Marriages and Deaths. Obituaries and
Verses 5 cents a line.
Near Westminster, Nd, on January 3d. 1896, Mrs.
Annie, aged IS years, wife of Joseph Close.
Near Tannery, Nd, on January 80, 1896, Susan R.,
aged - years, IL months and "A days wife of James
b. Cole.
Dear mother, thou art gone
In heaven now at rest
We hate to part with thee on earth,
But the Lords will be done.
We hope to meet thee round Gods throne,
Where we will part from thee no more.
BY HER DAUGHTER, +. NJ C.
o how oft it comes before u.s.
That sweet face upon the wall;
And her memory seems more precious,
As we on her Saviour call
That at last, when evening shadows
Mark the closing of lifes day,
They may find us calmly waiting
To go home our mothers way.
BY HER HUSBAND.
Near Silver Run, Nd, on January &C. 1896 Laura
Belle, aged "a years, IL months and day, daughter
of VIM. and Mary A. Frock.
Affiiction sore some time she bore
Physicians were in vain;
God thought it best she should rest
And eased her of her pain.
How long she struggled against disease
Which baffed skill and care;
and long she fingered, wracked with pain
And suffering hard TO bear.
What is home without our daughter.
'Tis our cottage robbed of flowers
Where our broken, bleeding hearts
Have spent many lonely hours.
Oh how we loved our daughter. dear
No heart on earth can tell;
But Jesus loved her better,
And called her home to dwell
BY HER PARENTS.
Then shall we clasp those hands once more
And smooth that golden hair;
Then shall we kiss those lips again
For Laura shall be there.
And higher shall our raptures glow
on yon celestial plain,
When the loved and parted here below
Meet, meier TO part again.
BY HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Rest dear cousin, thy earthly cares are done
rne mortal pang is past;
Jesus has come and borne thee
To thy blessed home above.
Thou hast died in beauty, like a rose.
Thy sumber is as calm as an infants sleep;
And gladly to earth thy eyes were closed,
To open them in that bright city above.
To give thee up it seems unjust
But It's God who hath recalled his own.
sweet change Heaven hath made amends for ALL
And in thy angelic choir thy sweet voice now is
heard. BY HER COUSIN, F. d.
On January 3, 1896 in Carroll county, Nd Levi
fingling, aged 60 years, II months and "a days
on January %, 1896, in Carroll county. Nd. Miss
Barban Brown, aged 70 years, month and IL days
Near Mt. Union, Nd, on January 2S 1895 Erlin
Biddfnger, aged months and days, infant son of
George W. Hape
In Westminster, Nd, on January p, 1895, Robert
Cooper Butler, aged years, months and days
son of Eli Butler.
On January 30, 1896, in Westminster, Nd Blaneh
Irene, aged weeks and days, daughter of John
G. and Hester L. Stiteher Funeral will take place
from the house at O'Clock Saturday afternoon.