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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
BosToNs D1scoMF1TURE
A Black Man With Blacker Record
Elected to the Governors Council.

BosToN, Nov 20.-lsaac b. Allen, a ne
gro, who was born a Virginia slave and has a
police record, has been elected to the Execu-
tive Council, where he will sit as an official
adviser to Gov. Roger Wolcott. He comes
in with the Republican landslide from Dem
ocratic district, which includes the back bay
portion of Boston, probably the most wealthy
and exclusive constituency in America. tits
believed that this is the first instance of col
ored man being chosen to such high office
i'll any Northern State, and the circumstances
connected with the case make it something
more than one of mere local interest.
Aliens election was entirely an accident
No Republican of any standing wanted the
nomination. 1t was not considered worth the
| asking for. The district convention was poorly
attended. Two colored men sought the nom
| ination. There were no white candidates
| The coored voters have always been clamor-
Gus for recognition, and Allen has been plead
ing for his race on the floor of Republican
conventions for years, He received more
votes than his opponent on a ballot and was
| nominated. 1t was au easy way of satisfying
him and his followers. There was not the
slightest chance of his election, everybody
thought. No Republican had ever been
elected from the district.
When the returns were figured up the day
AFTER elecIlOn Allen nau the lauSn On Una ell
tire community. Councillor Sullivan was as
founded. He remarked with Irish emphasis /.
at is bad enough to be beaten-but to be
beaten by a black man-and such black
man - Republicans were as much aston
ished as Democrats to hear that Allen had
been elected. 1t seemed incredible. Thou
sande of them then learned for the first time
that they had voted for a black man. Had
his identity been generally known, it is GER
tain that he would not have been elected.
Aliens record, when it began to be
searched, was found to be very mslodorous.
No one had taken sufficient interest in him to
look it up before, but it has been pretty thor
oughly exploited during the past week. He
has been under arrest and before the Grand
Jury several times on serious charges. He
has served term in the House of Correction
on the charge of adultery, and has likewise
kept gambling house.
Allen rather enjoys the discontinue of his
party associates at the present time. ''They
knew who | was he says, ''and | got the
nomination fairly. If | was good enough to
nominate, was good enough to be elected,
and now that I've been elected, | guess 1 IN
good enough to serve and Pm going to do it.
There's not money enough in the vaults of
the State Treasury to prevent it. y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
Fraudulent Returns.

We believe that many thousand fraudu-
lent votes never cast were returned for
Mckinley, and that he was not elected.
Last week we published report of a re-
count in the first precint Of the tenth ward
of Baltimore. The returns showed that
351 votes were cast, the books showed
only 335 voters registered, and the box
contained but 3lS ballots, some Of which
were defective. If other precincts should
show the same false figures, it is reason
ably sure that 10, 900 votes were returned
in Baltimore that were not cast.
In 1892 Cleveland received in Illinois
426. 2SI votes and Harrison 399, 2oa, a
total of 1926, 500 Cleveland had 20, 900
plurality. In 1896 Bryan polled over
az 600 more votes than Cleveland, and
vet according to the returns he lost the
state by over IA, 0O0 In Presidential
years very few voters remain at home, but
we have the result of 26, 900 Cleveland
plurality in 1892 and Mckinley plural
ity of IA, 900 in 1896, notwithstanding
BRYAN received over 30, 600 more votes
,bon CLEVELAND The vote shows fraud,
and il cannot be denied We know the
Republican vote was not full in 1892, but
no one believes that 200, 900 Republicans
STAYED at home in Illinois in 1892. In
Indiana in 1892 Cleveland had over I 900
plurality. In 1896 Bryan polled over
a. 900 more votes than Cleveland, and
vet lost the state by over $4,000. No
comment is necessary on the fraud in In
diana.
Kentucky was carried by Cleveland by
40, 900 in 1892. In 1896 Bryan polled
over 40. 600 more votes than Cleveland
did, and yet was beaten by few hun
dreds
And thus it was in most of the states
regarded as doubtful or close. The Bryan
vote was largely in excess Of the vote for
Cleveland, yet the returns show he was
overwhelmingly defeated. There must
have been fraud in the returns in all these
states.
In Maryland in 1892 Clevelands plu
rality was about q. 600. That was about
the normal Democratic vote. The Harri
son vote was returned at 90, 736, and that
was the full Republican vote. In 1896,
however, the Republican vote was returned
as 1877 1858, an increase of about 45, 900.
The Democratic vote that went to McKin-
ley was not over 10000, and many Re-
publicans voted for Bryan. Putting the
net gain at 1000 to the Republicans,
and allowing for the Palmer vote, McKin-
ley should not have had more than 2000
plurality. Instead is returned over 30,
900. Does anybody deny fraud in Mary
land2
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We would not like to accuse the Balti-
more Ne,cs of trucking to power, but 1t
is fact that it very strongly opposed the
election of Henry Stockbridge for judge,
because he was unfit for the bench, and
on Tuesday rather apologized for its oppo-
sition. According to the Ne'es position
in the late campaign to criticise a court is
..anarchy'' and free riot, aud it has
tens 10 purge itself of contempt.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28

The Mckinley organs are much inter
ested in the future of the Democratic
party. The Baltimore Sun of Monday
permitted its Washington correspondent to
occupy nearly column of space giving
speculatious on the party reorganization
No reorganization is necessary, and if there
we're advice will not be taken from Repub-
liearf journals or their Washington scrib-
blers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
The Rule of the Minority.

From the " Y. Journal
In Illinois the seeding faction of the Demo-
cratic party which cast its votes for Palmer
and Buckner has kindly taken up the work of
recognizing the Democratic party, and in
vites all 'loyal Democrats to rally about its
standard. Exactly $4,000 votes rewarded the
activity of these gentlemen in the campaign,
while the regular Democratic ticket received
462, 1866, or almost 40, 900 more that Cleveland
received in Illinois in 1892. In Kentucky,
too, aided by the fervid eloquence of Mr..
Watterson, the gold Democrats, who cast
5,01s votes, are proclaiming themselves the
party and politely inviting the 81, 797 voters
for Bryan to surrender and accept their rule
In our own State the effort to subordinate the
543, $3.50 Bryan voters to the skilful political
managers who succeeded in rolling up 1000
votes for Palmer has already begun, and per-
haps, as New York was the banner State for
that ticket, the lead may well be taken here.
The progress of this remarkable essay in the
rule of the minority may well be watched with
interest. In the nation 6,221, 152 people
voted the Bryan and Sewall ticket, while
1850 gave their ballots to Palmer and
Buckner. Now come the managers of the
lesser body declaring that they alone may
rightfully speak for the Democratic party, and
that the humble submission of the greater
body to the lesser is the first step toward
peace. The ancient jest about the eleven
obstinate jurors could have no better ilustra-
ton
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
OBITUARY.

Died Friday, october Il, 1896, near Warfeldsburg.
Carroll county, Nd. after brief Illness Mrs. Helen
L. Lloyd, nee Stocksdale, relict of the late Rev.
John L. Lloyd
She was u devoted, loving mother. true and
faithful friend, good neighbor and an humble,
consistent, though not demonstrative. Christian
Much of physical suffering was crowded into the
last few years of her life. having been the victim
for a long while of complication of chronic dis
cases. yet she was ever cheerful, patient and re-
signed to her Heavenly Fathers will. After the
death of her husband she failed very rapidly. sur
viving him less than eleven months She was at
the time of her departure from this world into that
rest that remaineth for the people of God, in the
9th year of her life.
on Monday morning. November 10th. after APP
propriate religious service, in the presence of u
large concourse of friends and neighbors her body
laid beside that of her husband in Stone Chapel
cemetery where they, united in life and not parted
in death. await the coming of the Lord. She leaves
four children, who deeply mourn their loss She
was good woman. L.
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Col. Fred. Grant wants to be Secretary
of War, and has been to ''pay his re-
spects' to Mckinley and to see Mark
Hanna. Col. Fred does not realize that
he is only the son of his father
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
GSTATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND
~ DISBURSEMENTS
On Account of the Public Schools of
Carroll County, for the Year Ended
July 81, 1896.

In accordance with the provisions of the
law, which requires the publication in the
month of November, 1 submit herewith a
statement of the Receipts and Disbursements
on account of the Public Schools of Carroll
County, for the year which ended with July
81, 1896.
The annual report to the State Board of
Education, from which the figures are taken,
shows that there were in operation during the
year 1872 white and IL colored schools, with
an enrolment of {, 1909 pupils, occupying 1852
rooms and employing 1852 teachers, of whom
SS were males and IA were females. Of the
white pupils 8, 1853 were boys and 3,035 were
girls; of the colored 206 were boys and 205
were girls.
The average salary paid the teachers was
1921. So for seven and one-half months SER
vice, or $50 IS per month.
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ITO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

All persons knowing themselves to be in
debted to H. S. Roberts 4 Co., by open book
account, will save cost and expense, by call
ing and settling the same by cash or note, on
or before January LIST, 1897, as all Of our un-
settled accounts viii be placed in the hands
Of our collector, as our business must be closed
up. Yours Respectively,
NOVEL St H. S. ROBERTS 4 co.
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Reports from Cuba indicate that Gen.
Weyler has administered some severe blows
TO the Cubans Weyler is in personal
command, and expects to have the rebel
lion pretty well crushed by Christmas.
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NO. a4ee EQUITY.


In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
in Equity.
David L. Stem, Mortgage, VS.. Sarah E.
Buckingham and Leonard Buckingham,
Mortgagors.
Ordered this 25th day of November, A. d.
1896, that the sale of the real estate mention
ed in these proceedings, made and report
ed by David f. Stem, Mortgage, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 18th day
Of December, next; provided copy of this or
der be inserted in some newspaper printed in
Carroll county, once in each of threee sue
cessive weeks, before the Dist day of Deem
Der, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
500.
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
nov2S ct BENZ. F. GROUSE, CLERK.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
IN the Circuit County for Carroll Co.
Il NO. 3497 EQUITY.
EX-PARTE


In the matter of the Trust Estate of Susannah
A. Pearce, William NJ. Baker, Trustees.
Ordered this 24th day of November, 1896,
by the Circuit Court for Carroll County, in
Equity, that this Court hereby assumes juris.
dicton of said trust as prayed, and it is further
ordered that William NJ Baker, Trustee, in the
above cause named, give notice to all persons
having claims against the estate of Susannah
A. Pearce, to file their claims, properly au-
thenticated, with the Clerk ofthe Circnit Court
for Carroll County, in Equity, ON or before the
2sth day of January, 1897, by causing copy
of this order to be published in one newspaper
published in Carroll county once week for four
successive weeks before the 18th day of De-
eember, 1896.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS,
|. THOMAS JONES.
True copy,-Test;
nov2S st BENZ +. Grouse, Clerk.
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TRUSTEES SALE
L OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
In New Windsor, Carroll County, Maryland

In New Windsor, Carroll County, Maryland
BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit for Car
roll County, sitting as a Court of Equity
passed in cause No. 1884 on the equity docket
of said court, wherein Charles W. Woods ct
nj. are compliments, against Martha A, Rose
ct al. defendants, the undersigned, Trustee,
will offer at public sale, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER aOth, 1896,
at , O'Clock, p, M, sharp, all the following
lots, viz:
First-Lot or parcel, being Lot No. !, sit
nate on Church street, about 100 yards from
W. NJ. r. r. depot containing
"A SQUARE PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less, improved by a two-story log
house, weatherboarded, front 24x1S feet, with
two-story bodybuilding 1Sx16
!Ae5A- \ feet; also smokehouse, small
s. stable, and good well of water
kessE97I 5aa33A in the yard. This lot has
frontage Of about so feet, running back TO an
alley about 200 feet.
Second-Lot or parcel, being Lot No. 3,
situate on Church street, adjoining Lot. No.
l, containing 364 SQUARE PERCHES of
land, more or less, improved by two-story
building, 35xl6 feet, with bodybuilding u
stories high, 34x20 feet, used for coach shop.
This lot has frontage of about 45 feet run
ming back to an alley 200 feet.
Third-Lot or parcel, being Lot No. 5, sit
uate on Church street, adjoining Lot No. 2,
containing p $40 SQUARE PERCHES Of
land, more or less, improved by two-story
weatherboarded house, l6x32 feet, in good
condition. This lot has frontage of about
"a feet and runs back to an alley 200 feet.
n. B.-A description of the above three
lots will be exhibited on day of sale, showing
the metes, bounds, courses and distances
Terms of Sale.-0ne-third part of the pur-
chase money to be paid cash on the day of
sale, or upon the ratification by the court; bal
ance in one and two years from the day of
sale; the credit payments TO be secured to the
satisfaction of the trustee, aud bearing inter
est from the day of sale; or all cash, at the
option of the purchaser.
CHARLES W. WOODS, Trustee.
Geo. l.. Stocksdale, Solicitor.
nov2s is J. Thomas Roop, Auctioneeer.
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TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is TO give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of Car
roll county, in Maryland, letters of admins
ton on the Personal Estate of
JESSE NJ. LESTER,
late of Carroll county, deceased All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
THEORETICALLY authenticated, to the subscriber,
on or before the l4th day of June, 1897;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
November, 1896.
CORA J. LESTER,
novl4 At Administrators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28

Spicer Berry, retail business man of Cor.
ing, N. Y, was robbed Monday Of $500 by
the old time Tin box and three card trick.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28

GHRIsTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.
~ Christmas entertainment at the Church
of God, Frizellburg, will take place on Satur-
day evening, December 10. nov2s 3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-28
TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
T. SEWELL PURVIS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the veuchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 14th day of June,
1897; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cuded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
November 1896.
ELLA NJ. RUTTER,
nov14 1t Executrix
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In Northern Maine, on Monday, the mer-
curry fell from 6 to 1so below zero.
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CHANCE FOR ALL.

Everybody likes to buy cheap, but some
people have to. In these hard times it is
necessary for people to save dime whenever
possible Here is n chance for you. We
haven't room for our immense Christmas
Stock, which is now coming in. All odds
and ends must be closed ont, no matter how
great the loss.
Lot of odds and ends in Ladies Fine
Shoes, small sizes only, to close SOC.
Mems Fine Shoes, sizes and 8, only 75c.
Mems Underwear, Shirts and Drawers,
good weight each l9c.
Childreu's Black Stockings, small sizes, Be.
Misses Wool Hose, seamless, 1Oc.
Odds and ends in Mems Linen Collars, first
quality, only Sc.
Mems heavy Jersey 0vershirts, 25c
Glass Hand Lamp, not fitted, sc.
Good size one piece heavy Dish Pans, 15c.
Gold edge decorated China Plates, a special
bargain at soc a half dozen.
Decorated Japanese Oatmeal Dishes, each
&c.
Handsome China Dinner and Tea Set com
bined, in all LOG pieces, 500.
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M w. BABYLON.
octlO1 1,
TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
This is to give notice that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans Court of Carroll
county, in Maryland, letters of administration
on the Personal Estate of
AMOS STUDY,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
ereoflegally authenticated, to the subscriber,
on or before the 18th day of June, 1897;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 2srd day of
November, 1896.
SARAH STUDY,
nov28 At Administrative.
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THE ELECTION IS OVER.

THE ELECTION IS OVER.
Whether you agree or differ with me politi
cally is of no consequence in business matters.
You cannot help agreeing with me that have
the finest line of
SUITINGS, OVERCOATINGS
AND TR0USER GOODS
on the market and sell the cheapest of any
store in the city. Fit guaranteed or no sale.
That is what the gents are looking for. Our
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS
department has no equal We sell the cele-
brated Marwic Hat. Our line of Underwear
is not to be excelled. Prices from $500 TO
SOC suit. In the Collar and Necktie de-
partment we always have the lead.
FUR G00DS.-If you want to keep your
head cool and your hands warm, or make a
nice Christmas present, call and see our line
of Fur Gloves and Collars. Price from s.. 90
up to $3.50. Remember, gold, silver or
paper money received at par from Democrat,
Republican, Populist or Prohibitionist. Re
member the place.
JOHN T. ANDERS,
nov q W. Main St., Westminster, Nd.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

EARM AT PRIVATE SALE 1t
- contains Sc Acres, brick dwelling, bank
barn and ali necessary buildings, well watered;
land in fine condition; acres of meadow;
fencing geod plenty of fruit. This place
adjoins lands of Mrs. Upton Roop, the late
Thos. F. Shepherd and others.
nov 1877 ROBERT L. CoOKSON.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-15

e. Burton Holmes has come and
gone To the lives of few OF the
people he has added something of
value: Pleasant recollections, mind
pictures of undeniable merit, gems OF
wit and thought and information.
Many more of those who are frequently
referred to as the "better class" have
missed an opportunity which may new
er come to them again. Some of them
will realize it perhaps, now that it is
too late to get any benefit from the
realization. The great majority are
no better for his coming and no worse,
and care nothing about it either way.
There is a notoriety achieved by GER
tain folk which strikes the attention
of the community with the force of
bludgeon. The murderer achieves it
with his knife. the thief wins it by
his deXterity. the ballet dancer con-
quers it with her feet, the prize fight
er with his muscles and the lunatic
often by his eccentricitieS
Such nOtoriety has always it's great
multitude of followers, whether it be
in ST. Paul or any other town. This
notoriety may have in it no element of
honor to the possessor nor of good to
the community, but it is honored at the
box office. There is an artificial dis
tinction won by the rustic of robes, and
the pleasant nonsense Of receptions
given by smiling society leaders: reaped
from patient planting of press notices,
or forced in growth by other methods
we'll understood without farther refer
ence. 1t also has it's financial equiva-
lent. There is fame won in the great
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-15
LENTEN SOCIAL.

The Dayton Avenue Progressive Euchre club
delightfully."- entertained Thursday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. McCor-
mick at their home, III Seiby avenue. The
prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies' first
progressive, Mrs. J. F. Kelly; ladies' second
progressive, Mrs. G. F. Clifford; gentlemen S
first progressive, o. Kipp: gentlemen's second
progressive, Mr. Fugate; consolation, Mr.
George.
Mrs. E. c. Mason and Mrs. r. NJ New
port were guests at luncheon given in Min
neapolis Thursday at the home of Judge
and Mrs. Ell Torrance for Mrs. Gen. Walker.
Gen. ard Mrs. Walker have returned home
A reception was given yesterday afternoon
by the executive committee of the Thursday
club for the newly elected president, Miss
Beaumont, at the home of Miss Clark, Holly
avenue.
A new Current Topics class. under the di-
rection of Miss Beaumont. was organized
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W.
j. C.. Kenyon.
reception was given Thursday at the home
of Mrs. R. M. Newport, Summit avenue, for
the benefit of the Young Womans Friendly
association.
Mrs Charles Henry Bigelow Jr. gave her
last at home Thursday afternoon and even
ing at the Bigelow home, 1S1 College ave-
nue..
Mrs. William Thurston. of Portland ave-
nue. gave children's party Wednesday
afternoon for her little daughter Ruth.
Gen. and Mrs. Walker were rendered re-
ception at Hotel Ryan Tuesday morning by
the managers of the G. A. r.
E. Burton Holmes was a guest at the re-
ception at the studio of Burt Harwood, Mime
apoliS, last evening
DR.. c. E. Bean, of Holly avenue. gave a stag
party Wednesday evening for the members Of
the carnival board.
theater party was given at the Metropol-
itan Thursday evening for Miss Davenport,
of Helena, Mont.
Mrs. T. d. Fuller entertained at progressive
euchre at S26 Selby avenue Wednesday even
ing.
Mrs. Hugo Schlenk gave her second at
hcme at the Kenilworth Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Richardson. of Marshall avenue, en-
tertained at progressive euchre Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Schuneman entertained
Wednesday at 513 Portland avenue.
Miss Lou White, of Marshall avenue. gave
a card party Thursday afternoon.
Miss Barry gave chfldren,s german at the
Aberdeen yesterday afternoon.
The Napoleon club met Tuesday with Mrs.
Grlggs, OF Dayton avenue.
Lieut.. Arthur M. Edwards gave a reception
Thursday at Fort Smelling.
Miss Cope, of Nelson avenue, entertained
the Fudge club Thursday.
Mrs: F.. B. Doran entertained the Wednes-
day club last week.
MRS. Dean, Of 514 Grand avenue, entertained
Wednesday.