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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
The Republican Responsibility

Congress is now in regular session. Ii is
Republican III both branches, having ma
iority of four in the Senate over all ..md a
majority over all of ffty-ivc in the House.
This is the Congress chosen at the election
last year when Mr.. Mckinley was elected.
Congress and the President were pledged 10
reform the currency. and the people expect
it to be done.
With Republican President and a RcpHb-
lican Congress the Republican party can have
no excuse for not fulfilling It's pledges of
1896. The people will hold it responsible for
either failure to act ar error iii acting. and
expect Il sound and stable currency of >rtii-
cienty large volume.
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Proposed Goodt?) Road Legislation.

The Maryland Division, League American
Wheelmen. have had fonr bills drawn up tor
presentation TO the Legislature during the
next session. They are evidently the work
of mere theorists and ought not to get further
Than a committee room. One is identical
with bill presented to the General Assembly
of 1896, providing for the creation OF II De
partment of Roads and Highways, with an
engineer with a $1,000 salary attached, and Il
total appropriation Of $4,000 Another pro-
vdes for the appointment of IA county board
of highways and bridges, " and thea outlines
i very expensive system of road supervision.
Scarcely one in five of the Baltimore wheel
men are tax payers. and the bills are just
about what would be expected from m"mlaX-
payers. Not only are they impracricahle.
but if enacted would he very expensive.
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Mr.. Germans Standing.

\ Washington business man, and Il Repub-
lican, was in Westminster this week. and paid
the ADVOCATE Office visit. He was asked
how Mr.. German was viewed in the Capital
city, and replied that the Senator was re
garded as Il sound and able man. and the I'M
preston prevailed that his successor would
fall far short of filling Mr.. German place.
In fact said the gentleman from Washington.
Senator German is regarded as the best posted
man in Government affairs in Washington.
As TO Senator Wellington, he said he was
ooked upon as Il very light weight-a sort of
laughing stock
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

With tax rate of 81 cents on the 500, the
County Commissioners of Allegany county
have authorized the County Treasure to
borrow $4,000 until September l. 1898, in
order to meet maturing obligations. In adj
dition, the School Commissioners are conSid-
erng the matter of going before the LegiSla-
rure to get authority to issue bonds to the
amount of fifty or sixty thousands dollars to
erect new school buildings. With a high tax
rate, an empty treasury, and the contemplated
issue Of fifty or sixty thousand dollars in
bonds, the outlook for tax payers in Allegany
is not cheerful
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

Congress will adjourn today until January
). This week civil service reform and the
Cuban situation were the principle subjects
for debate, while the executive, legislative
and judicial appropriation bill was before the
House. The civil service law was liercely
attacked by leaders on both sides and but feeb
ly defended. On Thursday the Gage bill to
reform the currency was presented in II c
House, and discussion of the financial situa
ton and proper changes and alterations in
the banking and currency system may be ex.
pected after the holiday recess.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Close Of the Great Bicycle Race

New York, December ll.-One OF Inc
o,.aatast crowds that ever filled Madison
| Souore Garden was collected with IN ITS walls
TONIGHT. 1t had surged into the vast rink TO
| see c. W. Miller, of Chicago, cross The tape,
winner of the great six dav bicycle race.
From start to finish the race has been the
most interesting ever Witnessed
The final score for l42 hours was:
Miller. 1888, laps: Rice, 2,O26, , laps;
| Schinnecr. 1000. laps; Hale, $40, laps;
Waller. ,SS3, l lap; Pierce, SIS; Golden
1.778; Cannon, 1,760, laps; Enternan'
1853, laps: Fixes, 1850. laps; hlnZ'
| 1916, laps; Julius, DOB, . laps; Beacon
| $50. laps: johnson, l,219, laps; tray,
I 339. Reyierre. /. 74G. : laps: Moore, ! ,495,
laps.
Hale in 1896.
Thousands upon thousands have poured
into the Garden day after dag and night alter
night. until it is safe to say that l0O,OOo peo-
ME have seen the remarkable race. The race
| has been success from every point OF view;
from the sportsman'S standpoint, and from
fine business mans standpoint. The gate re-
ceipts will easily reach 100000. leaving the
management good profit.
The crowd that gathered early tonight was
disappointed IN finding the first five leaders
oil the track. lhey were saving themselves
for the final squirt; but the spectators saw
something wonderful. Oscar Julius, tn"
puckv little Swede, who has made such Il
splendid showing. despite his poor training.
rode AN unpaced mile, exhibition, just to see
how he felt He did it in 2.25 10. This
spnrred Ike Pulford. Pierce manager, to say
that his man could run IA mile i'll twelve MIN
ue<. after getting through with the bicycle
race. but he would not permit this unless
some one wagered him $1,000 on it.
Oscar julius is one of the most talked-ot
men in the ring. With trainers that did not
know their business without being III amy
sort of condition. he accomplished Loo
miles.
KIM is another surprise. He was tending
bar in a Raines law hotel on Sunday last. and
at midnight he was ON the track, ready to
start in the race. Over 500 miles 90 10 his
credit.
REMARKABLE ENDURANCE.
The great endurance of the men is indlcat-
Ell by the following table, showing how long
they have slept since the beginning OF the
~ hours race:
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A Prosperous(?) Town.

The Baltimore papers have been loud in
talking of the prosperous times which have
set in since the defeat of Bryan.
An ADvoCATE employe, who is also Nc
Kmleyite. went to Baltimore last Saturday,
and was given a number of bills to collect.
The bills aggregated about 800, and he did
Not care to have so much money about him,
so he arranged with one OF the propretorS tc
visit him Saturday night and hand over the
collections
lie did not appear, and for the reason he
did not collect a cent in the prosperous
town of Baltimore
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
OEHM'S ACME HALL,
Cor. Baltimore & Charles Sts,
cell The exact centre of Baltimore
GHERIFF'S SALE
~ OLA
DESIRABLE LITTLE FARM
Near EIdersburg. Carroll county, Nd.

BY virtue of a writ of lieri iacaS, l,Suedom
of the Circuit Court for Carroll county, al
the suit of the Farmers and Mechanic,
National Bank Of Westminster, against the
goods and chatteIS. lands and tencmentS Of
James NJ. Shipley. Edwin NJ. Shipley Henry
c. Shipley and John w. Barnett. and to me-
directed, have seized the following property
to wit: All the right, title, claim, interest
estate and demand. both at law and ineqm%
of the said John w. Barnett. in and to the
following real estate, which is described 4,
follows, to wit: All that lot. piece, tract or
parcel Of land. situate, lying and being N
Carroll county, Md, about thrce-qnarterS o.
upon which the said John ". Barnett 10"
resides, adjoining the lands Of John u
DevrieS, Robert Lee. and others. containing
81 ACRES AND s PERCiIES OF LAMP
more or less, being part Of tract oil lah"
which William Barnett, late OF SAID coqn!
deceased, obtained from Evan Black and Jo10
Patterson, by deed dated September 2iin'
1912, and being also the same land when Iar
said John W. Barnett obtained from LII@
beth Barnett. Samuel W. Barnett. ct al W
deed dated December 10th, IS |, and re,
corded among the land records OF laFro"
County aforesaid. in Liber +. /. ). No. 'I
folio 452, &c. l
This farm is well situated, has on It soo%a
buildings, II fine young orchard, and IS wen
watered, and has also been recently lined
And | hereby give notice that | will sell 1T
public sale, on the premises, near EIderSO"Fs
Md, on ,-,pv
WEDNESDAY,. the 9TH day Of JANCAk,l'
1898, at l.3O p. M, to the highest bidder, W.
cash, all of the above described properly ;"
seized and taken in execution. ,,
EPHRAIM IIAINES,,
doo11 f. sheriff.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
A Legal Prodigy.

TOPEKA, KANSAS, Dec. 15.-Byron Gilbert
the 7-year-old son of Judge W. d. Gilbert
of Atchison, has been granted "A conditional
license to practice law before the Supreme
Court of Kansas. The license is to take effect
when the lad shall become 81 years of age.
This boy is wonder. He is well versed on
all law points and the examination which he
passed would have been creditable one to
any applicant. He is the youngest practi.
toner ever admitted in the history of juris-
prudence. His father was formerly Judge OF
the District Court of Atchison county and is
we'll known in legal circles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Pension Abuses.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
The New York Times makes the point tha
the very enormity of the payments made in
the pension lists of the country shows it to be
impossible that they could have been allowed
for actual injuries in the service. 1t is SIM
ply incredible that there could have been in
iuries inflicted that would call for Il compen
sation equivalent to 81 each for every male
adult in the country; and to almost three
times that amount for every male adult in the
loyal portion of the country at the time of the
war The Republican press is at last taking
a stand against this evident abuse. 1t has
long been a matter of politics in the land.
There is "a practical question involved here in
the amount of expense incurred, as well as
the manifest imposition upon the Govern
ment that it implies. No one opposes pen
sions to deserving soldiers, but it is in the in
terest of this class that the roll which records
their honor should not be contaminated by
The presence of men who get their names
placed on it through fraud.
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Literary Notes from the Century Co.

The fifth printing of DR.. Mitchell's novel, Hugh
Wynne," is now under way, bringing the book up
to the thirtieth thousand. The new story, THE
Adventures of Francois" by the same author
which is to begin in the January Century is Il tale
of pure adventure the hero founding, adven-
turer, juggler fencing master and servant, during
the French Revolution" 1t will be illustrated by
the French American artist, Andre Castaigne.
There three "Just-So'' stories by Rud yard
Kipling, one of which. How the Whale got his
Tiny Throat" appears in the Christmas st. Nicho-
las. How the Camel got his Hump will appear
in the January number, and "How the RhinOceros
got his Wrinkly Skin" will come in the February
ST. Nicholas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Blizzard In Kansas.

Topeka, KAN, Dec. l4-Dispatches from
five towns in Western Kansas state that all
that section OF the country is in the path of
the worst blizzard ever experienced in years.
Thousands of head of cattle are being wintered
over on the prairies and are without shelter,
and many are without food, as the prairies are
covered with four to six inches of snow.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

REMAi;UN FOH TOKTTKE
As reward for their week of pain and tor
turr. in covering hundreds of miles awhecI,
Miller will get 1900, aside from presents
from wheel and tire concems-Sl, 300 of this
Is the winners share Of the purse. and 5000
more goes for breaking the record.
joe Rice's share of the pulse will he $500.
and Schinneer will get $500: Teddy Hale will
receive $500. and Walker 500 less.
Pierce gets 500, Golden $50. Cannon
Sl23. Entermam and Rivierrc 500 each, and
Fixes SO.
All the riders who covered more Than 800
miles will receive Il prize, probably 500 a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
DIED.

No rha,ge ior Marriages ami Deatb&. OhHauac~ ana
Verses : CENTS q line.
on December 5, 1897 at Silver Run. Nd, Cyrus
Feeser, aged I'll Years, month and days.
Near Manchester, Md, on December .. 1897, Mrs
Susan, %ed about - years wife of George Stewart
on December IL, 1897, at Glen Falls Nd, from the
effects of diphtheria. Matte +. Price aged years
daughter of Benjamin c. and Mary X. Ireland and
granddaughter of the late John ii. HOlingSw ORTIZ
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
IIOR SALE OR RENT.

Either of my properties situated in he viii
lage of Frzelburg, Md.
One property has good Brick House. Bank
Barn and all necessary buildings. with about
sixteen acres of very fine land. Good water
at house and barn. Plenty of fruit.
No. > has good house and barn and other
buildings, with about two acres Of land Good
water at house. Any person wishing to buy
or rent either of the above properties will
please call on EPHRAIM COVER.
decl8 ST. FriZellburg. Md
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

The grand jury on Wednesday quaShed the
indictment for criminal libel against Cen
Felix Agnus. of the Baltimore American. on
the charge made by Senator Wellington.
This ends the criminal part of the Senator :
fight against the General, but it is not likely
the civil suits will ever come to trial.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

There are almanacs, but the one issued for 1898
by the Philadelphia, Pa Record is among the best
issued, and in some respects it is far superior to
many. 1t is full of ready knowledge-the kind one
wants at once. The new tariff law is given in full
together with a 1901 other things necessary for Il
huSv mans life
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18
Blizzard in the Northwest.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. IA blizzard has
prevailed in South Dakota and parts of Min
nesota today. Trains were delayed badly at
water towns owing to the drifting snow. Re-
ports from ST. Cloud, Mimi, state that a
blizzard, accompanied by a severe drop in
temperature, set in there this evening.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

SAYS that he KNOWS, positively KNOWS,
that the New York Bargain House is the best
place to buy your c CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
lie saws he has been there and looked at their
Magnificent Collection and noted their prices.
From his own experience he gives tins add
yice-You can get it at the New York Bar
gain House for a little less money than any
where else.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

Hon. John W. Daniel was unanimously re-
elected TO the United States Senate by the
Virginia Legislature on Tuesday. Democrats.
Republicans and Popuists all voting for him.
This is compliment that no other man. per
hapS, has ever received.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

Westminster, Md, December Il, 1897.
Notice is hereby given to the stockholders
of The Carroll County Electric Light and
Power Company that an election for seven
Directors to serve for the ensuing year, will be
held at the office of the Company. over Miller
Bros. store, Westminster, on the first We'd
nesday Of January next, being the 9TH day Of
January, 1898, between the hours of 10 and
- o clock Il. m.
GEORGE w. ALBAUGH.
dec Is tie Secretary.
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WANT COLUMN.


Wanted-fhe undersigned would be pleased
profitable business in Westminster. Address
Geo. W. Devilbiss, Shrewsbury, Pa.
Wanted-A good white woman to cook and
assist in houscwork-no washing or ironing.
Also woman as nurse. and to assist in house
work Good wages. Apply to Mrs. Fred.
Littlefed, Middleburg, Md.
A partner with $1,000 in we'll established
Printing Business in Baltimore. Practical
man preferred Address ''D'', care Mil
bourne Advertising Agency Baltimore. Nd.
dec11 3t%
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w MIN TER, MD.
MO. $500 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John Wagner. Mortgagee. vs.. Josiah Q. Site
y, Mortgagor.
Ordered this 18th day of December. A. ID. .
1897. that the account of the auditor
filed III this cause be finally ratified and con-
hrmed unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown ON or before the Sd day of january.
next; provided IL copy Of this order he inserted
for two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
JAS. H. BILLINGSLEA. Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
dcc1S 2t5* JAS. II. BILLINGSIEA, Clerk
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dec Is tie
NOTICE.

Office Westminster Water Company. !
Westminster, Md, Dec. Il, 1897
The Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
the Westminster Water Company, for the
purpose Of electing nine directors of said
Company to manage its affairs for the ensuing
year, will he held at the Company's office. in
Westminster, Maryland, Tuesday, January
11th 1898, at the hour of o clock, p. m.
BY order.
GEO. w. ALBAUGH, President.
A. H. HUBER, Secretary. declS 81
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OBJECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders Of the Farmers Fertilizer
Company of Carroll County are hereby mott
fled that the annual election, for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors to manage
the affairs of said Company for the ensuing
year, will be held at the Companys Office,
on TUESDAY, the 11th day Of JANUARY.
1898, between the hours Of 10 a. M and II
o clock, IN. BY order of the Board.
JOHN Il. DIFFENBAUGH.
dec lS lie Secretary.
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Baltimore and Southern Trade.
From the Stauntom, Va, Spectator.

From the Stauntom, Va, Spectator
Baltimore has turned her back upon the
South. She is more opposed IL the prlncl-
piles for which the South has struggled than
the biieres Republican community. She
has helped empty two Democratic seat IN the
Senate both of which will soon be filled with
RepullicamS In this she has been assisted
by such men as Col. Charles Marshall, Ran
dolph Barton. Skipwirh Wilmer. Douglas
Gordon. JhaS. II. Grasty and others, whose
feel;AgS no matter what they have been. SAVIOR
more of Wall street, or find Boston more
comgruial, than Baltimore itself. Gentlemen,
too. who have doubtless Il hankcring after the
shoes of Mr.. German, and who find 1t uppor-
tune al least to overthrow their rival Ivy adj
ding to the Republican demumclat'on ct him.
their own. 1t is Il rumur that has long been
current and we give il for what II Is worth.
that there wa> Il time when Mr.. Edwin +.
Abel of the sun. desired Mr.. German IN
huence for the post of minister 10 England.
This was denied him. and since that denial
the Sun from AN admircr of Mr.. German.
has turned upon him the most virulent abuse.
Whether this was the cilulSe of the change no
one can know certainly. but the fact remains
that the change took place. Baltimore may
think that she can sin and be forgiven She
NAV think she can >mitc and have the other
check turned to her. but in this She Is mis-
taken New York. her great rival has been
cutting the ground from under her before.
and it is qualification ol such lradeSmen as
are known to make up the business men Of
that metropolis to conclude that they will not
work this opportunity for all it is worth But
as Baltimore has made her bed So must she
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

The colored people of Alton, Illinois, are
moving To have the public schools "i th"'
place open to all children, regardless of "oI"r.
They have taken the matter 10 the Hnprcm"
I,urt
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ELECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Ice and Cold Stor-
age Company of Westminster are hereby mott
fed that an election for Eleven Directors TO
manage the affairs of the Company for the
ensuing year will be held at the First National
Bank Building, in Westminster. Nd. ON
Tuesday, January 4, 1898, between the hours
of 10 a. m. and y o clock, IN.
JOS. w. SMITH.
dec IL st Secretary.
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Turkey.

For the Democratic Advocate.
MESSGS. ED!ToES.-As we have in West
minister benevolent institution called The
Aged People Home, suggest that every
farmer near the city present Il Christmas
turkey to said Home. 1t is high time that
Turkey should NANTES: some decree of be-
ncvolrmcc PARSoN.
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Specials from our China Department.

Japanese Tcapets, will stand FIRE. ''water
drop PATTERN very pretty, each Zoe.
Rose Bowls, the old, well-known artic lie, Zoe.
\ very choice collection of Decorated China
Plates. worth twice what We are asking, l0c
4 special bargain in Cups and Saacers. all
sizes and shapes, handsomely decorated, l0c
\ very choice collection Of handsomely
decorated Salad Dishes, Nut Dishes, Sauce
Dishes, etc, bought AT bargain prices and
being sold the same way. Prices range from
30 to S1.00.
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Dover Castle. at Dover, England, parts of
which were built by the Romans was partly
destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-18

The agricultural Department issued a crop
report Monday estimating the wheat produc-
ton the past year at $50, 900, 600 bushels.
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NO. 1854 EQUITY.
In the Circui; Court for Carroll County, il
Equity.

In the Circui; Court for Carroll County. in
Equity.
Mary j. Messenger, by her husband and next
friend, Samuel j. Messenger and others,
Plaintiffs, vs. Emma s. X. Myers and John
Myers, her husband. and others Defend
ants.
Ordered this 10Th day of December, 1897
by the Circuit Court for Carroll County in
Equity, that the sales ofthe property mentioned
in these proceedings, made and reported by
Adam n. Humbert, Trustee, appointed by "A
decree Of this court to make said sales. he rat-
fed and confirmed. unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 18th day OF
January. next; provided a copy Of this order
he inserted i'll some newspaper published IN
Carroll county, Maryland. once in each of
three successive weeks before the 10th day
of January, next.
The report states the amount Of sales 10 be
SGG53. H.
JAS. H. BILLGNGSLEA, Clerk.
True copy,-Test
declS st JAS. H. BILIINGSLEA, Clerk.
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Fancy Goods.

Albums, Toilet Cases. Necktie Cases, Glove
and Handkerchief Sets and Jewelry Cases at
most attractive prices, 25c to $500.
A very choice collection of large, new,
highly colored Games. each 25c.
We are always glad to have you come in
and look around
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no. 1894 EQUITY.
\. |. GorSuch e. Son VS.. David Little an,

L no. 1894 EQUITY.
\. |. GorSuch a. Son VS.. David Little and
others.
Ordered this l7lh day of December. y. d..
1897, that the sale of the property mentioned
in these proceedings, made and reported by
Harry c. Little, Trustee, in pursuance of the
power and authority vested in him by said de-
cree be ratified and confirmed unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown Oh or before
the 18th day OF january, next; provided "a
copy Of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Carroll county once in each
of three successive weeks before the 10Th day
OF January, next.
The report states The amount or sales to be
S5..5.OO.
JAS. H. BILLINGSLEA. Clerk.
True copy.-Test:
dcclS 81 JAS H. BILLINGSLGA. Clerk.
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Specials in Toys.

Handsome Glazed .iardinier$, our special
price l2Jr Large size ,IardinierS 25c.