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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
Lining Up For Office.

The Republican leaders of the State are
row engaged III Il struggle over the distribu-
ton of federal patronage. The terms of office
of most Of the present Democratic incum
bents will expire by May Is. The congress
sional delegation, who have deferred pressing
their affairs upon President Mckinley owing
to the trouble with Spain, will present their
claims at an early day.
The uncertainty of political conditions in
this State renders anything like federal
''slatef at this time predetermined to great
degree, bat the men most frequently spoken
of for the respective Offices are as follows:
Collector of the Port-Wiliam F. Stone.
ex-city register.
Naval Officer-State Senator Norman b.
Scott, Jr., and J. Stuart Macdonald.
Surveyor of the Port-A. Warfeld Mon
roe, and John B. Hanna, of Hartford county.
Chief Appraiser-John B. Hanna.
Postmaster-S. Davies Warfeld, present
postmaster.
United States Marshal-Wm F. Airey.
eX-United States marshal, and Frank G.
Wachter.
United States District Attorney-State Tax
Commissioner Robert P. Graham; John c.
Rose, counsel to the board of election super-
visors, Col. Thomas S. Hodson and J. Cook
man Boyd.
Inc appointment Oh MI. stone as collector
of the port seems almost assured. as, il is
said, he will have the backing of the entire
State delegation in Congress and the support
of Senator elect McComas.
Postmaster Warfeld 'sreappointment seems
almost as we'll assured. 1t is said the Presi-
dent has determined 10 recognize the work
of the alleged sound-money Democrats in his
BEHALF and Mr. Warfeld's retention in Office
is what they have asked.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
No REPLY FROM SPAIN.
The Ultimatura Not Re-
ceived-- minister Wood
ford Leaves Spain.
THE u. s. FLEET MOVES
ON HAVANA.

The ulumatum of the United States to
Spain was received late Wednesday night by
Minister Woodford. Before it could be pre-
scented the Spanish government broke off
diplomatic relations with the United States,
notifying Minister Woodford to that effect.
General Woodford then asked for his pass
ports, which were handed him, and he left
Madrid at O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
The Spanish government had previously re-
ceived from Washington an unofficial copy of
the ultimatum.
The following semi official note was issued
in The afternoons:
The Spanish government having received
the ultimatum of the President of the United
States considers that the document cOnsh-
tutes declaration of war against Spain and
that the proper form to be adopted is not to
make any further reply, but to await the ex-
piration of the time mentioned in the ultima
tum before opening hostilities. In the mean-
time the Spanish authorities have put their
possessions in state of defense, and their
fleet is already on its way to meet that of the
United States.
The United States fleet at Key West, within
six hours of Havana, was at once ordered to
proceed to blockade that port, and sailed
yesterday Friday morning.
Arrangements have been completed at the
United States War Department. under Secre
tary Algers direction. for calling out 100, 900
men of the NationalGuard for cooperation with
the regular army i'll the operations in Cuba.
The number of men required from each
State will be i'll the proportion that the popu
lation of the State bears to that of the whole
country. Maryland's quota will he LODI
men
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
Gleanings from the War News.

One million dollars was allotted on Tuesday
by the Government for the movement of
troops. Funds were also provided for u
| balloon service.
Plans are now being formulated in Congress
for placing an army of nearly 900 men ut
the disposal of the President In addition TO
the standing army of 81 900, there will be the
State militia of about so, 900 and volunteers to
the number of about 10000. The Cabinet
has decided that the first call for volunteers
shall be for SO, 600 men.
1t is stated at the War Department that only
the National Guard will be given opportunity
to volunteer at this time. The President will
reserve the right to appoint all staff and field
officers. while the Governors Of States will
designate regimental officers. as was done in
1861.
The Cuban Junta considers the resolutions
passed by Congress as tantamount to the
recognition of the Cuban Republic. In the
event of war there will be the most complete
cooperation by the Cuban Government and
its army. Coast pilots and practiced guides
will be placed Immediately at the service of
the United States, and i'll every practical way
will the Cubans aid in cXpelling the common
enemy.
In the event of war our Government will
not resort to privateering.
u
representative Of the Cuban Republic in this
country, in company with one of the brigadiers
of GomeZs army, has been in consultation
with General Miles arranging for cooperation
in the conduct of the campaign in Cuba
against Spain.
A cablegram from Cape Town, Africa, says
Americans in the Transvaal have offered to
raise force of 1000 men and defray the cost
of their transport.
The Governor of Texas has ordered the en-
tire Ranger force to the Mexican frontier to
repel any invasion from that country that
Spanish sympathizers may make. Orders
were issued to recruit every company to double
its present strength.
Local committees have placed 80 districts
of Havana in an offensive and defensive posi-
ton, without the aid of the troops or the
volunteers.
General Banco has given notice that, even
in the event of war being declared regular
passenger steamers to Havana will be consid-
cred as sailing under a neutral flag.
The ram Katahdin has been ordered to
Provincetown. Massachusetts.
The Huntington Rifles, Company C, Fourth
Regiment, Virginia Volunteers, were called
out at late hour Wednesday night on an
order from Governor Tyler. The same order
applied to all of the militia organizations.
The regiment was inspected Thursday by an
officer from Washington.
The Central Cuban Relief Committee has
chartered the steamship State of Texas to
carry relief supplies to the suffering people in
Cuba. The vessel will call at Key West for
orders. 1t necessary, convoy of United
States vessels viii be furnished by the Govern
ment upon the request of the Red Cross.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
IF SPAIN DOES NOT ACCEDE TO
THE DEMANDS THE UNITED
STATES WILL UNDERTAKE TO
DRIVE OUT THE SPANISH.

The Senate passed its war resolutions. which
were published in the ADVOCATE last week, on
Saturday night last and adjourned until Mon
day. On Monday the resolutions were sent
back to the House. The House disagreed to
the Senate amendments on the Cuban resolu-
tons, and conference was appointed. The
following was agreed to and passed by both
Houses, the Mouse conceding the first resolu.
ton and the Senate receding from the resolu-
ton recognizing the independence Of Cuba ::
ResOtred, That the people of the Island of
Cuba are and of right ought to be free and in
dependent;
Secondhand it is the duty of the United
States to demand, and that the United States
does hereby demand, that the Government of
Spain at once relinquish lis authority and
Government in the Island of Cuba and with
draw its land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters.
Third-Ihat the President Of the United
States be, and he hereby is, directed and en-
powered to use the land and naval forces of
the United States and to call into the actual
service of the United States the militia of the
several States to such an extent as may be
necessary to carry these resolutions into ef
feet.
Fourth-That the United States hereby dis
claims any disposition or intention to exercise
sovereignty. jurisdiction or control over said
island, except for the pacifcaton thereof, and
asserts its determination when that is accom-
plished to leave the government and the con
troll Of the island to the people.
The war resolutions were signed by the
President on Wednesday, and the same day
the President also signed the ultimatum to
Spain, which had been determined upon at
the cabinet meeting on Tuesday, and which
was prepared at the State Department The
ultimatum was promptly sent to Minister
Woodford, at Madrid, to be delivered TO the
Spanish government.
Although the text Of the ultimatum was not
made rubcit is known that with it WAS trans
mittcd to the Spanish government through
Minister Woodlord IL copy Of the joint resou.
tons of Congress, together with the statement
that they have received Executive approval.
In compliance with their terms the President
makes "a demand upon Spain to Withdraw her
land and naval forces from the island and its
waters. aud in the event that a satisfactory re-
Spouse to this demand is not received by the
President by Saturday, today he will pro-
ceed with the armed forces of the United
States To carry these resolutions into effect.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
MO. 1858 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County Il,
II Court OF Equity.
EX PARTE.
In the matter Of the Trust Estate Of William
W. Smelser and Sophia c. Smeser, his
wife, David p Smelser and Charles +.
Smelser. Trustees.
Ordered this 18th day of April, in the year
eighteen hundred and ninety eight, on the
aforegoing petition, that the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of Equi-
ty, take jurisdiction in the trust estate Of the
said William W. SmelSer and Sophia c. Smell
ser. his wife. and that the said David p. Smell
ser and Charles Z. Smelser, the said Trustees.
settle said trust estate under the direction,
supervision and control of the said Circuit
Court for Carroll county sitting as Il Court of
Equity. And it is further ordered that the
said Trustees, David P. Smelser and Charles
Z. Smeser, in the above cause give notice to
the creditors of the said William w. SmeIser.
who were such prior to the sixteenth day of
April, in the year eighteen hundred and nine
weight, to Gle their claims properly anthem
ticated with the Clerk OF the Circuit Court for
Carroll county. on or before the 9th day of
June. 1898, by causing copy of this order to
be inserted and published in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, once
a week for four successive weeks before the
3Oth day of May next: -
CHARLES b. ROBERTS.
True copy,-Test
apr % At JAS. H. BILLINGsLEA, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
The War Is On.

War between the United States and Spain
is now on, and may be said to have begun on
Thursday, April u, 1898. No hoStlities took
place on that day, but Spain on that day broke
off diplomatic relations with this government,
and so notified our Minister at Madrid. This
act prevented Minister Woodford from form
ally presenting the ultimatum of the United
States to Spain. the substance Of which was
that Spain before midnight Saturday To-day
should agree to reinquish all authority over
Cuba and withdraw her land and naval forces
from the island While the utimatum did not
formally reach the Spanish government, Spain
had been unoficially informed of its contents.
and she Indignantly declined to receive it and
preferred war to further parley.
Because Spain does not rank with the great
powers. we should not deceive ourselves that
we have a weaklng to deal with. We have
the advantage of position, the seat Of war be-
ing close to our own shore. where supplies of
all kinds are at hand, while Spain must cross
the Atlantic. However. Spain has base of
operations in Porto Rico, and is not altogether
without a footing on this side Of the water.
Then, too, she has the sympathy AT least of
every South American government, as we'll as
that of Mexico.
At the beginning Spain's navy is equal to
that of the United States, and in Cuba she has
about fifty thousand well drilled and accli-
mated soldiers. As against our troops in
Cuba the yellow fever would be as effective as
Spanish bullets. Eventually, however. Spain
will have to give up Cuba, but that will not
necessarily end the conflict. Spain cannot
land on our soil, neither can we land our
forces in Spain, but naval conflict can be
maintained as long as either government can
build and buy boats.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
OREGON IN DANGER.
The Big Battle Ship May Be At
tackled BY the Spanish Torpedo
Boats.

WASHINGTON, April 0.-UnattacheL to
any fleet and alone on the ocean, the battle
ship Oregon, now on her way to Key West
from San Francisco, is the subject Of some
concern on the part OF the naval officials.
who. while confident that the big fighter can
well care for herself should she meet Il small
Spanish fleet. would much prefer that she
we're with Captain Sampson, command than
in having TO pass through waters which in
TWO weeks may be we'll patrolled by Spanish
war vessels.
Nothing has been heard from the Oregon
since she sailed from Callao on April o, and
nothing is expected to be received from her
for IA week. and perhaps longer. Under or
binary steam. and if no heavy weather was
encountered in the South Pacific. ii Is est
mated by her former commander, Captain
Barker. that she should now he in the Straits
of Magellan. and probably at Sandy Point,
the midway station. where coal Is received
and brief stop generally made by ali yes
sells for water From the straits to Monte
vidco is almost one week run, and unless
the Oregon has orders to stop i'll there and
await instructions she may not he reported
until Rio or Bahia is reached.
Somewhere off the South American coast
is Il Spanish torpedo boat. which may he lay
ing for the big ship, but unless caught unex
pectedly, and the authorities have no fear this
will occur. it is not believed the little craft
could harm the big one. But after rounding
Cape 81. Rogue, the eastern extremity OF
Brazil, and pointing then to the west and north
for the vicinity of Florida. the Oregon must
pass right across the lane Of travel taken by
the Spanish fleet, if il comes over to this side.
The Oregon will be near Porto Rico also,
and if the Spanish vessels operated within a
few hundred miles Of that port they light
fall in with the American vessel when she
passes along there about three weeks from
now.
Suggestion has been made that the depart
memt should not place the Oregon in the
perilons situation ofhaving to make the voyage
through waters that arc liable to be the scenes
of action between the two fleets, and that she
should be held at Rio. Bahia or Montevideo,
where no foreign fleet could attack her so
long as she remained in port. Another pro.
position has been made that the Oregon should
be directed to be at Il certain part of the
ocean. latitude and longitude given, on fixed
date. when she will be joined by strong fleet
and conveyed to the rest of the squadron.
The authorities are not disposed to hold
the Oregon south and want her with the fleet
as soon as she can reach it, but there Are
several offices advising that some plan should
be at once determined on for assuring the safe
arrival of the vessel. The Spanish torpedo
flotila would be exceedingly dangerous If the
Oregon should be attacked by it, and there
are the chances OF surprise or night attack,
if the officers should come up the
coast without stopping, and therefore. not
knowing that war had been declared.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
DUBLIC SALE.

have Just received carload of -
FINE VIRGINIA HORSES which ~
! will sell at public sale, on TUES Ky
DAY, APRIL 26, at Marston, Carroll coun-
ty, Nd. Sale commences at II clock sharp.
These horses are well selected, from to 7
years of age, well broken. good workers and
drivers, saddle and leaders, single and double
drivers. Horses will be on exhibition from
April 23d on. Come and examine them be-
fore you purchase. Among this lot will be
one pair of sorrels and one pair of bays well
matched. All horses must be as represented.
A credit of 6 months will be given on notes
with approved security.
At the same time ! will sell new buggies
and road wagons.
anr 26 1t JOHN TODDES.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
OBITUARY

Jacob Edgar Houck, aged year, months ana n
days. only son of Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Houck. near
Carrolton died April 10TH 1895. He was buried at
Wesley Chapel NJ f. Church on Sunday afternoon,
April nth, Rev c. L. Dudrear officiating.
We have buried our own little darling
Away from our mortal sight,
And his beautiful, gloritied spirit,
Now revels in heavenly light.
Oh yes we are coming to meet you,
Soon the sorrows OF life will be Ger,
Well hail you, our darling immortal,
Where youll never be sick anymore
BY HIS PARENTS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
Will Go TO Canada.
THE SPANISH CORTES.

The Cortes was opened in Madrid Wednes-
day. In her speech from the throne the
Queen Regent said Il have summoned the
COrtes to defend our rights, whatever sacri,
fees they may eutail.' She intimated that
Spain could not continue to submit to Amer
lean ''menaces and insults
Members of the Cortes say they will pre-
sent firm and united front in resistance to
the American demands. Great war enthus.
iasm is reported in all parts of Spain. The
men Of the new naval squadron which will
soon leave Cadiz have vowed at the Virgin
shrine never to return unless victorious.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
"LEGACIoN De ESPANA.

Nv ASlIINGTON. ID. e., April ~.
Mr. Secretary The resolution adopted
by the Congress of the United States OF Amer
lea and approved today by the President is of
such a nature that my permanance in Wash
ington becomes impossible and obliges me TO
request YOU the delivery Of my passports.
The protection of the Spanish interests
will be intrusted to the French ambassador
and to the Austrian Hungarian minister On
this occasion, very painful TO me, have the
honor to renew 10 you the assurance of my
highest consideration.
''LUIs POLO DE BERNAGE
'Hon. John Sherman.
Secretary of State of the United States of
America, etc.
the Minister'S Passports.
The passports reached the minister at 1 Il.
NJ 1t was in the usual printed form. aS fol-
lows
''tNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
''DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
''To all whom these presents shall come.
greeting:
know We, that the bearer hereof, Don
Luis Policy Bernabe, envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of Spain to the
United States. accompanied by his family and
suite. is about to travel abroad.
These are, therefore, to request all officers
of the United States or of any State thereof to
permit him to pass freely, without let or
molestation and to extend to him all friendly
aud and protection in case OF need.
sin testimony thereof |, John Sherman.
Secretary of State of the United States Of
America, have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal Of the Department of State to
be affixed ut Washington. this 10th day of
April, 1898, and Of the independence of the
United States of America the l22d.
will 60 TO Canada.
Minister Polo was accompanied by six
members of his staff. The party left by the
Pennsylvania Road, going Northward to
Buffalo and Suspension Bridge. and thence to
Toronto. By 1910 o clock Thursday morn
ing the Spanish officials were on British soil.
They will stop for day or two on the Cana
dian side of Suspension Bridge, and will then
spend some days at Toronto. From there
they go TO Halifax to take an ocean liner.
Senior Polo removed the effects ef the Legal
ton to the Austrian headquarters, and France
and Austria will look after Spanish interests
in his absence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
Gary Resigns.

On Thursday last the resignation Of Post
master General Gary was made public by the
President and at Il e same time the appoint
ment of Hon. Charles Emory Smith. of
Philadelphia. Pa. to succeed him was an
nOunced.
Mr. Gary'S resignation was sent to the
President on Sunday last. and was accepted.
Mr.. Gary said in his letter that his health
could not stand the strain ofhis official duties.
In an interview with the Washington cor
respondent of the Baltimore American Mr..
Gary said II have resigned my position
solely on account ofmy health. Let me make
it as plain as words are capable of ai:nounc-
ing fact" said Mr. Gary when he was asked
if his declining health was the sole reason for
departure from the Presidents council OF adj
viserS at time when the President most
needed counsel. a short time ago. perhaps
two weeks. had long consultation with my
family doctor. Dr. MacGill. Of CatOnsville.
He put the case before me very plainly. He
told me exactly my physical condition, and
pointed out that could not stand the drains
which the enormous weight ot my Official
duties made upon my health. He told me
frankly that it was either leave the depart
ment and live, or remain in ii aud die. |
prefer TO leave the department and live.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23

AT Boston, on Wednesday, Thomas Bran
was found guilty of murder, without capital
punishment. in the barkentine Herbert Fuller
case.
Fire in the four story block. at New Haven,
Connecticut, occupied by Beecher & Leonard,
clothiers, on Wednesday, caused loss of
100000.
By a new contract for envelopes the Third
Assistant Postmaster General estimates that
in the next four years the department will
pay 81, 900, 600 less thaa formerly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23

The War Department is overru Iy offers
of services in the war with Spain. About
four thousand persons have applied for COM
missions as generals and about one hundred
thousand for commissions as colonels These
figures may not be accurate, but certain it is
there has been no rush for places as privates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23
WAR BEGUN E!
THE FLEET GONE TO HAVANA.
THE FLYING SQUADRON
TO GO TO SEA.
Capture of a Spanish Steamer
SPANISH FLEET BELIEVED TO
BE HEADING FOR THE CHES-
APEAKE BAY.
Special Dispatch 10 the Advocate

BALTIMORE, MD. April y. 1886 D. III
The fleet at Key West sailed at 5.45 this
morning for the blockade of Havana, and the
Flying Squadron at Newport News is under
orders to sail Immediately. Minister Wood
ford $ train was stoned by mob last night,
while he was leaving Spain but he escaped
in safety to France.
The call of the President for l00, 900 vol
unteers is momemtariy expected. 1t is re-
ported from Madrid that the first attack of
the Spanish fleet will he ON the Chesapeake
Bay.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

The stockholders of the Westminster and
Meadow Branch Turn1ike Company are
hereby notified that an election win be held
at the residence of Samuel Roop, Meadow
Branch, on
MONDAY, I'd DAY OF MAY, 1898,
between the hours of and II a. M, for the
purpose of electing Board of Directors 10
manage the affairs of said Company for TIE
ensuing year. -
JOHN I. DIFFENBAUGH,
apr 9 At Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23

The House of Representatives at Washing.
ton passed as an emergency war measure tie
bill empowering the President to call out the
volunteer forces of the country and providing
for their organization. Both the President
and Secretary Alger urged the passage of the
bill The bill is permanent in its character.
The principal change made by the House of
Representatives was to vest the appointment
of all regimental officers in the Governor of
the several States instead of in the President
as recommended by the War Department.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23

Congressman James Hay, of Virginia, has
set other congressman good example. Mr..
Hay voted for war, and he has offered his
services to the governor of Virginia, saying
that he could not ask others to do what he
would not do himself. Next.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-23

BALTIMORE, MD.. April -, 1913 p. m.
The first shot of the war was fired this
morning. when the cruiser Nashville encoun-
tered Spanish steamer. The Nashville
fired & pound she'll into her aud the Span :
lard immediately surrendered.
g. W FRIZELI.