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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
Some Specimen Pension Gases.
From the New York Times, Republican.

FROM lne New OfE ZINES, RepuDlcSn.
During its investigation of pension frauds
in 1895 the Times found pensoner, whom
we will call s. G., living en farm near the
city of Ogdensburg. He draws So month.
His pension was granted for the alleged dsa-
biities of '!disease of the liver and respiratory
organs,'' constituting ''iacapacity to perform
manual labor" He not only carries on his
farm, but is the greatest hunter in Ogdens,
burg. 1t is said that he can chase fox
further than any man in St. Lawrence county.
He is noted as a man of great endurance.
In the city of Ogdensburg the Times found
another pensioaer, l.. NJ, who draws a pen
sion of $l2 month fer ''total deafness of the
right ear and disease of the nervous system"
He is barber, and works in his shop from
early morning until 10 clock at night. He
carries on a conversation in an ordinary tone
of voice The local Board of Pension Exam
iaers refused to recommend him for pension,
and he went before the Watertown board.
Another Ogdensbnrg pensioner is J. p.
He draws $l2a month on certificate Of total
disability from hernia and a wound in the
left hand. When reporter of the Times
visited him he was engaged with another man
in piling long and very heavy three-inch
c. P. is another Ogdensburg pensioner.
He gets $12 q month for total disability from
intestinal disease, and was found looking
brown, healthy and robust, piling wood in his
back yard. This brave defender of his coun-
try and tireless claimant of the bounty en-
listed as private en- February 1G, 1865,
marched with unhinching courage as far as
Malone, and was mustered out July |, 1895,
without ever having had a musket in his
hands
There is nothing exceptional about these
cases. They are fairly typical Of that great
part of the list which bears the names of pen
sioners who draw the maximum pension for
total disability while continuing to pursue
their ordinary and lucrative occupations. some
of them being engaged in hard manual labor
Perjury lies at the bottom of all these cases,
and perjury invalidates any contract or grant
based on If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
The Case Of Senator Bruce.
From the Baltimore American.


1t will be remembered that TWO years ago
Senator w. Cabell Bruce, representing the
Second district of Baltimore city. and elected
as mugwump Democrat, refused to go Into
the Democratic caucus. The caucus met and
chose Sentor john Walter Smith for president
of the Senate, but Senator Brace declined to
vote for him. 1t was generally understood
at the time that Senator Bruce was willing to
be made president. and as his vote would
decide the matter there was desire on the
part OF both parties to get him. As ii was.
he held up the situation until the Democrats
receded from their action. and. Withdrawing
Senator Smith, decided to support Senator
Bruce. not by any means because they want
ed him. but because they had TO make rir-
tue of the necessity. Practically, Senator
Bruce. holding the key to the situation. elect
ed himself president of the Senate. Fer this
action not word of criticism or reproach
was printed in any of our esteemed contem-
poraries. but some of them praised the act as
entirely proper.
There is virtually no difference between what
Senator Bruce did and what the eleven dele
gates from Baltimore are doing, except that the
delegates have rather the better of the compar-
son. for they are acting for the interest of
Baltimore. But some of the papers and
many of the men who applauded Bruce are
abusing the eleven delegates. They are
going rather far in this vituperation, too.
Because all the men have not had as fine
educational or social advantages as Mr.. Bruce
they are held up to riaicule, and bad motives
are ascrbed to them, in spite of the absence
of any facts. Each one of the delegates is
Just as much of a representative of Baltimore
as Mr.. Bruce was, and the fact that there are
eleven of them, Il clear majority of all the
citv's representation, standing together for
the same ends, entities them to fair and re.
specttul treatment.
If Senator W. Cabell Bruce was right,
wherein are the delegates wrong?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

The Democrats of the Senate nominated
and voted for Senator j. W. Herring, of Car
roll, fer President of the Senate. He was
not elected, of course, but lie received the
vote of every Democrat. His nomination
was compliment to the Senators high stand
ing in the Senate. 1t was no empty honor.
for he would have been the caucus nominee
had the Democrats had enough votes te elect
Il nrrsidinn officer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
MO. $500 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
In the matter of the Trust Estate of Edward
Lynch, George W. Albaugh, Trustee.
Ordered this 9TH day of January, A. T.
1898, that the sales made and reported in the
above entitled cause by George w. Albaugh.
trustee, IN his second report of sales, be finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 10 the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the
9Th day, OF February next; provided copy of
this order be inserted once week for three
successive weeks in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county, Maryland, previous
to the LIST day of February next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$l039. 10.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS.
True Copy,-Test:
Jan 3t JAS. Fl. BuLINGsLEA C1ERx
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
The Action Of the Minority.


From the Baltimore American of Wednesday.
If the action Of the eleven members of the
city who remained away from the Repubhcan
caucus last night means anything. II Is that
they will not allow the House of Delegates 10
be organized until the city of Baltimore is
given some say in the proceedings. The com
binarion to give everything to the Sixth Dis
trict. which has less than snc-SiNth of the
states population. and to ignore Baltimore
city. which has almost one. half the p0pula
ton more than one half the wealth and two
thirds of the business. and which pays more
than ehalf of the taxes. will never succeed
in its selfish aims if the Baltimore representa-
tiveS are true ts their word and their manifest
duty If the Wellingten-L owndeS combina
tisn object to the bolting they can find war
rant for it in the action OF their own men
when the city delegation held ii caucus. The
eleven men who acted last night simply fol-
lowed ii precedent and they hold the cards to
win results 1t is the only way that Balti
more can in a measure make up for the fact
that lis representation in the legislature is less
than fifth. when it ought to he nearly one
half
1t is easy to see how all this has happened.
The work of Wellington. in attempting TO
grab all in sight and boss the party, to give
all its offices and its honorS TO the members
from one district, has had its inevitable eff
feet. He was well knocked out at Ocean
City, but the work needs to he finished. and
this is the way to do it. We are sorry To see
any trouble in the organization of the body,
but it is better to have the fight ight i'll the
beginning 80 that rights will be recognized
later on.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

Baltmores population is now officially fixed
at 500, 72G From the great amount OF bust
ness reported to have been done there and
the large amount of money that was to he in
vested in manufactures, &C., just prisr to the
last presidential election, one was inclined to
believe that the close of the year would find
it pushing close to Greater New York. By
the way, where is all that prosperity that was
to Lit Baltimore
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

The Baltimore Ne,cs commended the Re.
publican members of the Legislature in Bal.
timore who bolted the decision Of the CITY
caucus. They were Independent, upright
men. according to that Journal The same
paper condemns the other city members of the
House Of Delegates who declined to be boHnd
by the Lowndes Wellington McComas com.
bine cauens at Annapolis. What consisten-
cy! The Ne'cs is getting to be as much a
Republican ring organ as the SIN.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

From the Keystone Gazette, Waynesboro,
Pa. we have received a copy of the Sou
venir of Waynesboro's Centennial, 1897
1897" 1t contains illustrations of the Cen.
tennial Committee, prominent business men,
and houses, private residences. churches and
manufactures, together with the sermons
preached on the Sunday previous and each
davis program. 1t is printed on very fine
paper and is credit to any office. Thanks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
MO. 3473 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Jennie Fogle, ct al, infants, by their next
friend, Henry W. Davis, VS.. Jennie Fogle,
ct al, infants, Sarah +. Brown and Lloyd
Brown, her husband.
Ordered this 9th day of January. A. d.,
1898, that the account of the auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the oath day Of January inst :;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named day
i'll some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
JAS. H. BILLINGSLEA, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
jams IT. JAS. H. BILLINGsLEA, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

The wheat deal in Chicago closed GA the
3lst of December with no unusual excitement.
The closing price was 94a and Joseph Letter
had about seven millions of bushels on hand.
lie predicts that wheat will go to $1.25 per
bushel by next May, but this opinion may
only be based upon his wishes, on account
OF his large holdings. When farmers can get
iA'r price, say ninety cents a bushel, they
might as well sell, and net be guided by the
opinions of spectators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

Capt. VIM. N. Mcdonald, aged "a years,
died in Berryville, Virginia, on Tuesday.
He was wellknown educator and publisher
During the late war was a member of Gen.
Stonewall Jacksons brigade, and was pro-
NOTED to a eaptaincy of artillery.
The east wing of the Ottwa Canada
Catholic University was destroyed by fire on
"Wednesday Loss en- the building, $50, 600;
on contents, $40, 600. There is 500. 600 in.
surance on the institution
The lumber yards of the Saginaw (Michi-
gan Lumber Company were burned Tburs
day morning They contained 10000. 600
feet OF lumber and saving plant valued at
$3.50, 900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

Greater New York was born ON january
lst. and the municipalities combined under
the name Of New York had population of
about 1000. 600 1t is now the second city
being first
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
For the Democratic Advocate

In acknowledging the contribution to our
Aims House Christmas service, the name of
Mr.. Lewis Brock, our popular young green
grocer, was accidently omitted. Mr. Brock
kindly donated the fruit, which filed
the baskets furnished the sick. We greatly
regret the omission, and hereby return our
sincere and heartfelt thanks
NJ. B. SHELLMAN,
MAMIE RINKER.
Committee
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
CLOSING OUT SALE
~ OF
Lumber and Cord Wood.

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY -, 1898,
on the premises of Alfred Stevenson, West
minister district, Carroll county, Nd, about
u miles southwest of Westminster, will be
sold at public sale 10000 feet No. full edge
chestnut boards and scantling. A. cords of
oak slab wood, sawed short into stove lengths,
so cords of oak and hickory wood, chips,
chucks, saw dust, &c. Also, uncut wood,
tree tops, &C., in lots to salt purchasers, Il
lumberman house and shedding. \ credit
Of three months will be given. Sale to COM
mence at l O'Clock, p. M, when terms and
conditions will be made known by
jams 1t A. NJ. kALBACH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
4 TToRNEY's SALE
OLA
VALUABLE FAp,,
In Hampstead District, Cor,on - "

D.. O'' County, Nd
gage from John W: Shaffer and ' w;S IN Mort
Blizzard, bearing date on tba I o Slie to Georo.
uary, A. D., 1887, and re ne ON day Of jas
Real Estate Mortgage P,oraed Among Il,
County, in Liber ". \. NJ M O. Of CsrSI
&c, and said mortgage dD I q, tOlio4S
Weltha Ann Shriner on fbo E HIly assigned, :,
Der, A. D., 1890, said assig p'm gay Of NOve1@
recorded among the Real " F"s, being dpb
Records of Carroll County, the U1d Mortgage
as Attorney named in said mortgage s ,s1
WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY -,
1898, at l o'clock p. M. sborn al :, D.
of two tracts of land called ( s.F q, nose pars
Germany" and part of ''PIeaso roT9es New
surveyed lying contiguous to each otIg Re.
Hampstead District, Carroll CONT rm o'ler' in
land, about / miles from Hamnsttaao,yG' Mary,
Baltimore * Hanover Turnpike Ps "oji on on the
l mile from Greenmount station ~ s0au' about
more d Harrisburg Railroad, and Tn "n sa NJ BALI
lie county road from Hampstead va "a 'G ne pub,
Mill, containing 65 ACRES OF I A N N1rosss
or less. This farm is in higb sta aa IL r. more
walton, we'll watered and fenced ,I's I'll cult,
provements consist of a % story Ston Inc ln,
with p story frame back buiidneg" ot, mouse
large bank barn and all other usnai7 o a;,ached
ings, in good repair; good orchard Iu oe 9alId.
and a due proportion in timber land VI run
situate in a beautiful part of the con 'p' and
venient to schools, stores. churches 'J y con
adjoins the lands Of John Ely Harry P P;,i an,
and Joshua Shafter, and we'll worth I''y ~
tention Of any one wanting beapt;fnI 'I s a,
Terms of Sale One third of 1ha , n", ,dFai
money to be paid cash on the dsy Of F aaIa
on the ratification thereof; one.tb;rd 'i !" .
months and the other one-tbird IN , IT. =
months from the day of sale. credit nor ,"e,.
TO bear interest from the day of saIe n ,nJa
be secured by the notes of the pmrcba ",u
purchasers, with security to he approved !
the said Attorney, or all cash at the on,;ao,
the purchaser or purchasers. '"
GEORGE l.. STOCKSDALP
Attorney named in the said Mortgon,
Geo. l.. Stocksdale. Solicitor o.
dec23 Is John NJ. IingIing, Anc
MICHAEL T.. WALSH SOTTCTT0p
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
MO. 1926 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Julia W. Seon and children, by next friend
VS.. DR.. Joshua W. Herring, Trustee, in
place of Rev. S. H. S. GalIaudet.
Ordered this Both day of December A. D..
1897, that the third account Of the auditor
filed in this cause be finally ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 18th day Of January
next; provided copy of this order be inserted
for two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
JAS. H. BILLINGSLEA, Clerk.
True copy,-Iest:
iam1 2t5: JAS H. BmLINGSLEA, Clerk,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
The accounts Of the engroSsing committee
of the House for 1896. which were cut from

Messrs. DOdson. Dehoti, Campbell, Byrd.
Ouo, krems, Harnish, Warrenbergsr and
Etchisom were the original committee.
Following are the names of the clerks of
the engrossing committee of the House of
DELEGATES for The session of 1906
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
EX-PAETE.
In the matter of the Trust Estate under the
will Of Susan Gallaudet, deceased, Joshua
W. Herring, Trustee.
Ordered this Both day Of December. A. d.
1897, that the account Of the Auditor filed IN
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day Of January next;
provided Il copy of this order be inserted i'T
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
JAS. IL. BILLINGSLEA. Clerk
True copy,-Test:
ianI o. JAS. H. BlILINGSLEA, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
DoHRBAoH wHIsKEY.

For sale, the celebrated Rhorbafssh or In
key, at wholesale and retail, at the n : copper
Distillery premises. The whisk 1..s = ali or
distilled and strictly pure. address or Car.
ders to Fl. T. Wentz, Agent LlneOoi0'
roll county, Nd WEAVER,
JNo. IF - Trustee
nov 81 3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08

MessrS. Braddsck, E. l.. Jones, Thomas p.
Jones, Weller, Evans, Carter, Medley, Eane,
Quillan, Applegarth and Orr were the clerks
appointed originally.
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IN the Circuit Court for Carroll Co
4 Sitting as Il Court of Equity
no. 3573 EQUITY.

llllIllll iNbolllI anu lLI!dlUtl NUOlL, Her
husband. ct A.. W. Clara {. Sell. Mary \
Sell, eft al.
Ordered this 22d day Of December. in
the year eighteen hundred and ninety
that the sale Of the property mentioned in these
proceedings made and reported by John ".
Roberts, Trustee, be ratified and confirmed.
unless cause TO the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the oath day OF January, next;
provided copy Of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed i'll Carroll county once
in each Of three successive weeks before the
18th day Of January, next.
The report states the amount ofSaleS to be
$3SO.00.
JAS. II. BILLINGSLEA. Clerk.
True copy.-Test:
dec25 3t JAS. H. BmILNGSLEA. Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
RECORDS MUTILATED.
Attempt to Cover UP Republican
Rascality at the Last Session
Of the Legislature.
III Members of the EngrOssinE Commit
tee and IS Clerks.

ANNAPOLIS. Mn.. Jan. 5.-The greatest
sensation of the day was discovery made by
the treasury officers that the ledger of the
controllers Office had been mutilated by
some one, who cut from the book one sheet,
pages Ill and 112, on which were recorded
part of the legislative expenses OF 1896.
Comptroller Graham today wrote letter to
Governor Lowndes formally advising him OF
the circumstance and asking him to take such
action as would lead TO the discovery OF the
perpetrstor of the outrage and bring him TO
punishment
The letter is as follows:
Annapolis, Jan. ). 1898.
To His Excelency, Lloyd Lowndes, Gov
would respectfully call attention to the
mutilation of the records in this office, as fol-
lows:
Some time between the 18th day Of Deem
Der, 1897, and the 4th day of January. 1898,
there was cut by some person or persons, to
me unknown, from the legislative ledger, in
which is kept all the itemized accounts OF the
members and officers of the Legislature OF
1896, one entire leaf, being pages Ill and
ll2, upon which leaf was ledgerized the ac-
counts of all the members and clerks OF the
engrossing committee of the House OF Dele
gates for said session of 1896.
The dates above mentioned between which
said act was committed can be plainly proven
by a deputy clerk in this Office, who examined
the ledger on the 18th day of December, 1897.
in order to make therefrom a list of Senate
employees for Senator Randall, remembering
well said leaf to have been in the book at
that time. Yesterday afternoon about five
! clock the loss of said leaf or mutilation was
first discovered.
Such act being criminal and affecting the
Integrity of the records of this Office and State,
therefore deem it my duty TO call your atten-
ton thereto, in order that you may take such
action as to you seems best.
what the Pages Contained.
The pages cut out contained the list OF the
appoiniees by the Speaker of the House of
! Delegates, Mr. Mudd, Oh the engrosslng com
mittee. Ever since the close Of The session
! of 1896 there has been an undercurrent OF
gossip about the number of the engrosslng
| committee be efcaries and the large gross
! amsuAt, five thousand dollars, expended with
reckless prodigality on this score. The indi
! yidual sums were bestowed chiefly as gratui
! ties. and in enc case, at least, upon an indi
vdual of prominence in Republican politics.
who did no more in return for the money. it
is said, than to sign his name on It's receipt.
As soon AS Comptroller Graham discovered
the Autiation of the record he set Mr.. Harry
J. Hopkins, the ledger clerk. to work to
reconstruct the record, which he easily did
from the vouchers signed by Speaker Mudd
on file and from the daybook which is kept
! by the comptroller.
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at o CLOCK, p. NJ, S,ONO SQUARE FEET
Of LAND, more or less, on
j ~ Charles Street. Westminster
; sts9 Nd; improved by 2sory
g .:.55559sIs $3.50 Frame Dwelling. well of water
&c, and now occupied by Joshua Hawkins.
Terms. -Cash upon the ratification of sale:
or credit terms to suit the purchaser.
GEORGE W. ALBAUGH.
Assignee of Mortgage.
dec1S It p. 4. Gorsnch. Auctonerr.
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MICHAEL f. WALSH. SOLICITOR
\ SSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEP,s
4 N SALE
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JOHN NJ. ROBERTS.
Assignee of Mortgager.
Clabaugh Il Roberts, Solicitors.

On the same day and place, | will offer at
public sale, for Charles B. Roberts and Will
liam B. Thomas, 100 barrels Of corn in crib
and Is tons of timothy and clover hay.
Terms of Sale.-Cash; or if desired by pur
chaser Il credit OF six months will be given, to
be secured by note of purchaser, with APPROX
ed security.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS,,
f. \
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HOUSE AND LOT,

BY virtue of the power of sale contained i,
Il mortgage from Harriet {. Smith to Franc,
H. Orenderf' dated October 9Th. 1881. and
recorded among the Real Estate Mortgsss
Records Of Carroll County, in I.iber VI, Z
NJ, No. 26, folio 40, &C., and duly assigned
to the undersigned. will sell at public SALE
at the Court House door. in Westminster. on
SATURDAY. JANUARY s, 1898.
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MO. 1903 EQUITY.

True copy,-Test:
ianl 2tEE JAS. II. BuLINGSLE
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-02
CLUB NOTES.

The Mothers meeting sent every
mother home with higher nobler con
ception of her duties and privileges.
Mrs Wallace Seaman sung The
Childrens home in a pleasing manner.
Natural Studies in the Home" read
by Mrs Dmmont Smith brought for
ward many ideas as to how Nature
studies might be pursued right here ut
home in Kansas.
Mrs Marsh read an article on the
same topic. advising women to neglect
their hOusework little and live nearer
nature with their children.
Mrs +. G.. Blanchard read Stories
and Story Telling. The discussi on
of this topic gave the mothers many
thoughts rs to helpful educational
=, iile- Of he story.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-02
Discovered by a Woman

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too by lady in this
country. disease fastened it's
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstOod its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily, and
could not sleep. SHE finally discov-
CT h way to recovery. 10y purchasing
Of us Il bottle OF DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery for consumption and was so
much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night; and with two
hotties, has been absolutely cured
Her name is Mrs. Luther LutZ."
Thus writes w. G. Hammck & Co..
of Shelby, N. c. Trial bottles free at
Porter's Drug Store. Regular size
soc and $l.O0. Every bottle guaran.
teed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-02
4 Sure Sign of Group

HOarSeneSs i'll child that is subject
to Group is Il sure sign of the approach
of the disease. If ChamberlainS
Cough Remedy is given AS soon AS the
child becomes hOarse. or even after
the croupy cough has appeared. it will
who have crOupy children always keep
this remedy at hand and find that it
saves them mucl, trouble and worry.
1t can always be depended upon and
pleasant To lake. For sale 10y M.
DeTar.