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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18
AS A TARIFF REFORNER.

The attitude Of but few public men
upon a leading question has ever
been as thoroughly misrepresentcd-
and. in a large measure. misundeF-
stood among their constituency, as
that OF Mr.. German on the tariff ques-
ton. This Is largely due TO a dehb-
crate Misrepresentation Tor an ute
rior purpose From the tariff OF 1855,
which was passed by the first Con
grcss IN which he served. and in the
discussion Of which Mr.. German took
a conspicuous part. down to the Ding
strongly. and often effectively. com
bated the Republican doctrine Of "A
tariff laid with protection as the pri-
mary object In all his tariff fights,
Mr.. German has taken that distinctly
Democratic measure. the Walker Tar
in of 1916. devised by the Secretary of
the Treasury. on practical business
principles. with revenue a. the object.
but with the incident Of protection
carefully guarded and fairly distrib-
uted as his guide in fixing the rates
OF duty. His position was well stated
i'm the discussion Of the tariff hill Of
1853. in defense of Maryland indus
AAAtH-- a. AAAAthfHs
"Sir. we must raise 5000. OOO, 600 for
the support Of the Government by tax
alton on goods imported. The only
question now To be determined is one
of fair distribution OF that tax. All
interests viii be protected II il Is
fairly distributed. and | Will say 10
our Democratic friends here that
there never has been q tariff bill
drawn BY Democratic statesmen that
did not discriminate. within the rev
enue standard. so as to protect every
American interest. and the American
people never viii submit TO any other
form of taxation.
Thus, in asking that the rate of
duty on bituminous coal. in the mining
of which one-ninth of the industrial
population of Maryland was engaged,
be fixed at Is cents ton, Mr.. German
first pointed out that in the Walker
tariff it had been 81 per ton; and in
asking that the duty on bichromate
OF potash. another Maryland product,
should be fixed at 3ls cents pound.
one-half cent less than the rate fixed
bv the tariff commission-he first
showed that the Walker rate was :
cents pound.
in the tariff debate at that time may
be inferred from the following re-
marks of Senator Aidrich. the Repub-
lican leader, in opposing him on the
potash duty: II must confess my very
great surprise that the Senator from
MARYLAND. who has. l believe. invari-
ably voted for the greatest reductions
upon all articles, manufactured or un-
manufactured. should now resist the
reduction of the duty upon an article
of such universal consumption as BIZ
chromate of potash"
Thus it will be seen that Mr.. Cor
man occupied. at that time. an inter
mediate ground between the high pro-
tectionists. who would fix the duties
as near the prohibitive point as the
revenue necessities of the Government
will admit, thus making protection
the object and not the incident of tar,
iff legislation: and the free traders OF
his own party, who, in raising the nee
essarv revenues from tariff taxation
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

absolutely disregard the fair distrl-
button of the incidental protection re-
sulting therefrom. The middle and
conservative attitude of Mr.. German
on the tariff question, while it moved
him to a spirited opposition of the
Mckinley law. which he denounced IN
several strong speeches as an out
rageous extortion from the people for
the benefit of a favored few, and re
corded his vote along with his Demo
cratic brethren against nearly all OF
its items; it also precluded him from
the support of the crude and poorly
considered Wilson Bill. as ii came
from the House in the Fifty-third Con-
gress. The Mills Bill. the Democratic
tariff measure of the Fiftieth Con-
gress, which was defeated by the Re
publican Senate, was cast on those
conservative lines, which met Mr.. Cor
mans approval, and il was at the
special request of President Cleveland
and as his representative that Mr.
German attended the -. Louis con-
vention of 1SSS. bearing a platform.
prepared under the Presidents super
vision, making the Mills Bill the eN-
ponent of Cleveland's tariff policy.
which he wanted the country to pass
upon The amendments engrafted
upon the Wilson Bill, through the in
fiuence of Mr.. German, were all based
on the schedules of the Mills Bill. But
the wisdom of Mr. Germans course in
dealing with the Wilson Bill is now
no longer disputed. even by the
closest friends of Mr.. Cleveland. and.
in fact. il has been commended by
Cleveland himself in his subsequent
messages to Congress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18
DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF THE
MARYLAND STATESMAN.
ALEADER OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY.
Brief Review Of Some of His Valuable Services to His
Country and State

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As result OF the Investigation thus
inaugurated. Mr.. German had the sat
isfaction, eleven years later, ~ the
summer % 1884, during the Fifty
third Congress. IN the capacity Of
chairman Of the Committee on Print
ing. OF having enacted into law the
measure known as the Public Print
ing Act. which thoroughly rrorVaTs-
lied the whole system 81 public print
ing.
Ry an official estimate made hy the
Public Printer IL is shown that this
measure effects a saving 10 the Gov
eminent Of AZ least quarter OF mil
lion dollars year. while at the same
time giving better wages 20 many Of
the Ia hDrrrG
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

take his old time adviser back into
his confidence. 1t was said that Cleve-
land resented what he persisted in
believing was Germans antagonistic
attitude toward his nomination at
the Chicago convention in 1892, al
though Mr.. Whitney did his utmost
to remove that erroneous impression.
When visited by the Senator at his
home in New York before his inaugu-
ration. Mr.. Cleveland lightly rejected
the proffered advice to call an extra
session of Congress in March to re-
peal the Mckinley law and readjust
the tariff. and issued his fiat that an
extra session would be called in Au-
oust TO deal .sNclusivcly with the sill
YER question Sitter his inauguration.
he was strongly inclined to give his
ear exclusively TO the anti-Gorman
element in Maryland and give them
tho full influence of his patronage,
and would have pursued this course
from the first had he not been admon-
iShcd bv Secretaries Carlisle and La
mont of the folly of making an open
rupture with so influential Senator
as Mr.. German. As il was, nearly the
whole great influence of the Admins
tratiou was thrown against MIR. Cor
man in his own State ard the result
is known. This was regarded by i'm
martial observers a. a remarkable in
stance OF ingratitude.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

Mr.. German took his seat in the
Senate March 1. lSsl. He was then
not quite ~ years of age and the
Youngest member of the body nj that
time, although younger men had
previously, and have since, served a.
Senators. Upon his retirement.
March ,. 1899, after eighteen years Of
continuous and distinguished service,
he had not quite completed his six
tieth wear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18
HIS PATRIOTISM.

A distinguished Senator, when once
asked to what cause he attributed the
great influence of a partisan leader
like Mr.. German on the Republican
side of the Chamber, replied, that to
his intense patriotism more than any
other cause it was due. Although a
vigilant and aggressive partisan when
a partisan record was really involved,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18
A NOTED MAN.

Mr.. German was one of the noted
men of the Senate. His unique ca
reer, starting from a page on the
floor and passing by the force of his
own energy and talents to the posi-
ton of acknowledged leadership of
one of the great political parties of
the body, and statesman whose
ability is recognized on both sides of
the chamber and throughout the
country. is regarded as a forcible il
lustration of the possibilities of
American citizenship. He was among
the first Senators asked to be pointed
out by strangers visiting the Capitol.
That his fame has not been confined
to his own country is evidenced by
the fact that foreign visitors equally
with those from the States were al
ways anxious to see him. and nearly
every distinguished foreigner made it
a point to seek his acquaintance.
Among Englishmen there was COM
mon remark as to his strong resem-
blance to the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. He made a pleasant impress
sion upon all. In his manner to
strangers Mr.. German is the soul of
suavity and courtesy, and is regarded
as one of the Chesterfields of the Sem
ate. To his friends he is cordial and
informal. There are few observing
public men who regard Mr.. Germans
career as ended with his retirement
from the Senate. He is still full of
mental and physical vigor. and it is
hardly likely that talents such as he
possesses will permit him to rest on
the laurels of his past achievements,
although that would probably be
more agreeable to him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18
Mr.. GoRaAN AS A DEBATER.

On the floor of the Senate Mr. Cor
man was always an attractive figure.
lie always spoke from the standpoint
OF full Information. lie never arose
unless he had something To say peril
nent to the pending measure, and al
WAYS sat down as soon as he had nm.
ishcd saying is. The result was ne
never spoke To empty benches" To
the contrary, whenever IL was ncjsed
about that German was no. the sen
ators from both sides of the Chamber
would hasten in from the CLOAK rooms
and Hobbies and he would soon nave Il
full and attentive audience with him
to stay until he had finished.
During the eighteen years of his
service, he participated in the debate
ON many subjects. including the tariff
Of isS3, 1SsS and 1880. 1898 and 1897;
interstate commerce, Chinese immigra-
ton. the public printing and distribu-
ton Of documents, the Canadian fish
cries. the building of the Navy, the
Canadian and domestic Transports
ton traffic. the Treasury surplus. and
in fact, nearly every question of inn
portance that came before Congress.
The fullness of information he
brought to the consideration of these
multifarious questions always inter
rsted the Senate and sometimes sur
priSed his friends as well as his enc
mics.
The late Barnes Compton used 10
relate an anecdote of former senator
Ephraim X. Wilson, while the latter
was serving in the Senate and Mr..
Compton in the House. One day Mr..
Compton came into the chamber and
found Mr.. German addressing the
Senate on current matter. nearly
all seats being filed and perfect at
teutiOn manifested on all sides. Drop
ping into seat beside Senator vii
son, Mr.. Compton inquired in care
less manner. What is German talking
about. anyhow Judge Wilson
laying his hand upon the arm of his
questioner, replied in a low, but
measured and impressive voice:
Friend Compton, came here be-
lever in the talk which had tloated
around in certain political circles in
Maryland, that German was a mere
politician. without knowledge of pub
lie affairs or capacity for statesman
ship; but since | have been here
have learned how utterly erroneous
was the impression | then enter
tanned: German is really a statesman
of great breadth and wonderful full
ness of practical information, and an
all around man of affairs. He is now
enlightening the Senate upon the cur
rent question in manner that has
not been equalled by any Senator
who has participated in the debate
and YOU see the attention he is com
handing"
In manner Mr.. German is dignitied
and impressive in his delivery, his
sentences well rounded and with
good emphasis, but without any at
tempt at oratory. He always speaks
extemporaneously. While well pro
vided. when he makes a set speech,
with statistical tables carefully pre-
pared and abundant data bearing on
his subject, and is sometimes pro-
vided with typewriter notes that he
has dictated to his stenographer, he
rarely refers to any of these while
speaking. except to read occasionally
from a table or cite an authority to
illustrate or prove his argument.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

Resolved That the Committee on Printing as at
present constituted be authorized 10 81 during the
coming recess Of the Senate. and instructed 70 examine
and reT.ort on the following subjects
I. The public printing and binding; with view to
he REDUCTION Of the quantity Of the work and expenses
q The management OF the Governments frih''hs
Office and Bindery.
The wages paid to different classes of employees
The necessity for the branch Offices of the Gov
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

cloture resolution, but the Vice
President failed them at the last mo-
ment of this revolutionary proceed
ing, weakening in his purpose before
the well-directed fire of the minority.
During the seven weeks of untiring
vigilance, Mr. German occupied the
floor a considerable portion of the
time himself, and contributed much
to the parliamentary feature of the
debate. In the meantime, the eyes of
the country had been opened to the
unfair and partisan character of the
pending measure. The public senti-
mcnt of the country admired the
splendid fight the Democrats had
made against it, and sympathized
with the South against the proposed
sectional discrimination. This senti-
ment communicated itself to the
minds of the more liberal Senators,
and the result was the change of the
necessary votes to defeat the parti-
san measure.
Thus ended one of the most noted
parliamentary battles on record, and
the name of the Maryland Senator
will 60 down on the pages of history
intimately and honorably associated
with it.
HIS LAST CAMPAIGN OF LEADERSHIP.
There has been general approval
throughout the country from both
friendly and unfriendly sources of
the splendid finish of Mr.. Germans
Senatorial term at the last session
of Congress Just closed. Many men
under similar circumstances would
1 "
sulkiness or indifference find no place
in the makeup of Arthur =. German.
The great fight for the amendment
of the Spanish treaty so as to elimi-
nate the policy of Imperialism, and
TO defeat the Presidents demand for
a permanent increase of Army was a
splendid exhibition on the part of the
minority party, and il was under the
leadership of Mr.. German. 1t was
the last rally of the Democrats under
their old-time leader. Though the
amendment of the treaty failed, under
the unexpected detection of two Dem
ocratic votes, in its immediate object,
IL. nevertheless, practically accom-
plished its purpose. The eyes of the
country were as effectually opened 10
the true iniquity of the miSchieyous
policy in controversy, by the magnif-
iccnt and well sustained discussion, as
in the case of the Force Bill. and, al
though the same favorable result was
not recorded at the final roll call, the
knell Of Imperialism was as effectu-
ally sounded Already the Admins
tratiun has begun to weaken.
The resistance of the Hull Army Bill
was a complete success, the Republi-
cans being forced to accept the
amendments proposed by Senator
German. eliminating all the more OBJ
jectionahle features of the Hull Bill
and making all its provisions only of
temporary duration for two years, in
stead of q permanent regulation of
the military peace establishment rs
originally contemplated. Leading Re
publicans admitted that il was a
complete surrender 20 the minority
and !; was recognized throughout the
country as n magnificent victory for
the Democrats in behalf OF their old
time principle of opposition TO large
standing army in time of peace. Mr.
German was the recognized leader OF
the Democratic forces throughout the
entire conflict, and il added additional
lanrcls 10 his distinguished career OF
party leadership
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

Mr.. German always exercised nice
discrimination and unfailing tact in
the matter. In dealing with national
affairs, he seemed almost to forget
what party was in power, so broad
and patriotic was his course. 1t was
this characteristic breadth of states
manship and patriotism, joined to his
great store of practical information,
upon which both sides depended, and
his pleasing personality, that consti-
tuted the secret of his commanding
influence. The Republican Senators
easily distinguished between the mar
row partisan and obstructionist and
the broad statesman, whose partisan
ship was so frequently merged in his
patriotism.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24
Robbed the Grave.

a startling incident, OF which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as fol-
lows: IL was in a most dreadful con-
dition. My skin was almost yellow,
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no ap-
petite-gradually growing weaker
day by day, Three physicians had
given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters: and
to my great Joy and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided improve
ment. | continued their Use for three
weeks, and am now a we'll man. |
know they saved my life, and rob-
bed the grave of another victim.
No one should fail to try them.
Only % cts, guaranteed, at Fitz-
geraId's Drug Store. 33tj
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24

Miller has this Year shown more
general marks OF progress and pros
perity than for many years. 1t is u
revelation even to old citizens to
walk about the town and see the
many neat and attractive homes.
with nicely painted buildings, pretty
lawns, fine shade and fruit trees,
flower gardens, etc. In some places
the shady walks are an agreeable
feature. In a few years the newly
planted trees will also make u show
ing. These things Indicate feeling
of contentment and pride in their
home surroundings more noticeable
than ever before among the people
OF Miller. 1t adds to the beauty of
the town and to the value of the
property
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie f. Springer, OF 1925 Howard
ST., Philadelphia, Pa, when she found
that DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured
her of II hacking cough thatfo for many
years had made life burden. All
other remedies and doctors could
give her no help, but she says OF this
Royal Cure-''it soon removed the
Jain in my chest and can now sleep
soundly, something | can scarcely
remember doing before. | feel like
sounding it's praises throughout the
Universe. . So will every one who
tries DR.. Kings New Discovery for
any trouble of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs. Price soc. and $1.O0. Trial
bottles free at Fitzgerald's Drug
Store every bottle guaranteed,
1915
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24

The people of Rec Heights and
several visitors from Miller enjoyed
an unusual treat Monday evening in
the way Of a musical reception at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. David Wat
kins, where Miss Emma Moses, OF
Chi cago, surprised and delighted a
large audience with her wonderful
perfor mances upon the piano. She
is one of the foremost musicians of
the country, and perhaps no person
present ever before saw or heard such
an artist perform Miss Moses has
devoted her life to music under the
masters in this and the old country.
Her phenomenal rendition of clussi.
cal music, national airs, and melo-
dies, consisting OF an hours rapid
playing was without the sign OF a
note OF music before her. Miss
Moses, together with two other IChi-
cago ladies, Misses Pope and Arnold
are all visiting at the home OF their
friend Miss Eva Whitcomb, at the
Whitcomb ranch south of Rec
Heights.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24
Wanted

A man to work my farm near Bur-
dette p. O. Hand Co., s. Oak. on
shares. Applicants must give good
references and apply by letter.
have several choice quarter sections
of land that / would trade for horses.
For information apply to Baldwin
& Pusey Miller, L. II. Butterfeld, st.
Lawrence, or to me in person, c. w,
Simons, Burdette. S. Oak. 36t4
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subscription $50 Year In Advance.
After Harvest.

Put away the little header
In the middle OF the lot.
Never more we'll need the binder
Let il set out there and rot.
1eSve tire harrow nv the roadside
To be handy in the spring,
Build hay stacks on top the seeder-
We've no use for that old thing!
Run the mower in the lake bed,
Where the hay was cut this fall
Where spring waters hide the half OF it..
And the rust will cover all.
But what's the odds, just 80 were happy,
In this land of grain and steers
There are other farming implements,
For the other farming wears.
So why waste our time foolin
TO put allthese things away,
With our pockets full of dollars
Worth two hundred cents today?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24
The PeOple Of Today.

Have reached that stage of intelli-
gence where they are no longer i'm
posed upon by travelling quacks and
peddlers. The SO called opticians and
oculists. used to reap a rich harvest,
but their work is so unsatisfactory
after they have gone that the people
have learned that their safest plan
is to have their eyes examined and
fitted by their home optician. Thor
ough and scientific examination free
of charge. CHAs. +. SoNTAG,
Optician.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24

A special school election has been
called for August 20 in Miller dis
tcict to vote upon two questions,
viz: The building of an addition to
the school house, and whether the
board shall sell the Mead school
buildind located south of town, and
for which there is no further use.
The school officers would like
a full vote upon these PROPOSE
tons. Polls will be open at one p
NJ. in the city hall.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24
To the General PnhIic.

| hopeto receive your further es-
teemed trade. | know OF know bet
ter way TO secure that than by good
service in every respect. Ifanything
is said or done in my business
That looks wrong or is wrong
would have you take for granted
that | shall make proper amends as
soon as it comes to my knowledge.
35t2 Yours Very truly,
:. III BELT.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-08-24
RnMaIO Bill.

This celebrated historical charac-
ter begins a tour OF South Dakota
with his great Wild West Show ana
Congress of Rough Riders oil the
World next month, Thousands OF
people have seen it and pronounce
it the leading attraction OF the time.
Some of the interesting features are
ga grand production OF the hero'c
charge up San Juan Hill OF a detach-
ment of Roosevelts Rough Riders
who actually took part in this bat
tie.
For the first time Philippine horse
men and women will be seen In their
own style of riding and sport. The
Hawaiians, composed OF men and
women, have peculiar style OF rid
ing and whose religious dancing is
revelation to the American public.
Porto Ricans and Cubans, who have
fought in different battles, the
Queens Own Lancers, German
Cuirassiers, Arabs, United States
Artillerymen and Cavalrymen, South
American Gauchos, Cowboys on
bucking bronchos, Sioux Indians
and others. Annie Oakley, will do
some new tricks in the shooting line;
Johnny Baker. who is an expert
markesman, and the only Buffalo
Bill. There will be grand street
parade on the morning OF the exhibit
ton.
The route OF Buffalo Bills Wild
West in South Dakota is as follows ::
Watertown, Sept. 4; Huron, Sept.
5; Aberdeen, Sept. 6; Iankton,
Sept. 13; Mitchell, Sept. IA; Sioux
Falls, Sept. 10.