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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-04-14

DR.. C. E. Cramer, who was shot in Fred
erick last week by officer Six, died from the
wounds on Tuesday night. he was son of
John c. Cramer, of Woodsboro. An account
of the shooting will be found on the fourth
page Of this issue.
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Gen. Otis has been relieved Of command in
the Philippine Islands, by his own request.
His incompetency has been so generally
commented upon, perhaps it was intinated to
him that he could be relieved of command by
making the request.
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a petition signed by 10000 Germans, urg-
ing international intervention for stopping the
war in South Africa, has been presented to the
Chancellor of the German Empire.
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The expenses of the recent session of the
General Assembly were SIS, 900 less than the
expenses of the Republican legislature of
1898.
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trade need lengthy description mere
full stock for this IN new pat
every possible We make specially OF keeping the od Size ~
trouble enough or big enough 70
you pretty this lot We guarantee these m
satisfaction And we are sun
selling them at the old price, 100 $l.OO.
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The war taxes are piling up a large surplus
in the treasury, but Mckinley has ordered
that no reduction be made. He has more
imperialistic schemes on hand, and the sur
plus may be needed to carry them out.
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Under McKinley's rule for "benefcent as
similationn meat is $l.40 pound in Manila
and chickens S1.00 each.
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The vote on the unseating of Senator Quay,
of Pennsylvania, will be taken in the Senate
on April "a.
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NO. 5000 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll Couhs
George w. Albaugh. Assignee of Mortgage
vs.. Mary Barnes, Mortgagor; q
Notice is hereby given to the creditors =
Mary Barnes, late Of Carroll county, deeease e
to file their claims, with the vouchers theI Gs
with the Clerk of The Circuit Court Tor os !,
roll county, in Equity, on or before the 10
day of June, A. D., 1900.
JOHN MILTON REIFSNlDEn'
CHARLES E. FINK.
apr At irus'ee'...
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We will offer at Public Auction at Garrison
Stock Farm, near Pikesville, Baltimore Co.,
ON THURSDAY, 18th of APRIL, 1900,
Commencing at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
40 LARGE YOUNG
fO KENTUCKY MULES,
all well broken and some good leaders among
81 them; also, l Large Brown
o. COACH MARE, years old, va
NoAssound and reliable; Brown ALL
HORSE, years old, sound and splendid
leader and general purpose horse; BROWN
MARE, good roadster; Handsome GRAY
MARE, well broken and an excellent road.
ster; l BLACK MARE, years old, fine
driver and saddIer; BLACK HORSE, 5
years old, No. roadster and can trot in
2 40; large 3-year-old CHESTNUT THOR
OUGHBRED, pedigree at sale; large Ken
tacky SADDLE HORSE, years old, sound
sad suitable for either lady or gentleman and
thoroughly gated; also several general utility
horses.
TERMS-Five months credit, with APP
proved security; or cash, if purchasers desire
By-If weather should be unfavorabe sale
can take place under cover.
BT@Vehicles will meet electric cars at
Pikesville to convey persons 10 and from the
sale. WILLIAM B. COCKEY,
apr is NORMAN STUMP.
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r 1sr OF UNCLAIMED MATTER

r IsT OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL remaining in the Postofice, Westmin-
ster. Nd, April I, 1900:
Arbaugh. John W. Hoffman, Jacob 5.
Arnold, c. L. Holton. Mrs. Geo.
Baker, S. NJ. Komf, s. ".
Bishop, Risdon Lantz, Miss Etfie
Brown, Mrs. Nora Little, Mrs. Florence
Brown, Mrs. Benjamin Mccain. L. W.
Cole, Anna NJ. Moore, Oliver
Greenwood, A. M. Resi-, Geo. M.
Harrison, Harry Smith, c. s.
Harris, Miss Lille Snyder. Miss Alice
Hartman, Chas 81. Willis, Michael
Hilderbridle, Mrs. Williams, VIM. l..
Laura
Persons calling for matter in the above list
will please say it was advertised.
apr IA MILTON SCHAEFFER, P. M.
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r UMBERI LUMBER |

We have 100000 feet of Oak Lumber, for
House and Barn Building purposes, which
must be sold; $1,000 will buy 1000 feet de-
livered to your place. Don't miss this OPP
portuniiy, it will not last long and luE.ber Is
going up. Hoping You will favor us with an
order, we remaa yours resp.
KLEE MILLING CO.,
apr7 Gist, Nd.
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BY sIade a Risteau. Auctioneers.

DUBLIC SALE
Of
Two Car Loads of Large Kentucky
Mules, and a Lot of Horses Suit
able for All Purposes.
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BY virtue of an order from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county. Nd. the undersigned. administH-
tor of How .rd L. West deceased, Will sell at Pub
lie Sale on the premises at Wiest's Mill ON
TUESDAY, THE LIST, DAY OF MAY. 1900
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We will offer at Public Auction at Garrison
Stock Farm, near Pikesville, Baltimore Co.,
ON THITPSDAY I9tb of April, ION
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Congress Heights-To be supplied.
Gaithersburg-W. d. Parry.
Kensington-C. 8. Biegs.
Langdon-H c. Grimmel
Lanham-W. II. Dill.
Laytonsville-J. Fl. Marsh.
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Piney Grove-To be supplied.
st. Mary's-J. F. F. Gray.
Seyern-Henry Mann.
Spencerville-H. p. West.
Tennallytown-H- E. r. Reck.
Washington Circuit-Anacostia C. O. Isaac; Doug
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Deaconess House.
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West Falls-C. E Dudrear, 8. T. Jones
Westminster-J. A. Price.
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Evening star., 1900-07-17

A deplorable tendency has been noted in
certain quarters during the past week or
so to foment trouble between the employees
of the "syndicate"' railway company and
the corporation. An insignificant affair be-
between some of the workers and their i'm
mediate superior was exaggerated, and it
was made to appear that the men were on
the point of leaving their cars and demand
ing conditions certain to lead to a tie-up
of the local lines under this management.
Fortunately there has been no such inten-
ton on the part of the men, as the case
has resolved itself.
with the experiences Of Brooklyn, Cleve-
land and St Louis in mind 1t is difficult to
realize that any one would deliberately
seek to agitate differences between the en-
pioyed and the employers of city's trans
portation service. To engage in such an
enterprise is to play with dynamite Who
ever dallies with the serious dangers in
volved by demagogic suggestions or insiuu-
ations is tampering with the peace of the
city and the lives of its residents
The street railway employees of the Dis
trfct. of both corpora tons, are ii is claimed
and not denied, adequately paid and work
under exceptionally favorable conditions
They are receiving higher wages than ever
before. their hours are comparatively short,
their grievances are few. and where any
such arise their employers announce will
ingness to meet them in a spirit of friendly
consultation. There is barren soil here
for labor agitation, yet it requires at
times but little to estrange.a a few from their
allegiance. to spread disaffection and finally
TO work up formidable condition approxi-
mating anarchy.
The best friend of the worker is he who
advises him conServatively, who holds the
strike far away a possible remedy for
supposed wrongs, and urges the cultiva-
ton of the very spirit OF mutual under
standing which has for the greater part
prevailed in Washington throughout the
local history of transportation. Happily
the Washington street railway employees
seem fully to appreciate this fact
Evening star., 1900-07-17

The unfortunate results of the Commits
sioners' revocation of the "near-side'' rule
for stopping street cars are very much in
evidence now that effort is being made
to so arrange the car stops as to reduce to
fire apparatus. Todays conference at the
District building showed what a maze of
difficulty that action of last winter created.
To avert the chances of collision the Com
missioners must repudiate the far-side rule
TO the extent OF forty-two crossings Thus
the prime value of the rule its certainty
of operation. is to be destroyed. The sys-
TEN disappears and the stranger to Wash
ington, or even the average resident, Is
thrown upon the chances of good guess or
a quick dodge in negotiating with the cars.
The rational way out of the trouble Is to
revert to the old near-side rule, which
served Its purpose perfectly and should
never have been changed to suit the whim
of the railway management. Just why
that change was desired remains q mys-
terry to the public. 1t has been suggested
that one result would be to throw upon
the victim Of an accident at a street Cross
ing the burden of responsibility for the
collision. since the railroads right Of way
in crossing the street would be universally
recognized. Under the near-side rule this
burden would be shared with and in most
circumstances would fall heavily upon the
corporation.
II this should indeed be the real reason
why the excellent regulation was abandon
ed. the demand for its restoration will
have more backing than the desire, COM
Evening star., 1900-07-17
The DebatabIe Territory.

Mr. German. in response TO an inquiry
declares that he will be but private in the
ranks IN this campaign. Very important
work would be assigned him II he would
accept 1t. In fact feeIer was thrown out
by Chairman Jones in an interview, in
which II was stated that Mr.. German might
manage the eastern end of the democratic
contest. But Mr. German promptly set that
at rest by the statement quoted He is not
desirous OF prominence IN the politics of
this year
Mr. Whitney. before sailing for Europe on
visit to last several months, declared that
he must be counted out OF politics for the
present He pleads a pressure OF private
business His investments are large and
need attention. but. in addition to this Mr.
Whitney. ii il well known. has no SYM
pathy with his party's policy or leadership
In his heart he probably does not desire
democratic success this year. Why should
he. when a free silver triumph would
strike directly and disastrousIy at all Of
his manifold business connections?-
Does anybody know, from any recent
newspaper reference. what has become of
ex-senator Smith Of New Jersey? He has
for long time been democratic leader
in that state. He was not at Kansas City.
and he has not telegraphed congratulations
TO Mr.. Bryan upon the latter's nomination.
He favors the gold standard. and the Is TO
plank in the democratic platform cannot be
Evening star., 1900-07-17

James Creek canal has claimed another
victim, and the list Of mysterious local
deaths has grown. This open sewer has be-
come one of the chief nuisances of the Dis
trict, and its elimination has been urged in
and out OF season on sanitary grounds, as
well as measure of policing No one will
ever know how many men have been mur-
dered. or. being murdered, have been hid
den by means of the canal No one can
ever be fully satisfied that this latest vic
tim came to his death by accident. There
will always remain a suspicion of foul play
to the canal whose open banks and slug
gish stream invite criminal practices. as
well as expose all pedestrians after night
fall to sudden death. 1t would be a meas
ure of humanity for the Commissioners
while waiting for tardy congressional ac-
tion in the premises. to fence in the sewer
throughout Its length. in order to keep the
chances Of accidental drowning at a mini
mum. II there are no funds for such pur-
pose 1t would be profitable to apply next
winter to Congress for some such appro-
prfation. perhaps thereby calling attention
to the menace IN a new light and leading to
more comprehensive action. One Of the
deepest mysteries OF the case Of James
Creek canal is the slowness of Congress to
recognize Its unquestionable influence upon
the atmosphere of the Capitol building and
to measure its threat against the health Of
all connected with the nations legislative
work. Even were all those who have met
death directly in the filthy waters Of this
stream to be enumerated the list OF its vic
Tins would by no means be complete
Evening star., 1900-07-17

pleasing to him Is he. like Mr.. German. to
serve in the ranks this year or like Mr..
Whitney. to be counted out of politics for
the present?
Ex-senator Davis and ex-senator Camden
of West Virginia are the old democratic
wheeihorses in that state, but neither is in
sympathy with his party's extreme position
either on the silver or the tariff question.
They are business men, and favor sound
money and protection. May they be ex-
pected to exert themselves in the interests
of Bryanism and smash?
With the exceptions of Mr. Watterson and
Mr. Blackburn. the old leaders of the Ken
lucky democracy are all against Mr. Bryan
and 16 to 1. And. really, Mr.. Wattersen is
too. But his bolt in 1896 cost his newspaper
about quarter of a million dollars-the
figures are his-and he cannot stand sec
ond expensive experience of that kind So,
while iambasting the whole folly of his
party and the incompetency of its leader
ship. he yet in an amusing sort of way sup
ports 1t. and eases his feelings by picturing
the other side as the very incarnation of
knavery.
With the old generals of the party re-
duced 10 the ranks. sulking or indiffer-
ent, or out of the fight altogether, what
can the chances be of Bryanite success in
these states that are described as debata-
bIe3
Evening star., 1900-07-17

Commissioner Macfarlands feeling of re-
rerulsion caused by inspection of the
police courts Of this city is shared by every
observer who has ever noted the conditions
there from the moral and the sanitary
points OF view For many years the Police
Court arrangements have been wholly in
adequate. disgracing the capital by their
makeshift character and their affront TO
the senses. Doubtless the custodians of the
courts have done their very best to cope
with these unfortunate conditions and 1t is
perhaps due to their energies that the situ-
alton is not worse than it is today The
building is small and poorly arranged for
the purposes to which ii is put The wit
neSs rooms are insufferably close and small
The prosecuting officers rooms, as the
Commissioner notes. are cramped although
virtually all the business of the courts
must he transacted in preliminary there
The cells are beyond polite description
II has been hoped that Congress would
provide adequately for Police Court which
would at the same time accommodate the
entire police headquarters machinery. Some
advocate combining these bureaus of the
city government within the projected mu-
nicipal building. while others believe that
1t is better I" separate the police procedure
from the ordinary business of the admins
tratlon- Pending a settlement of this de-
bate the old Police Court has been made
quately maintained by repairing and insufi-
cient rearrangement until il has become a
yerita5le offensa.
This hope now is that Commissioner Mac
farland's discoveries will lead him to en-
gage next winter in vigorous movement
TO secure a new police building. planned
10 provide not only for present but for fu-
ture needs. designed to minimize the ex-
ploitation Of petty crime and the exposure
of Juveniles and occasional misdemeanants
to the debasing influences of habitual Of
Tenders. The whole police machinery should
BE- consolidated as far as possible
Evening star., 1900-07-17

Somewhat brighter is the Chinese outlook
today as result of news that the allies at
Tien Tsin have achieved a victory and now
hold the native walled town and port and
the announcement by Minister WI that he
has received telegram asserting that the
legations at Pektn were safe July q. two
days later than the assault which has been
described as final and overwhelming. There
is more substantial comfort in the report
from Tien Tsin. which is authentic. than in
that from Pekin. which Is open to serious
doubts In the first place 1t bears the ques-
tionable Affirmation OF Sheng, the director
of posts, whose Endorsement is almost
equivalent to a denial. so discredited are his
it has been furthermore affirmed by two
viceroys is not entirely convincing Much
depends upon the location Of the viceroys
These particular officials are stationed re-
srcctively at WI Chang and Nan King
both of these cities being on the Yang tse
and therefore far removed from the scene
of action.
This declaration by the minister merely
casts a feeble ray of hope upon the situa-
ton If it is true. some direct word from
the imprisoned ministers should promptly
follow.
The news from Tien Tsin is reassuring
1t shows that last Fridays defeat did not
destroy the attacking power of the allies,
while it seems to have cost the enemy
sorely- The position of the interna tionaIs
is greatly strengthened by this change, and
unless the Chinese forces are materially in
creased before the troops arrive from
Japan and Marila and other points of de-
barkation the allies will soon be In position
to assume the aggressive once more and to
press onward to Pekin. Whereas yesterday
there was reason for very grave fears for
the safety of the internationals at Tien
Tsin. today there seems assurance in the
news that they will be able to hold their
own and prevent further disasters
Evening star., 1900-07-17

The return of the President to Washing
ton. while fully justified by the latest news
from China. may probably not be accepted
promising anything startling in the line
OF the American attitude toward the east
ern situation. He has been in touch at
Canton with his advisers here. and no de-
velopment has escaped him. But back on
the scene here. with the opportunity to
discuss the cable reports while hot from
the griddle with his cabinet. he will feel
greater degree of personal comfort.
The news is grave beyond doubt. But
grave alike for all the powers. 1t goes to
confirm the growing impression that
great task awaits them in China, and that
they are called upon to put forth a truly
heroic effort There must be. and at as
early day possible. the strongest pull.
and a pull altogether. Every power in in
terest must bear a hand. And what power
Is not in interest? Directly. or indirectly.
the foreign ministers at Pekin represented
civilization at that capital: and if they have
been fOully put to death. as seems only too
likely. China has invited. and should re-
ceive. the scourge OF mankind. The lash
should be laid unsparingly. and
to impress the offending barbarians for all
time.
The course of this government has been
correct from the nrSt. IL mad but one
thing to consider. and that thing it still has
to considerable inviolability of its treaty
rights in China. and the saCredness of
American lives there as everywhere. We
had given no offense of any kind. We were
diScharging our obligations TO China, and
her duty to was clear. The Boxers.
whatever their numbers or their meaning,
are not traceable TO any action of ours.
The Americans in China. whether engaged
in the work OF tradeSmen missionaries.
Were all within their rights and all entitled
to the protection of the Chinese govern
ment-
But if there had been but one American
in the kingdom duty today would not
be different II Minister Conger alone had
felt the fury of the Chinese mob secretly
assisted by Chinese soldiers every consid-
Grafton of national pride and honor would
call for retributive action by this govern
ment. Should the day come when the
American abroad. whether official or pri-
y2te citizen. may not count upon his home
government to right his wrongs. We shall
have abandoned our claim to respect and
our reason for self-respect
This government has its part to perform
in China. and the people will indorse
policy Of the greatest energy. We start
with the respect and confidence of our
allies. and we know that the soldiers and
the sailors We send to the will bear
themselves with courage and fidelity.
Evening star., 1900-07-17
We Are Called Upon to Act.

This country is called on neither TO
threaten nor predict, but to act, and the
movements of troops and the preparations
needed are in progress with a swiftness
ana smoothness which promise to give the
final settlement at Pekin. For our real
stake is the unrestricted trade over the
Pacific with 40O,O0O,00O of people now guar
anteed by treaty. The validity of this
treaty rests on the integrity of China. Its
practical value was in danger with each
country nibbling at the Chinese hulk Now
that the powers are forced to act together
in suppressng anarchy at Pekin it will
be difficult to act apart. If the United
States, England and Japan, which do more
than the rest, at the end demand only a.
the empire and existing treaty rights. it will
be difficult for powers that do less to de-
mand more
Evening star., 1900-07-17
China Must he Punished.
From the st. Louis Republic.


American public sentiment will justly and
righteously demand that China shall be
held to full and inexorable reckoning for
the sin against nations and the crime
against civilization contained in the mas
sacre of the foreign legations in Pekin.
The most vigorous action of the national
administration to this end will meet with
the approval of the American people. There
will be no question Of party in a considera-
ton of the duty of this government in
China. Such duty Is too plain to be mis-
understood and too sacred to be performed
In half-hearted or inadequate manner
China must be punished, and the punish
ment must be proportionate to the enormity
of her offense.