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Brush Off That Mudd.

Under the above caption, the Washington
Post, one of the most independent journals of
the day published in this country, says:
The esteemed Mudd-we refer TO the Re
preventative in Congress fthe Fifth Maryland
districts making himself unpleasautly prom
inent in this matter of census padding in his
part of the State When the scandal first
transpired, Mudd spoke of the offending Off
cal, Abel, in far-off way. He knew moth
ing much about Abel; was not sure that he
had ever seen him, except, perhaps, at a great
distance; he could remember only the circum-
stance of Abel having been urged for ap
pointment by a number of gentlemen Of the
very highest standing. and of his gladly re-
commencing him. Itwas sweet little bucolic
poem of innocence and trustfulness, just suited
to the smiling fields and woodland aisles of
St. Mary's and Prince George's-to say moth
ing of the rest of them-and if Mudd had
stood on that, and never said another word,
it might have passed into the library and have
been forgotten.
We are panied to find, however, that Mudd
grows deeper aud more sticky with the flying
days. Mudd is now attracting attentien--the
very thing he should avoid-by his activity IN
the case of Abel. We hear Of Mudd rushing
about from one place to another, defending
the once unknown Abel, vouchng for his IN
IeSTIy, CHAulpibillES MS CuuSt, anu poituh-
ing the authorities in his behalf Mudd puts
himselfin front. His memory has suddenly
been refreshed He knows all about Abel
now. And, really, careful analysis OF
Mudds latest utterances justifes the conclu-
sion that it is his affair, after all. We do not
accuse Mudd of reckless and chivalrous self.
abnegation. Far from it We gather, mere
ly, that Mudd finds the rain falling on him,
and would stiffen quickly lest he liquefy into
plain mire.
Mudd mis- istaken. We do not question
his responsibility for Abell. 1t is quite
possible that Abel has been mere tool
in the statesman's crafty hands. But Mudd
should not not invite inspection. We still re
call the Hamlet case-as unclean and malo-
dorous a case as blurs the record of this admin
istration-which is saying much-and we have
not forgotten that Hamlet was Mudd's pro-
tege and creature. We have, also, some APP
proximate idea Of the extent to which Mudd
has crowded the District payroll with the
names of his hepchmen. 1t occurs to US, IN
deed, that Mudd stands for about the most
unblushng Generalization of the public SER
vice that has yet come under our observation.
As dispenser ofpatronage, an importunate
and inpudent manipulation of the public funds
for his own political benefit, he has no equal
that we know of.
If the administration would reinstate itself
in the respect and confidence of the country,
it will brush this Mudd from its garments and
deodorize the stains as soon as possible.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Original goetrg.
oDETO AN EMPTY TOMATO CAN.
Written for the Democratic Advocate.
BY B. E.

What darksome mine first saw
The ore whence thy substance was refined
Or what great natural law
Thy elements in close compound did bind?
How many years merged vaguely in the past
Ere thou beheldst the welcome light at last?
Was it some acid touch
That tor thee ami thy friends so far apart
Or fires that blazing much,
Did melt their potent influence thro' thy heart
Speak was it some great forge's echoing roar
That thrilled thy compound to its nmost core
What valuable hoard
Ofnice tomatoes didst thou erewhile bear;
And what thri e blessed board
Bloomed with their beauty-which is rather rare
For tho stewed tomato may be fine
Its beauty would not be called quite divine.
Thy wish to serve mankind,
Tho even in the very humbest way,
Thro' glory now declined
Thou canst look back upon the past and say,
Is II w fulfilled; tho on the ash heap low
Thou liest fallen from that splendor now.
Thy days of service DER
Lament thou not for thou hast done thy part.
New songs of gladness pour
Aud as a .scree-gee' wake the trembling heart.
Upon a waxed string shrek forth thy JOY
And glad the soul of some mischievous boy
Nor should the hearer start,
Nor at thy music kick up such II row.
For empty as thon art
Are many men who make more noise than thou
And down life's alley sereech out songs ofjoy
Twirled on n string by some discreet 'od b'yr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13

and fill no despicable position in the world
ton woman may view her stock of
sswaists, she realizes the need of some
thing more complete, and her outfit cannot
be wholly satisfactory without examples on
such order Department stores and lead
ing workrooms, therefore, cater fully to
such aspirations, and in the latter was seen
lately a beautiful creation in changeable
silk quite simple as to the skirt, and show
ing corsage finished by lace and black
velvet ribbon, the former laid in Eton out
lines. This was destined for well known
member of the Aster family, now at the
South. In the workroom just mentioned,
and others as WE'LL many orders are being
filled for gay parties arriving, or expected
on from Southern resorts, and III reply to
inquiry, it can be added that the S. II. &
NJ bias velveteen or corduroy skirt binding
retains its wonted precedence.
In out door garments, cloth Etons,
whether en- suite or independent, lead by
far, to be replaced later on by black silk
Etons that have all former prestige
Capes are quite secondary, both to jackets
and automobiles, which have large show
ing, chiefly in tan cloth, but later, they,
too, will be replaced by silk. Long car
riage cloaks are elegant and frequently very
elaborate, since they are brought ont for
carriage customers.
bride Expectant Next month you
will find In my correspondence a special ar
ticle on bridal gowns, and as to underwear
| can quote from recent trousseau having
dozen white muslin skirts, six short and
six long; dozen corset covers, six high in
the neck aad six low; half dozen gowns,
vests and drawers respectively of the fash
ionable Deimel linen mesh underwear
which is fashionable because not only so
elegant, but because highly recommended
by leading physicians on account OF its by
gienic qualities. Being Of porous linen, it
instantly absorbs and eliminates waste mat
ter thrown off by the skin, thus keeping it
in dry, warm and healthy condition.
These garments are pure white and prettily
Hnsned by linen lace, are relresu"eh' W
the eye, both on and off the body.
''Home Milliner Ready made hats
are shown at such moderate figures that
you would do better to purchase. All
shapes come in chiffon, mousseline or tulle,
for SO. 25 or So. so, and stylish examples
are in pliable mohair straw that forms its
own trimming. Both will need the addi-
ton only of few flowers that you can
place yourself or have placed for tride
by professional. Both cherries and cur
rants are quite in favor as millinery garnl-
lures, and there is some showing of grapes.
Pale blue hats in chiffon, mousseline or lace
are becoming more and more in vogue, but
not judicious choice unless for an excep-
tionally good complexion.
LUCY CARTER.
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Notice to Water Consumers
of the
WESTMINSTER WATER co.

At meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the Westminster
Water Company, held on Sat
urday, March %, 1901, it was
Resolued, That upon all water
licenses commencing May lst,
next, there shall be reduction
of TWENTY PER CENT, pro-
viding said license is paid at
the office of the Company on
or before said May 1st.
If unpaid before June lst,
said license shall bear interest
from said June 1st until paid.
1t was also Resolved, That,
commencing May 1st, in all
households the water license of
which amounts to $1,000 or
more annually meter will be
placed.
1t was further Resolved,
That, until otherwise ordered,
this company will introduce
into all homes not now using
water the necessary pipes and
basin for same and connect the
same with mains of the Com
pany without charge, as also to
perform all minor repairs on
same without charge to the
landlord or tenant. Any ad-
ditional plumbing of whatever
kind or character will be per-
formed at actual cost of labor
and material.
By order of the Board.
A. HI. HUBER,
mar3O-3t Secretary.
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New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
1nf

April IL, 1901.
The salient feature in shop window dis
plays is that of Independent waists. A
potent monopoly they often are, excluding
every competing factor, and, when not a
monopoly, they form IA most important
quota, running from every day utility gar
ments to Celebrations deft and wonderful,
in which silken weaves are united with
chiffon, mousseline, net, lace or ribbon;
gilt, silver, spangles, or jet imparting often
an overcasting finish, that is completed by
buckles the most ornate possible, and to all
the now very fashionable black velvet belt,
gilt adorned or otherwise, affords an artistic
relief. As an introduction of the season
may be noted challie waists, somewhat
warmer than cotton and lighter than fan
nel
Entire gowns, nevertheless, have so much
innate elegance, that they hold their own
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Their Dreams.
From Leslie. Weekly.

FROM LeslS hechig-
Said be, wife you're crowned with your
beauty;
No one can dispute me in that.
Said she, If you'd but do your duty
I'd be crowned besides with a new hat.
And that night, when they both slept upon it,
What visions their light slumbers fill
She had sweet ''dream of bonnet
And he bad dream of the bill.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Texas Wheat and Oats Ruined.

j. N. Heter, Nebraska miller who is in
specting the Texas wheat crop, teegraphs
that the wheat louise has destroyed the entire
wheat and oat crop of that State. Heter says
the people of Texas will have to look to Okla
homa and Kansas for wheat and flour. Kan
sas wheat prospects this season are the best
ever known in the State. The prospects now
indicate a yield of rs, 900, 600 bushels.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13

California visitors to the Buffalo Expo
sition next summer will register in the
largest book ever bound. 1t has just been
completed in Los Angeles. The book IS
29 inches long, % inches wide and lo
inches thick, is of 1000 pages and weighs
400 pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
THE SUNRISE NEVER FAILED US
YET.

'Tis evening now. The sh dows group
Along the road in clustered gloom;
The flowers in silent slumber droop
Their faces bathed in faint perfume.
All gloom But Earth, do not forget
The sunrise never failed us yet.
Tis evening now. The shadows group
Around the dark ensign of care;
Hope low within my heart doth droop.
And all is utter darkness there.
All dark But soul, do not forget
The sunrise never failed us yet.
Westminster, Nd, April, 1901.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Our Costly Blunders in the Philip
pines.


From the New York Evening Post.
of all the statements from prominent
officials called forth by the capture of Agui-
naIdo, none is more interesting than Admiral
Dewey's admission that ''psssibly the trouble
with the Filipinos might have been avoided,
and that he can now see show the Americans
who first went there hurt the pride of the
Filipinos." Of course. the Admiral being
the first American on the spot himself, has
no criticism for any one, and ascribes his
present feeling to the proverbial hindsight
Since the beginning of this controversy il has
been plain that indifference TO the feelings Of
the Filipinos. "A shameful failure to take them
into confidence, and treat them honestly, and
ah inability to profit by the experiences of
other nations in dealing with subject races
were responsible for the blOodshed which has
been going on so long. As if history did not
teen with just such instances OF failure to un-
dersland men of different color and cline,
we must needs take leaf out of no mans
book and get our bad fall in the same old
stupid way. Those long months from the
fall of Manila until the revelation that our
Paris Commissioners were buying the Fill
pinos outright at so much head-why were
they not spent in making friends with Agui-
naldo and his leaders, or aseertainlng the true
native sentiment and characteristics Gen
eral Merritt's belief that 5000 men could de-
feat Aguinaldo's forces in less than no time
was but characteristic of the superficial Judg-
ments of the period. That this is ancient his
tory is all too true, but an understanding OF
its moral was never more needed than at TINS
when il is reported that all hostIlties
are likely to cease.
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DISFRhuCHISBMBNT
IN THE NORTH.
Some Interesting Figures Show
ing the Number Of Males
and the Vote Cast.
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS MAY
READ WITH PROFIT.

Representative Gaines, of Tennessee, has
studied up the census returns of males over q
years of age in 1890 and 1900, and the vote of
certain Northern States since, and the result
! is that in every one of the States very large
percentage Ofpersons ofvoting age were either
disfranchised or declined to vote. 1t is very
certain large numbers were not qualified under
the laws, by reason of not being able to Eead
or write or not paying poll taxes. The result
of Congressman Gaines study is summed up
in the following:
MASSACHUSETTS.
"The Lava citizen must read and write
English; live in State II months. county, town
or precinct, each six months; excluded from
ballot if pauper or under guardian.
SIN Massachusetts in 1880 there were: Males,
Negroes, 81 or over, 1866, and in $780, u
967, showing over 350, 900 white over 81 and
who did not te-disfranchised in 1890.
Census 1890, males 81 and over.........655, ,009
1896, Presidential ote...................39943 434
Not voting or disfranchised. 575
1896 pubernatoral vote.... ............ $3.50, ,5o2
Not voting or disfranchised .........".2 .264, ,507
1900, census reports, males 81 and over. S33, 188
1900, vote for President ...............4O4, ,652
Not voting or disfranchised. .428, $50
Gubernatorial vote in 1890. ,515
Not voting or distranchsed.. 1863. lS4
CONNECTICUT.
The Law-Must be citizen of the United
States, who can read the English language
live one year in the State, six months in The
township excluded il guilty of crime). Ne
groes excluded until the Fifteenth Amend
nent was made the law.
1900 census, males q years and over..224, ,O9l
1892 Presidential ,Zof
Not voting or disfranchised. ............ 59,S35
1896 Presidential vote. l73, ,l61
Not voting or disfrah chised d............. 5o,825
1000 Presidential l7S, 760 |
Not voting or disfranchised .............. 45,392
Pennsylvania.
The Law-Election laws require payment |
of poll-tax if % years old or over, one month |
a citizen of the United States, one year a ciii- |
zen ofthe State two months resident of the |
ward and the usual Australian ballot law If
guilty of crime excluded entirely.
1890 census u years and over........l, ,46l, 1863 /
1890 vote for Governor ............... 927, ,972 4
Not voting or disfranchised. ........ 533, ,897 /
1896 vote for President. 191 1902 /
Not voting or disfranchised..... 2700 /
1898 vote for Governor. r............... $50, ,952 I
Not voting or disfranchised.. 49,. sol, ,517 /
1900 Presidential vote. e............ /, 169, ,696 j.
Not voting or disfranchised. 292, 233
NEW YORK.
The Law-Citizen 80 days before election,
in State one year, four months in county, 80
days in town and precinct; Australian ballot;
sxclnded from ballot il guilty of bribery. in.
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The Law-Citizen of the United States one
year in State, 80 days in county, 80 days in
town and precinct; Australian ballot; exclnd-
ed if guilty of crime.
In 1900 there were male negroes, q and
over, %, ,95l. If they voted there were about
1913, 72S white same age who were disfranchised
or did not vote.
1900, males 81 years and over.........1 ,350,0S
1900, Presidential vote.................l,l l2S,359
Not voting or DISTINGUISHED. 22l, ,675
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nlar3O-3t
r 1oENsE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons and
bodies, corporate or polite, to whom it may
concern, that they
MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE,
or renew the same, on or before the
FIRST DAY OF NAY, 1901,
according to the provisions of the Code of
Public Laws of the State of Maryland.
GEO. w. MOTTER,
apr6 At Sheriff of Carroll county.
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DIaCh, ,OIU,9U1
Gubernatorial vote, 1S91.............. 795. .667
Not voting or disfranchised. ....... 220, 797
Presidential vote, 1892 2............... $50, 164
Not voting OF disfranchised. ...... 166, 800
Gubernatorial vote, lS98.. 90S, 159
Not voting or disfranchised ......... 243, ,48l
Census 1900, males 2l years and over. l, 151, $40
Presidential vote, ,033, 2S7
Not voting or disfranchsed.. 1888
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Not voting or disfranchised......... 596, 15f

OHIO.
The Law-Australian ballot women vote
in school elections) J; in State one year, 80 days
in county, 20 days in town and precinct; idiots,
insane and felons and United States soldiers
and naval service on duty in the State ex-
cluded.
In 1900 there were %, 949 negroes, male, Il
years and over, which argues that if they all
voted there we're about 8S, 4l0 white who were
"disfranchsed" or did not vote.
Census report, 1890, males 81 years
of age and over, white, 990,542;
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13

The Law-Ctizen 80 days before election,
in State one year, four months in county, 80
days in town and precinct; Australian ballot;
excluded from ballot if guilty of bribery, in
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13

ENOR SALE CHEAP--one 65 Fl. P.
y Side Valve Engine in good condition.
Can be seen running until June 10th, 1901, at
Roberts, Roop & Co.'S. MILL Westminster,
Md, or full particulars can be had of II. NJ.
Sciple, No. 631 Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa
Also have for sale one Steam Pump and one
large Corn Shelter, nearly new.
mar % st ROBERTS, ROOP Il co.
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famous crime. unless pardoned; offenders
against elective franchise rights; guilty of bet
ting on election.
In New York in 1900 there were 30,0l7
negroes, male. q years and over, and if they
voted there were about 566, 600 whites of the
same age who did not vote or were disfran-
chised.
1900 census, males 81 years and
over, Test. 144 064
1900 Presidential VOTE ,547, ,9l2
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The Law-Must be citizen of the United
States, who can read the English language,
live one year in the State, six months in The
township excluded If guilty of crime). Ne
groes excluded until the Fifteenth Amend
nent was made the law.
1900 census males q years and over.224 ,09l
1892 Presidential 164 PSI
The Dolores star., 1901-11-08
THE M'kINLEYs IN IRELAND.
Ancestral Home of Our Late Mariyre
President StIlI stands,

Ancestral Home of Our Late Mariyred
President still stands.
There is still standing near the town
OF Coleraine in county Antrim, Ireland,
the ancestral residence of the McKin-
ley family, whose greatest representa-
tive is our third Presidential martyr,
who now sleeps in Westlawn cemetery,
Canton.
At the beginning OF the seventeenth
century, when James. son of Mary
Stuart. became the Queen of England,
he confscated SIX counties in the prov
ince Of Ulster, Ireland, bestowing the
land upon Scotch favorites and politi-
cal retainers. At this time the Nc
Kinleys entered Ireland and settled on
lands near Coleraine. The McKinleys,
like the bulk of the Scotch settlers.
were Of the Presbyterian faith and
were thus persecuted by the ascendant
party. Later, owing to trade restric-
tions in favor Of British manufacturers,
The Dolores star., 1901-11-08
BIRDS AND THEIR SONGS
some rea,herea Creatures Are Adept.

Some Feathered Creatures Are Adopts
In the Art of ventriloquism.
Naturalists who have made an es-
pecial study of BIRDS and their habits
declare that many of these creatures
have the gift of ventriloquism highly
developed. They use the'r power to
good effect because by it they are often
enabled to mislead their enemies, al
though ornithologists say they do so
unconsciously, because often when
the birds resort to ventriloquism to
throw their pursuers of their track ST.
lence would have served the purpose
much better. The pinnated grouse.
or prairie chicken, has this
power to remarkable degree. as
its tone when produced but
few rods from the listener often
has the effect OF sound originating
nearly mile distant. The little bird
known as the Maryland yellow throat,
which lives in low, bushy swamps dur
ing the summer shows considerable
ability as yentriloquist. and during
the nesting season makes use OF the
power as p.otection-though appar-
emily an unnecessary one, for the rest
OF this species is generally SO carefully
hidden from sight that it is almost
impossible to find it. When a person
approaches the vicinity Of its nest,
though probably within few feet of
the intruder. it will throw its voice
back and forth so realistically that it is
almost impossible to locate the bird.
Many of the ground birds have pc
culiar habit of throwing their voices
upward SO that they appear to come
from tree tops. Both the blue winged
and Tennessee wlrblers, which are
strictly ground birds. constantly do
this. though the best illustration is
that exemplifisd in the song of the
winter wren.-Chicago Chronicle.