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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
CAROLS Excellent Government

carroll County Democratic Platform
Turning to our own county OF Carroll every
citizen has cause for congratulation upon its
good and stable government. When the Dem
ocrats succeeded to power i'll 1867 they found
affairs in a deplorable condition. There was
a bonded debt of $74, 40, an outstanding note
for $4,000 and an overdrawn bank account.
Public roads and bridges were in a bad con
diton. The public schools were mere apollo
gies. The schoolhouses, according to the re-
mort of the examiner for 1866, were unfit for
civilized man to teach in; pine boards around
the sides served as desks, and the benches
were without backs; most Of the schoohouses
were built by the people of the neighbor-
hoods, and were not owned by the county, and
not more than one-fourth of them could be
made habitable; some of the schools were open
six months, others two, three and four months;
the enrolled pupils numbered Il little more
than 5000 and the salaries of the teachers
amounted to Il total Of S., 047.S7.
To-day the county owns 125 schoohouses,
100 of which are brick structures, and all well
fitted for the purposes of education; there are
100 schoolteachers. and an enrolment of
pupils of about 1900; $54, 900 are annually
paid to the teachers, and the school year is
nine months.
"The mileage of the public roads has been
about doubled, and the highways compare
favorably with those Of other prosperous
counties. Wooden bridges have been gener'
ally replaced with iron structures, and many
have been built at other points to serve public
convenience.
'The entire debt of the county left by the
Republican party has been paid, the Court
House Improvement Bonds have been re-
deemed, and Carroll has not dollar of in
debtedness, with cash in the treasu ry and as
sets in taxes due of some $4,000.
''All this has been accomplished with tax
rate lower than that of any other county in the
State during all of the thirty. eight years o.
Democratic control. OF the As cents levied
for county purposes 20 go to the support o
the public schools"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
Something Unique.

Everybody should read the resolutions
passed by the Republican county convention
last Monday. They are something unique.
1t is the first time, perhaps, that private bene-
factions were ever cited in the interest of a
political party. And it is the first time con-
vention controlled and directed by office
holders, eX office holders and office seekers
ever called attention to the fact by charg ing
that convention of the opposite party was
similarly constituted.
The statement that voters would not sub
nit their right to vote to two men appointed
by Democratic ring seemed a little out of
place by convention that was controlled by
ring and was charged on the floor by a
leading delegate with intent to force gag rule
The recital of the blessings under the
Lowndes regime was amusing to spectators
who we'll knew the history of that administra.
ton, and the bald, unsupported denials and
allegations were also amusing.
The resolutions will be found in full in the
report of the proceedings of the convention
in this issue. Let everybody read them, es-
pecially those who enjoy anything humorous
and ludicrouS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
The constitutional Amendments.

The ADVOCATE began last week the publ
cation Of the proclamation Of Gov. Warheld,
submitting to the voters of the State two pro-
posed amendments to the Constitution, passed
by the Legislature at the January session,
1904.
The first is the one affecting the voting
privilege, and the second permits State aid to
public road improvements. Under the pres
ent provision Of the Constitution there was
doubt whether the Legislature had power to
aid such public improvements, and the pro-
posed amendment is to make that power def
mite.
The proposed amendment, adding require
ments to qualifications of voters, is the i'm
portant question of the campaign. The dd-
dtions aciH not affect the rOting pririlege Of
achite men, but adds an educational quaIiica-
ton for negroes.
Everybody should read the amendment and
understand it. Those tavoring negro suffrage
have been trying to mystify the matter, but
there is no mystery about it. Every person
can read and understand it, particularly If he
will read the explanation oft by Hon Murray
Vandiver, which is published in the Supple
ment to this issue.
In November voters will have the amend
ment submitted to them on the official ballots,
with the words "For the Amendment and
Against the Amendment printed after 1t.
A simple cross mark OK in the square fol-
lowing "For the Amendment or Against
relation to it, just rs you put Il cross mark
after the name of a candidate for whom you
desire to vote.
The adoption of the amendment will deny
the privilege of voting to ignorant negroes,
who cannot read, or be able to understand
when read to them, any section of the Constl-
tuition. Men who were voters in 1869, can
register and vote next year, under the
present Constitutional provision and reglStra-
ton law Sons and grandsons of men who
were voters in 1869 can do the same.
The voting privilege was extended to ne
groes in 1870, by the provisions of the Federal
Constitution, proposed by Republican Con
gress and adocted by carpet bag and bayonet
rule. The negro, not being voter IN 1869,
will have to be able to read section of the
Constitution or, being unable to read, be able
TO give reasonable explanation OF it when
read to him, before he can be reg istered.
Simply and plainly stated, a vote for the
Amendment is vote against Ignorant negroes
having the privilege of voting.
A vote against the Amendment is vote IN
favor of all negroes voting.
If the amendment is defeated the negroes
will continue to vote, and worthless and ig-
norant negroes from the South will flock to
Maryland, in order to have IL vote for sale at
Republican primaries and at general elections.
The matter of negro suffrage must be de
cided at the November election. 1t is the
one opportunity to do so, for it is not probable
the question will be presented again. There
fore, every voter should make up his mind
whether or not he desires negroes to vote, and
mark his ballot accordingly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
P. O. S. OF A. STATE CAMP.
Large Gathering of Delegates and others
Election of Officers-Parade, Etc.

Last Tuesday the tenth annual session of tn,
State Camp of the Patriotic Order Sons O.
America met at Odd Fellows Hall, West.
minister, and closed its meeting on Wednes,
day. Mayor Gilbert was TO have welcomed
the delegates, but owing to his unavoidable
absence, Mr.. w. l.. W. Seabrook, editor o.
the Sentinel, made an address of welcome,
which was responded to by Prof. w. j. Heaps
Prof. Heaps annual address, the reports q
the various committees and the election Of
officers occupied the day. In the evening
there was a parade of the delegates aud
several local camps, headed by the Taneytom
band, with the Pleasant Valley band about
the centre ofthe procession. After the parad,
many ofthe members took in the city in Harry
Harbaugh's tallyho coach, and other vehicles.
and the bands rendered some choice pieces al
several street corners. After the parade a
largely attended meeting was held in the Hall
and addresses were made by Rev. C. Z. Re
deker. Retiring President Heaps, Hon. Clar
ence F. Huth, of Shamokin, Pa, past national
president, and Charles Fl. Steer, of PhiladeL
phia, national secretary.
The local camps were represented by the
following delegates aud members Camp No
2-Taneytown, Prof. II. X. Barbe, Samuel
H. Little, W. A. Bowers. Camp No. 81
Westminster, j. Huffman Fuss. Camp No. 7
Pleasant Valley, DR.. C. NJ. Brown. j. Roy
Myers, Clarence Yingling. Camp No. 10
Tyrone, Harry Copenhaven. Camp No. Is
Winfield, William F. Barnes. f. A. Bale, J.
I. Farver. Camp No. 20-Gist, William F.
Jordan, Elias G. Shipley. Camp No. 30
Day, James A. jenkins, William F. Fowble.
Camp No. 39-Harney Charles A. kemper.
Camp No. 53--Deep Run, Aaron Mill, George
Berwager.
The statistics of the camp show that the re
ceipts for the year ended June 80, 1905, in
Guiding cash on hand June 80, 1904, were
$2,625.50 and the expenditures $1,956. As,
leaving balance in hand at the former date
of$669.07. During the year three camps were
instituted and two suspended, making the
whole number 50. The gain in membership
during the year was 378, making the whole
number 4, 1873.
The election of officers resulted as follows
President, Rev. C. f. Redeker, Baltimore;
vice president, Thomas H. Barcus: master OF
forms, DIR. A. B. Gambler; conductor John
W. Chapman; inspector, Frank Boleler; guard
l.. w. Grimm; trustees, II. <. Dreamer, W.
E. Ringgold, H. H. Emich, C. j. Richardson,
Frank Brendle and John A. Little.
National Observation-Disclosures Coker, J. W.
Paynter, Rev. A. B. Wood, R. W. Earring
and W. l.. Miller.
Very little work of public interest was
transacted on Wednesday.
Rock Hall, Kent county, was selected fol-
the meeting next year. Charles H. Stees,
of Philadelphia, Pa, national secretary, in.
stalled the newly elected officers, and the
camp ad journed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
TWO-DAY CARNIVAL.
Business Men of Mt. Airy and Farmers Of
Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and
Howard to Unite for Gala Time.

The business men of Mt. Airy and the
farmers of Carroll, Frederick, Howard and
Montgomery counties have arranged two day
holiday and picnic at Wildwood Park, Friday
and Saturday, August Is and 10. Gov War.
field and the mayors of Baltimore, Frederick,
ElIicott City, Hagerstown and Westminster
have been invited to make addresses. There
will be music by the Union Bridge Band and
the Frederick City Select Orchestra. On
Saturday morning there will be a tournament,
commencing at 1890 O'Clock, with a charge
to the knights by W. Tyler Page and coro-
nation address by Blair Lee, of Montgomery
county. In the afternoon there will be dane
ing. w
Among the other amusements will be mule,
wheelbarrow and sack races, merry go round {,
shooting gallery, &c. Prizes will be awarded
for single and double teams, driving horses;
heavy and light draught stations. On Friday
night there will be "a minstrel show and on
Saturday night vaudeville show in Masonic
Hall.
On Friday morning, at IL o'clock, there
will be a parade in Mt. Airy and thence to the
Park.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
ORPHANS Court.

Monday, August 7.-E. Oliver Grimes, Jr.,
executor of Emily j. Rippard, reported sale
of personal property.
George A. Miller, Francis w. Miller and
Harry NJ. Miller, executors of William Miller,
reported sale of real estate aud received order
nisi thereon.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
John w. Parrish deceased, granted to Leon
ard Parrish, who received warrant to appralse,
also order to notify creditors.
Samuel E. Keefer, executor OF Amos hee-
fer, received order to sell real estate.
tuesday, August s.-Amelia Angel and
Harry F. Angell executors of Samuel L..
Angel, reported sale of real estate, and re-
ceived order nisi thereon.
The last will and testament of William ID.
Franklin was admitted to probate, and letters
testamentary thereon were granted to Nathan
E. Franklin and Edgar S. Jenkins. who re-
ceived warrant to appraise and order to notify
creditors.
The last will and testament OF John L. Ref-
snider, ST., was admitted to probate, and let
tiers testamentary thereon were granted TO ..
Milton Reiisnider, John l.. Reifsnider, Jr.
and George R. Gehr, who received warrant
to appraise and order to notify creditors.
Letters of administration, de bons non cum
testamento annexo, on the estate OF Jesse He'll
snider were granted to }. Milton Relfsmder
and John l.. Reifsnider, Jr.
The sale of real estate of Joseph Mott, hnaliy
ratified by the Court.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
MelrOSc Items.

AUGUST 1O.-Beniah Bankert pulled up a
potato vine that measured feet and inches
in length. Some people say that all the nutrl-
ton grows in the stalk but Mr.. Bankert says
his yield Of potatoes is good.
A man recently asked why we do not say
something in our items concerning the APP
proved U. S. Government mail boxes that
someone is trying to compel people to buy
even if they have good and substantial boxes
In reply we would say that we will wait and
see how the matter will progress in the next
six months.
Don't forget that all roads lead to Wentz's
Sunday school celebration in Crumrine's beau
tiful grove, north of the schoolhouse, on Sat,
urday, August 49, Pleasant Hill Band will
furnish the music and 500 talking machine
will entertain the crowd in the afternoon and
evening. Able speakers have promised to
make addresses and general good time is
Anticipated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
CARROLLTON ITEMS.
A Cemetery Cleaning Followed BY A Sup
per-A Cloud Burst Does Much Damage.

AUGUST 1O.-Simpson Ebaugh has graded
a portion of the hill in front of his new house,
near the station which is quite an improve.
ment TO his already handsome home. Ben
jamin Croft, assisted by Jeremiah Blizzard,
did the grading for Mr.. Ebaugh.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley Chapel,
aided by the male members of the church, on
Wednesday of last week cleaned the cemetery
adjoining the church. After the work was
done the ladies invited the men to nice sup
per which was served in the public school
room, near the church. Mrs. w. II. s. AL
gire is the president of the society.
The interior of the Church of God is soon
to be painted. The church under the new
pastor is in very prosperous condition.
Hon. Michael E. Walsh has made an i'm
provement to his already imposing country
place. He has closed up the old road to his
barn, and made new road between the tele-
phone poles.
William Brandt, wife and two children, who
have been spending two weeks with Mrs. Mary
Taylor, returned to their home in Baltimore
last week.
Anon Taylor left this vicinity last week for
Baltimore in quest of city employment.
Mrs. Mary Taylor, who has been on the
sick list is out again.
The heaviest rain in and about Carrolton
station for the last five years, fell on last Tues
day. 1t began raining at II. Is p. m. and it
came down in torrents until after two o clock.
The bridge over the creek on the road near
Mr. Evans store, was two feet under water.
Mr. Evans stable and carriage house under
his barn was flooded to the depth of nearly
three feet; the foot bridge leading from Ezra
Evans place over the small stream near his
hennery. was carried away aud went down the
creek; the county roads were badly washed
in some places. Mr.. Sharrer, the Snydersburg
butcher, with his double team was compelled
to wait until after the rain was over before he
could supply his customers, and then he was
almost afraid to cross the bridge, as it was
piled up with debris that came down the run.
The road was impossible and your correspon.
dent went in Mr. Sharrer's wagon up the hill
to his home, which reminded persons Of the
old saying "Where was Moses when the rain
came down" Randolph Taylor's bridge was
also carried away.
Measles are quite prevalent. Ezra Evans
oldest daughter has them and it is possible
his other children may take them.
Mrs. Benjamin Croft and son Bonnie visited
friends in Baltimore and Rockland last week.
Fred. Comley, of Brooklandville, visited
Benjamin Croft and family last Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Lotlie Houck spent last week with
Miss Alverta Dull.
Last Sunday Miss Alberta Dull visited her
parents on the pike.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
Wellington Interviewed.

A staff correspondent of the Baltimore News
interviewed ex-senator George l.. Wellington
a few days ago, and most of the interview is re.
produced in the ADVOCATE. The Senator says
the Republican party of Maryland has too
many Generals and too few Privates. Nc
Comas, he says, is dead. Bonaparte lacks
the elements of practical leadership, and there
is 10 real leader in sight.
Mr.. Wellington, the correspondent reports,
is not taking much interest in the franchise
amendment, and he further says the people
west of the Blue Ridge are not much inter-
ested in it, as there are few negroes in that
section
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
ReceptiOn TO Bride and Groom.

C. Harry Westaway, formerly of the Chal-
fonte. Atlantic City, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. H. Westaway, of near Pataps-
co, last Tuesday. Mr.. Westaway was accom-
panied by his bride, who was Miss Jennie
May, of Chicago, and the latter's aunt, Mrs;
Josephine Bradburn. A reception was held
at the home of the groom's parents on Tues
day evening. On Wednesday evening the
young couple were entertained by wm. n.
Westaway, brother OF the groom. ana MRS.
was e;ven the victims of cupid's wiles by
former associates and young friends of Mr..
Westaway.
On Saturday Mr.. Westaway, his bride and
Mrs. Bradford left for Chicago, where the
groom has accepted position with Armour
a. Co
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
Compliment to Maryland.
From the Baltimore News.


Maryland is State in which the business
of grating does not flourish, and one proof is
that such cases of petty grating as the one
involving the public. printing bill are promptly
exposed and measures taken to correct the
trouble. The chief officials OF Maryland, and
of Baltimore as we'll, are imbued with the
spirit of opposition to graft, which prevails
among all the people and they are able to pre-
vent it.
The above is not only complimentto Mary
land but a compliment, unconsciously paid by
the News, to Democratic honesty in the ad-
ministration of affairs. 1t was slip, and the
negro suffraeists must excuse the News That
paper would not deliberately say one word In
favor of Democratic principles. policies or
practices In mentioning fact it entirely
forgot that the absence of graft was due to
Democratic honesty and vigilance
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
Rark Hill Items.

AUGUST 9.-Clarence Hooker, Of BaIt-
more, is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Hester
Hooker.
Oscar Harris. of Waynesboro, came home
to 90 with the band of the Fifth Regiment at
Belair, where they are camping for a week.
The festival held on the church lawn last
Saturday evening was largely attended, and
was success financially.
VIM. Baker and wife, Miss Sadie Yingling
and George Fowble spent Sunday at PEN Mar.
Myles Sharrer, wife and daughter Ethel, OF
Westminster, spent part of this week at
Harry Eckard's.
Preaching in Bark Hill Bethel Sunday even
ing, August II, at o'clock. The Sunday
school will hold its annual picnic August 70 IN
Mr.. Smiths grove.
Mrs. LAWYER is visiting Miss Lu Garner.
VIM. Wright is suffering from typhoid fever.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12

The Democratic conventions of Carroll,
unanimously and emphatically endorsed the
franchise amendment, showing that the party
is not only in earnest in its advocacy of the
amendment but is determined to put forth its
best efforts to eliminate the ignorant negro
from the body of voters. Cecil, Howard,
Kent and Washington had previously heartily
endorsed the amendment. Baltimore county
Democrats passed no resolutions at all, but
the sentiment there is the same as in the other
counties. The ignorant negro, as political
factor, must go.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
Mount Pleasant Personals.

Irwin Wareheim visited relatives and friends
in Littestown and Hanover, Pa, this week.
Mrs. Sarah Hesson and daughters Edna and
Madaline visited Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Troxell,
at Deep Run, last Sunday.
Gore Hesson spent week at his brother S,
Mr. and Thomas Frock's, at the Coal Chute.
Miss Susie Stansbury, of York, Pa. was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Grouse last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grouse and son Percy,
and Mrs Irwin Wareheim, visited in West
minister this week.
Mrs. Frank Myers visited Mrs. Irwin Ware
hime.
Mrs. John Wautz is visiting friends in Bal
timora this week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
WOOdbine Items.

AUGUST 9.-The new stationhouse at this
place is about completed.
The new church is going up.
The annual Sunday school picnic OF the
Lutheran Church will be held on August 18th
and the cornerstone of the new church will be
laid at 80 D. M on the same date. i.
Several of the members of the 2. 0. 5. OF
A. attended the State Camp at Westminster,
this week. .,
Most of the summer resorts are filled with
boarders from Baltimore and other places.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
PARTICIPATION NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
JUNE Term, 1905.
Estate of William Miller, deceased.
On application, it is ordered; this 9TH day
of August, 1905, that the sale of real estate of
William Miller, late of Carroll county, de-
ceased, made by Geo. A. Miller, Francis ".
Miller and Harry NJ. Miller, executors of the
last will and testament Of said deceased, and
this day reported to this Court by the said
executors, be ratified and confirmed unless
cause be shown to the contrary on or before
the End Monday, llth day, of September, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, be-
fore the LIST Monday, 4th day, of September
next.
The report states the amount Of sale TO be
So, 10000 (net).
f25 5sf :: f H SFHSS; Judges
True copy,-Test:
JOHN J. STEWART,
augl2 st Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
IN MEMORIAM.

Tn loving remembrance of our beloved son and
brother' John T. INGKLs who died August 10, 1904.
In the graveyard softly sleeping.
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies the one we loved SO dearly
In his lonely silent grave.
One wear has come and gone.
Since we were forced to part.
But time and space cannot eface,
Thy memory from my heart.
There are some that still will finger,
Near the spot where he is laid.
And will come and scatter flowers.
O'er the grave that death has made.
We cannot tell who next may fall,
Beneath thy Christening rod,
One must be first but let us all
Prepare to meet our God.
BY HIS SISTER MAGGIE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
TO CREDITORS.

NJ 10H 10 o-
This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testament
tary on the Personal Estate OF
JOHN L. REIFSNIDER, SR.,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscri-
bers, on or before the 18th day of March.
1906; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under our hands this 9Th day of
August, 1905.
JOHN MILTON REiFSNIDER,
JOHN l.. REIFSNIDER, JR.,
GEORGE r. GEHR,
aug124t Executors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
Berrett Personals.

Louis Schroeder, of Baltimore, was guest
of Miss Nellie Wolbert last Sunday.
Miss Bessie Hayse has been visiting Mr. and
Mrs. George F. Dorsey, of Berrett.
Miss Cora May Reaver was guest OF Miss
Nellie Wolbert last Saturday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-08-12
WANTS.

Experienced white man with family; steady,
sober. and industrious, to work on farm; refer
ence. James C. Forsyth, Hoods Mill, Md.
iuly 15-4t