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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
The Grandfather Clause" of the
Suffrage Amendment


Under this clause every man, white or
black, native born OF naturalized, who, on
the first DAY Of January, 1869, was enti-
tied to vote by the laws OF any State of the
Union wherein he then resided, is entitled
to be registered as a voter in Maryland
provided he has been legal resident Of
Maryland for one year,
Under this clause also all adult male
lineal descendants Of persons who were thus
entitled TO vote on the first day Of January
1869, under the laws Of any State of the
Union where they then resided. are enti-
tied to be registered provided they have
had legal residence in Maryland for one
year
There should be no difficulty in under
standing this Grandfather Clause The
right TO registration is conferred by it, not
only on all males who ON the first day OF
January, 1869. were entitled to vote by
the laws Of any State in the Union where
they then resided, but it is conferred upon
all their hneal descendants.
The term 'lineal descendants includes
male Iiueal descendants of every degree,
whether they claim descent on the paternal
or maternal side
Every applicant for registration under
this Grandfather Clause Is entitled to be
registered, provided he has been resident
of Maryland for one year, if he was enti-
tied to vote anywhere in the Union on the
first day of January, 1869, or, if he is the
lineal descendant, either on his father 5
side or his mother side, of any man who
on the first day of January, 1869, was
entitled to vote by the laws of any State in
the Union where he then resided.
The Understanding Clause or Educa-
tional Test has no application whatever to
persons applying for registration under the
Grandfather Clause.
MURRAY NANDIvER,
Chairman Of the Democratic State Cen
trail (,,g83,iffes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
Loses Income; Makes Hats.
From the New York American.

From the fascinating whirl of society, with
an income of $4,000 year, to eight hours
work a day in milliner's shop is the leap
backward Mrs. Frederick B. Elser, wife Of
the former wealthy promoter and man of af-
fairs in New York aud Philadelphia, has taken.
Her society friends, including Mrs. Alfred
Gwynne Vanderbilt, are greatly amazed.
Four years ago Mrs. Elser ranked as one of
the st-gowned women in New York, pos
sessing fortune in jewels alone, a handsome
town house and villa at Tuxedo, where she
was a leader in the most exclusive set.
Mrs. Elser is today so reduced in circum-
stances that she has accepted a position in
millinery establishment at 26 East Forty sixth
street, where for small salary she works
eight, nine and sometimes ten hours day,
fashioning hats for the women with whom she
formerly associated.
Mrs. Elser, through an attorney, has filed
with Charles A. Kipling, referee in bankrupt
cy for the Long Island district, a list of unse-
cured debts amounting to $17, ,946.5S.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
Big Crop of Strawberries.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, IND, Oct. 17.-As re
suit of an unusually warm fall strawberries all
over Southern Indiana are yielding a remark
ably heavy second crop. The berries are
much better in size and quality than the first
crop, and if heavy frost does not set in the
yield will be the largest ever known in the fall.
The surprising part about it all is that the
yield is entirely unexpected.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
MO. 424e EQUITY.

MO. 424e EQUITY.
In the Circuit Cour, for Carroll County, in
Equity.
In the matter of the application of Caroline
Serivnor Steele to change her name.
Caroline Scrivuor Steele, of Carroll county,
Maryland, having filed her petition in the
Circuit Court for Carroll county. 10 Equity.
to have her name changed by decree Of this
Court to Caroline Scrivnor. Il Is, ihereupou,
this 18th day of September. 1905, by the Cir
cult Court for Carroll county, sitting as a
Court Of Equity, ordered that the petitioner.
by causing copy of this order TO be published
once q week for three successive weeks before
The 23rd day of October, 1905, in some news
paper published in Carroll county, give notice
to whom il may concern to appear ia this
court in person or by solicitor, on or before
the 30th day Of October, 1905, 10 Show canse,
il any there be, why decree sboald not be
passed as prayed.
NM. H. THOMAS.
True Copy,-Tesi:
sep,S0 Al Dawn p. SNElsER, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and
Common Council of Westminster, Md, have
made their Annual Levy for the current year,
1905. Taxes are due aud payable on and after
November lst. 1905. Interest will be charged
on all accounts not settled by January lst,
1906. All persons who are in arrears for
taxes are hereby notified that they must pay
the same without delay or they will be col
lecied according to law. BY order,
OSCAR d. GILBERT, Mayer.
II. B. GRANNER. Clerk aud Collector.
OFFICE-Secoud Floor Firemen's Build
ing, L. Main street. Westminster, Md. Office
hours from Q a. IN. to 4. p. IN. oct 7-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
DIR. JAMES E. SHREEVE, Jr
SURGEON DENTIST,

Has opened an Office opposite the Montour
House, 90 w. Main street, Westminster. He
solicits your patronage. Extracting, plate
crown and bridge work guaranteed. Porce.
lain Filings a specially. augl3-ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

Max Geiser, aged 35 years, last Saturday
fell from on apple tree, and broke his back,
on the farm Of Mrs. Helen Hendrix, near
Hanover, Pa Geisler is a native of Klein
hennersdorf, Schleswig, Germany, where his
parents, three brothers and two sisters reside.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

Borglum, the sculptor, has ended. all dis.
cussion about the sex of angels by smashing
into bits the figures he modelled for the Cathe
dral of St. John the Divine in New York.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

WESTMINSTER, MD.

For the next Is days we will make a special
price on VEHICLES and HARNESS. la
order 10 make room we are compelled 10
either rent more building or move two car
loads of Buggies, Surries, Runabouts and
Harness. therefore will make a special price
for the Is days only. Remember. we have
the best Corn Cultivator on earth in the Al.
bright. Come in and examine our Tiger Corn
Planter. beth check row aud drill planter
Get our prices on the DeLaval Cream Sepa-
rators. lfyon are interested in Engines and
Grain Separaiors do not forget We represent
Aultman Il Taylor Machinery Company.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

ment proposing an Amendment to the Consti
tuition of the State of Maryland the original
of which was passed by the Senate by yeas
and nays. more than three-fifths of all the
members elected voting in the affirmative. on
March 2, 1904
SPENCER C. JONES,
President Of the Senate.
ROBERT MOSS,
Secretary of the Senate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
GPECIAL NOTICE.

HoiAL NorioA'
Galvanized keacing Wire at prices that have
never been known in the trade.
Lead and OH so cheap that anyone can si.
ford to paint this season.
Ice is plenty We have large stock of the
best make of Freezers and RefrigeratOrs.
Don't you need Gasoline or Oil Stove for
summer cooking? We have them; they are
cheap.
Door and Window Screens OF various styles.
full line of irst-e.ass Cooking Stoves and
Ranges, OF long established reputation, at
reduced prices.
A call will soon convince you that the bot
tom has been completely knocked out of the
price of Mails.
Glass, Oils. Paints and Putty, Plastering,
Hair aud Cement, and in fact everything in
the Building Hardware line can be found, as
well as low prices, at the old established stand
Of
GILBERT & GEHR,
Corner Main and Liberty streets,
Westminster, Md.
Plumbing Heating, Spouting, Tin Roofing
is our specially. feb 20
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

Now, THEREFORE,, |, EDWIN WAKEFIELD,
Governor of the State of Maryland. in pursu-
ance of the provisions of Section of Article
IA of the Constitution of the State of Mary.
land. and of the mandate of the Court of APP
peals of the State of Maryland, do hereby
order and direct that copy of each of said
bills proposing said amendments TO said Arli-
cles and of the Constitution of the State
be published in al least two newspapers in
each of the counties of the State, where so
many may be published, and in any county
where not more than one newspaper may be
published, then in that newspaper, end in
three newspapers in the city of Baltimore, one
Of which shall be in the German language,
once week for at least thlee months preceding
the next general election, which said election
will be held on the 9TH day of November,
1905, at which election the said proposed
amendments shall be submitted, in the form
and manner prescribed by the General As.
sembly, to the legal and qualified voters of the
State for adoption or rejection.
- Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Mary
Nd&6 land, at the City of Annapolis,
this 9th day of July. 1905.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD,
Governor Of Maryland.
OSWALD TILGHNAN,
aug5 13t Secretary Of State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

This is to certify that this engrossed docu'
ment proposing an Amendment to the Consti.
tuition Of the State of Maryland, the original
of which was passed by the House of Delegates
by yeas and nays, more than three fifths of all
the members elected voting in the affirmative,
on March 10, 1904.
GEORGE Y. EVERHART,
Speaker of the House Of Delegates.
BENJAMIN l.. SMITH,
Chief Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
7 INSURANCE. AGENCY
or
CHARLES E. GOODWIN,
90 East Main street,
WESTMINSTER. MD.

Represents the following Companies
Royal Fire Insurance Co. of Liverpool.
Continental Fire Insurance Company OF
New York
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of
England.
Employers Accident Liability Assurance
Corporation Limited of London.
No Notes. No Assessments.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

Chairman of me Democratic State CSa-
iral Coa,mitiee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21
ROBERT MOSS.
.Secrelarg of, The Senate.

This is 10 certify that this engrossed docn
ment proposing an Amendment, 10 the Con.
stitution Of the Stale Of Maryland, the originAl
Of which was passed by the House of Delegates
by yeas and nays. more than three fiiths Of all
the members elected voting in the affirmative,
on March 10. 1904.
GEORGE Y. EVERHARf.
Speaker of The House Of Delegates
BENJAMIN l.. SMITH.
Chief Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-10-21

This is to certify ihst this engrossed doen-
ment proposing an Amendment TO the Consil,
tuition Of the State OF Maryland, The original
of which was passed by the Senate by yeas
and nays, more than three-hiihs OF ali mem
hers aleeied voting in the affirmative, on March
SPENCER C. JONES,
President Of the Senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
BROWNIES ORCHESTRA.

According to present indications the concert to be given at Jacques tnea- ter next Sunday evening will be most flatterfng to the Philharmonic Orches- tra and their popular director, J. AL bert Browne. The last. finishing touch has been given and 1t remains for Wa terbury music-lovers to do the rest. Mir Browne has spared no expense to secure the best soloists Obtainable and isl Martha l.. Roulston, soprano. and Miss Myrtle Ouelett, harpist. will be found two artists of national reputa- ton of whom no adverse criticism can be made The program itself is one of especial merit and each number has been selected with the greatest care and sOlicitude for the popular taste. The orchestra will consist of forty trained musicians. being the largest popular music string-orchestra that has ever played in Waterbury. Most peo- ple will immediately recognize the vast difference between the string orchestra and the brass band: the former lacking the brassy blare that is so tiresome and substituting fin its place the soft, sensuous tone that sets the feet tap hing. For the benefit of church Goers the concert will not begin until S:3C which will create general satisfaction The full program will appear in Satur' day nights Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
E. OF A. CONVENTION.
Local ysrssssrs Have all Arrange
 ments complstsA.

lt l
 The arrangements for the coming convention of the Grand Court F. of A. to be held in the Auditorium May 10 and Il are completed and every thing point to harmonius time. The banquet to the grand court officers and delegates will come off at Concordia hall Wednesday night at six o'clock, the affair is thus early so as to allow all hands to attend the dance that evening at the Auditorium. The dele gates will form after the banquet and march to the dance hall. A feature of the parade will be the ladies' degree team of Liberty Circle F. of A. who will ride in carriages at the head or the procession and afterward give grand exhibition drill i'll the hall. The degree team of Court Champlain, 40 in number will also give drill and the well known reputation of the TWO team will be sure promise of fine exhibition. Galipeau's full orchestra will furnish music for dancing and as the lenten season has closed a large audience will undoubtedly be present. The attendance of about four hundred delegates from all parts of the state will add interest to the, affair and a first class time is assured. Tickets admitting gentlemen and lady are for sale by the members of the order and at the box office. Ladies' tickets will also be on sale ut the same place, and as all the committees have about con- pleted their work, a fine old time FOresters sociable will be the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
ON TO CITY HALL.
All Routes Will Taks You There To.
 Night for ths Dance cf Dances.

After weeks of planning and arrang- ing the managers of the City Amateur league will be ready tonight to wei come all their local friends as well as all their visiting friends in old City hall, where the first promenade and dance of the league will be given. Those who have had charge of the pre- liminary work feel that they have pro- vided an excellent program for to- night and they are certain that all who attend will long for another year to roll around in order to be present at the second annual event of the league. Everything will be made so pleasant and enjoyable tonight that the people who are present will sbe 10th to leave the hall when. the dance is over. It may be possible too that tonight the Greater Waterbury league managers may be made happy in the announce ment that their league will not have to give up. If this is possible the president of the City league will ac- colnplish 1t during the day. Assur- ances that this will come to pass, how ever, cannot be given for certain but this announcement may be one of the pleasures furnished tonight. It will be gay time at City hall no matter what happens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
FRIENDLY LEAGUE
 STEREOPTIcON LECTURE

Those who attended the stereopttcou lecture given last evening by the presi- dent of the Friendly league, Miss Ward, in the Friendly League hall to the new members of the league and friends, enjoyed a treat which they would like to have shared by all when ever opportunity again offers. Miss Ward had made careful study of the country and people and had utilized the camera while Miss Hayden made use of the sketch book. She gave a graphic account, finely illustrated, of the rocks of Great Harbor Labrador. She told also pitiful story of wo- man who had come from ninety miles up the river to meet their steamer, the Hercules. in the hopes of seeing the doctor. There are many features of the trip on which one would like to finger, the brilliant northern aurora, the beauty of the many shaped ice bergs, the life and modes of living of the semi-christianized eskimo, Labra- dor fishing. the devoted and pictur- esque life of the Moravian missionaries in that remote corner of the world. Miss Ward and Miss Hayden had gath cred such harvest of novel and inter- esting features as to make an illus trated lecture unique and fascinating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
SHORT CALENDAR.
| Few flotions Argued and Gases
 Assiined for Next Week.

Short calendar for the May term of the superior court was held this fore noon. Judge Thayert presiding The business. on the short calendar list con sisted of only a few motions which were argued and decision was reserved in each.
 Cases assigned for hearing next week were the contested divorce suits of Burton c. against Minnie Austin Smith, and Jennie E., Ingram against Lester J. Ingram, with the tw0 cases of Hubert and George Brodeur against the ScOvill Manufacturing Go, for Tuesday; Thomas H. Hayes against Attorney N. R. Bronson, and the Sco- will Manufacturing Go against the Bon- silate Box Go, Wednesday; Watertown Savings bank against B. H. Mattoon and his bondsmen, and Grace A. Wal lace against Lillie L. Crawson. Thurs day. u 3Ha9 a.n hep, I The court allowed a deposition to be made by Mrs Elizabeth Keilty. who, Attorney Kennedy, her counsel, an nounced is too i'll to come to court in her case against the Waterbury Bill Posting Co. It will be recalled that some time ago Mrs Keilty was run over by a horse and wagon owned by the defendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
CONTRACTOR SUTTON
 SUES FORMER PARTNER

James Sutton, contractor living in the eastern part of the city, has brought suit against his former part ner, Henry Spinach, for an accounting and $1,O00 damages. Kennedy and Cassidy are his attorneys. Sutton contract for sewer work for the bOr- ough of Torrington and that Spinach collected the money due for that work and made no return or accounting to him. He also claims that number of tools and implements are missing. The partnership was dissolved some time ago on mutual agreement, it is claimed. and there was no settlement made then or since. The suit is returnable to the superior court the first Tuesday ill June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
SUPERIOR COURT.
Dseisisas naAdsd Dswn Te.Day Y
 Judts cass.

Judge Case of the superior court handed down few decisions to-day. In the two cases of Julia and Joseph Corbett of the west end against the Colonial Trust Go, judgment for $50 Ill each case was given the plaintiff. Jos. eph Corbett, boy of 8 years, feli down an area way in the rear of the apartment building on the corner or West Main and North Willow streets. He lived in the building with his mother.
 A motion to set aside the verdict Tn the case of the Dime Savings bank against Paul McAlenny was granted. It was claimed that the verdict. which was for $2,099.53, was against the evi- dence. The court allows a new trial, which will make the third one. Origin ally the case was to recover on note for $1,8OO, but with interest and costs the amount has considerably increased. Every time 1t has been tried Judgment was given. the plaintiff, but the de- fense always found kink somewhere in the proceedings and on that ground had the award set aside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Wsn xaewn People Who Have Bssn
 Called Away.,

WsA aH0Wu Ssepio Wuo navo 3e00
 cAllsd Away.
 James Fitzpatrick, father of Frank Fitzpatrick of this city, captain of the Springfield base ball team, died yester- day at his home in Fall River.
 Robert Grierson, aged 72 years, died last evening at the Waterbury hos pital. He leaves one son, John H. Grlerson. The funeral will be held at 1:S0 tomorrow afternoon at 42 Orange street. The remains will be taken to Thomaston for burial.
 The funeral of Raymond, the eight year old son of Mir and Mrs Edward Harrison of 124 East Main street, who died yesterday morning of diptheria took place in the afternoon with ser vice by the Rev Dr Davenport and, in- terment in Riverside cemetery. Mrs John Walsh, aged 3s years, died at o'clock this morning at the family residence, 56 Ayers street. Besides her husband she leaves five children. Mrs Walsh was making the mission at the Immaculate Conception church and went to confession yesterday after | noon. In the evening she complained of not feeling we'll and physician was called, but there didn't appear to be anything serious the matter and she re- tired expecting to feel all right in the morning. About o'clock. Mir Walsh heard the baby crying and wondered | why Mrs Walsh was not making some effort to please the little one. He in- | vestigated and found her unconscious. The next move was hurried call at the Immaculate Conception church and Father Broderick hastened to the house, but the woman was dead when he reached there. Death was due to heart failure. The funeral will !e held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with service at the Immaculate Con- ception church and interment in Cal vary cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
TIMELY TOPICS

Jones. Morgan & Co have the new est style sleeves in their suits. the one with the curve.
 John !. Geraghty has some property at the corner of Baldwin and Pleasant streets for sale.
 Furnishings for everybody to-mor- row at Curran's: coats. suits. shirt waists and mems goods.
 The Union Supply Co gives J0 Hunt stamps with one dozen of bananas and many other good bargains.
 Miller X Peck are showing fine line of ladies' jackets and waists. See specials in dress goods.
 Wall paper bargains tomorrow at Lapalme-Hoffman Co.'S Paper and border for bedroom. iJc.
 After Easter selling the Cpson. Sin- glefOn Co have some odd coats and vests marked g that were s1-50 and s10. .
 Castle is selling sirloin steak at 12c and He a pound: vegetables, fruit. butter and eggs.
 E.J. Finn has the tan oxfor1s for summer. He has all of the latest and best styles
 Try a .slipeasy- band collar from Isham-s furnishing store and you vii want to wear no other
 !. N. Burrall < Co have some pretty rattan rockers for 6. Look over his line.
 Have your laundry done at Water bury steam laundry if you want per feet service. Call on l. A. Hynes & Son about sale of lots at Alfhea park Two family house on Pratt place for sale.
 Let ]. B. NuIlings < Son he youf matters and you will experience nc trouble in getting suited
 The Langley Furniture Co can sell you q couch at s5 or at S35. just al taste and pockefbcok goes-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
BONDS OF $250. 900.
Bill Passed at Hartford for Water
 bury to Acquire Land.

The bill authorizing Waterbury to sell bonds to the amount of $250,OOO and use the proceeds thereof for the acquirement and development of park at the entrance to the proposed new union station, passed the senate yesterday and needs nothing now but the signature of the governor to com plete the work mapped out by the pro jectors of the scheme, unless the al- dermen hold them up when 1t comes to voting to call for proposals for the bonds. but this is something which Is not likely to happen.s' The pill passed Authorizes the city to issue ' $250O0O worth of bonds, and also empowers 1t to acquire in the same manner any property whatever that may be deemed necessary for widening the streets and making adequate approaches to the new passenger station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail road.
 This measure also provides for a half mill tax on all the ratable prop erty in the second district for the main- tainance of public parks, another bur den added to the full taxation district in which the outside people will share without any expense.