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The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
FOR UNITED DEMOCRACY.
All Elements of the Party Invited to
Dinner January z.

Arrangements for a big harmony
dinner on the night of January Z at
the Hotel Rennert are being made by
Democratic leaders. 1t is proposed
to have represented all elements of
the party in the city and State Gov.
ernor Crothers and United States Sen
ators Rayner and Smith will be invit-
ed, as well as number of other men
prominent in the councils of the party.
1t is also expected there will be rep
resentatives of the independent ele-
ment of the party on hand
The purpose of the gathering is said
to be to harmonize the party and to
aid in the presentation of a united
front in the next campaign, the i'm
portance of which from party stand
point is generally recognized. The
suffrage amendment will, it is expect
ed, be put to the front, and the effort
will be made to show that the party
is united back of this measure.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
NEWS OF THE NATION.

United States Senator Knox, of
Pennsylvania, will be Secretary of
State in President Taft's Cabinet.
The House Committee on Ways and
Means having concluded the hearings
began work on the framing of a tariff
bill.
Mr.. Bryan declared in a speech at
Uniontown, Pa, that he would not re-
tire as Democratic leader as long as
the party wanted him.
The Federal Court of Appeals al
Philadelphia, decided that Thaw can
not be taken to Pittsburg to answer
in bankruptcy proceedings.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
total vote cast
Total for all candidates. IA, 1852, ,239

This grand toal exceeds by 1,341 ,531
the total number of votes cast in the
Presidential election of 1904, when the
grand total was 1850, ,70S.
Compared with that election, the
candidates Of the Republican, Demo
cratic and Socialist parties increased
their vote this year. The reverse is
true of the candidates of the Prohibi-
ton, Populist and Socialist Labor par
ties The independence party did not
figure in the contest of four years ago
The greatest difference in party
vote is shown in an increase for Bryan
of 1,315,211 over the total vote cast
in 1904 for Alton B. Parker, the Dem
ocretic candidate Taft received a.
100 votes more than were polled fol-
President Roosevelt in 1904, and Debs
ran 45,36S ahead of his predecessor
on the Socialist ticket.
The heaviest loss is shown by the
Populist, who, with the same candi-
date, registered 1892 votes less this
year than in 1904, when their total was
1T ,183. The Prohibitionist candidate
Chain, ran 1924 votes behind the
1904 mark of his party, and Gilhaus
the Socialist Labor candidate, received
| only about SO per cent, OF the vote
given to Corrigan, which was 1,249
in the previous Presidential race.
New Yokr (S70,070) Pennsylvania
| (745,779) and Illinois (629,932) gave
Taft the greatest number of votes
among the States, while as to Bryar
the order was New York (667 1859
Ohio (502,721) and Illinois (450,810.)
Debs received his largest vote IL
Pennsylvania, 39,913; Illinois, 39,711
and New York, 38,451. Delaware CAV,
him only Is votes.
Hisgen's vote in New York (35,817,
and in his own State of Massachusett.
d9,237) together formed nearly two
thirds of all the votes he received II
the whole country. In six States no
a vote was cast for him. Nine State,
registered not a single vote for tn,
Prohibitionist candidate
The Socialist Labor candidate re
ceived votes in only 13 States, and II
only 10. States were votes cast TO
Watson, of the Populist party.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
The Beautiful Dough.

"Once / was pure as the
beautiful snow"
But how long ago I'm sure
I don't know.
Once ! had dollars and
loaned them to friends;
Perhaps they'll come back,
but so much depends
Oh, the dough. the dough,
the beautiful dough,
So slow to come in,
but SO swift to go!
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
Inheritance Tax.

President Roosevelt has renewed his
demand for an inheritance tax. He
places this tax in the short list OF
recommendations for Tightening the
poor mans burden "It is eminently
right that the nation should fx the
terms upon which the great fortunes
are inherited. They rarely do good,
and they often do harm to those who
inherit them" Thus speaks the Pres
ident. His words come closer to an
actual reform of the broadest nature
than any other recommendation OF his
message. It is in line with The Amer
leans suggestions for the past ten
years
Mr.. Carnegie has gone on record as
fayorine an inheritance tax. This ex-
traordinnry moneymaker said that
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. IS, 1908
INCREASED REPRESENTATION
FOR BALTIMORE CITY.

There is at this time a good deal OF
discussion in regard to the right OF
Baltimore city to increased represen-
tation in the General Assembly OF
MARYLAND. This increase, if made,
must be done by the Legislature sub
mitting to the voters of the State an
amendment to the Constitution, which,
if ratified by them, becomes operative
for the purpose.
The people and the press of Balti-
more are very earnest in their demand
for increased representation, and we
think, in viewing the whole situation
that their demand is not unreasonable,
and that the counties will not inter-
pose any serious objection to it.
The statement which is sometimes
made by individuals, and also by the
press of the city, that the counties are
antagonistic to the city, is, we think,
totally erroneous. The interests of
Baltimore, our great metropolis, are
the interests of the counties, and that
which affects the counties must of
necessity interest Baltimore city. So
that, it is to be regretted that such
an impression should be made.
We think it will be generally con-
ceded that Baltimore's representation
in the legislature should be increased.
The city contains nearly one-half of
the population and pays more than
half the taxes of the State, and her
present representation is equivalent
to about one-fourth. The question, we
imagine, which will be most seriously
discussed, is not whether there shall
be an increase, but how much We
believe the representatives from this
county will deal fairly with the city
on this question, and we think the
same spirit will be manifested in the
other counties.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
only the favoring conditions of new
country with undeveloped natural re-

sources made the vast swollen for
tunes possible The fortunes are de-
rived from the resources that belong
ed to the people. 1t is but fair that
suitable proportion of the accumu-
lation should be redistributed through
the agency of the state. This would
serve to allay class complaint 1t
would serve to retard the development
of class spirit. 1t would prevent the
creation of a moneyed aristocracy It
would relieve the back of the poor nan
from unjust burdens. It would pro-
vide legitimate revenues for the state
and postpone the condition that men-
aces England-that of having sx-
hausted all sources of revenue and
being forced to consider the further
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
will Sell Turnpike Stock.

Hagerstown, Dec. 1.-The Counyd Cd
Commissioners this afternoon paso pogs
q resolution directing the sale OIL s'o
shares of stock which Wasnins.Un
county owns in nine turnpike coI
panies in the county. The stock VIZ,
be old at auction and the proceeuo
spent in macadamizing and lmp[o.
ing the roads and In building bridges,
1t is estimated thu, the stock wiz
bring about $4,000, or an average "
$40 share.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25

Two rooms for rent. Miss Emma
Pool, Centre street.
Campbell's meat is fit to eat,
Because he kills it near the street.
And is the incest butcher all around,
Because he kills it in the town.
w w Il.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25

The American invasion threatened
a few years ago, SO far from in1uring
the British boot trade. effected great
deal of good. It woke manufacturers
ND and caused them to lay down I'M
proved machinery.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25

taxation of food products. BY az aa
means should Congress give favolao,' Ur
consideration to this recomrnenda ndaton' 3
and thus mark an epoch In wise iss
islation for the benefit Of the enuf"
population.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
heDeIDOCratiC Advocate
WESTMINSTER, MD.

TERMS. 90 per year; so cents for six months
and 25 cents for three months. Single copies cents
ADVERTISING RATES.-One square (8 hnes)
will be inserted times for S1O0, and 25 cents for
each subsequent insertion. One square months
$500; months, S5; Il months So. Business cards.
not exceeding lines, So per year. When the
number of insertions is not marked advertisements
will be continued until forbid and charged accord
ingly. Yearly advertisers must confine advertise
ments to their own business. Rule and Figure
Work double price. Business Locals 10 cents PEI
line. Marriages and deaths Inserted free. Obit-
uaries and Personal Communications cents PEI
line. 40,
quarter column $780, Monthly changes allowed
without extra charge Extra changes wiz OK
charged for as follows Column advertisements
rs cents each; half column. 40 cents; quarter
column. 25 cents. Advertisers desiring changes
should notify the office by Tuesday noon.
Yearly advertisements $500 per inch, tor more ese
than one inch. per year; $500 per inch Tor "oh1ns
and $500 per inch for 8 months.
E1-An correspondence with this offlce snoun pe
addressed to THE ADVOCATE.
Entered at the Postoffice, Westminster, MARY
land. Second Class Matter.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-25
THE POPULAR VOTE.
Nearly l5,000.000 Ballots Cast for the
Different Candidates.

The total popular vote of the Presi-
Dental candidates at the last national
election was made known in an official
form by the filing of the last of the
official vote, that of Michigan. The
total vote cast.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Sort Of an Endless Chain.

The newspapers all about the coun
try are being sued for large amounts,
and some men in high places want
still more drastic laws enacted so as
to make them cough up" more easily.
Goodness, gracious, it is bad enough
as it is. Mr.. Hearst is suing the New
York Times for half million dollars;
Adolph Ochs is suing Hearst for mil
lion; Jerome is suing Hearst for 5000,
900; Gov. Broward is suing the Jack
sonville (Fla.) Times-Union for $780,
900; John G. Riley. of Cincinnati, is
suing the Cincinnati Post for $4,000;
and, indeed, nearly every newspaper
that you pick up it is seen where some
newspaper is being sued.-Ocala (Fla.)
Banner.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
President Is Hard to Pose.

According to Washington pho
tographer who has taken pictures Of
all the presidents from Grant to the
present occupant Of the White House
President Roosevelt is the hardest of
the lot to pose. He is what photog-
raphers call "a rigid subject" finding
1t almost impossible to fall easily into
a natural posture. He has to be bent,
twisted and generally forced into posi-.
tion. Moreover, he has the fidgets.
1t seems to be a positive misery for
him to sit in one position for more
than five seconds.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Gen. Miiis' Fortune.

Gen. Anson Mills, owner Of several
valuable buildings in Washington, is
one Of the wealthiest military men in
the country, and his fortune is rapid
ly increa5bg. Gen. Mills. who retired
from the army several years ago,
made his wealth by inventing a ma
chine which manufactures the car
fridge belt that is now used by most
of the armies throughout the world.
The machine is simple device, but
Its invention has resulted in complete
ly revolutionizing the form of the car
fridge belt. Gen. Mills receives a
royalty on every belt sold in this coun.
try and all others where the cartridge
holder used by our soldiers has been
adopted.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Melons at Hawley's-fine ones.
TO Lease

The Plutus Gold Mining 81 M. L. Co.,
is the owner of about 400 acres of pat
ented mineral land on the north, south
and east slopes of Buckeye mountain
three miles west of Rollinsville, Gilpin
county. Fifteen lodes have been open
ed, with shafts from ten to seventy-five
feet deep, showing assays up to $240
gold per ton. We will give permits to
prospect, and make leases to RESPONSE
BILE parties on any of the lodes now
opened or on new discoveries. This
property is located one mile west of
the Lone Star and the Champion mines
in Phoenix district, now shipping ore.
First choice to those making applica-
tion.
Write for circular.
E. M. ASHLEY, Sec. and Treas,
1929 Lawrence st., Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

Among the typical western scenes
which are to be produced during the
performance of Buffalo Bills Wild West
at Denver, August 31st and September
1st, the reproduction of a train hold-up
will be interesting. In this scene a
practical engine drawing practical
train of cars will be utilized and the at
tack and robbery will be executed in
genuine western fashion. There will be
shown in strict accord with correctness
of detail the methods employed not only
in stopping and taking possession of the
engine and train but also in securing the
valuables of the passengers and the
plunder from the express car. Then
will follow scene which introduces the
real bandit hunters of the Union Pacific,
an organization which is maintained by
the railroad company for the purpose of
protecting it's property and avenging at
tacks upon it's trains. These bandit hun
ters are provided with special car,
wherein are stabbed the saddle horses
used by the officials in chasing despera-
does across country. The car also pro-
vides permanent quarters for the men,
guns and ammunition, and is, in fact,
travelling arsenal, peopled with exper-
fenced bandit hunters who know every
foot of the territory surrounding the
line of the railroad. When a hold-up
takes place they are rushed to the scene
by special service and since their or
ganization, have never failed to trace
one or more and sometimes all of the
law-breakers whom they sought.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Gold Nugget In Flsh's Stomach.

A gold nugget weighing several
ounces and thought to contain about
two dollars worth Of gold, was found
in the stomach Of yellowtail caught
by Capt. Billy Graves of Long Beach,
Cal, about ten miles out at sea.
The nugget is really a piece Of rich
ore, but how it came to be lodged in
the stomach of the fish is mystery.
The fish weighed 90 pounds and it
is expected that every large fish
caught here for some time to come
will be examined with the greatest
care by the fishermen.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Present for Chinese Minister.

Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng. the Chi
nese minister, who is preparing to
leave Washington within short time
to take up the duties of vice president
of the board of foreign affairs, at Pc
kin, will be signally honored by Off
cial Washington and his diplomatic
associates before his departure. A
pretty compliment to the minister will
be paid by the Chinese of a number of
American cities, including Philadel
phia, who will present him with a
huge silk umbrella embroidered with
the names of the individual donors.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

The case of the People VS.. John Smock
for non-support of his wife was tried in
the county court before jury of six
yesterday. A verdict of guilty was re-
turned late yesterday afternoon. Court
reserved judgment until this morning.
The sentence pronounced was 60 days in
Jail, giving the defendant the option of
being released upon furnishing bond
in the sum of $500 to the Board of
County Commissioners for the support
of his wife during the coming six months.
1t looks as though the Smocks will de
eide to patch up their differences and
live together again, which seems the
proper course for the couple to take un-
der the circumstances.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Feared Radium Investigation.

When Sir William Ramsay began
his investigation into the properties
of radium his letter box was filled al
most to bursting point with warnings
from spiritualists. assuring him that
the newly discovered metal is an &C.
tive agent of the supernatural. Leave
radium absolutely alone" they i'm.
plored him; lit is too potent force
Of nature for you to tamper with" He
disregarded the warnings. and only
the spiritualists and not the spirits
themselves continued afterward to as
sail him.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Cattle Ticks,

A report issued from the depart
ment Of agriculture states that the an
nual loss occasioned through the cat
tie ticks is in the neighborhood Of
$10O,0OO,O00. which is equal to about
ten per cent of the value of the cat
tie. The quality OF the animals is the
lowest and the loss is greatest in the
regions where the natural conditions
without the tick should produce the
finest cattle with the least loss.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Just a Hint-That's All.

The manager in shipyard is re-
ported to have assembled his men to-
gether in the time office and told
them to vote in a municipal election
as they pleased. in fact. l shant
tell you how l am going to vote" he
said, but after 1t is all over l shall
have barrel of beer brought into
the yard" (''Hear, heart" shouted
the men, But shan't tap 1t unless
Mr.. Blank gets In"
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

Bide Dudley, of "Smoke Wreaths"
fame, is not only jokesmith, but a
writer of song poems swell. A pretty
little poem of his 'Baby, Niggah Baby"
has been set to music by Joe Newman,
who has succeeded capitally in rejecting
the spirit of the words, in sweet and
tuneful melody. The combination of
Dudley and Newman is a good one.
baby, Niggah Baby" will be Mr.. New
mans opening song, when he and his
clever company come to the opera house
Wednesday, Aug. 26. 1t is but one of
number of new songs Newman will sing
that night.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
.Nature's Decoration,

During the past few months in
Switzerland ana France there have
been brought to light several caverns
In which retrification Of water has
wrought marvellous effects Of crystal
line decoration. The last Of these to
be announced is magnificent grotto
laid bare by a fall of rock at the
Pointe du Taland, Canton Of Belle
Isle-en-Mer. The grotto is accessible
at low tide.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Nail Wounds,

One who has tried 1t says that the
most successful treatment that he has
found for nail wounds in horses
feet is to clean out the wound and
pour full of hot tallow or lard. This
seems to give very little pain, and
one treatment generally cures.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Need Cotton Hand Looms.

The revival Of the cotton hand loom
is thought to be the solution of the
question Of the industrial regeneration
Of India. This year there were spun
213,057,534 pounds Of cotton, a falling
off of more than 14,000,O00 pounds. but
the yards woven amounted to 254, ,2S4,-
745. an increase Of 23,0O0,O00 yards.
This has been due to the great in
crease in the number Of hand looms in
use.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
The JUDGES EXPLANATION,

A certain judge. while passing
through the scene OF an election riot,
had large stone thrown at his head,
but as he happened to be in a stoop
ing position at the time 1t passed over
him.
You see." said he. addressing his
friends afterwards, that had l been
an upright Judge l might have been
killed."
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
They War on Each Other.

What a pugnacious community It Is
that inhabits the sea! All the crea-
lures in it live on each other. and the
whole extent of that vast body of
water is a slaughter house, where the
strong prey on the weak constantly.
There is no other way for them to
sustain life, but doesn't 1t seem queer
that nature should have ordained such
q state Of things?
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
In "Dear Old lunnon."

A writer in the London Daily News,
giving some experiences during dense
fogs, says he was once in bus which
stopped suddenly on Waterloo bridge
in a fog. The driver urged the
horses to move, but they would not,
and when the conductor went to in
vestigate he found them looking over
the parapet!
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

H. C. Eastman, who is connected with
the Jefferson-Calhoun properties, was
an arrival Monday evening. This is Mr..
Eastman's first visit to the county in
several months. Until recently he had
been confined in the hospital, ailing
with a severe nervous attack. 1t is
doubtful if he will make this his home
again, owing to the altitude being too
high for his health.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
A Difference.

"Why should my anxious breast re
pine because my youth has fled?" she
sang with great feeling in the hotel
parlor.
Were you married to the youth OF
only engaged?" asked an impudent
debutante who stood near the piano.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
EsGEE
Saliva Antj-Snake.

All men possess In their bodies a
poison which acts upon serpents; and
the human saliva, 1t is said. makes
them take to flight. as though they
had been touched with boiling water.
The same substance. 1t is said. de-
stroys them the moment it enters their
throat.-Pliny the Elder.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

AS one of the merchants who agreed
to close on Wednesday afternoons be-
tween the hours of three and six, has
violated his agreement it may be that
the ball games between the clerks and
butchers will be discontinued.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

The committee appointed by Local Sc
w. F. of NJ, to solicit contributions for
the Labor day celebration, is meeting
with pretty good success. Tomorrow
the committee will go to Denver and
call upon the breweries and see
what assistance they will lend. 1t will
be necessary to raise about $55O.0O to
defray the expenses of the celebration.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Glue Clothes Together.

The Corean tailor does not stitch
garments. He pastes the edges to-
gether and presses them down. Cor
cans carry glue around to stick their
clothes together when they are torn.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
A IL Seemed 70 Her

Norah-"An' phwere do your mis-
thress be goin' tonight" Bridget
"Shure she didn't inform me. but firm
the looks iv her. OF take 1t she be
goin' to wun iv thin comin'-out par.
Lampoon.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

Miss Peachy Pippin has so far recov-
cred the use of her voice that she was
able to appear at Young Peoples meet
ing, Sunday evening. Needing the ad-
vice of her friends she did not take part
in the song service, but recited nice
little poem, called 1.-The Mill by Dam
Site. "-Ex,
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
John WesIey's Christening Robe.

The robe which John Wesley wore
when he was christened over 200
years ago is now the property of Miss
Emma Pashley, of Workshop. Eng
land. 1t having come to her from her
grandfather. at whose house Wesley
lived for q time when but an infant.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

The city commenced work this week
excavating and tearing out the old fiume
under the park. A new one is to be
erected. The old one had decayed and
had caved in in places which made it
unsafe.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Cold Day In BiIIvjlle.

Goal is too high for u.s." says the
Billville Banner, "and the timber trust
puts wood out of our reach, but we
have few extra bales Of cotton with
which we can feed the fire."
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
wlae Advice.

Without labor there is no arriving
at rest. nor without fighting can the
victory be reached. Be thou therefore
always prepared for the fight If thou
wilt have the victory.-Thomas a
Kempis
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
A Meek Editor.

We have not settled many Of the
problems OF life. In vast majority
of cases 1t has not been even deter.
mined just who shall wear the
breeches.-Dallas News.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Beecher's Love Of Books.

Books are not made for furniture,
but there Is nothing else that so beau
tifully furnishes house. Give
US house furnished with books
rather than furniture.-Henry Ward
Beecher.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

"God Rewarder of Men," will be
the subject of the pastor at the M. E.
church next Sunday morning. ''The
Uncommonness of Life" will be the
subject in the evening.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

Bert Smock came up from Denver
Saturday to visit a few days with friends.
Bert is Gilpin county boy who moved
to Denver couple of years ago and has
met with fine success. He is teaching
piano and has large class of pupils.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

District court will convene on the End
of September and finish the June term.
The jury is called for the 1st. Some
civil matters will be disposed of and the
Dickey and Moore cases will come up
for hearing. Court will be in session
until about the middle of the month