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Middletown transcript., 1873-06-14

MURDER. 1t is almost impossible to
take up daily journal without seeing an
accoun. Of some terrible outrage or horri-
bic murder From North, South, East
and West come reports Of the killing Of
men BY their fellows. 1t would almost
seem as II the country had suddenly be-
come oycr-run by n race Of fends who had
assumed the human shape to indulge their
hellish passions in destroying men. The
heart grows sick at the horrid reciials
From New York and Georgia come almos,
simultaneously the report Of the killing Of
fathers by their sons. From Virginia We
have the horrid details Of a mos. cruel and
cold-bloodcd murder pcrpetrated By ne
gro upon two iefcnceless ladies. in the
search for money, while from the ives,
comes the news Of an attack upon. and the
murder Of. inoiIcnsive and powerless In
dian women and children. Nor has our
own section Of tho country escaped the
dire affection; oil around us 10 heard the
tale Of assassination and robbery. The
decentralization aud corruption that per,
vadcs our land is terrible. Truly we ar.
progressing" rapidly.
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Acquittal Of Isaac @. West.

The verdict Of tho jury in the case Of
Isaac c. West, was . matter Of surprise
aud establishment to all persons acquainted
with the proceedings iu the uial. 1t was
expected by many persons that the priso
uer would be acquitted on the ground Of
insanity, but that the jury should ignore
the plea Of the prisoners counsel, and
render verdict in accordance with the
mere statement Of the prisoner himself
seems almost contrary to common reason.
The only plausible excuse that We can zee
for this action, is the nice little technical
point raised by the prisoners counsel. Ex.
Senator Salisbury. that MS the State ac-
cepted the confession Of West without
other proof that he killed the negro, there
fore they must accept and believe the
other statement. also. /. c. that the deed
was done in self-defense, and as they were
bound to give the prisoner the benefit Of
every doubt. they gave him the bcncf, Of
this ,cchpicality, if such it can be called
However this may be the verdict does not
NEE. the approval Of the people Had
the plea of insanity been accepted, and
West cleared on that ground, it would
have given more satisfaction, but the peo-
pie will fail to see the propricty Of clear
ing prisoner on the strength of his own
assertions only, and that, too, wholly di-
vergcnt from the defence offered by his
counsel.
This action on the part Of the jury wa,
no, the result Of failure in the discharg,
of their duty by the counsel Of prosscu
,ion. 1t is acknowledged by all parties
familiar with the proceedings that th'
Attorney General and his able deputy
Mr.. Bates, performed their duty faithful,
and efficiently None will refuse to nc
cord to them the well merited praise o
having done their part we'll, in endeavor
ing to maintain tho dignity and honor o
the State, and to protect the lives Of he
citizens. Perhaps the jury were in pos
session of facts Of which VIC are ignorant
or, perhaps, they had just reasons 70
their decision, but We mus, confess ,ha
We cannot see tho justice Of their verdict
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Here 10 something that ought to make
shs cheeks of every Republican who op-
posed the eoncliatory policy proposed by
senator Sumner last winter. aud who ad-
voeasss the retention either by inscriptions
On 6ags; By monuments or other means,
Of the recollccticns Of the civil war, burn
With shame. that q negro, one Of the
down. troddeu race for whose liberation
tho war was continued SO long. should be
more uaguanimous aud generous than the
"Grsud Army" the vietors in the mighty
struggle:
WOODEN MoNuMgSrs OF THE Civil WAR
Peter II. Clark. q colorcd orator in
Cincinnati, in n recent address to mass
meeting OF men Of his race. gave utter
snce TO these sentiments II am not vim
dic,ive 10 my feelings toward the men Of
the rebellion. Was an early advocate
of amnesty. agree with the magnnni-
,uous Sumner. AMI would not ask South
eruer to cnli., under a Aag which bears
upon its folds the names OF battles in
which he met with humiliation and defeat
I would build the monuments which mark
our battle. fields with the south Of wood that
when they haze fallen into decay. the
msm"ry Of the strife may decay with
ihem."
The colorcd orator expresses the true
sentiment /; it cannot be expected that the
Southern people will ever unite in harmo.
oy with tho people Of the North who de-
light in retaining upon their rcgimcnta
Gags memorial inscriptions Of battles and
victories wagcd aud gained in civil war
in which the North were the victors. no
by prowess. superior skill or bravery, bu
BY overwhelming numbers and richer re
sources alone. 'sChis fac, alone should b,
sufiicieu, to cause the Northern people t.
rather seek to cover up all trace Of ycto
-ies obtained under such circumstances
The South. blocsaded at every port, hem
med ia on all sides, shut in FROM commu
n:ca,ion with the rest Of the world wit,
population Of only half that Of her enc
mics. carried ou un unequal contest 70
fosr long. weary years. with an cnem
powerful in strength aud resources; wit
ber ports opcu to the world, whereby sh
could and did draw from foreign coun
tries large nunbsrs Of men 10 swell ,h
ranks Of her imuisusv armies The vic
tories won in such war are not subject
Of proud rejoicing an which the gcncrou
mind delights TO reflect. We hope th
time will come when the people Of ,h
North will view these things in this ligh
aud will cease all memorials aud rccollet
tions Of the sroa, ei, strife, aud clasI
ing hauds, CLOSE upon the bloody chasn,
and inaugura,e on era Of peace, good wi
throughout the land. Not until ever
mark of the great contest is entirely oil
!i.srs,ed will porfec, peace aud harmon
prevail bs,socu the people Of the ,v
sections
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In tho Office Of the Recorder Of Deeds
for Gloucester County. N. j.. last week,
Jay Gould. President Of the New Jersey
Southern Rcilroad. had recorded a mort
gage for $1,000. 900. to DO secured in
bonds running thirty years, and bearing
seven per cent. interest. Among the rail.
roads hypo,hccatsd on this mortgage arc
the Smyrna and Delaware Bay. Ken,
County, and Maryland 4 Delaware Rail.
roads. besides several Nov Jersey roads.
This confirms the rumored purchase oi
these roads.
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The grub worm ID said 10 be playing havoc
gIsh the young corn 10 Talbot county. Homs
fasnsrs hare had 70 recross aud plaut anew.
Ths vigsh narylaaA Rseimsas will make i,s
aauual via n Caps Nay about shs 1sd Of July.
The fasmess expect good crops II vhsas ID
Hartford ss1 Crcil cpsnslss thts year.
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great numbers Of people, arc we'll worthy
the attention Of tourists, and will be
hailed with delight by al students and
admirers Of nature.
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PU BLIC s ALE
Of White Oak Lumber.
Road Commissioners and Farmers,
TAKE NUTICEI

VIE undersigned, Levy Conrt Commissioner,
L Of Appoquinimink HID, will cell NJ Public
Sale, at Voxontown Bridge, ? miles east Of Mid
dlr,own, on
MONDAY NEXT, THE lerH OF JUNE. is,,,
at nine O'Clock, A. ~, the temporary white oak
BRIDGE which has been In use at thai plice for
several weeks. The lumber 10 white oak, Road.
commissioners aud farmers will find II 10 their
interest TO attend.
Will also seliScvcral hundred Of New whi,s
Oak Lambcr--thc surplus in building tho new
bridge. w.N. WILSON
June l?th, 1879.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAs my wife, ANNA P. LIND, has
w lcft my bed aud board without sny cause,
hereby forswarn all persons from trusting her
on my account a. I will Pay no bills Of her con-
tracing. JOHN r. LIND,
June l%ih. Fieldsborough, Del.
Del. Csssis cory and send bill 10 advertiser,
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A resolution was adopted BY the town
commissioners OF Chestsrtown. Kent Co.,
last week. removing the restrictions upon
excursions 10 that town.
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FOR SALE.

A QUIET FAMILY MARE, Ray. Height isA
"A hands. Sound; only years old. Good
style. Any lady can drive her.
J. =. ELiASON,
Suse I@-3w. Middlctown, Del.
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.slrw advertisements.
E. T. EVANS
AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE

AGRICULTURAL W NhhhhUUSh.
shnl keep on hand and for sale, ss usual,
BUCKEYE Com'd Reaper & Mower,
EXCELSIOR " 4"
RUSSELL I" ="
WOOD REAPER,
WOOD MOWER,
ADVANCE MOWER.
STONER WHEEL RAKE.
lTIIlCA WHEEL RAKE.
POOLS GRAIN FAN.
MONTGOMERY GRAIN FAN.
VAN wlNKLE GRAIN FAN.
BuRDlCK HAY AND FODDER CUT
TIERS.
MOVING AND BRlAR SCYTHES,
sHOvELS. FORKS. &C.
Also. full line Of
REAPER AND MOWER REPAIRS,
EFT. EVANS,
Jne i+-'f. MippLrrows. Drt.
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sudden Death.

John G, Scotch, of i.eipsie aged about rs years
was found dead in his fonm ON Sunday morning
lie was the floor with quantity Of blood
around him from hemorrh,Gc, which caused
his death Deceased was quite we'll knowG IN
that vicinity, WAS man OF some means ~ one
tine. and has been eolieeor nf the hundred sew
rtal times. lie leaves vii. aud child, the
latter about five years old. lie lived alone, how
ever, he and his wife having separated hy nuiu-
nj conscn, aboYi six months ago, in consequence
Of hts dissi siptiioa, Once before sever. h-inur-
rhage came near taking him oil. Tackled under
the carpet under u ehrsf. was found : 300.
Tho report tina, he committed suicide is entirely
without, foundation.
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Old Kent Ahead.

At the recent tournament nj Newark, Del, all
the prizes and houors were taken by knights
from Kent county. The fir, prize, a handsome
no-op bnggy, WAS awarded 10 SIR. Il ". Tay-
man of Gavna ihs second, set OF fne har.
ucss, was awarded 10 Mr.. George Dyer, aud the
third, n silver watch. 10 Mr. Drshane. The rid
ing OF Mcssrs. rayai.n aud Dyer was reinarka-
bic. Each took the three rings six times in sue.
csssien. At the seventh tilt, Mr.. Tayman took
NIL The rings, bat Mr. Dyer missed the first, aud
made no further attempt.
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The wsashes.

For two or three weeks past the weather has
been without rain. The ground has, In csnsc-
qusncs become dry and parchsd; vegetation is
retarded the grass heiag burnt up by the hested
rays OF the Sun, the pasture Is rapidly falling
and farmers complain Of a scarcity Of food for
,lses stock. We saw many fields Ia ride 10
Clayton isw days ago, lii which the pasture
seemed 10 bs entirely used up. In town the
streets are full OF dust which every passing ve-
hirle stirs up Ia clouds, much 10 the annoyance
of msschanis, houseseepers and othsrs who live
% the naia thosoaghiarss. We hupe that thoss
men Who hass alvsys refused 10 aid In procuring
SPRINKLER wiil get well busted,
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fbr The .Miiid1ra T'ran,ery,i.
Golden wedding.

Friend Tfdaseript--some of your reader.
may lie interested TO know that Mr. John y
D,lwor,h n native OF, aud for many years resi-
den, In, this hundred, bu, now living neal
lIfidgeville, Sussex coaniy, celebrated his
d" Golden Wedding" on Thursday, I'D ult
OF hi. ten living ehildsen, seven were present,
and with daush,ers-ln-law, grandchildren, anC
other relatives formed quite large family.
81 Georges Lf JUNE 10Th, 'J3 Farm.
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An Egx-straordinsry Affair.

Middleiown and vicinity will not be out-donc
Several of the papers have bren publishing ac.
counts Of novelties and curiosities in the egg and
chicken line These accounts coming probably J
10 the ears Of the hens OF HENRY CLAYTON, Esq
they became (hlcnyious OF the reputation gained
by those other hens, aud determined that they
would lry what they could Dc, and Mr.. Clayton
brought 10 our Office, few days ago, the tesul,
Of their th h)cndayor. This consisted Of an ordi-
nary hen-cgg, bu, when It was broken, although
|, was all right rs 10 the uhf, where the yolk
should have been 1t contained aLoiacr smaller
egg producing the phenomenon OF m egg with
in an egg.
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Fsseivai.

The ladies connected with the Chapel at Arm.
sirongs, propose TO hold n strawberry and Ice
cream festival ON Tuesday aud "Wednesday even
ings, Of next week, i1ih and 18th Inst. The
proceeds 10 purchase seats Fer the Sabhs'h School
The object Is a ronmcndabr one, give them
your presence and support. W. understand
that conveyance will be furnished TO ail who
wish to attend from this town on both evenings
~. Ann's r. = Chsrsh. sssaasssswn.
Divine Service Al the usual hours, on to-mor
row tSuudsy.)
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Good sized Peaches.

Scwrll c. Bisss, Esq, brought 10 our ofic'
last Saturday afternoon, some hue specimens o
peaches from his farm near Bridgrville. Susscl
county. They were Of the ila'cs Early varirty
aud we're quite large and healthy -lonking. Som,
OF them measured as high as 81 inches in cir
cum'crcnce e. The twig which lie brough, ~
was very full. Mr.. d. ez,imaies his crop II, lei
thousand crates. This loosss as II he was goin,
10 have a share OF the abundant crop predicted
by thr New York Ttne.' CORES oudent.
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Is,htom 4. Nasssy's Railroad.

Alta meeting Of the directors OF the above
railroad company, held at Elkion, OIL the 10th
inst, the surveys and estimates Of two routes
were submitted ono over the old Eastern Shore
route las nearly ms possible) TO Msssey's; the
other DETECTING Just below the canal about two
miles 10 the West, crossing Middle Neck near
Perrcgims Iiendrlckson's house. Sassairns Neck,
a quarter Of mile West Of Cash Corner. and
Sassafras river, at Wilson'S point; from thence
in n nearly direct line To Masscys. The estimate
between the cost OF the two routes showed a
considerable difference In favor OF the old route.
A statement Of the difference Of the land DANA
ges (es,imatcd) made = showing In favor Of the
more westerly route. After the transaction Of
other business, the board adjourned subject 10
the call Of the President.
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Hold Robbery.

Last evening an unknown man ran into the resi-
dcnrc Of Mr.. Charles llanshury, over Mr.. Bali,
clothing store, No. lsg Market street, and knock
ed down Mrs. ilsnsbury, who was in the room
alcar, rendering her almost insrnsibic for q ~
minutes. iic then took from her pocket q pock
ei-book containing $50, and retired 30 quietl!
that no Que about the premises had any chanc'
to recognize him, and succeeded In making
good bic escape Oaseffe.
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"prosr..." Among ,h. Negroes.

Two negroes, on the farm OF u. VI. Crawford
In Middle Neck, Nd, had "A desperate fgh in the
corn field last Monday. Unc OF them received
very serious injuries, having his head cut very
badly and an arm broken.
During n apissa.e-at-arnis recently between two
OF these ncwly aeds.d citizens in this same dis
trict, one stabbed another with u knife IN the
neck, inficiins u serious and rather dangerous
wound, barely missing the juguiar vein.
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particular sagacity to predict that when
the great Republican party falls into line
st the heels Of their illus,rious warrior
they will train under the banner upon
which be has already inscribed bis appro-
PIRATE device. Senator Carpenter has in.
dicated the policy to be pursued lie
openly defends not only the salary steal.
but. per mobile, Credit Mobilier likewise.
The rest Of them will cone to tho rescue
when their notions Of prudence permits"
The truth is that those individuals are
responsible who in any manner were oi
assistance in passing this bill. Blythe
by there have been passed during the pas,
ten years many infinitely worse without
receiving the condemnation they so justly
deserved, and which the fact alone that
no party is wholly responsible for this one
secures for IT,
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RuSSiso RACE roR Twenty THOUSAND
DOLLARS 1t is currently reported, says
the San Francisco Examiner Of the 18th
instant, that horsemeu are discussing .
topic which is to them Of absorbing inter-
est. to the effect that two wealthy gentle
man Of San Francisco. admirers Of horse
flesh. have proposed TO offer . purse Of
$40 900 to be contested for at . great run
uing race TO come of in October next, the
conditions to which will be four mile, aud
repeat, free TO all horses in the United
States TO rule the first horse to receive
Sl2, 900, tho second $4,000, and the
third 5000. The entrance to be ten per
cent, for California horses and Eve per
cent. for those that may come out from
tao east--fve per cent. being allowed for
expenses of transportation by rail to the
Easern States. There is n good prospect
Of three entries ut least being mada 10y
parties who own iirst-clnss ,horoughbrcds
on the Atlantic side. and this would in-
sure the purse being given. for there are
several horses 10 this State ,ha. would be
sure to contend for such princely purse
as $50, 900 /, is proposed, in the prepa-
ration for this race. to close tho en-.
trie. on ths day previous to the great two
mile-aDd-repeat running rae. for $4,000,
which is TO take place here in October
and for which there are twelve nomina.
tions made.
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The Great Fire in Baltimore.
TEN BLOCKS RAvAGED By FLAMES
TWO CHURCHES BURNED.

A destructive fro broke out in Bal,i-
the square Of which Howard aud Lcxiug-
ton-sis form the south west corner. and
swep, diagonally through to the Cathedral
on the corner Of Cathedral and Mulberry
sts. Opposite the Cathedral on the south
side Of Mulbcrry-st, is Maryland Univer-
siiy. The west wing Of this building was
burned through to the ground. and the
east wing slightly damaged. The Pres
by,erian church where the last Assembly
was held was totally destroyed, aud a
small German Lutheran church also. The
Cathedral and Church OF St Alphonsu..
both large Roman Catholic cdiice.. were
several times on fire, but were saved. The
fire 10 several portions Of the burned dis
,rict swept rapidly through the roofs, and
left the lower po. tions Of whole rows
scarcely damaged. This seemed to be
caused by the large number Of shingle
roofs, which were - exceedingly dry as to
burn like grass. In this way the fire ac-
tually crossed over streets iu which the
engines continued to work, and left por-
ton Of the fire brigade working in the
very center Of burning blocks Water
was so nearly exhausted before the fire
was under control as to make it necessary
to dam up the cutters. and 80 save the
supply for some Of the fire engines The
Washington engines went over in about
90 minutes. and their arrival was most
opportune. and the fac, that the control Of
the fire was secured during the afternoon
and night eonfagrntiou aysr,cd, was due
largely to their presence.
AT $3.50 p. m. the fire was so nearly
out tha, about half the engines relieved
A cessation in the wind and the efforts Of
the lire and salvage brigade, together With
the large organized force Of citizens ope-
rating with extingui.hers aud buckets
checked lis progress just on the western
and southern limits Of the finest section ii
residences in the city. About ten block.
were partly burned between three and
four of these totally. The section de-
stroyed was chiefly occupied by small
stores aud factories and for the mos, part
except on the eastern and northern limits
with common class residences.
The latest aud mos, intclligcn, estimate
Of the loss is placed by the Fire Inspector
at about $3.50 900. Of which more than
ore-half is covered by insurance. which is
confined chiefly to the Equitable. Fire
mems Baltimore. Howard, Home, and Ger
man Of Baltimore. and the Continental
aud Hanover Of New York
No loss OF life attended tho FIRE from the
burning or falling walls 1t is reported
come by excitement and alarm Abou,
100 houses were destroyed, and about 90
families rendered homeless.
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DRowSfSG AcciDEsr-NARRow EscApE
oY GsN FirzHuGn LEE An acciden,
occurred at Richlani, Sunday afternoon
By which coored deck hand ou board
the schooner Joe Miller. named Luther.
was drowned, and Gen Fizhugh lee
was, with difficulty. saved from the same
uniincly fate, The vessel had been load
ed at Rchland. and Gen Ice was being
carried aboard Of her in a skift by Luther
10 come to Alexandria. when, during the
storm prevailing the skift was sw snpei
and sunk Tho cuprei man was spnu
drowned but the General, though wear.
iug heavy cavalry boots. m.nagrd to keen
ailoas until his cries vich. It is said.
could b. heard for miles. summoned snmr
culared men to the shore. who. seeing his
condition, Immediately pat of 10 his assi'-
tancc in a scnw, propelled by poles aud
rescued him jus, n. he was On the point
f sinking \ seine was afterwards haul.
II for tn, drowned man by Nessrs 1iccr
aui Mclswpn, Of this city. who happened
~ anchor there with their beat hut OWN 9
10 the excessive growth of river grass
their efforts were wjthol. success The
General. though severely indi.poscl hy
thA accident ani confined to his bed was
this morning reported to be improving
-iicr W. J G,:ctte
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Tue ARLiSdros E.fArE The Wash.
ingion Republican, referring 10 the Ar
lington estate, says TIM, more thau year
ago thar paper Advocated the payment 10
Mrs Lee of reasonable compensation
for Arlington 1t aids: Arlington was
purchased ., tax sale FOR mere frac.
tion d It's value, under the operation of q
law which i. of extremely doubtful con-
s'iiutional validity Tho republican par.
~ is great and strong anil we are Ger.
tainly generous enough to take the course
wo have indicated \, any rate We shall
always advocate il, because i, is jnst and
proper
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Marrow ESCAPE "A poor tramp vend.
ing his way to Wilmington, undertook to
cross the p. W. & b. Il. II. bridge over
Chester creek. last evening. abou, the tims
the I 5S train, north, was due at Chester.
Not having nerve sufficient to walk erect
over the b-ams OF the bridge, be attempted
10 pass over on his hands aud knees, and
had gotten abou, half way across. when to
his horror he saw locomotive bearing
dowr upon him wi,l, fearful velocity Some
boys bathing in the creek, saw the danger
Of the man and shouted to him to drop in
10 the water This advice he seemed at
frst inclined to act upcr, but Instead.
crawled To one side OF the track and crowd
ed himself irio a space Of just fifteen inch
es widc--barcly enough to permit the
wheels Of the engine to pass without touch
ing him The engineer Of the train said
the man looked to him like dog lying
beside the track. or he would have stopped
The train. TIVE tramp was, naturally very
much scared. and when the train had gone
BY him. WASH, slow iu his movements in
getting across The bridge - Chester Ners,
o6th
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Where the Responsibility Rests.

We can scarcely believe that the COM
mercial thinks 50 meanly Of the intelligence
OF its readers as to expsc. them to be sat
i-Ged wi,h the explanation which i. gives
Of President Grants connection With the
ill for increasing his salary.
Il It not better to arrest for short time
the bill and strike out the obnoxious part
rather than permit il wi,hou, protest to
nlch more than million dollars from the
pockets Of the already overburdsnsd tax.
payers. The efforts Of the Commercial
should have been directed to explaining
vhy short delay in passing il would
hass been moro injurious to the welfare Of
ths sesstry. The following from . pspsr
(ths Ciscinssti Comsssreia9 which pre-
Sbss Gssss Tor third tern to any Demo-
ssas, should be entitled 10 sons eensidsra-
tios. Az any rate Tie facts speak for
themsslvss:
III 6ssst vss not the original suthcr
81 iusli0alse q tbs measure be vas At
1snsl 90 man who could have prsvsptsd
u Il sssld not have passed over his vs-
-. Bss ~ 500. 900 vas too strong IN
iSansoossl 5bf - olIeisl ~hoss sole prin-
- q a1eioa = 70 take care Of b:asslf
p p ~ ajsn1s. Il therefore rsqsIFes no