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eyR Read this: .The startling expos.

E@ Read this: "The startling expos.
ure Of Speaker Blaine's venslity in con-
nection with the Union Pacific Road,
Eastern Division, entirely destroys, OF
course, whatever credit some people may
have given to his evasive denial Of the
Cakes Ames bribery, and puts the whole
case of the Credit Mobilier upon differ
ent basis. = Now It is shown that
Speaker Blaine never deserved his good
reputation. He has taken bribes In an
other case" Perhaps our good R pub.
lican friends will think that some wick
ed Democrat is the author of the FORE
going. The New York Tribune said it
September 80, 1882. The Tribune is
for Blaine in 1884.
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The Record Mr.. Blaine Made for
Himself.
HOW he GOT THEM.

HOW he GOT THEM.
"In common with hundreds of other
people in New England and other parts
Of the country, l bought some of these
honds-not very large ampunt-pay.
ing for them at precisely the same rate
Others paid. I never heard and do no,
believe that the Little Rock company
ever parted with hond to any person
except at the regular price fixed for their
SALE Blaine, 10 House of Represen-
tstives.
"Of all the parties connected with the
Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad nc
one has been so fortunste as you'5eit in
obtsining money out Of it. You oh.
tanned subscri ptions from your friends
in Maine for the building Of the Little
Rock and Fort Smith railroad. Out O.
their subscriptions you obtained large
amount. both of bonds and mopev, free
of cost to you. have your own flures
and know the amount. Fisher tc
Bal ie.
WHAT. NEvER2
81 never had any transaction OF any
kind with Thomas A. Scott concerning
bonds Of the Little R ,ck and Fort Smitt
road or the bonds of any other railroad
or any business In any way connected
with railroads, directly or indirectly, i'm
mediately or remote. - Bla NJ il House
of Representatives,, Ap:i "a 1875.
81 can do something, l feel verv san
guine, with Thomas A. Scott. Blaine
to Fisher, January 20, 1871.
"Tsking int, account, the one hun
dred-thousand dollar bonds you sold to
Tom Scott our relative po
sitions flnsncialIy in the Little Rock and
Fort Smith railroad besr a wide con
trast."- Fisher to Blaine, November
10, 1871.
OPEN AS THE DAT.
"My whole connection with the road
has heen as open as the dav. II there
had been anything 10 conceal about it
should not have touched IL Blaine, il
House OF Representatives.
"No one will ever know from me tha
l disposed OF a single dollar In Msiae.
= Blaine to Fisher
NO DEADHEAD.
81 do not feel that | shall prove dead
head in the enterprise i l once embark
in it, Blaine to Fisher.
.'Owiag to your political position yor
we're able to work off all your bonds q,
very high price y Fisher to Blaine
Gam ANCHOR TO wINDwARD
81 see various channels in which
know | can be useful. Blaine to Fish
er.
"My object in writing Is to ask in sea
son il your friends would desire to es.
tablish bank at Little Rock1 1t will
be to some extent q matter of favoritis n
as to who gets the banks Ia the several
localities, and it will be in my power to
cast an anchor to the windwar1' in your
hehalf if you desire it, Blaine to
Fisher.
"BURN THIS"
"Wberever concealment j. desirable
avoidance IS advisable II Blaine 10
House OF Representatives.
"Burn this let err Blaiue to Fisher
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Election day, Tues
day, October 18th.
Columbus Times.
The Way the Wind Blows.


A friend sends the Times the follow.
ing from the Hamilton q itung of Sept
lS.
Mr.. Hassaurek, the editor OF the Gin.
cinuati Volksblatt, writes, in his CORES.
pondence OF August II, from Luzorne
Switzerland.
81 was astonished to meet here, ia
Switzerland, the colnred gentleman, Geo
W. Williams. who several years ago was
a member Of the Legislature OF the State
of Ohio. While talking about Ameri.
can politics he told me that the politics
over there did not suit him that Blaine
was too corrupt and the Republican par.
ty had been ruined bv too long lease
of ruling power. He said that II he
should return home before the Presider.
tial election, he would probably take the
stump for Cleveland
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30
Tuesday, October 14th, Is
Election Day.

A Coop INVESTMENT -Oae OF our.
prominent business men said to us the
other day; "Iu the spring my wife got
all run down and could not eat anything;
passing your store l saw q pile OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla in the window, and
1 got a bottle. After she bad taken It q
week she htd rousing appetite, and did
ber everything. She took three bottles,
and 1t was the beet three dollars ever
invested. c. ]. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
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EF"I s,e various channels 10 which
l know l can be seful."--Btains to
Fisher.
at will be to some extent matter OF
favoritism as to who gels the hanks In
the several localities, and it will be In my
power to 'cast au anchor to the wind
ward in your bebslf il you desire it,
Blaine TO. Fisher.
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Remember the election on
Tuesday, October 14th.
Simply a Business Transaction.

Ex7Governor Long. OF Massachusetts
who at the Chicago Convention thought
that Blaine was unis to be nominated,
but who has since succeeded ia swallow
iug the uupalatable dose, says that the
new Mulligan letters "simply show a
business transaction Well, the star
route jobbery OF that other distinguish.
ed republican, Dorsey, was "simply q
business transaction"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30
The Parties on the Tariff.

The efforts OF certain politicians To
the attitudes of the TWO
,reat PARTIES on the tariff question maze
t imperative that every voter should
ook into the subject for himself.
We therefore print side by side. Whist
he two national platforms OF 1884 have
o say about the continuance OF our pro.
ective tariff:
NATIONAL DEMO NATIONAL REPUp.
CRATIC PLATFORM. Lfg<N Plat FORM.
In making reduc- We demand that
ion in taxes it is the imposition OF
not proposed to In. duties on foreign
ure any domestic imports shall be
but rath- made not for reve.
er to promote their nue. only, but that
healthy growth. in raising the requi-
Many industries site revenue for the
haze come to rely government such
upon legislation for duties shall be 90
successful contiru- levied as 10 afford
ance, so that any security to our di.
change OF Law must, versided industries
at every step, be re, and protection to
gardtul OF the labor the rights aud ws.
aud capital thus in Wages OF the labor.
volved. er, to the end that
The necessary re- active and intelli-
duction in taxa gent laher, a. well
ton can and must as capital, NAV have
be effected without its Just reward, and
deprlving American the laboring man b .
labor OF the ability full share in nation.
to compete success. al prosperity.
fully with foreign The Republican
labor, and without party pledges itself
m posing lower to correct the ine-
rates OF duties than qualities OF the tariff
will be ample to and to reduce the
cover any increased surplus, by such
cost OF production methods as will re-
which may exist In lieve the taxpayer
consequence OF the without in ury to
higher rate OF wa the laborer or the
ges prevailing in erea, productive IN
this country, terests OF the coun-
trv
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30

DEMOCRATIC Mass Meeting at
Woodsfeld on Saturday, October 4.
Turn out, Democrats, and make this
the largest meeting ever held in
Monroe county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30

DEMOCRATIC Mass Meeting at
Woodsfeld on Saturday, October 4,
Turn out, Democrats, and make this
the largest meeting ever held in
Monroe county. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-30

DEMOCRATIC Mass Meeting at
Woodstield on Saturday, October 4.
Turn out, Democrats, and make this
the largest meeting ever held in
Monroe county.
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~"My only desire is that every vo-
ter 10 the United States may read the let
ters."-Blaine 70 the Public.
"Barn this letler."-Blainc to FGsker
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FOR SALE.

WILL SELL MY PROPERTY AT TU-
i Fills Landing. Jackson township. Monroe
County. Ohio, consisting Of three acres of bot.
tom land. dwelling house and barn. The prop
erty is in good condition. For terms call on
the premises or address
MRS. FREDERICA SCHMOUTZ.
sistersvi!le, Tyler County, West Va.
sep2,'S4t4.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH,
Will be a big day for the Democracy Of Mon
roe COUNTY. Come to Woodsfeld on that day.
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DEMOCRATIC Mass Meeting at
Woodsfield on Saturday, October 4.
Turn out, Democrats, and make this
the largest meeting sever held in
Monroe county.
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c%"Tell the truth. ."-.Grossr 0sos.
land
"No one shall ever know from me that
| have disnosed OF single dollar IN.
Maine. blaine to Fisher.
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PUBLrsHED EVERY TUESDAY.
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EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
eEoFFTCE West Side of Main Street, two
doors North of the Public Square.

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ATTORNEYS.

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Notary Public.
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"Wberever concealment j. desirable
avoidance IS advisable II Blaine 10
House OF Representatives.
"Burn this let er."- Blalue to Fisher
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

Suppose a man sells you an eight
hundred pound steer, and before weigh
ing the steer to you he places fifty
pounds Of concealed and unnatural
weight in the steer and weighs him to
you for eight hundred and fifty pounds
of flesh. What is the difference in the
two transactions Nothing but the
legal penalty attached to the former.
The moral intent is the same.
therefore call your attention to
these grievous wrongs, knowing that
such transactions should not exist in
trade as it frequently, and justly, too,
engenderS bad feeling, that ought not
to exist between neighbors, and is cal>
culated to destroy one of the strong
est props and supports to our social and
and business relations, namely, conf
dence and esteem in the integrity and
purpose of our neighbors, without
which no community can prosper and
enjoy that degree of social intercourse
necessary to a progressive community.
We believe that our people are as
good, and compare favorably with those
of other States, and that the same
principles that actuate to wrong in
one State will also prompt those of like
character in any other State. Hence
we see that many of our States have
been forced to adopt remedy for this
general evil, if not by statute by gen.
eral assent, which becomes common
law. Texas and many other of the
Western States have agreed that all
stock to be sold by weight, shall be
turned into dry lot for twelve hours
before weighing, after which the buy
er knows he is not paying for weights
never bought, and the seller has full
assurance that he has received pay for
all he was entitled TO. |'
respectfully ask, for the sake of So
ciety and the protectection Of the buy
er and the reputation of the seller. that
you give some specific expression by
which those evils may be remedied,
and this much may be accomplished,
believing that your directions would be
law in the premises to all sellers and
buyers. None could set at naught the
suggestion or opinions of so valuable
an element of society as is found in
your organization, only at the peril of
defending such wrong, as is sought to
be remedied by common consent in-
stead of a criminal statute.
Very respectfully,
S. G. NORWOOD.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08
Pruning Evergreens.

1t is not very long ago that people
supposed that to cut an evergreen was
to surely kill it. Later experience has
shown that these trees, when necessary
to bring them into shape, may be
pruned like any others. The pruning
of evergreens has sometimes been
greatly abused by cutting off the low
er limbs and presenting a monstrosity
which some one has compared to "a
hay.cock upon stump" The natural
form, when an evergreen has room to
develop, is that of cone, with its
lower branches resting upon the ground
and forming beautiful pyramid of
green. Instead of cutting away the
lower branches, the better way would
be to apply the axe to the trunk, and
be done with it altogether. Ever
greens SO generally take a perfectly
conical shape that pruning is only need.
ed to preserve that form; when a
branch grows with unusual vigor and
threatens to destroy the symmetrical
shape, it should be cut back. To
avoid all appearance of mutllation,
make the cut upon the under side of
the branch, and sloping toward its end.
The shape Of evergreens may be con-
trolled with very little cutting, by &
proper pinching out of the buds which
by prolonging would form branches.
In short, the pruning of evergreens
presents very little difference in treat
ment from that required by deciduOuS,
fruit, or an ornamental tree.-Ameri>
can Agriculturist for March.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

Georgias new 100000 capitol
building at Atlanta will soon be under
way of construction, designs having
been accepted by the commissioners.
1t will be COrinthian style, of Georgia
marble or granite, and will be fire.
proof 1t will front $50 feet, with a
dome 300 feet in hight, and, being on
the highest spot in the city, will pre-
sent a magnificent appearance.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

"When in society, never talk of
yourself" is the injunction of an au.
thority on etiquette. People in society
never dO-they run down other people.
Philadelphia Call.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

If there is person in this country
who does not know of Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment we hope this paragraph
will reach that persons eye and that he
will write us for particulars of it. tits
more more valuable than gold, silver OF
precious stones.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

AnAuily 10 iauiO III hoIo0 WHICH
can usually be cured, but only by a
course of kind and patient treatment,
Rough usage will never accomplish
that end, but is onlv calculated to
make the trouble the more deep~seat-
ed. An experienced horseman recon-
mends the following treatment for
such an animal: If he scares at any
object speak to him kindly and let him
stop and look at it; give him a few
gentle strokes on the neck with your
hands, speaking kindly to him all the
time, and gently urge him toward the
object he scared at, be careful not to
urge him too hard at first; above all do
not whip him; give him time to see
that he is not going to be hurt; when
you can do so let him smell of the OBJ
ject, provided it is some offensive car
cass; he will not scare at it again.
When this has been done several times
he will have gained confidence in you
and in himself. The timidity will
soon wear off and your horse will be
cured.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08
WIU1MuMTuuunumIIuuIuum

Tell the children to cut out and save the connie
silhouette pictures as they appear from issue 10
issue They win be pleased with the collection.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

Poultry should demand place ON
the little farfs, both the raining Of
chickens and eggs for market With
a warm place for wintering, and prop
er food and care, the greatest profit
would be realized from early spring
chickens, for broilers and eggs, and in
the winter season, when they always
command double prices.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08
This space is owned by
BLACKWELL'S BULL.

OF course we mean the famous animal appearing
on the label Of every genuine package OF Black.
wells Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco. Every
dealer keeps this the best Smoking Tobacco made.
None genuine without Trademark OF the Bull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

II seems as If the community OF interests Desiring
TIE slower reduction OF the public debt might be
aoie To make their point The bOndholders, wheth-
er banks, trust companies, trustees or individual
holders, want the securities continued and the poor
people, as such, are DESTROYS OF low taxes. which
can De most easily reached by not collecting large
surplus revenues The capitalist and the banker
50 hand In hand In this matter with the '.horny-
handed son Of toll" The Chief arguments In favor
OF rapid reduction spring from hostility TO deb,
on principle, and from national pride. But the
practical objections TO what Is virtually a forced
payment OF national loan, are almost as great a.
can be urged against laying a forced loan Either
step interrupts business, and should have the most
weishty reasons TO justify government In taking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

The sleigh bells Jingle merr1ly In Washington to-
Gay and 'ennor Is rehabilitated as a true and un-
doubted prophet On the 9th instant THE STAR
published the following:
The star, Washington, d. c.:
Ihere Is likely 10 be sufficient snowfall for
good slelghlilg at New York, Baltimore and Wash
ngton possibly well into Virginia. between the
IOln ana 10TH Of anuiTy and probably on the 18th
Ut 18th day. The fall VIII be OF unusual denth
with considerable buster
HENRY G. vENNog
Montreal, January 4th. 1884
The snowfall was not quite up to the prediction
IN depth and bluster. but for all that The verthca
tioL vas near enough 10 enable vennor TO claim a
score BY The way, where Is Wigg1ns9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

Congress ought 70 buy or lease the Butler man
SION on Capitol Hid Tor committee rooms. as pro-
posed, In order 10 make more conspicuous It's mig
gardly folly OF not having provided long ago for a
suitable building for the national library, which
occupies space in the Capitol much needed for other
uses, ana K yet not decently housed there Send
ing committees where they ought not 70 go would
De quite IL Keeping With the penny wise and pound
foolish policy or keeping the general library where
IL mas no business 10 De, and where it cannot under
any circumstances, be properly shelved and util-
ked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

vanderbilt has revised his opinion OF the public
since the popular sentiment has endorsed his con-
domination OF some Of his business rivals and roy
ne THINKS that public opinion. when IL has time 10
refeet Is more apt 10 b. right than any single eIn
Ger OF society Vanderbilt, in fact, has become an
enthusiastic admirer 81 the average American. who.
he says IL bis usual graphic style can be depended
on 10 see where tel cents Is TO lie made s.and no
usually gets II. 100" Such has certainly been the
case with William B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

The american people are not fond Of quarrelling
VIII their neighbOrs Oh distractions or for glory
but when II comes 10 a pOcket-b0ok issue we are
Capable Of a pretty sJiG foreign policy. Just now
both houses or Congress are discussing our foreign
relations with sincere earnestHeSs because the
Questions involved touch on 1.-The business inter-
ests" Of the nation The TWO topics are the treaty
VIII Mexico, and the prohibition OF our pork and
beef from Europe for alleged sanitary reasons The
temper VI Congress on the latter OF these subjects
Is ulInistaSaOie, and while nothing will be done
hastily, il is quite certain that our exports will be
put basis Of equality with imports so far as
freedom of delivery Is concerned If, to humor and
protect their producers foreign governments dis
eliminate unjJIsIy against dealers. II will De at
the expense OF the foreign producers of articles now
priyile5edtO compete in our markets with the home
product IL Is notorious that much OF the wine and
spirits imported from Europe IS spurious and HARM
fuL We can, At least, subject such imports to a
rigid inspection and reject them WHERE proven TO be
false and Injurious This country has nc desire TO
feed Europe on diseased meats but IL has right to
demand that one policy be it either severe OF nbe-
raj. shall be enforced by both parties III interna-
ti0naI trade
The Mexican treaty touches, unfortunately for its
success, 1.-The only living issue Hence it encouu-
ters the active hostility aroused by any proposition
whatever its garb. which threatens an American
Industry. IL Is useless Tor the advocates OF the
treaty TO plead that the new competition will be
small The protectlontsts do not propose to let
even the nose OF the camel into the tent The
sugar men have already sounded the alarm and are
making strong AM probably a victorious aght
against the FOE Not content with direct opposition
ID the senate Itself, popular meetings OF protest
are arranged, and the treaty Is dealt back handed
DO" throuGh the House, which has adopted reso-
iutlon raising the constitutional right Of the Senate
10 Ta1i1y treaties which affect the revenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

The spirit OF revolt against the republican ma
Chine Ia Philadelph "a has taken form In the renoIn
nation of JOAN Hunter, for receiver of taxes nv
the committee OF one hundred and their lndorse-
Aeht, IA advance. OF Mayor King for reelection in
case the democrats see Mt 10 nominate him for that
ONCE again This action disconcerts the s.riny u
but VIII te ratified by the citkens, who are very
Well satisfied With the present municipal ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-01-16

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