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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-21
OBITUARY,
Tho Sudden Death OF Mrs. John w.
THOMPSON.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the LordW
and to none who have passed through the ves'
tibule Of limited life into tho highest mansion
OF n heavenly eternity are these sacred words
more appropriate than to Mrs. j. w. Thomp-
son, who has left this temporary existence for
tho immortal pence promised by Him who,
fearching all hearts, knows the pure and &C.
copts In loving embrace the soul TO His own
happiness.
Like the biblical saint the: deceased died
praising God, for, as IL in reward for the
from earth whilo in the tabernacle
OF the Lord and engaged In prayer.
The incident OF her death with oil
OF Its sacred surroundings, seems as
though In the worship OF the Divine hor heart
and soul had been lifted 80 from Its earthly
caskot heavenward that the gates a1ar were
wide.opened and her pure spirit, released
from It's terrene tenement, Invited In TO an
ever-existent bliss.
The deceased was, as was hor bereaved hus.
band, Hon. John W: Thompson, born 10 Scot.
land. Her father, Mr.. William McGlll, was n
gentleman equally honored by reason Of his
integrity OF character In his native land as In
the country OF his adoption. As young lady
Niles Jeannetto Mcdill was noted for her grace
OF manner and graciousness OF disposition,
and all tho natural qualities OF truo and
perfect heart were perfected by tho matronly
maturity OF Wife and mother.
Her life was that OF q beloved and loving
Wife, tender mother, q practical philanthro.
pist and most dovout Christian. Hence II is
that II seems divine reward for her virtues
that che was summoned TO receive her crown
ofnon.ending glory In the temple OF tho Lord,
whilo the praises of her Saviour were caught
up from her lips and her soul lifted with thom
as high as the Heaven 10 which they were OF
fered.
How beautiful is the death OF the iust How
perfect that sleep which good works have
rounded into q perfection similar to, aud
partaking OF the Divlnel While 70 the hus.
band and the children OF tho dear dead, Inn
puleively, the sympathy OF all who knew this
noble Indy is extended, vet the thought and
sentiment IL ever prosent-how beautiful aud
serene is the resurrection through death Into
limltless life Of 80 pure soul, so perfect and
so chaste.
The earth has lost ono OF Its best-beloved
md moet honored women-Heaven has gained
q star serene In Its unblemished purity,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-21

Can you nn6uS4se n Bslght's Disease OF the
Kidneys, sQlAb9lkh, Urinary or LIVER Com
plainlAfeet isf fcurable, that H0psBitters has
et~cannQrcpre1 Ask your peighborsitthey
CON- Z/
To~oTbER, 81 pants Riscman Bros, cor
ner Seventh a9f =.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-21
Mrs. stiIson Hutchins.

Mrs. StiIson Hutchins.
The death Of Mrs. sarita Hutchlns, the wife
of Mr. Stilson Hutchins, causes profound sor-
row onong the many who have known her and
appreciated hor flno qualities, her culture and
refinement. Mrs. Hutchins died at an early
hour yesterday morning, at her homo, 1908
Massachusetts avenue, after q very brief Ill
nees. Her maiden name was Sarlta Morrison
Brady. She was born December 8, 1913, and
tho early part OF her life was spent In Spain,
where she was taken by her mother after her
fathers death. Her education was begun In
that country and completed at Mount De Sales
Academy in Maryland. She was niece OF the
late General b. d. French, Commissioner Of
Public buildings, and previous to her mar
riage, March 9, 1883, to Mr.. Hutchins, was one
OF the most efficient clerks in tho Treasury De-
paitment under General Dumont, Supervising
InspectorGeneral.
Afrlend who knew Mrs. Hutchins we'll writes
Of her as follows in this mornlng's Post:
"Her intellect was OF that keen, penetrating
Kind CHARACTERISTIC OF the best Of Celtic blood,
allowing her 10 take at glance and with but
little apparent effort the essence Of whatever
was offered either In books or men. Her mem.
ory, which was as unusual as her other men-
tal endowments, held In readiness for her use
tion making her one of tho most
brilliant entertaining and ready con.
versatonalists Washington society has
ever known. Her critical faculty was OF the
finest quality, and made her Judgment upon
literary matters standard among those who
were so fortunate as to be numbered as her
Ailouub. Ouo Duu EEbul ltuEulub, duu npE
knowledge was not only wide, but deep. Had
the time and opportunity presented them-
selves, the world would have felt and ac-
knowledged the influence OF her thought,
which was rs original as 1. was forcible and
strong.
"But II there was one quality in Mrs. Hutch.
ms character which stood out with greater
clearnesg or In bClder relief than the rest 1t
was her delicate sense OF justice. Her sympa-
thy and aid were always Mt the service OF the
oppressed, and she was every ready 10 do bat
principle che moulded her life even to Its
mlnuiest details. Coupled with this
is always In truly great minds-a wide
charity which recognized and pitied the weak
nesses and frailties OF our imperfect humanity.
Those who were privileged to enter the circle
OF her inner life will remember card fastened
TO the corner OF her mirror. On this cord were
these words: Il expect to pass through this
world but once. Any good thing, therefore,
that can do or any kindness that can show
10 any fellow human being let me do It n0tU.
Let mo not defer or neglect II, for shall not
pass this way again. This was the guido OF
her life, and she followed It to the end.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-21

Monday, April 81, 1884.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
Diseased Cattle Law.

The new law in relation to diseased cattle
goes into operation at once, but the people
know little or nothing about it. Gov. Nc
Lane, like his illustrious predecessor, is OPP
posed to spreading such knowledge before the
people at the expense of the State, and they
must find out what the law is as best they can.
But, it is said, that it bristles with fines and
penalties, and the people must obey it, whether
they understand its stringent provisions or not.
1t is alleged that it authorizes the State Vet
Urinary Surgeon or his assistants to enter any
premises where he may think diseased cattle
are harbored, and order them to be placed in
quarantine. He may order the destruction of
the animals if he thinks necessary, and ap-
praisers, to be appointed by him. will then
value the slaughtered animals, so that the
State can reimburse the owner. The law is
very stringent. In case its provisions are not
complied with, the offender shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor. Any one offering
cattle for sale that is diseased, or even permits
the animal to cross highway, knowing it to
be diseased, without the consent of the State
Veterinary Surgeon, is liable to fine of not
less than $50 and not more than 500 for each
animal. Farmers and cattle dealers had bet
ter acquaint themselves with the provisions OF
this statute, for it would be unpleasant to
fall into the hands of this important public
functionary, who has been clothed with plen-
airy power to execute the law with summary
process
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
The Truth about Blaine.
ON the Nep York World.

From the NeU York World.
The Republican opponents of Mr.. Blaine s
nomination insist that it is favored by Demo-
Gratis and especially by the representiye news
paper of the National Democracy, the World,
because Mr.. Blaine is the weakest candidate
and can be the most easily defeated.
This would be perfectly natural if it were
true. But it is not true. Every Republican
who has been mentioned or could be mention
ed as the nominee is weak, because he either
is direct representative of the corruptions of
that party, or, if elected, would be under the
control of the men who do represent its cor
rupt methods.
Look at Edmunds, the ideal candidate of
the Independents and Reformers. Is he not
already under Arthur's wing, and does he not
owe a portion of the little strength he has to
such machine politicians as Johnny o. Brien
and his heelers?
If Mr.. Blaine should be the Republican
nominee, We promise to fight him with all the
vigor and earuestness at our command. We
shall do our best to defeat him. We believe
we shall succeed. At the same time we are
not silly enough not to know that the nomina-
ton of Arthur would mean Democratic vic
tory without effort. New York would dig for
him a deeper grave than that dug by Republi-
can hands for his Secretary of the Treasury.
In Ohio, not justly but through prejudice and
revenge, the blood of Garfield would blot his
name from half the Republican ballots. Every
man of common sense knows that Arthur
would be the weakest candidate the Republ-
can party could put into the field, because he
would be beaten,in New York and Ohio as
soon as his nomination was made.
Mr.. Blaine has our sympathy simply be-
cause he is manifestly the choice of the great
bulk of his party and has the Federal patron
age and the machines against him. Because
he was the choice of the majority of Republi-
cans in 1876 and 1880 and on each occasion
was cheated out of the nomination by machine
! methods. BECAUSE, while out of the present
canvass, and paralyzed by his refusal to be a
candidate, whether sincere or insincere, he
has been lifted on the shoulders of the rank
and file of his party, and has routed the Ar
thur machine in New York, the Sherman ma
chine in Ohio and the Cameron machine in
Pennsylvania Because he represents honest
Republican sentiment in the North, while
Arthur's main strength lies In the penal vote
of the South. Because the canting, snuffing
hypocrites of his party denounce him as sin
ner, while he is better man because more
sincere man than any of their number.
Nevertheless Mr.. Blaine, as Republican,
is unfit to be President, and if nominated will
be defeated by the good sense of the people,
unless elected by ihp ialies ofthe Democracy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
Pleuro-Pneumonia in Cattle.

The MARYLAND Improved Live Stock Breed
ers held their quarterly meeting Wednesday
afternoon at the CarrOllton Hotel, Baltimore.
The main feature of the meeting was an ad-
dress by Dr.. Robert Ward, State veterinary
surgeon, in support of inpeqlatiaa a. q Prs
ventive of pleuro- pneumonia in cattle. The
doctor came in late, carrying large bundle,
which he opened, and showed q COWS tail,
which was used in demonstrating his lecture.
He quoted from English veterinary authorities
10 prove the efficacy of incubation. and read
a paper which he wrote for the April NUN Der
of the journal of Comparative Medicine and
Surgery of New York. DR., Ward then turned
his attention to the cows tail. and oil the cat
tie breeders crowded about him. He said the
old idea of incubation by tying II diseased
lung to a well cows tail had brought discredit
upon the whole process. He took the tail,
and with the aid of large surgeons needle,
pulled a thread saturated with virus through
an oriice near the stump, which completed
the incubation. Then he explained the eff
fects of the virus upon the animal, and how
the Bart where the fluid il applied will die and
must be removed at the RrAAep time, He
produced clipping instrument, and at sin
gle blow chopped off piece of the tail, and
had the subject been live animal it would
thereafter have been habtail COW. The DOG
tor said this remedy, If applied 10 all the eovs
in the city dairy stables, would effeotually
stamp out pleuro- pneumonia in this country.
On motion of Mr.. Seth, it was resolved to
ask the directors of the Association to take
up the question of inocnlation with view to
experiments, and to inquire whether 1t cannot
be used as an adjunct to the contagious cattle
djsease act passed by the Legislature. 2 &
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
Business Locals.

We will have choice Grass Butter for Sale
on Saturday n l. Gorsuch & Son.
r. c. Matthews, the Cook Buggy man, has
sold "a buggies since the carnival, April IA.
A second carload will arrive this week, sell
ing 50 cheaper than ever before. Storeroom
on Main street, short distance west of the
railroad, Westminster
Lost on Thursday, May Is, either on Main
or Bond street, Child Brown Riding Habit.
The finder will please leave it at B. G. Blan-
chard's Store.
For laIe Seed Potato, buy the White
Star, White Elephant, SOC per bushe. N. l..
Gorsuch Il Son.
If you want your property of whatever kind
Insured, at the lowest rates, and be paid
promptly in case of loss either by Fire or
Lightning, whether fire ensues or not, or for
any stock killed or crippled by lightning any
where on the farm or premises, place yoer
Insurance in the agency of James E. Smith,
General Insurance Agent, Main street, West
minister, Md.
For Barn Door Hinges, Paints, White
Wash Brushes, Ice Cream Freezers, Water
Coolers, Grass and Grain Scythes, Steel Plow
Shovels, Barb Fence Wire. Farm Bells, Lon
don Horse and Cattle Food, &c. eailsat A. N.
stephal's. 81
You MAKE No MIsTAKE.-lf you have dys-
pepsia, sick headache, or your liver or stomach
is out of order, take J. NJ. Laroques Anti
Bilious Bitters. Only see that you get the
genuine article. % cents paper or Sl.00 Il
bottle. W. E. Thornton, proprietor, Balti-
more, Nd. Sold by druggists
you want the Best Fertilizer for your
Spring Crops buy the Star Bone Phosphate;
speaks for itself; ask those who have used it.
For sale by james +. Smith. Depot on Lib
erty street, opposite Lynch's Stable.
Bran, Shorts, Cotton Seed and Flax Seed
Meals constantly on hand. N. [. Gorsuch &
Son.
Corn, Oats. Potatoes; Phosphates, espe-.
pially prepared for spring crops, sold low.
Call before purchasing. N. |. Gorsuch 4 Son.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue Of commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
locate and open public road in said county,
commencing at the middle or centre of the
road leading from Taneytown to Littlestown,
opposite the road leading to Peter Hitter
bricks mill and running by an old road on
the line between the lands of Samuel Gait and
Joshua Koontz to the lands of Hezekiah Study;
thence on the line between said Study and
Koontz to the lands of John Renner; thence
on the line between said Study and Renner to
Heck's lot (now Dayhoof's) thence on the
line between Martha Harner and others to
Tawney's lot; thence on the line between
Tawney' s lot and the lands of Edward Streavig
to the lands of Jacob Marker; thence on the
line between the lands of said Strevig and
Marker to the lands of Rufus Rohrbaugh;
thence on the bed of an old road and on the
line between said Rohrbaugh and Streavig' s
lands below stone pile; thence across the
lands of and by or near the barn of said Rohr-
baugh to pair of bars near Mrs. Mark s
house; thence on the bed of an old road
through the lands of Frank E. Roberts to the
plank road; thence on or near as practicable
on the bed of the old road to Copperville.
All persons whom it may concern are here
by notified that we will meet at the road lead
ing to Peter Hilterbrick's s, on Saturday, June
81, 1854, at o. clock, A. NJ.
GEORGE HILTERBRICK,
ABRAHAM N. HESS,
JESSE LENNON,
may 17-5t Examiners
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
A Circular TO Republican Delegates

The circular prepared by the Republican
conference committee of New York city, and
sent to every delegate chosen to attend the
made public. 1t starts out with the assump-
ton that the Republican party cannot win in
the next election without the electoral vote of
New York. 1t declares that ''any candidate
who has been in any way involved in the Re-
however commendable his qualities in other
respects might be, lose thousands of Republi-
can and independent votes, thereby putting
the State in the utmost jeopardy" This is
understood to be aimed at President Arthur.
1t is then declared that "any man whose re-
cord is tainted with the advocacy of an un-
sound money system would be particularly
weak in New York. !" This is meant for Gen.
Logan, 1t is finally asserted that 'any candi-
date likely 10 launch the government into a
fantastic or ADVENTUROUS policy calculated to
bring about disturbance of orr peaceable
intercourse with foreign countries VIII there,
fore inspire distrust, and not only lose great
many individual votes, but also deprive the
Republican ticket of that moral and material
support which it usually receives from the
business community generally" This is In
tended for Mr.. Blaine. The circular con-
cludes by declaring that .sthere are among the
prominent members. of the Republican party
men we'll fitted to be its standard bearers
men of pure record and irreproachable char
a0ter--men untainted with the scandals of
past administrations or with odious affiliations
men of sound prinPiple, and commencing
themselves in all essential respects 70 the es-
TEEN and confidence Of their fellow citlzens.' ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17

A report CONES from Hagerstown that an
effort will be made tbiG fall to redeem the
sixth congressional district; that daily Demo
cratic paper is to be started in Hagerstown,
and that ex,Goy. VIM. T. Hamilton is to be
put up for Congress. That the sixth district
ought to be redeemed no oRe questions; thai
it can be redeemed with proper candidate,
is very probable, but that Mr.. Hamilton is the
one who can do it is extremely doubtful.
Two years ago Mr.. Hamilton was positive
disadvantage to Hon. Montgomery Blair, the
Democratic nominee, with whom the exGaV.
ernor stumped the district. Mr. Hamilton Ia
not popular, and cannot command the party
vote even in his own county. 1t would be
inviting defeat to nominate him. Ifthe Dem
ocrats can units upon some young and popu-
lar Frederick county mas, there may be a
chance to redeem the district.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
Incendiary Fires.

Whenever fire occurs the origin of which
is not known, It is at once set down as incen-
diary. 1t might hence be concluded that our
country is full of incendiaries, as fires of this
sort are of very frequent occurrence. Butwe
believe that the majority of them might be
Justly charged to the smoking habits of our
people, and that the ''incendiaries' which do
so much damage to our barns, stables, and
other outbuildinss, In such . mysterious man
ner, defying detection, Turk In the pipe, the
cigar, the cigarette, and the match, all OF
which are so carelessly used, and unconscious
" thrown down amongst the litter ofthe barn
yard, such as straw, chaff, hay, corn fodder,
or other iBAammable material. The wind
fans it into flame, and the result is an sin
cendiary fire." while everybody wonders ut
and deplores the wickedness that is capable
of such deeds. ...
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17

The New Jersey Democrats met in state
convention on Wednesday and selected dele
gates to the national convention. The plat
form, which was reported and adopted, charges
upon the national Republican administration
the depressed condition of the business inter
ests of the country; that the counting out of
Tilden and Hendricks was the most deadly
blow ever aimed at our system of representa-
tive government, and that the duty of driving
from power the men and the party who made
that fraud triumphant is the most sacred obi
CATION ever impressed on the conscience of
free men. The resolutions, while declining
to instruct the delegates to the Chicago con-
vention, declared it to be the sentiment of the
convention that ''they who can best lead the
Democratic party to victory are those who
were elected in 1876 and unjustly defrauded
of their rights Samuel ]. Tildep and Thomas
A. Hendricks"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
VALUABLE PASTURE LOT
FOR SALE.

By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, the subscriber, as executor
of the last will and testament of David ID;
Shriver, late of Carroll county, deceased, will
sell at public sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, Nay nth, 1881,
at o'clock, p. m, valuable lot of land con-
tanning
l ACRE, 2 ROODS AND PERCHES,
more or less. This lot is situated near the
Jail, fronting on Court street extended, and |;
admirably adapted for pasturing purposes,
having running water on it aud shade.
TERMs.-One-third cash upon the ratiica
ton of the sale, and the remainder in two
equal payments Of six aud twelve months
from the day of sale, the purchaser giving HI:
note, with approved security, bearing interest
from the day of sale; or all cash may be paid,
at the option of the purchaser. Possession
given upon compliance with terms ofsale.
JOSHUA W. Herring,
Executor of DAVID H. Shriver, deceased.
apr 26-ts r. C. Matthews, Auct'r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17

The failure of the Marine Bank and the
firm of Grant & Ward, New York, has resulted
in an assignment of every member of the
firm, and the fortunes of Gen. Grant and his
three sons, Jesse, Ulysses and Frederick, have
been swept away by the Wall street disaster.
In consequence of this untoward financial
mishap, Senator Edmunds wants Gen. Grant
placed upon the retired list of the army, with
the pay of $4,000 per year appertaining to
the rank which he held when he resigned his
military title and position to become Presi-
dent, in order that he may be placed. beyond
the reach of pecuniary trouble. To this piece
of sentimental gush, the New York World re-
joins-''H is he to be kept beyond the reach
of pecuniary troubles if he is going to swim
with the swordfsh in the Wall street pool?
He was beautifully ''placed" beyond pecunia'
ry trouble five years ago when his rich admir-
ers raised him purse of s25O,OOO. He has
the income from that noble gift yet. Will the
Generals greed for more wealth cease when
he is placed in the Government almshouse,
euphemistics ~ known as the Army Retired
Tist3
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-17
Only Two Sides.

A writer in the Baltimore Sun thus plainly
states the two sides of the Tariff issue:
There are only two sides to the tariff discus
sion. First The Republican side. That
government is paternal, and ought to super
wise, protect and regulate the private affairs
of the people, because they are not able to
take care of themselves, and that, therefore,
it is Just, wise and constitutional that taxes
should be so levied as to support those branch
es of business that are unable to support them
selves, and that people who are able to earn
their own living should contribute to the sup
port of those who cannot.
Second. The Democratic side, that the peo-
pie are capable of self government, and are
able to take care of their own private affairs,
and are most happy and prosperous the less
they are interfered with by government.
Therefore it is unjust, unwise and unconstitu-
tional that taxes should be levied for any
other purpose whatever save for the support
of government, and that government has no
right to take one mans earnings and appro.
pirate them to another man support. These
are the two sides.