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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23
A UNIQUE Performance.

Last night during the union meeting OF tho
Good Templars at Masonic Temple, one OF the
onlcers OF the Grand Lodge ambled up the
carrying in his hand an old-fashioned spit
toon, which he placed on the platform for his
own use and Into which he expectorated 80
eopiously that II was thought second spit
so greedily did he eat the tobacco, but fortu,
nalely, and to the disgust OF those who were
near him, one was enough. 1t was q unique
performance, taken altogether, at a Good
Templars', or any other meeting whore the
ladies preponderate.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE attempts of General Hazen to clear
his skirts and even to accrue some credit
from the result of the Greely relief expedi-
tion are obtrusive and futile. His attempt
to throw all the blame for the loss of a por-
tion of the Greedy party upon his subordi-
nate, Lieutenant Darlington, is unworthy
of man at the head Of one of the depart
ments of the army. The letter of Mr..
Kent, counsel for Lieutenant Darlington,
to General Hazen, on these points is both
timely and pertinent.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

We Will not attempt to follow Mr.. Blaine in
his long, tortuous letter.-Moat00Dltry (AlaJ
Mail and AdrerhS6r.
No, don't, for you'll get lost in the fog of
your own stupidity before you read one.
fourth of column. And no doubt it is
tortuous to you fellows, for Mr.. B. Yields
a glittering blade and cuts to the quick
every blow. No, don't follow him, for you
might get your ears sliced of.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

Let Union Soldiers Read and Think.
The plank in the Democratic platform in
regard to pensioning wounded soldiers
reads as follows:
The system OF direct taxation known as the
"lnternal revenue" 10 q war tax, and 30 long as
nom should be sacredly DEVOTED to the relief
OF the people from the remaining burdens OF
the war, and be made fund to defray tho ex.
pense OF the care and comfort OF worthy
soldiers disabled in the line OF duty In the
wars OF the Republic, and for the payment OF
such pensions as Congress may from time to
time grant 10 such soldiers, a like fund for
the sailors having been already provided aud
any surplus should be paid Into tho Treasury.
"WOrthy soldiers disabled IN The line of duty
in The warS Of the Republic" That may in
clude Confederate as we'll as Union soldiers,
for the confederstes were engaged in war
of the Republic, only on the wrong side
At all events, the plank is straddle, and
whether intended to do so or not, it is 50
worded as to approve of the pensioning of
rebel as well as Union soldiers.
But, fortunately, we are not left to grope
in the dark as to the proper Interpretation
Of the above double-ender in the Demo-
cratic Platform. The plank originally in
troduced in the Committee on Resolutions
of the Convention which nominated Cleve-
land and Hendricks read as follows:
Refolred, That internal revenue is a war
tax, and that SO long as 1t continues the money
go raised shall go toward the relief OF the
people from the burdens OF war, as by pay
Ing pensions and providing for disabled
eoldiers, Uhether C0HfedeTdteor UHlon.
Read in the light of this last, we got the
full meaning of the first plank az quoted
above. 1t shows that that plank was com.
promise between those who were iu favor
of pensioning rebel soldiers and those
who were opposed to it--a straddle which
should, seemingly, only favor pen
sioning Union veterans while it
really favored that measure. The
committee and the convention were
afraid to meet the question square In the
face, and they straddled it as they did the
Tariff question. Some years ago prom
inent Democrat of Atlanta, Ga, who was
subsequently, q Tilden elector in 1876, came
ont squarely for rebel pensions, but his
Democratic confreres hooted at him, and
said he did not represent the true senti-
ment Of his party but the above shows
that the party is largely leavened with the
game policy, and "a little leaven leaveneth
the whole lump" we are told in Holy
Writ and the above developments show that
the idea of pensioning rebel soldiers is
rapidly spreading, and If the party was to
come into power it would soon be driven
into placing Union and rebel soldiers on
tho same level so far as pensions are con.
corned. What say you, Union soldiers, and
| Union men generally?
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

CHARLES r. GOLDMAN, who was selected
to preside over that fearfully and wonder
fully made Independent conference in New
York yesterday, said that "the nomination
of the Republican party for the Presidency
is an insult to American manhood" Who
is Charles Il. Goldman anyway?
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THERE does not seem to be much proba-
bility of Bennett and Mackey consolidating
their new cable with the Jay Gould under
water serpent. Bennett never did like
Gould, and his paper-the Herald has
often trounced him soundly. This is good
for the community of nations.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

IT'S going on-Curtis' campaign of shifts.
He shifts ut the nomination, shifts at the
letter of acceptance, shifts at Logan and al
the Republican party generally, and he
will sniff at Blaine and Logan's
election, and tho grumbling, equity,
garrulous fault-fnder will finally sniff him
self out of the world, leaving behind him
as his monument nothing but sniff, and
there will be no other smiling at his happy
departure.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THERE was serious explosion of gas at
Wheeling, W. Va, yesterday evening. Two
men were badly hurt. Wheeling ought TO
feel thankful that there is lighting power
enough in her gas to explode. II is more
than can be said in favor of the gas here.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

OLD BANDANA is not to be soothed with
buttered parsnips after having been choked
to death with hangman's rope, nearly, and
he has peremptorily refused the nomina-
for Congress in the Columbus (Ohio) Dis
trict
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

WHEN the N. Y. Times and Ed Kearney
succeed in ousting John Kelly from tho
Grand sachemship of Tammany, will they
please telegraph The CRITIC early-early.
remember; we want to get big "beat' on
all the other papers, and wo want to learn
how it was done, especially the last
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

start will be made in few days for Halt
fax with corps Of observers for Hudson
Straits. The Neptune, not unknown to
Arctic work, will tako the explorers north.
Six stations are to be established M the
straits for meteorological, tide and drift OBJ
servations. Each station will be provided
with provisions for year. This expedition
will not bo as dangerous as its immediate
nrpdecpesora
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE Independents in New York yestor-
day declared that the issues of this cam
paign were moral" not political. There
fore they fttingly declared in favor of
Cleveland. Consistency is great jewel.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

PENDING the cholera epidemic across the
water, would it not be a good idea while
the authorities are preventing the importa-
tion of rags to put stop to the importation
of wool for awhile
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THERE is one consolation about grass
boppers and the cholera plague. Their
visits are brief and many years apart. But
the Democratic party we have always with
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE New York Tribune of Monday last
has chapter ofancient Democratic history
that THE CRITIC commends to the prayer
ful consideration Of Curtis, Schurz and all
the rest of the mot rs other men" frag-
ment. From this history, as written by an
investigating committee of the lower
House of Congress, we learn that when
Hendricks was Commissioner of the Land
Office he made no bones about assessing tho
clerks in his office for political purposes.
Some campaigns he slapped on two or three
assessments, writing the paper the clerks
signed with his own hand, and tho money
being paid over directly to himself. If a
State Central Committee became impecu-
nious and unable to pay its debts, all ii had
to do was to write to Hendricks, and he
compelled his subordinates to foot the bills
One or two clerks who hesitated were ig-
ANONYMOUSLY kicked down and out. And
as Hendricks gave the public to understand
recently that he was opposed to Civil-Ser-
vice reform in the abstract and in the con-
crete, We have right to suppose that If he
is elected he will pursue the same course
again and assess and remove wherever he
has the power and whenever he has the in
clination. How the thin-skinned Curtis
clamorers can vote for such man in tho
face Of their prctent:ons to political holiness
and Civil-service sanctity, TIE CRITIC
cannot even pretend to explain. Perhaps
these Pharisees can explain their inconsist-
ency themselves. Perhaps-and only per-
haps.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

Mr.. HENDRICKS is not going to wait for
the Democratic Notification Committee to
80 West to find him. He is coming East
and will find the committee himself.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

LoGANs letter of acceptance is COM
panicn-plece to Mr.. Blaine's, the two to-
gether forming Republican gospel that
can be accepted by every man who loves
his country, and is anxious for its perma-
nent prosperity, without any choking or
compunctions of conscience. Read them
through carefully and you will have the
issues of the campaign at your fingers ends.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE New York Times says that John
Kelly Is trying to make bargains with the
various Democratic factions Of that city in
order to secure his own price for the sup
port of the National ticket" Is it possible
that so pure and holy paper
as the Times can act with factions
that are believed to be purchasable
commodities2 We should think that the
mere suggestion of such thing would
freeze the holy soul of the Times with hor-
ror, but the Times don't freeze worth q
cent, but goes right on lying about Blaine
and supporting the cx.Sherif with an in
dustry and disregard Of the moral code that
could only be equaled, but not exceled, by
any Hne-haired organ like unto itself. The
Times will know moro about factions by
next November, but it won't have so much
money in its treasury.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23
Changes In the Land Oaice.

Willis j. Drummond, OF West Virginia, was
to-day appointed chiefof the Railroad Division
OF the Land ONCE, 10 succeed Mr.. Dempster
Smith, who was recently promoted TO the ch ef
clerkship OF the Land once. Mr.. ID. It. Pierce
was appointed chief OF the swamp Land Diyl-
sion, vice Crissey, resigned. -ps-
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THERE is a belief prevalent among n
great many that house flies are scarce in
cholera years. If that is fact this is no
cholera year in this section of tho country.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

ANOTHER Arctic expedition is about to
set out from this side of the water. 1t is
an English venture, and will bc under the
command OF Lieutenant A. R. Gordon, of
the Royal Navy, who is superintendent Of
the Canadian meteorological service. The
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

PRESIDENT ARTHUR was out on Rock
Creek digging bait yesterday. He starts
on fishing excursion to-day.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE Democrats will open the Literary
Jackpot in few days. S. ]. Tilden will
be the managing editor.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

FORGETTING the past and looking only
to the present, there is nothing in the acts
of the Democratic party at the last session
Of Congress that warrants the belief that
1t is any better qualified to administer the
affairs of the Government than it was in
1861, when it precipitated war upon the
country. The last Congress was in session
for seven months. The Democratic party
had an overwhelming majority in the
House and failed to put through single
measure of general Importance except tho
general appropriation bill and the Cattle
bill. Aside from the Morrison bill the
Democratic House made no record except
for incapacity
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THERE is still plenty of water in tho Po.
tomac River. Keep the pumps going and
manipulate the hose.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE letters Of Mr.. Blaine and General
Logan make strong pair to draw to.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23
"A,asrnsy Kss.z%sesxon..o

Fresh Attorney buIIess schurned every morn.
Ing and delivered IllVs d "ward" prints. 35c.
per 10. Also eSsthge ,chefee, buttermilt and
SWEEP nlIssoc. per at. Dream 16c. per pint.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE Cincinnati Enquirer says that Mr..
Blaine's letter is a disappointing docu-
ment.' So 1t is, brother; SO it is. 1t
grievously disappoints the Democratic
party and the fne-haired squad. The
former thought Mr.. b. would put his foot
in it" before he got through, and Curtis &
Co. hoped to find some little word or SEN
tence that would justify them in their
party treason. Both expectations were
fearfully disappointed, and the disappointed
ones are now beating tin pans, and swear
ing it isn't much of letter, anyhow, as
letters 20.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

LET tho sewers and cutters be flushed
and the streets thoroughly cleaned.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

1867 Prizes, amounting to"""""...",..",..t26 t265 500
Application for rates TO clubs should be made
only to the onioe OF the Company In New Or
leans.
full address. Make p. o. Money Orders payable
and address Registered Letters TO
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
POSTAL NOTES and ordinary letters by
Mail or Express (all sums OF S5 and upwards BY
Express at our expense) to
M. A. DAUPHIN.
New Orleans. La.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

THE Cleveland organs now treat Ben But
Ter with touching gentleness.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

his entire stock, com tiefng full line OF ane
boots and shoes, is.IntR pelng disposed OF re-.
gardless OF cost 9TH y stock IS positively to be
closed out ieggiVe Lanaburgh Il Bro. possession
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23
Wednesday, July 20, 1884.

CLEANLINESS is healthy and water is
cheap.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23

incorporated in 1868 for rs years by the Legisla-
with capital of u ,Oo0. .000-to which q reserve
fnnd OF over $4,000 has since been added.
by an overwhelming popular vote It's franchise
was made part OF the present State Constitution
adopted December 2. A. D. 1879.
the only LOTTERY eUer C0ted on and lad0ySed 6y
The people Of any STATE.
Nnefer scales or postpones
Its GrandSingle Number Drawings take
place monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. EIGHTH GRAND
DRAWING. GLASS Fl, IN THE ACADEMY OF
MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, August
12, 1884-I71st Monthly Drawing.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-07-23
CLEYELAMp,s MORALS.
ting shirt2

An Anonymous Letter which We
Depart from Our Rule and Pub
lisb. Because the Answer Goes
with IL.
We have received the following commu-
ncatioD, which, although anonymous, we
publish for reasons which must appear po.
tent to all. Now, let tho writer bo as
good as his word and give his name and
residence:
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MORTGAGE Sale.

nEFAULT having been made in the Pay.
Dment of the sum of Two hundred seven
ty six and 60-100 dollars 1916 60-l00) which
is claimed to be due at the date of this notice
upon certain Mortgage, duly executed and
rata Perkins (his wife) to George E. Darling
bearing date the 13rd day Of July A. ID. 1883.
and duly recorded in the Office Of Register of
Deeds in and for the. County of Stevens and
State of Minnesota, On the 9th day
of July A. D: 1888, at $40 o'clock
P. M. in Book "G' OF Mortgs ges, on page I63
and no action or proceeding at law or other
wise having been instituted to recover the
debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part
thereof;
NOW THEREFORE,, NOTICE is HEREBY
GIVEN, That by virtue ola power of sale con-
tanned in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the
statute in such case made and provided, the
said Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the
premises described in and covered by said
Mort gage, viz. Lots numbered sixteen (16)
and seventeen M, in Block numbered three
81 in the Town (now village of Morris, in Stew
ems Comfy and State OF Minnesota, according to
the plat of said village en- file with TIE
Register of Deeds in and for said County, with
the hereditaments and appurtenances, will be
sold at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, to pay said debt and interest. and Tween
ty-five dollars attorneys fee, as stipulated in
and by said Mortgage in case of foreclosure,
and the disbursements allowed by law;
W hich sale will be made by the Sheriff of said
Stevens County at the front door OF the
Court House, in the village of Morris in said
County and State on Saturday the 3lst. day
of May A. D. 1884, at 10 o'clock a. NJ, Of
that day, subject to redemption at any time
within one year from the day of sale, as pro-
vided by law.
Dated February 9th, A. D. 1884
GEORGE E. DARLING,
LEWIS G. SPOONER, Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgage,
22-2S Morris Mimi
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. c. Thorpe, oflIancock, was
IN town yesterday.
Mr.. Matt. Diedrich returned from
Chicago on Friday.
Mr.. Stephen Murphy went down TO
st. Paul yesterday.
Commissioner IIelgeson visited the
county seat yesterday.
Superintendent w. S. Kemp passed
down the line yesterday.
Editor Comstock of the Olive
Branch was in town Monday.
DIR. Heenan took run up to Her.
man last Saturday afternoon.
DR.. Sutherland returned on Satur-
day morning from his eastern trip.
Mr.. C. T. Maginnis went up to
Breckenridge Tuesday afternoon.
Messrs. Wilcox and Platt, of Han
cock. graced our streets Tuesday.
Hon. w. NJ. Campbell, of Itch.
field. passed through town Friday
last.
Judge Brown and Col. Arctander
passed through town Monday, w-st
wand bound.
The lower elevator was thoroughly
cleaned out last week, not bushel
remaining therein.
Commissioner Finncgan and Sheriff
| Magiunis left for the democratic
Mecca on yesterdays noon train.
.lr. Andrew Helgeson is down from
Minor, Oak. for short visit to the
old town. lie reports a very active
spring trade.
Mr.. W. B. Sutherland, father OF
Dir. Sutherland,a we'll known in the
vicinity of Morris, arrived with his
wife on Saturday, from New York.
Messrs. Geo. I. Becker and d. o.
Phelan passed through town yester
day, en- route for the democratic state
convention. They represent Traverse
county.
Mr.. w. II. Perry, of Willard, spent
the time between trains in Morri:
yesterday. Mr.. Perry is Pope coun
tvs representative in the convention
of to day.
McGOW AN - RE1LLY.-In Nor
ris, on Friday May 23d. 1884, b!
Rev. Francis Watry, Terence Nc
Gowan to Mary, daughter Of Mr.
James Reilly, of the town of Moore
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-05-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
Probate Notice.

state OF Minnesota. County OF Stevens S.
In Probate Court, Special Tenn, May h.
1884
In the matter Of the estate of Eric Abra-
hanson deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing. pur-
porting to he the last will end testament of
Eric Abralamson and Christina Abraham
son deci ased, late of said County, has been de-
livered TO this Court:
And whereas, A. g Parsons has filed th,rc-
with his petition, representing among other
thing that said Eric Abrabamson died in
said County, on the First day Of November
1883, testatr, and that said petitioner is the
sole legatee named ia said last will and tesla
may be admitted to probate, and that letters
OF administration with the will annexed be to
him issued thereon;
1t ~ ordered, hat the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this Court, at the Probate Office in said Coun-
ty, on the 28th. day Of July, A. d. 1884, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, W hen all concerned
may appear and contest the probate of said
instrument.
And it is fu ther ordered, that public notice
of the time and place of said hearing be given
to all persons interested. by publication OF
these orders for three weeks successfully pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in The Sun
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Village of Morris in said County, and that all
notices of time and place of said hearing be
served according to law.
Dated at Morris, Minnesota the Nineteenth
Gay Of May, A. d. 1894.
Probate BY the Court,
Court Seal. JNO. A. GILTINAN,
274w Judge OF Probate.
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Notice to Creditors.

State of Minnesota, County OF Stevens, SIS.
/. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate Of Ole Kali
strom, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims and demands against the estate of Ole
p. Kallstrom, late OF said Stevens County,
deceased, that the Jadge of Probate OF said
County, will hear. examine and ad Just claims
and demands against said estate at his office
in the Village Of Morris in said County, on
the first Monday in the months of June, July,
August, September and October, 1884, at ten
o'clock A. NJ ; and that six months from and
alter the date hereof have been allowed and
limited for creditors TO present their claims
against said estate, at the expiration of which
time all claims not presented or not proven to
the satisfac ion of said court, shall be forever
barred, unless for good cause shown further
time be allowed.
Dated May LIST. 1884.
FREDRIKA HALLS from.
Executrix OF the estate of
Ole p. kallstrom, deceased.
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I am happy to he able to announce
to the public that have secured as
partner in the lron-Smith business,
one of the noted mechanics of New
York state, who comes to me with
recommendation unequaled. Thank
ing the public for past patronage l
would solicit q continuance of the
same, assuring them that we will be
better prepared to do all kinds of
blacksmith work, than ever before.
3. *. Rush.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-05-29
100000 Brick for sale 10y
If +. +. NEWELL.
DI rCHING.

PERKINS & WATSON desire to an
no,lnce to all those who have decided
to have ditching done this season that
they are prepared to execute that des
cription Of work thoroughly. with
dispatch, and upon reasonable terms,
In addition to the outfit which did sc
much and so good work last season
in the adjoining town of Morris, they
have supplied themselves with 200
feet of wire cable, enabling them to
work across the widest sloughs.
All orders can be left at
WATsoN's LIVERY BARN.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-05-29

Mrs. WHITFIELD. Of Brooklyn. de.
sirps to call the attention Of the ladies
of Morris to the fact that she has
opened Il fashionable dress and cloak
making rooms over Spur s. Aurlaiid s
grocery store. and solicits share OF
their patronage.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-05-29
NEW LIVERY STABLE.

NEW LIVERY STABLE.
The undersigned have opened a
stable on the west side of the track
at the old stand of Wilcox and Sutton.
Safe and fast rigs furnished the trav-
cling public on short notice, and at
reasonable rates.
Orders for rigs may be left at the
Metropolitan and Central hotels.
Give us call.
YOUMANs & KILLIAN.
Morris, Minn., march 10th. 1884.