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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-10-09
TARIFF REFORM.

1t was conceded three years ago
by men Of all parties that the ex-
cessive war tariff duties should be
lowered to peace basis and that
with over four hundred million dol
lars lying idle In the Quilted States
treasury, an incentive to subsidy
grants and wasteful appropriations,
the collections Of eighty five to one
hundred million dollars a year by
taxation more than the government
required for legitimate purposes,
was an unnecessary burden upon
the producing classes who ultimate
ly pay all taxes. and President Ar
thur in Il message TO Congress rec
commended u reduction OF % per cent
on the war tariff duties. 4 commits
sion was appointed by the president,
NIL high tariff men, who, after travel
ing lin palace ear all over the
country reported bill to the Attn
republican) congress which they
said would in effect carry out the
recommend OF the President and e.
feet a reduction OF ut least 25eo from
the war tariff duties. The republi,
can house and senate with slight
notifications passed the bill and
now after one years operation under
il VIC find that i'm this, as in all other
legislation controlled by the monop-
olists, the people have been deceived
and betrayed, and that instead OF
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-10-09
FORFEITED LAND GRANTS.

Notwithstanding the fact that In
It's first platform the republican
party Resolved that the public
lands OF the United States belong
to the PEOPLE and should not be
sold to individuals nor granted to
corporations, but should be held as
sacred trust. for the benefit Of the
people, and should be granted In
limited quantities free Of cost to
landless Settlers" this same party
since the LIST day OF July, 1861, to
the 4th day OF May, 1870, gave away
To Corporations, 37,2OS,GSS acres.
10 States, $500, 263
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-10-09

This just and absolutely necessary
measure has been fought by the rail
road kings and their paid and pen
stoned attorneys" with whom they
have filled both houses Of congress"
ever since Reagan in introduced it
but l.. II. Weller, true to the people,
deemine its passage OF utmost I'm
portance, voted twice to take it up out
Of its order for immediate consider
alton.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-10-09

Said a gray haired old man, u
have for many years kept a close
watch Of public affairs and l have
noticed this,-That when a man goes
to Congress or state Legislature
and serves the monopolies and IL
true to them, they take care OF him,
aid to d reelection aud lift him up
higher, while the man who goes to
Congress and is true to The people,
they too often desert him and let the
very monopolies he has opposed In
the interest OF the people, crush
and defeat him" Alas, how true
the old mans words were, and IL the
electors OF the 4th Iowa district per-
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-10-09
the reduction OF 25ea PROMISED by

the reduction OF 25o6 PROMISED by
the tariff bill OF the 47th congress,
the actual reduction Is less Than 2eooo,
as shown by Chief Nimmo, OF the bu.
reau OF statistics, In his report to
the secretary OF the treasury for the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1854.
To remedy the frauds pcrpetrated
on the taxpayers by the swindline
bill OF the tariff commission, which
by the way hardly lesscned the tax
duties enough to pay for tho com
missions palace ear trip through
the country, Mr.. Morrison, II farmer
representative from Illinois, early
In tho first session Of the ASth con-
gress introduced II bill providing for
u reduction OF 20 per cent in the war
tariff duties. II we add the 90 ef-
fected by the tariff bill of the 47th
congress to Mr.. Morrison's 90 per
en- bill 1t Is still , per cent Jess re-
d1tction than President Arthur rec
omend and the tariff commission
promised the country. But the
monopolies are never honest In their
statements, and the entire re'publi-
can representation In the 48th con-
gress-- except fonr-rallied to the
support Of the Eastern manufacture
ing monopolists, and aided by y few
Eastern democrats. defeated DIorri.
sons bill by the close vote Of 155
for to 159 against the bill. L. H.
Weller labored and voted for the
bill. and placed himself on record In
favor Of tariff reform in the inter-
ests OF the producing and taxpaying
classes and not In the interests OF
wealthy millionaires.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

There was more ice on tho river to-day than
etany Time this winter. From distance it
looked ne though the river was frozen over
steamboatmen say there is none 70 be seen be.
low Fort Washington.
Mr.. William p. WEIGH, tho agent OF the pa.
tOinnc Steamboat Company, who has been CON
lined since Christmas by malaria, is back
again az his post but looks tho worse for his
short Illness.
The Leary steamboat wharf is receiving
some needed repairs.
Aparty given by Miss Katie Hurley, OF sixth
street, between X and l. southwest, last night,
was highly enjoyed.
The next resident OF South Washington 10
Join tho happy army OF Benedicts is Mr. John
Leonard, the well.known grocer. The lady in
question IL Miss Minnia Sullivan, who rs
highly spoken OF. The event will take place
ut st. DOminlcs on the 10th.
Mr. George Moncure, who has been t6pnlar
ae the purser OF the steamer Leary for tho past
few yeats, has been offered q position IA n
clerk Ia the Anditor'e ONCE AZ Richmond and
has resigned his former position.
Considerable excitement was caused last
evening In j. Il. COopers pool-rOOms aud cigar
store, No. 3O1 Seventh street, about 7 O'Clock,
by gas escaping from n metre ia n corner OF
the store ignitiDg and tho flames rising nearly
TO the ceiling, while leak was being tested.
Several OF the players threw down their cues
ana endenvored to emother the nameu with
mats ana caps, one, Frank Ashford, being
burned about the face severely wrench was
hDally obtained and the gas turned on. The
store had TO be closed for tho rest OF tho oven
Ing.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
WEST WASHINGTON.

Hon. John @. Stone VOL known In wost
washington, died at his farm, "Ohestnut
Bill, Montgomery County, Nd, yesterday, al
the ripe old age OF so. The funeral VIII take
place tomorrow, and the remains Will be In
tered in oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. A. II. Herr, whose serious illness has
been mentioned In THE CRITIC, IL stIl very
low, but was reported somewhat better last
night. His friends aro very approhonaiye,
however, OF his condition.
A meeting OF tho First Subdivision OF tho
Associated Charities was held yesterday at
terDoon. The report OF the secretary was road
showing that forty families had received as
sstance since December 1 last, and that as
the numbers OF persons now out of employ
ment wac very great the resources OF the asso.
citation would be taxed TO It's utmost. An
earnest appeal IL therefofe made to those
members who have not yet paid up thelr an-
nual subscriptions, as well as TO all others
charitably disposed, TO come forward and aid
the association In Its efforts. The treasurers
report showed n very limited amount of funds
on hand with which TO prosecute the winters
work,
Tho funeral OF tho late Francis Fletcher,
who lost his life at Herr 4 Cissells mills yes
terday, will take place from the family resi-
dence, No. 321i Grace street, next sunday af-
ternoon, at2 o'clock. The remains viii be tn
tered in Oak Hill Cemetery. As the deceased
LEFT his family In wretchedly impecunious
condition, efforts are making 60 relieve them
by taking up n collection for their benefit.
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srSf1.-
..sAfTXANUKlA AFFAIRS.

meeting OF the stockholders OF the Mechan-
les Building Association was held at COncor-
dia Hall LAST night, when the following ON
GERS were chosen: President, A. W. Armstrong;
uel II. Lunt; directors, J. II. d. Smoot, James
l.. Waddey, Paul II. Evans, +. Il. Marbury, j.
s. 7. Barbour and Henry Strauss; trustees, W.
+. Creighton, F. Il. Corbett and O. j, W. Sum-
mers.
Thoold Dominion and Mount Vernon Build
Ing associations reelected tho old officers.
At u meeting OF Virginia Council, No. 2, D.
u. A. NJ, last night the following officers,
elected TOR the ensuing quarter, were Installed
by Deputy Councillor Miller: Councillor, l..
ID. Lyles; yice-counclllor, Il. II. Boyer, record
ing secretary, +. Germond; assistant secre-
tary, Z. Baumes; financial secretary, j. Kelly;
treasurer, Il. Berry; inductor, g. II. Wade; OK
aminer, W. II. Davis; l. p, A. Warren o. p,
T.. b. Gift: jauitor, Il. Il. Boyer. delegation
from American Guard Council, OF Georgetown,
was present at the meeting, accompanied by
several pieces OF music. After partaktng OF
Refreshments the visitors left for their homes
much pleased.
1t is said that proposition to extend the
Washington, Ohio 4 Western Railroad
through TO Winchester will soon be sub mitted
TO the citizens OF that place.
During the year 1888 Inspector Leonard
Brown inspected p, 502 barrels OF nouro OF all
grades,
There were issued from the clerks office of
Loudoun County, during the year 1888, 151
marriage licenses.
Bob Ford, who has been connned In Jail at
Warrenion for killing Hansoorough, was
brought 10 this city last night and lodged In
jail. on Wednesday night a number OF tho
residents around Warronton attempted to take
Ford from the jail and lynch him. The mill.
tia was ordered ont and the jail guarded till
the prisoner was taken TO the train and
Brought 10 this city.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
DIED.


ADAMS.-On Thursday, January 8, 1854,
at The residence OF MIR. Clarence Lewis, corner
Firth ana East Capitol streets, Charles r.,
only son Of the late Richard aud l.. V. Adams,
aged 30 years and month.
Funeral on Saturday at p. m. from sol
East Capitol street.
DoWEN.-on Thursday, January 8, 1884,
after short Illness OF typhoid pneumonia, at
her residence, 513 Eleventh street southwest,
Mrs. Mary A. Bowen.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
NEWMAN.--At Laurel, Nd, ON January 1,
1884, Cornella ", wife OF DR.. Thomas New.
man, In the 6lst year OF ner age
DoNoVAN.-on Thursday, January 8, 1881,
al 100 a. M, Ellen Anastasl9, infant daughter
OF Daniel and the late Catharine Donovan,
aged months, s days and 10 hours.
MILLER,-Lottio May Miller, born May o.
1870, died January2, 1884, aged years and
3 months, beloved daughter OF George II. and
Sarah Kate Miller.
Alphabetically, January 1, 1884, at
z 80 O'Clock, Francis Madison, after a long
and painful illness, which no bore with
Christian fortitude and resignation, In the
70th year OF his age, at his residence, S2i
Fourteenth street,
COCHRANE.-In Chester, N H., January |,
1884, Hon. Gerry W. COchrane, u momber OF
tho Council OF tho lato War Governor Andrew,
OF Massachusetts.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
suppers ana Rs1GtseSs Furnished
with oysters, cream, &C., ht Ficks, OIL Penn
ylYAnia agrnue,


The socRble of the "Growlers" held last
evening at the hall OF tho Grand Army OF the
Republic was largely attended and very On.
joyable, This organization Is very similar 20
the order OF the Elks, and its various branches
throughout the larger cities IN the Union uni
versally popular.
Among the list OF the entertainments was
"rhe Spanish Retreat" guitar, by Professor
John Russell; Mr.. S, A, Kennedy, piano, ana
song from the "Bohemian GIRL" and on on.
core "The Warrior Bold" Mr.. Charles S.
Moore, recitation, "Bingen on the Rhinei"
MIR. II. d. Graf, vocal imltatlonsi
Messrs. Dennison and Kennedy executed q
perfect duet "rhe Larboard Watch" assisted
by Mr., Lon Cosgrove as pianist Mr.. Oosgroye
sang "kathleen," and was followed by Mr.. j.
V. ID. Kelley In "Dunys Opening Night" and
"Youll Remember Me-" Messrs, O. l.. Kelley,
Fred SWEET and W. II. Hardy, ir., by their
songs, added greatly 10 the pleasure OF the
evening and Mr. Ar Barkors recitation OF the
"stuuering blacksmith" was perfectly mint
table.
The Growers understand what genuinely
social evening means, and have gotten ra-
tional enjoyment and good'fellowshlp down TO
perfect system,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
DISTRICT COURTS TO-DAY.

EQUITY CoURT-Justice James, Dlggs vs.
Robertson; trustee allowed to pay shares OF
ner Charles II. Rowe. Hardness VS.. Ryan;
auditors report finally ratified Butt vs..
Bealle; sale ordered, and b. d. Carpenter ap-
pearance OF absent defendant ordered. Gordon
VIZ. FAINT; William A. Gordon, administrators,
ordered 10 collect and distribute interest ON
trust luhu' Iaylor vs. IaylOri hudltOr directed
to state account OF rents. Ramsey va. Lelb;
auditors report confirmed. Walter vs.. Uhl-
mann ct al pro confesso against certain de-
Pendants granted.
CIRCUIT CouRT-Justice Macarthur
& Bro, VS.. Ferguson; Judgment by default.
Cohen Il Co. VS.. Fitzgerald; on trial.
COURT IN GENERAL TERM-Chief Justice
Cartier and justices Hagner and CoX.-WoOd.
run We. National Shelf and File oompanyi on
hearing, 40
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
-Mfss. BRUCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
n h7isstatement OF the Baltimore
''Sun's" Jenkins Corrected.

10 he Editor OF The EgeaHQ CritIc
would like to correct q mlsstatement that
was made by the correspondent OF the Baltl-
more sun and copied IN your paper last even
ing, as was an eyewitness OF the affair,
/ allude TO the statement that "when ex-
Senator ana Mrs. Bruce passed by the line OF
ladies receiving with the President, no one APP
penred TO know Thorn and Mrs. Bruce seemed
embarrassed until Mrs. Senator Logan came
forward and introduced her 20 all the ladies'"
This ia not true; l was close 20 Mrs. Bruce at
the time and saw Mrs. Secretary Chandler
greet Mrs. Bruce warmly, giving her a cordial
grasp OF the hand, and afterward present
both Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce 20 Mrs. Gresham anu
Mrs. Brewster who received them most
graciously.
do not understand the motive OF the re-.
porter In thus mlsrepresentlng tho ladies, aud
can only account for II by taking tt for granted
that he wrote the article In his room drawing
upon his Imagination for his facts or upon
some unreliable Informant. TRUTH.
Jan A, 1884, slssD
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04

Our NIiIirin Enrce.

The annual meeting OF the National Rifles
was held last evening. The reports OF the sec.
Ietary and treasurer, chairmen OF the oXecu-
tive, hall and entertainment committees
were read and showed the AFFAIRS OF tho
company to be In very excellent condition.
The total annual dues were showA TO be $4,-
$50. Three new active members were elected.
Frank Pearson, Henry Hinke, Henry Il. Tim
norman, Crosby s. Noyes, James +. Fitch, "A.
+. Childs, ID. j, Macarty ana Charles Fischer
were elected honorary members. The follow
Ing gentlemen were elected board OF dl.
rectors fay ensuing year j. 0. p. Burnside, G.
i. oyster, George W. EvanP, j. o. Manson, II,
X. Simpson, j. II, Clear, ]. II. Raston, W. p.
Boteler, L. A. Goodwin, Charles Atkinson, Il,
b. Cuttings, L. NJ. Barnes, j. Page, O. P. Con
ger, W. II. Combs.
The Union Veteran Corps, Captain Thoma.
son, at their meeting last night, elected tho
following civil officers for the present year:
Recording secretary, o. i. Caruaua; financial
secretary, j. jacobson. The report OF tho
finance committee was read, ana shows the
corps TO DO In Il flourishlng and prosperous
condition. Four active members were elected
and several applications referred TO the re-
cruiting committee. Tho committee on enter
tainment reported all preliminary arrange-
ments completed for the garden party 0nrthe
2lst 22d and Esd OF January .,,sss
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tho Lnrks, popular social club, which is
now in tho second year OF Its existence, give
monthly parties this winter which are looked
forward to with great pleasure by their
friends. 1t numbers about twenty-five or
thirty members. Last evening they were on
tertained at the residence OF Miss Tindle, No.
022 pennsylvania avenue east, whore the date
OF holding the next party was discussed.
Mr.. william Mlller's little child died last
night at the residence on Pennsylvania
avenue east, near Sixth street. IL had been
sick for some time. The burial occurs to-mor-
row at 2 sop. m. and the interment VIII be at
the Congressional.
The funeral OF Mr.. Charles W. Morgan's lit
tie son, Harry, took place this morning at IL
O'Clock from the house, No. "a
Seventh street southeast, n number OF friends
Of the family being present. DR.. Andrews, of
Christ Church, ofllciated. The body was then
taken 10 the Congressional Cemetery. Harry
was but little over year old but had endeared
himself to very many.
The Speedwell left this morning with Its coat
OF many colors for n long cruise to test tho
value OF the different kinds OF paint with
which she Is striped.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary A. Dean, who died
Wednesday night, Will occur Sunday after
noon at . 80 O'Clock, from her late residenco,,
No. 1876 Tenth street southeast. Mrs. Dchh
was 80 years old and was well knoYusfh East
Washington. She Will be bupicd at the Con-
greesional Cemetery,
,rruu1etr pAru a,.eyyf,s ooa T. a,roa,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
MEASLES AND THE SCHOOLS.
what the Health AuthOrities Az,
Doing AbOut II.

10 ne Editor Of he ECening critic.
VIII you allow an old subscriber to ask
through tho columns OF THE CRITIC II IL Is not
dangerous for children east OF the Capitol to
attend public schools ut present. As the
measles and scarlet fever Is perfect cpl
demic in that locality, would It not be we'll for
the trustees to close the schools until II SUB
sides2 / cannot allow my children 10 lose their
seats in the schools, but am running great
risk by sending them. VIII tho editor give his
views on the subIect2
MAN OF FAMILY.
In consequence OF the somewhat alarming
extent 10 which the measles have Increased,
Health officer Townshend has deemed II neces.
eary 10 mako n thorough Investigation of tho
matter, and when this IL done he Will make
such recommendations as he thinks tudicious.
He has directed q communication to Superln-
tendeDt OF Public Schools j. q. Wilson, which
states that he is making an examination TO as
eel tain rs near as possible the extent TO which
measles Is ut present prevailing In this Dis
tricf, and to that end he would request that he
be furnished the number OF children detained
from each OF the schools during the month OF
December In consequence of the prevalence OF
measles In their respective families.
The inspectors OF the Health ONCE have
been instructed to visit the physicians In their
districts and collect such data from them con.
corning the measles as can be had.
When tho of1ico receives this Information, II
VIII be determined whether II Is necessary to
do anything with the schools TO prevent the
spread OF the disease.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
AVcTIoS SALES.
nUNCANs0N nR0TISERs,

- Auciloneers.
AssIgNEE's SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK
CONTAINED IN STORE No. f31 SEVENTH
STKhlsI. BETWEEN ID AND n STREETS
NORTIWEST, CONSISTING IN PART OF
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, TOYS, &c, &c,
on sATuRDAY, JAN. ., commencing a, 10
o. IN. and z y. M, and continuing each day at the
same time, we Will sell at the above-nnmed store
the entire stock contained therein, to which at
tention of buyers Is respectfully called.
BY order OF the assignee.
DUNCANsoN BROTHERS.
jn2-ft Auctloneers.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
LACoNIo LOCALS.

INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS ENTwIsLE
has Issued q permit TO John +. Sullivan to re-
pair dwelling at Mt. PLEASANT $50.
THE programme of the Bischof concert
this evening indicates q rich treat. Reserved
seats at door 80 cents, not reserved % cents.
The Commissioners are daily receiving
applications for tho position ofpolice surgeon
made vacant by tho death Of DR.. johnson
Eliot. Va
BYRON never uttered trher..wofds than
when he said, "PhyslclaIA Itshd or end u.s."
But, while doctors dlsaesge, I'll the world has
agreed that theIAs8'ho remedy equal TO DR..
Bulls CQpsHsSyrup.
NOTWITHSTANDING the protest of the
American Rapid and the Baltimore Il Ohio
telegraph companies, their polos on the Ave.
nue., between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
stfeets, have been removed.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04

We have Just recelyDah large assortment OF
Langtry and shilglaebAng and waves OF all
styles ind ehadel5 0hIt long hair bralds we
sell at "a, tQeaher price $3.50. Waves OF all
kinds dFeeAed aud hair braids dyed In all
shadeaf MRS. s. HELLER,
- o00 Ninth street northwest.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
Courtney & Co.
PERSONAL POINTS.
and COminGs "Critic" Read
ers nre Iulerested In.

GOiDgs and COminGs "Critic" Read
ers are Interested In.
-MRs. MARY GRINDIN BENNETT, of
Contee's, Nd, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. ELIZA
A. GR1NDIN, No. 1927 Vermont avenue.
GENERAL FITz.JoHN PORTER, when a
boy, resided In our neighboring city, Alexan-
dria, and was in early life educated there.
MISSES CORA aud LULU, daughters Of
Major CLEMENTS, OF Washington, and Miss
KATIE GRAHAM, OF Warrenton, are visiting
Miss KATIE L. DORSEY, of Alexandria, Va.
MR.. AND MRS. w. NJ. GAIT gave
brilliant reception in the nature OF a house
warming at their new residence on Vermont
avenue last night. Mrs. GAIT was assisted In
receiving by Misses EDITH AMI GERTRUDE
GAIT, Miss MINNIE d. LYONS, OF Richmond,
Va, and Miss FLORA GILLINoEB, OF Lebanon,
Pa.
MR.. CONWAY, student of Yale Col
lege, who shot himself on New Years day,
was one OF those who spent days in hunting
for EDDIE LITTLE's body last summer. A post
norton showed that his brain was diseased,
and that he was not responsible for his actions.
His death was quite shock TO DR.. LITTLE and
his family, who highly esteemed Mr.. q. as a
BRIGHT genial, brilliant and lovable young
man. sszs
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-01-04
Sergeant Wall i'm LeavenwOrth
PriaOn

Sergeant Wall, OF the Signal Service, who re-
Gently escaped from the Fort Myer Guard
house and was rearrested, has been sont 10 the
Leavenworth Military Prison TO serve his term
OF eighteen months on court-martial seurl
tence for failing 20 accompany the PRVteus
Arctic Expedition beyond st. John'a when or.
dered to do 80 by Chief Signal Qmeer Hazen.
THE best shampoolHg Ffehedds, 500 ct.