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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11
Modern Democratic Reform"

NSAAASSAANSAN
In our last issue we tried to give
our readers an idea of what the DEM
ocrats meant by reform in the days
of Andrew Jackson, and also the way
in which Andrew Jackson carried out
his pledges of retrenchment and re-
form. During the years which came
after Jackson's administration, whilst
the Democratic party controlled the
National government, the spoilS syS-
tenn inaugurated by "Old Hickory"
was continued. Corruptions and de-
falcations were the rule not the ex-
ception. The National treasury was
bankrupted and the National credit
was so bad that money could scarcely
be borrowed by the government at
any price. Such was the reform prac-
ticed by the Democratic party which
now appeals to you for your votes on
the same old promise of reform. We
cannot think for a moment that any
man of average intelligence. who is
familiar with Democratic practices
and methods in Maryland since our
State has been under Democratic ring
rule, will be mislead by Democratic
promises of reform. The Democratic
party came into power in Maryland
in 1867, and since 1870 the State gov
eminent has been controlled by one
of the most corrupt political rings
that ever disgraced the annals of any
State. In all this time every Demo-
cratic State platform adopted by the
Democratic party has contained these
same promises of reform. and 1t is
well-known fact that these promises
have been broken in every instance,
and that no confidence can be placed
in them. Instead of practicing econ
omy, retrenchmenta and reform, these
rascals, emboldened by the success
of their nefarious schemes. haye,
through their corrupt practices, i'll
creased public expenditures, and
created new and useless offices mere.
ly to make places for party tools and
to place money in the pockets of men
for political services under the forms
of law.
When the Democratic party came
into power the State debt was eight
millions of dollars, and the state tax
FIVE cents on the one hundred dollars.
The State debt has been increased to
twelve millions and the state tax to
l8 cents on the one hundred dollars.
If we had the space we could give
you a detailed list of the unnecessary
Offices which have been created and
the sums of money expended on
them, by reason of which the debt has
been increased. Enormous sums of
money have been taken from the
State treasury and used to subsidize
the press of the State. Our Legisla-
ture has been under ring control and
influence, and there have been times
when a bill of importance could not
pass that body until the ring had
been paid. In short the Democratic
party has debauched and corrupted
every department Of the State gov
eminent, and yet that party has the
unblushing efFrontery to come to you
and ask you for your support on the
hypocritical pretense that it is in
favor of reform. But need we refer
to the National or State Democracy
for samples of Democratic reform. If
you will take the tax list of our own
county and compare it with those
of former years, you will have an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11

General Thomas Ewing, of Ohio,
is so thoroughly disguised with the
outrageous and mendacious charact-
er of the Democratic campaign that
he refuses to take any part in it. In
an interview in the Chicago Tribune
he says 81 shall not take any part
in the canvass because of it's extrem-
ely and outrageously personal char
acter and because of my lifelong
friendship for Blaine. / know him
to be thoroughly true in all the rela-
tions of life, public and private, and
would not be willing to address po-
litical meetings at which he is so con-
stantly and savagely denounced.
without paying my personal tribute
to his public and private virtues"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11

The Utica Herald finds in the atti-
tude of the Republican party toward
the American system of Protection
the reason why electors, of whatever
origin, are rallying to the support Of
the Republican ticket.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11

Mr.. P. T, Barnum, who has total
ly abstained from liquor for nearly
forty years, and who has devoted
much time and money to the tenn
perance cause, was recently asked to
contribute $50 toward the purchase
of a st. John banner to be raised in
Bridgeport. His reply was 81 am
opposed to such an unwise proceed
ing, and would sooner pay to have it
stopped. Every man who reflects,
reads and learns his own interest,
and desires the prosperity and per.
manency of America and a truly
democratic Government, securing the
greatest good of the greatest number,
will vote the Republican ticket and
not be misled by noisy misnamed
Democrats, or generally honest, no.
ble-hearted temperance people who
injure their cause by entering Nation
al politics and thus helping the great
est curse under which we suffer-"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11

After considerable delay and diff
Guilty, Tammany has been lead up to
the Cleveland trough, but it dosen't
seem to drink in that eager and guIp-
ing fashion which carries delight to
the bosom of Democratic candidate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11

Mr.. Blsine's trip through West
Virginia has been one continued and
vast ovation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-11
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Correspondents must enclose full name and
address, not necessarily for publication, but
as private guarantee of good faith. Reject
ed communications will not be returned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

MIDDLETON & Co.'s banking house sus.
pended Saturday. According to common
report the failure Is for half a million dollars.
Neither of tho resident partners-D. w. and
s. Il. Middleton-wlll mako statement
further than to say that this estimate is much
too large. They will not specify
the amount involved. Good authority puts
it at about three hundred thou
sand dollars, one.half of which is
borne by two depositors. Newspaper mon
and treasury department clerks are the worst
sufferers in a small way. The Arm did q
brokerage and banking business An aocu-
mutation of bad debts, growing out of good
fellowship feeling between tho partners and
shaky borrowers, ate into the resources of the
concern, and there is suspicion that stock
trading had something to do with the col
lapse, though this is denied
Bank failures are unpleasant occurrences
in community. They have q tendency to
shake confidence in other banks, cause runs
on safe institutions and precipitate panics
great bulk of the banking business in
Washington is done with and through tho
national banks, whose solvoncy is not ques-
toned, and which have to make frequent
public exhibits of their exact condition.
They are compelled by law to keep on hand
q reserve to meet exigencies, and any stock
holder can ascertain tho exact standing of
his bank on application.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
The London Explosions.

1t would be idle to deny tho existence Of
what is generally called "the dynamite con-
spiracy." The explosions in London on
Friday night were not the work of few
murderous cranks whose brains have been
crazed by meditating on the wrongs of
Ireland. Everything that has been discov-
erod concerning this latest plot to terrorizo
England goes to show that a number of per-
sons wero engaged in the distribution Of
dynamite; that there was concert of action,
and that the conspirators wore entirely in
different as to who might DO hurt by the
explosions. OF tho thirteen persons who
were more or less severely injured, Ave were
servant women.
The explosions in Scotland Yard were
evidently directed against the police depart
ment, but only one policeman was hurt.
The bombs thrown in st. James square wero
probably intended to kill members of parlia-
ment or officers of the government, but poor
laborers and servant women were the
only sufferers 1t seems scarcely possible
that the friends of tho Irish cause in
this country could find any satisfaction
in tho =, result of these explosions,
but the. New York papers represent ODono-
van Rosa as being highly jubilant, and as
claiming great credit for the part taken by
'the Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood, the
Fenians and the Emergency men," Mr..
Rosa is somewhat given to boasting, and it
is probable that he knew nothing whatever
about the plot until the cable brought the
news Of the explosion, but, in order to give
himself Importance he pretends to have been
waiting for the echo on this side of the ocean.
The English authorities are of tho opinion
that the dynamite which was distributed
with such reckless liberality came from Amer
lea, and the vapid Boosting Of the Rosa
school of Irish patriots will tend to confirm
them in this belief. If any one Of this New
York coterie was to be put on trial for being
accessory to these murderous performances.
he, doubtless, would be ablo to prove his en-
tire innocence. The mon who are really en-
gagged in distributing dynamite bombs are
not likely to talk much on the subject.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Chicago is enveloped in a dense fog of
political uncertainty. Much Of the so-called
news that is sent out from there is twaddlc.
The actual situation has not changed ma
terially in ten days. There is an outward
show Of confidence among tho adherents Of
the several candidates and more than tho
customary amount Of talk. Tho unusual
strength OF tho independent, unpledged vote
affords fine field for speculation, and tho
imaginatiOns of newspaper correspondents
run riot. There is bewildering plentitude
of gossip, and tales Of intrigue fill the air.
They likewise ill the newspapers.
Tho barren outlines of fow facts protrude
themselves upon tho vision. Tho President
and Mr.. Blaine are coming down the home
stretch neck and neck. There are desertons
from tho ranks of both, and gains arc claimed
by the friends Of each with equal positive
ness. Tho President appears to DO getting
recruits from Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and the New
England states. The Blaine managers claim
gains from the south. Arkansas is specified,
and there are misty rumors of effective Blaine
missionary work in other quarters. These
may prove to BIO roorbacks. There are re-
ports of combinations between the favorites
and dark horses covering every contingency
In common with our readers and fifty millions
of other Americans we will know more about
tho convention forty eight hours from this
writing than wo do now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

But rumors have been In circulation within
forty. eight hours TO the effect that Clayton was
negotiating with Blaine's managers. This AFTER
noon 1t was reported in the hotels that bargain
had been made. Prominent advocates Of Blaine
asserted that Clayton had gone into Blaine's
camp.-Spectdl dispatch to The Ne'O York Times.
That must DO curious delegation or else
the correspondent who wrote the dispatch
from which the above nugget is taken has
been drawing largely from his imagination.
national republican convention will allow
themselves to be bought and sold like so
many bales Of cotton or hogsheads of sugar
must be taken with several large sized grains
of allowance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

ADvIoEs from Chicago indicate great re-
joicing in the Blaine camp, on account of
certain unexpected recruits from southern
delegations Their sorrow over the loss of
delegates from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, Iowa, Indiana, and other northern and
northwestern states appears to have been
swallowed up in enormous joy, occasioned by
Powell Clayton's conversion. 1t was only a
day or two ago that tho Blaine managers pro-
fessed the liveliest contempt for southern
mercenares." Their man was going to be
nominated by the votes of republican states
They were prepared to scorn assistance from
the rotten boroughs," as they are pleased
to designate the southern states. Why this
sudden change of tune? Has it dawned upon
them that tho vote of delegate from Louis.
lana counts for as much as the vote of dele
gate from Maine?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

THE Now York bank statement for last
week is as follows Loans decreased, $685.
600; specie increase, $i75,6OO legal tender in
crease, $2,l02,4OO; decrease in deposits,
$s,214o0O; increase In circulation, $4,000;
reserve increase, $4,63l, 500. The reserve is
still q, 975, CPS below the legal requirements,
but nothing like what it was eight days ago.
Tho metropolitan banks have evidently been
getting ready for wet weather, and it is safe
to soy they are in better shape every way
than they have been at any time for twenty
four months. Country banks have been re-
ducing their New York balances for four
weeks, but they did not withdraw as much by
many millions as during tho preceding week.
The Cow of gold abroad has been checked
and q handsome legal tender increase is
noted. Beyond q doubt there is smoother
sailing ahead for the great banks of New
York
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. ROOSEVELT is described as a young
man who walks about with conscious air."
as though he thought everybody in sight was
looking at him and talking about him.
There is danger that Mr. Roosevelt may die
young of that dreadful complaint known as
the "big head" which blights SO many pre-
cocious politicians in the bloom and bright
ness of incipient greatness. Should he be
overtaken by premature death he can look
back from his sepulcher, however, and say
with complaceney that he made great COM
motion in small way while he lasted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. Samuel NJ, Shoemaker who died yester-
day at the Hygeia hotel Fortress Monroe,
was one Of the solid men of Baltimore. He
was large stakeholder in tho Adams Ex-
resident manager at Baltimore By careful
attention to business and judicious invest
ments he amassed a fortune of several mill
ions of dollars. Tho fine estate which he
leaves behind him was not gained
by speculation in stocks. He had
the good Judgment TO take hold of
number of enterprises which grew to be
immensely valuable, such as the Adams ex-
press, the Old Bay line of steamers, and the
Hygea hotel at Old Point. He had splendid
farm in the Green Spring valley some seven
or eight miles from Baltimore, and here he
kept tho finest hord of cattle in Maryland,
mainly composed of Holsteins and Attorneys.
Mr.. Shoemaker was union man during the
war and republican. Although not poll
tician. he had great political infu-
enee and enjoyed the friendship of all
the presidents from Lincoln to Arthur.
day or two after President Garfield was
shot Mr.. Shoemaker sent one of his favorite
Attorney cows to tho white house in tho
hope that the suffering patient would be
nourished by her milk. lie was plain
man in his personal tastes, but there was
nothing that could contribute to the comfort
or happiness of his family that he was not
willing to buy, and his late Baltimore resi-
dence is one of the most elegant in tho whole
city. He was greatly given to hospitality, and
during the war and since the most distin-
gushed men in public life were accustomed
TO visit his house. Whenever large con-
tributon was wanted for any merltorious
object Mr. Shoemaker was one of the first
men to be called on and he meyer failed to
respond. He leaves an accomplished wife
and large family of sons and daughters,
most Of whom are yet in their youth,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

A man with a Personal Grievances.

Another great Journalist has come out against
Gen Grant. And. oddly enough, he also has a
personal grievance. If Gen. Grant were very sem
sitive to offensive criticism, and knew how to
fawn upon small men for the favor of their good
word, 1t would perhaps be worth mis- while to
study respect for that vendctive and venomous
breed ofjournalists who, vRinly imagining that
their pens as deadly rattlesnakes' fangs per
vert the columns ofthe newspapers they control
to venting tho promptings of impOtent malice.
But he is not that sort of man. He will not take
care, and the Rochefors will consequently keep on
And upon the whole they are "amoosin' little
oussesn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. JAMES D. FISH, In explanation Of cer-
tain entries in the books of the broken Ma
rine bank, testified before Referee Cole that
he was in the habit of selling the notes Of the
firm of Grant & Ward at 80 per cent. per an
mum discount. sinGularly enough he could
find purchasers who were willing TO buy
paper which the indorser esteemed so lightly.
Mr.. A. d. Graves, president of the st.
Nicholas bank, was one of tho purchasers of
these notes, and lost $4,000 by his invest.
ment. 1t would seem that money panic is
needed in New York occasionally to
clear up tho financial atmosphere and weed
out the frauds. A bank president who in
dorses notes and sells them at 80 per cent,
discount, ca n hardly be rated as honest, and
certainly tho bank president who buys them
Is not ft to take care of other peoples money.
Mr., Graves says, however, it was his own aud
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Thereby showing Sense.

Chicago Special 10 he New York Times.
If Logan's managers here were inclined to do
anything for Blaine they would, one would sup
pose, have good word to say for the contesting
straightout delegates from Virginia. They agree
In saying, however, that the convention cannot
very well refuse to admit Malone and his follow.
ers because the call for the convention inten-
Il OnRlly so framed as to invite them to come in,
and the Malone delegates were chosen in &C.
cordRuce with the rules Of the national republican
party. 81 hardly think" said one of them, "that
the Blaine people will, upon test vote risk their
fortunes ON so poor test case as the one presented
by the straightouts."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
CONVENTION JoKELETs.
CAicnno NcIps.

JVTCuyO lNtVS,
Frank Hatton has arrived, and on next Monday
at noon he will commence his remarkable feat Of
eating thirty quails in thirty days.
wo are reminded of the prevalence of eastern
journalism in the midst of us by the sudden ap
pearance of toothplck shoes and red neckties upon
our streets.
1t has been determined, we believe, that Mr.. G
William Curtis will be elected spokesman for the
three tailors of Tooley street in the national re
publican convention next week.
As far as Chicago is CO ncerned, the most notable
sign of the times is:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
The situation In a Nutshell.

When the convention meets next week 1t will
have before it only the one distinct and impeTS-
tive duty Of picking out a candidate who can DO
relied upon TO meet the requirement in New
York and the other states which hold the power
TO determine the election. A man who can carry
New York will have no trouble about carrying all
the states that usually go republican, while man
OF whose ability to carry New York there is room
for serious doubt is clearly not the man for the
emergency, no matter what his qualifications and
his claims may be in other respects. That Is tho
situation In a nutshell
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

The change of the method of compensating
United States court officials by salaries i'm
stead Of fees, as proposed by the committee
on expenditures in tho department of justice,
it is estimated will save the government an
nually about $519,sO0, as follows Marshals
$5s, 700; attorneys and assistant attorneys,
$780, clerks, $G0,0OO commissioners,
$30,000j Jurors, $4,000 witnesses, 100000
United States courts in Utah, $4,000, and
miscellaneous expenses, $4,000. It is un-
derstood that a majority Of tho members Of
the appropriation committee favor the change
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

general. Tho story comes by n circuitous
route, and IL may or may not DO true
Charles I. Coldwell, of Parkersburg, is said
to have filed the charges. Tho depart
ment of justice is now investigating the &C.
counts of tho United States marshal for the
district of West Virginia, and the rumor
concerning Judge Jackson may have had its
origin in this circumstance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. BLAINE listened to the opera Friday
night, and Saturday afternoon he took stroll
through the white lot while the Marine band
was playing. 1t is suspected that on the lat
ter occasion he took q furtive look at the
white house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. T1LDEN is growing moro lusty every
day. When he drives the cows in mornings
5he people around Spuyten Duyvel cannot
Nrll whether it is the sage yelling at the
<iuo or the believing of tho bull they hear
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

JAY GOULD has given his yacht ATLANTA
to his son George, and abandoned his long
talked-of trip around tho world. He finds
amusement enough at home. George is
being urged to trade his yacht off for dog
and shoot the dog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

A CHICAGO saloonkeeper has posted up a
notice warning his customers that on and
after to-day he will not have time to waste
compromising mixed drinks" Thirsty states
men will have to take their'n straight, and
and they will like it too"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

THE spokesman of the California delega-
ton tells confding reporters that the en-
thusiasm for Blaine along the road from the
coast to Omaha was indescribably tumultuous
The country traversed by the delegation has
very large coyote population and luxuri =
Gus growth of sage brush and cactus. Human
beings may be found in widely separated
colonies
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

not the banks money that no used in dis
counting the Grant & Ward notes. Whether
it was because he wanted TO make 80 per cent,
for himself, and for this reason drew on his
private account for the money, or whether he
thought them too cheap to DO a safe invest
ment for the bank, is not explained.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

JOHN G. ENo, the robbing bank president,
has been caught. The absconder was appre-
hendod at the moment of departure from
Quebec to Europe. lie takes his arrest coolly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

THE Wheeling Register publishes dispatch
from Clarksburg which gives rumor said
to be current In PaTkersburg to the effect
that charges affecting the judicial integrity
of the Hon. John Jackaon, ir, judge of the
United States district court for West Vir-
ginia, have been filed with the attorney
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

Mr.. TILDEN's nurse pumped young calves
blood into him the other day. loaded him on
. horse, and exhibited him in public for
few minutes on Twonty.third street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

The Philadelphia Press announces that
John c. Eno's European dates have been can
celled. He is booked for an engagement at
Sing Sing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02

GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND Gath evolves
about twenty columns of convention news"
day for the various journals he represents
at Chicago
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
Going Through tho Press.

ANdnIQ COnsHhIiOn,
Mr.. Jason Gould should put his shoulder to the
wheel in Wall street. If wstered stocks continue
to swink" he will have some trouble with his
fnilliong
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-02
It saws IL 1. Independent.


The New York Times must not be quoted as a
republican organ or authority. Its republican
subscribers are questioning Its republcanism
and 1t makes assistant democratic answers-just