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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-13

THE New York Times is giving away the
strategy of tho Democrats in this campaign.
1t says that the Democrats have deter
mined to Concentrate their energies in a
short, vigorous campaign" and that the
Democrats arc to "remain passive till the
supporters Of Blaine are compelled to define
the issues and indicate the lines OF attack"
Well, for all the difference there would be
in the result, we guess they might just as
well sit still as to try to show that they
were making fight. The wind was all
knocked out of them before their conveu-
tion adjourned, and they have not been
able to do anything since but gasp. aud
sputter, and grunt, as If they had got it up
their noses In way they despised. Aud
that Idea about the Republicans defining
the lines Of attack is brilliant one indeed!
If THE CRITIC catches on to the right idea
of.this part of the grand tactics of the De-
mocracy, it seems to be this-when the Re-
publicans 60 for them on one line they are
to pop up on another line, and when the Re-
publicans charge them in their new posi-
tion they are to dodge away to still au-
other position, and SO on, ad infaitum. Now,
a campaign made up of an infinitude OF
dodges, mays afford opportunities for many
brilliant skips and hops, but it will not
give the people any assurance of a wise ad-
ministration, even if the most accon-
plished dodger in the party should be chosen
President. The people of the United
States have something at stake in this cam
paign, and they will not be very much in
clined to trust party that can ouly com
mend itself to tho support of the people by
the agility with which it can dodge living
issues, and the obstinacy with which it op.
poses everything that is proposed by its op-
ponents. If inertia is to win in this fight
and passivity is to obtain the victory the
Democrats should have loaded their plat
form with lead, and then placed the cele
brated American Fat Boy on it as theil
candidate, and then sat down in a state Of
the most complacent passivity.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-13

TO determine what was best to DO done in
tho unfortunate position in which his wife
and no were placed. 1t was determined
that as Robards and his wifo wero citizens
of Kentucky at tho time tho supposed Vir-
ginia divorce was granted to apply to the
Legislature Of that State for divorce from
Mrs. jackson. This was granted, and then
General jackson remarked her, as any
honorable, upright man should and would
have done.
It will bo seen from this recital Of we'll
known facts that the attempt to justify
Grover Cleveland by citing the case Of Gen.
cral jackson and his wife signally fails
The cases wero dissimilar in every respect;
but If they had been precisely alike tho
jackson case would still have failed TO JUS
tify Cleveland. jackson married the woman
ho was involved with, and, If he had
wrongcd her in the least-which no fair
minded man then or now believes-he
made full rcparation by espousing her in
the sight Of all men. If Grover Cleveland
had done the same with Mrs. Halpin, and
given her refuge and honorable name for
herself and for her and his boy, then
no bastard would have dared to have re.
ferred to this unfortunate episode in their
lives Every honorable aud honest man in
this broad land would have aided in crush
ing to the earth any man who would have
been so lost to honor as to attempt to tear
open tho wounds their past indiscretions
had caused to each other But, unfortu-
nately, Cleveland did nothing of the kind.
Contemptuously tossing his victim paltry
$500 he took from her her child, and
"whistled her down the wind" to meet
whatever fate might have in store for hor.
No, the Jackson case cannot be made n
mantle of to cover the sins of Grover
Cleveland and Mrs. Halpin.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-13

IT HAS always been noticed that when
man becomes disgruntled with aud soured
against the party with which he has during
most of his life been in accord, his views in
regard to his old party become totally void
of sound judgment or good common sense.
He sees nothing but defeat for his old
party in every campaign it enters upon.
He magnifes every cloud the size of mans s
hand on the horizon of his old party till it
covers the whole heavens with dark and
lowering aspect. Every whisper of dissent
from his old party's policy, however weak
and puny it may be, he halls as q thunder
blast of popular condemnation which is to
bury that party forever out of the sight aud
memory Of men.
Charles A. Dana is notable example of
this cranky disposition Of disgrunted bolt
ers. Dana adopts and publishes views Of
this canvass that are simply astounding to
cool, dispassionate men of either party.
For instance, we refer to the Sun of yester-
day, in which States that are never known
to swerve from the straight Republican
track in Presidential year are tossed about
in manner that Is amusing to old stagers,
and ridiculous to even the most verdant
politician. Take Wisconsin, for instance.
The Sun intimates that the German Repub-
licans there are disalfected toward Mr..
Blaine. Sensible men know that there is
not another statesman in the country who
is as near the hearts of our German citi-
zens as Is Mr.. Blaine And no class of our
citizens will work harder to secure Mr..
Blaine's election than will our German Re-
publicans. There were too many Know
Nothing speeches anl shouts in tho Demo-
cratic Convention to lure German Repub-
licans into the support of Mr.. Cleveland.
Dana is distraught-luny-cranky, and
his chatter gives about as correct an idea OF
the possible results of this canvass as would
the chatter Of an insane or inebriated
magpie.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-13

Batter, FIrh apagk'' streets,
exchanges neY,sa sastoves, fretrigerators, gas,
gasoline apa~oil stoveB for old ones or
house, se,tArflshing goods.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-13

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Handsome, Illustrated circular with full 1nforma.
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EDUCATIONAL.

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nRAWING AND PAINTING TAUGHT BY
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references given. Apply ~ 1912 Mass. ave- ~ W.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-08-13

Wednesday. August IS, 1884.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR
To the Republicans OF Lorain County.

We have just achieved, by great efforts,
here in Ohio, glorious victory over the
combined enemies Of our country, aided
by foreign gold and the worst elements OF
our own people. We must "hold the fort"
We cannot afford TO loose one inch of the
advantage we have gained. The only
possible danger Of SO doing lies in the
chance that the Republicans Of our State
may conclude the contest is virtually
ended and hereafter be less alert, less
vigilant than before. This is the danger
to be guarded against. Nor SINGLE
VOTE CAST FOR THE REPUBLICAN TICKET
IN OCTOBER, CAN BE SPARED, OR LOST, IN
NOVEMBER; as many more as II is possible
TO obtain by fair honest means, should be
added TO our list. We have an opportu.
nifty to reach the winning post" if we
but pull of our coats and work from now
till the end of the 4th of November, with
earnest zeal. The common enemy is
again in the field, recognizing their
scattered forces, and sending out ION the
still hunt" their smoothest and most
persuasive takers, who are going from
house to house, from voter to voter and
making personal appeals TO them TO vote
the democratic ticket. As long as they
worked openly and boldly we could meet
them face TO face and not fear the result.
The time has now come when we must
call upon our township and school district
committeeman 10 go to work and meet the
enemy at all points-on the farm In the
workshop, and by the hearthstone OF
every house in our State. Eternal vigil
aDce is the price Of liberty.
Remember the important fact that a
change Of two votes in hundred on the
whole vote cast, will change the result OF
the late election and give the State TO
Cleveland. This change must not take
place; and we appeal to you ond through
you to all other good Republicans in your
vicinity TO use your personal efforts among
your friends and neighbors to see that we
lose no votes, but on the contrary that we
gain at least two votes on every one hun.
dred case at the last election. II can be
done, If we all take hold in the manner
indicated, and work together, early and
late till the polls close on the night Of the
4th of November. Will you do III One
grand effort more and the victory, glorious
victory is ours, and James g. Blaine will
be our President. Q. W.JoHNsToN,
Chairman Republican Ex.Committee,
ELYRIA, ONO, OCT. 21st, 1884.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

AT a recent Republican meeting at En-.
glewood, New Jersey, Senator Dawes, OF
Massachusetts,, made powerful speech,
in the course of which he said
II had been in Congress six years when
Mr.. Blaine came into public life, and
have known him from that day TO this
intimately, both in his private life and in
his public course have watched his
career, and | think that am able 10
Judge whether man is honest in public
life or not, and l should be false TO my
duty and to the truth IL did not declare
my solemn conviction that there is no
man in public life whose public and pri
vate character is more free from stain than
Mr.. Blaine's. | have known him thor.
oughly. have summered and wintered
with him. l have been on intimate terms
of friendship with him; have differed
from him on political questions; have
quarrelled with him and have confided in
and trusted him. | believe him to have
been actuated by the purest motives In all
his public acts and TO be ambitious TO
connect his name with an administration
Of this Government that shall comprehend
the grand possibilities of the American
people, and shall assert the power of The
Republic wherever its flag floats. / make
no reserve in this endorsement Of Mr.
Blaine. l draw no distinction between
private character and public life.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

past four years. This rate of increase will
probably be slightly increased in Novem
ber, as the presidential vote always has
exceeded the vote at the October elections
Of the same years.
This showing effectually disposes of the
claim made by the Democrats (more for
effect abroad than any reason they can
assign, that the vote Of the city shows an
unaccountable increase, and that the
result of the late election was caused by
improper practices on the part of the
Republicans, and renders more probable
the claim Of the Republicans that more
than one thousand legal voters were de-
tered from casting their ballots by the
brutality and terrorism which character
lied the heavy Democratic wards, the only
portions OF the city where any trouble oc-
CURED at The late election, or, in fact, at
any elections, and the only places which
showed Democratic gains.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
The Scott Law Declared
Unconstitutional.
$4,000, 900 FOR THE TAXPAYERS
TO REFUND TO THE LIQUOR
DEALERS.
Shameless Prostitution Of the Supreme
Bench to Partisan Ends.
A Decision that will React Upon
the Democratic Party.

just as we go 10 press, too soon for any
announcement through the press and too
late for anything but brief mention, a
telegram says that the Supreme Court has
decided the Scott Law unconstitutional.
Prominent Democrats for days and even
weeks have been asserting that this would
be done in time to catch the saloon and
whiskey vote at the November election.
We had not believed II possible that the
highest judicial authority in our state
would allow itself TO be used for such
base, partizan purposes; but the fact that
prominent Democrats were able TO state,
before the decision was rendered, that 1t
had ready been made and that il would
be announced as above stated, proves con-
clusively that the court has not only
allowed itself TO be used for partizan
purposes, but that ii has been with an
understanding and an arrangement with
Democratic leaders, and that their decision
has been given out in advance Of the
publication by the court in order that it
might be used 10 prepare the way for a
Democratic victory. Nor can there be any
doubt that there was an understanding
between the Democratic leaders and the
judges as to their opinion regarding the
validity OF the Scott Law before they were
nominated for that office. As result of
this decision the whole amount paid as
taxes under that law must be returned 10
the saloon keepers, and the honest, hard.
working, temperate men will be obliged
to pay an additional tax amounting to
nearly round $3,OOO,OOO, TO reimburse
set of men who, II II were possible ought
to be taxed out of existence.
1t would seem that this outrage would
be sufficient to bring every Republican TO
see the necessity Of energetic and thorough
work to secure majority next Tuesday,
and II would also seem that nothing
further would be necessary to enlist every
Prohibitionist in the ranks Of that party
that has given all the temperance laws we
have ever had, and in opposition to that
party that has always as promptly repealed
them whenever they had the power. Moth
ing is truer, though we have not now the
time TO argue, than that the most
speedy way to prohibition is for all
temperance men to work with and
through the Republicanparty. They
would then hold the balance
of power in the party, and we predict that
on this plan, faithfully and conscientiously
worked, Ohio would be enrolled under
tie prohibition banner In one halt less
time than II could be accomplished by the
third party movement. In view of the
shameless perversion Of the sanctity of the
supreme bench to selfish and partizan
purposes, we shall expect large increase
Of the Republican vote from members OF
the Prohibition party.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

THERE is project on foot to build a
new airline railroad, 1900 miles long,
from east TO west through northern Ohio,
and Indiana, terminating at Council
Bluffs, with diverging lines to Chicago,
Cincinnati and st. Louis. The contem.
plated line will be thirty miles shorter
between Pittsburgh and New York than
the Pennsylvania road, and twelve miles
shorter than the Harrisburgh and Western
which Vanderbilt is building, and in the
whole route 100 miles shorter than any
other road connecting same points. At
no point will it diverge more than two
miles from an exact line, and will trav.
erse country rich in mineral and
agricultural resources, and have less
heavy grades than any other road of equal
length. IL has not been ascerained
whether Wellington or New London will
be preferred as an important point, but
Of course Wellington win make the road
welcome and hopes to be right in its way.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
Halloween.

The most prominent custom connected
with the observance OF Halloween in Scot
land and elsewhere consisted in the light
ing by each household OF a bonfire at
nightfsll, following the ancient practice
of kindling sacred fires at certain seasons
Of the year The Germanic nations cele-
brated the eve of May first, and the Celtic
the eve of Nov. first, or inevitably the
last evening OF October. In England it
is vulgarly known as "Nutcrack Night"
Various foolish superstitions are connected
with its traditions The ignorant have
believed that devils, witches and other
mischief making beings are abroad, and
sentimental people have held that on that
night the fairies hold an anniversary.
Tender headed maidens have slept over
what they were told were dream
producing charms; trusting that if
her fortune was to marry gentleman, her
sleep would be full Of golden dreams;
If tradesman or mechanic, add noises
and tumults; and if a traveller then
thunder and lightning would disturb her
sleep. II there must be masqueradings
at all, and make believes, how much
better 10 personate good spirit and sur.
prise some one with the good deed that
the 'lett hand" may not know about; and
leave all mischief and pranks of evil intent
10 the devils whom we have 10 sufficient
numbers always with us, and whose
industry ooes not wait for nightfall
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
Easy TO See Through.

How can a watch-no matter how costly
be expected TO go when the handspring
won't operateY How con any one be well
when his stomach, liver or kidneys are
out Of order? OF course you say, "He can
not" Yet thousands Of people drag along
miserably in that condition; not sick abed,
but not able to work with comfort and
energy. How foolish when bottle or two
of Parker's Tonic would set them AL right
Try it, and get back your health and spirits.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
Attention, Republicans!

The Republicans are flushed with their
October victory and will not wake up for
the November election. Let us take ad-
vantage of the Republican confidence,
poll our full vote, secure what outside aid
we can, and carry Ohio for Cleveland and
Hendricks Democrat State Commit
tees Address.
Republicans of Ohio, do you hear that ?
Flushed with victory you certainly are, as
you have right TO he, but that should not
be an element of weakness. Over conf.
dent you may be, but such claims as your
old enemy is putting forth ought TO be
enough TO destroy ali that. Confidence is
a good thing to have in fight, but ii is
possible to have too much of il. The
Democrats fought good fight and they
hope to do better next time by securing
what "outside aid" they can. Be on the
lookout for that "Outside aid". Guard
every point! Watch every avenue by
which fraud can approach the polls' The
enemy cries, "fraud" while preparing TO
commit fraud. Preseveyour organization,
county, township and school district, in.
tact! Revise your polling lists Organ.
ize to rally your voters! See that every
Republican voter is at the polls on election
day Send for absenteesl Prevent voters
from leaving home until after the electionl
Urge upon them the importance of the
issues involved Every Republican
should be at his post on election day. II
this can be done, the victory of almost
10000 In October will be quite 10000 in
November.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

The total amount received in Lorain
County for taxes under the Scott law is
$21, 1892; and of this sum $e,4GO.3S was
paid into the poor fund, and 81, ,7O3.54 was
paid to corporations, all Of which will
hereafter have to be raised by ordinary
taxation. All of the above sums must
now be refunded to the liquor dealers,
and tax must be hereafter levied for
that purpose; and 1t will be. distributed
among the villages Of the county as FOL
lows: Amherst, s2,OiSs5; Lorain, $4,671..
SO; Elyria, s7s195S; Wellington, $1,000.
We commend these figures TO the attention
Of taxpayers and urge them 10 vote so as
to defeat the party which has been the
means Of adding this burden to the honest
and temperate citizens who have no hand
or profit in creating the unnecessary ex.
penses created by the liquor traffic.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

COMPLETE returns of the recent election
show the figures about as given last week.
Plurality for Robinson, 1924; for John.
son, 1884; for Flickinger, 1908. The
prohibition vote shows, if we remember
correctly, slight increase over that of
last year. Morris, for Secretary Of state,
received 9,S57; Roseborough, for Supreme
Judge, 1857; and Kirkendall, for Member
of the Board of Public Works, 1904. The
Greenback vote for the various candidates
was about $500.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
IMPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York City, save Bag.
gage, Expressage and Carriage Hire and stop at the
Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot.
Elegant rooms htted up at a cost Of one million
dollars reduced to 81 10 and upwards per day. Euro
pean plan Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the
best Horse cars stages and elevated railroad to all
depots. Families live better forless money at the
Grand Hotel than any other nrstclass hotel in the
city. 3lyi
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

The Commercial Gazette punctures the
stupid talk Of the Democrats about the
enormous frauds at the election in Cincin.
natl by giving the following figures Of the
elections there IN every presidential year
since 1872 For the years 1872, 1876, and
1880 the vote cast tor President is given,
and for 1884 the total vote cast for the
four candidates for Board Of Public Works
Is taken:
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. 1t is curing more cases OF Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all
Throat and Lung troubles, than any other
medicine. The proprietor has authorized
II. G. Starr s. Co. TO refund your money if,
after taking three.fourths of bottle relief
is not obtained. PIice 80 cts. trial size
free. 10t1
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
The Commercial Gazette says In regard

The Commerclal Iazette says IN regard
to the above figures:
The large increase between the years
1872 and 1870 Is accounted for oy the an.
nexation Of many populous suburbs.
From 1876 TO the present time, however,
no changes have been made in the city
limits. As is shown above, the increase
between 1876 and 1890 was IA per cent.
while the vote taken this month only
shows an increase of 8 per cent for the
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-10-29
nr. FrnrIer,r Root RItters.

Frazrrs Root Bltters act strongly on the liver and
kidneys, keep the bowels open and regular. make
the weak strong, heal the lungs, build up the nerves.
and cleanse the blood and system Of every inpurlty
Price s or six bottles by express prepaid for $500
FRAZIER MEDICINE co.
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In the Future

When you have cough and want relief
think Of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. A guaranteed remedy Tor
those diseases. Price so cents. Trial
size free of II. G. Starr & Co.
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r AnE YoU MADE miserable by Indigestion Consu.
patIOn dizziness, loss OF appetite. yellow skin2
Bhlioh's yltalizcr Is positive cure. For sale by
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why VIII You cough when shilohs Cure VIII give
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