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The examiner., 1886-03-27
KILL TT OFF.

IN the lower house of Congress a bill has been passed by vote of 16o 10 AZ, granting pension of about seven dollars day for each actual working day in the year, to Mrs. Gen. Hancock. This must be the cause of especial delight to our Democratic friends the country OCT. The General was a good Democrat you know, and what can afford more genuine satis- faction to the average good Democrat aOorkfng for SI,5o per day-when he can get it-than to contribute from that munifeent sum in the way of taxes, his share towards all owing the widow of him for whom he carried the kerosene torch to bask in the sun shine of ease and plentitude, while the widow of the poor common sol dier in company with her wash-board seeks to obtain a 75 cent compensa- tion for actual service rendered.
 MT. Grand Master Powderly may deprecate the Order of the Knights of Labor taking political action to subserve their ends, but we meekly 1lSO 1OA llLV1 doA lA1( SAl1tpAO question, how can the Knights of Labor ever stop this accursed system of saddl1ng on to the backs of the poverty-stricken toilers, this aristocrat- ic horde of luxurious idlers, in any other way than through political ac- tion?
 We believe and advocate that Govern ment should always provide for those incapable of providing for themselves, not as charity, but as duty; but we wage eternal warfare on the principle that the widow of a General is de serving of any more protection than the widow of any other citizen. We pray for the sight of the day when thfs sentiment shall prevail, and the now minority of AZ, change places with the majority.
 It is high time to begin in earnest to expunge all traces ot our British aristocratic institutions from this Re public.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
4 LONG-EARED CONGR ESS-
 MAN

THE opponents of silver in Congress credit the people with vast amount of ignorance, when they fire off such nuggets of wisdom, as these by MT. Hemphill of South Carolina and think the people will accept such bosh. He says, "every time the Government bought So cents worth of silver and stamped it as a dollar, it stamped a falsehood on the face of it's own coin and robbed the man to whom it was paid"
 Does not our enlightened law.make1 know that it is the Government stamp that makes money at all and had the stamp been made by it on a piece of leather it would have been dollar just the same as though stamped up- on gold? Then he says, as every school boy knows, that "the legal value of the silver dollar was main tained only by Congress, and when that shall withdraw the legal tender function, it would fall to its real or bullion value," and added, "Was it any wonder then, that people were slow of aking the standard dollar when MeV realized that one-ffth of it's value rested on the notion of Con gress? ?"
 This long-eared statesman should know that the whole legal tender value of all kinds of money rests upon ''the notion of Congress" else why should the dollar of 4I2 1-2 grains oi silver be more valuable than that con. tainjng APO grains.
 We have not yet seen any one slow in taking silver dollar when there was chance to grab 1t, or a Green. back either, though it's aOh0ls value rests udon ''the notion of Congress. , The people are not afraid, for they know it will be cold day for the congressman to change his notion ol attempt to demonetlze Greenbacks gold, or silver.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

held in common forever, and the pro- fits divided annually among the work CTS. The object is to organize agri- culture, as also to furnish a refuge for members of the Order forced out of employment in cities. The plan includes cooperative store, dairy, and a unifcation of each branch of agriculture. A village will be estab- lished and each colonist allowed to hold one lot in fee simple, bnt the land is inalienable. The N. P. Rail road Company, from whom the land was bought, has agreed to hold a whole township in reserve certain length of time for the Order. This is most commendable plan, and we hope it will be speedily followed by more of the same sort. Where man has his feet firmly planted on few rods of mother earth, he can bid def. ance to oppression or starvation through oppressive employers.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
20 WDERL Y AWD POLLZZCS

MASTER WORKMAN PowDERLY of the Knights of Labor is reported by the Associated Press as declaring that no Assembly of the Order can dare embarhin politics, without in- curing the liability of expulsion. IL is hard to believe that MT. Powderly ever gave utterance to such senti- ment. Yet, he may have done so, as matter of policy for the time being, but never as matter of principle, for no man knows better than he, that bad politics is at the bottom of all the difficulties against which he is now called to contend, and that noth- ing short of good politics will ever aright them with permanence.
 Out of the 22 blanks in the Platform of Principles of the Order, IS of them can only be reached by legislation-andw what does that mean but political action. It may be good policy to deter organizations from launching into politics as an indipen- dent party, where there is no possible chance of success, as defeat might tend to Encouragement and dissolu- ton but in cases where the prospect is different, we cannot see where a wiser course could be adopted, for surely they might as we'll elect men of their own choosing to represent their ideas and aspirations in the law mak- ing body of the state or nation, as to depend on those chosen by others. Where it may be looked upon with disfavor in one case, it should be looked upon with the opposite senti- ment in the other.
 We think it the part of wisdom to utilize each individual or organization as fast as they show willingness and aptitude for the work. Men may com bine, strike, and succeed in raising wages to the acme of their most san guine expectations, but if they allow the law-making power to rest in the
The examiner., 1886-03-27
coNNEc ricuT BRAIN PRODUCTS.

Official list of patents issued from the United States Patent office to citizens of Connecticut on March g, 1886. Re ported from the office of Patrick O'Farrell, Solicitor of Patents, Washing ton, D. c 5, who will furnish information to our readers free:-
 Jno. E. & E. Atwood and E. E. Bradley, StoniDgton, assignor to said Jno. E. & E. Atwood, swift for silk, etc.
 Byron E. Boyden, Bridgeport, banjo.
 Frederick J. Brand, Southington, reed plate for musical instruments.
 Chas. NJ. Burgess, assignor to Russell Mfg. Co.,, New Britain, sash fastening device.
 Calvert B, Cottrell, Stonington, stop cylinder printing machine, and sheet straightener for shee:-deliyery apparatus for printing machines. t3 patents.)
 Nathan w. Crandal and G. W. Jopson, Meriden, pocket knife.
 Hubert c. Hart, Unionville, manufacture of knife handles.
 Lucius H. Hoyt, Danbury, apparatus fo1 shaping hat brims.
 Henry E. Osborn, Meriden, and J. U. Fritchey, Lancaster Pa., syrup pitcher.
 Rufus N. Pratt, Hartford, asbestus packing.
 Justis A. Trant, assignor to Stanley Rule & Level Co.,, New Britain, Bench plane.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
SENATOR Platt said, recently, in

SENATOR PIatt said, recently, in regard to the bill now pending in Congress to increase the efficiency of the army' that he would at the proper time move to make the full strength of the army 5o,ooo men. What do the people say to being taxed to support an idle and useless standing army of twice its present size? We can assure Senator Platt that the proper time for his proposed ''moveD will not come while he is in the Senate. Great standing armies arc the necessary concomltants of despotism everywhere, and we trust 1t will be long time before they are needed in our country.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

A BILL to double the rates of pos tage on all fourth class matter has been introduced by Senator Wilson of Iowa. This is evidently move to give the Express companies monop- oly of the carrying of that class of matter, as in effect It will drive it out of the mails, and thus diminish the revenue of the Postal department, and increase the peoples taxes for the sole benefit of Express companies. As MT. Wilson is member of the American House of Lords he is not, of course, responsible to constituen- cy; but the Senator cannot make a law without the consent of the peo- ple's representatives, and they must be held accountable, if such law is ever allowed to pass.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

PRoF. HUXLEY declares, that in his travels among barbarians and in his studies of savage life, he has found no people so wretched as those who exist in the poorer quarters of London. No doubt the same con- ditions are rife in our own great cities, and if so, there is something out of joint in our civilization if at it's very centres, people are in a more miserable state than in barbarism.
 Here is a problem for the social scien- tist of the old school to unravel.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
DICKENS oNLARoR.

Cant as we may, as we shall to the end of time; it is very much harder for the poor to be virtuous than it is for the rich, and the good that is in them shines the brighter for it.
 In many noble mansion lives man, tn, best of husbands and of fathers, whose private worth in both capacities is justly lauded to the skies, but bring them here upon this crowded deck. Strip from his fair young wife her silken dress and jewels, unbind her braided hair, stamp early wrinkles on her brow, pinch her pale cheeks with care and much privafion, array her faded form in coarsely patched attire, let there be nothing but his love to deck her out, and you shall put it to the proof indeed. So change his station in the world, that he shall see in those young things who climb about his knee, not records of his wealth and name, but little wrestlers with him for his daily bread, so many poachers on his scanty meal, so many units to divide his every comfort, and further reduce its small amount. In lieu of the endearments of childhood in its sweet aspect, heap upon him all its pains and wants, its sickness and ills, its fretful- ness, caprice and queruious endurance, let it's prattle be not of engaging infant fancies, but cold and thirst and hunger; and if his fatherly affection outlive all this, and he be patient, watehful, tender, careful of his children's lives and mindful always of their joys and sorrows, then send him | C- Sessions, and when he hears fine talk of the depravity of those who live from hand to mouth, and labor hard to do it, let him speak up, as one who knows, and tell those holders forth that they, by parallel with such class, should be high angels in their daily lives, and lay but humble siege to heaven at last. JUSTICE,
The examiner., 1886-03-27

ONE more added to the list of those striving to solve the industrial prob lem. The enterprising clothing firm of Rogers Peet & Co.,. of New York, at banquet recently gwen the em- ployes, they were informed that hence forth every man in the employ was a partner; and the details of the plan were explained. This is good, so far as it goes, and no doubt will act with stimulating influence on others, until in little while this system becomes the rule instead of the exception.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
THE EXAMINER, SATURDAY, MARCH, 27, 1886.

hands of their enemies, they will find themselves no better off at the end of their victories, than they were at the commencement of the battle.
 Once more let it be proclaimed, that he who controls the politics of a country controls the purse-strings of its people 1; and the sooner the many thousands now focking to the stand ards of the Knights of Labor for light and protection realize this central truth, the sooner will the cause of their burdens, and contentious with Capital be removed.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

AN amendment to the statutes of Massachusetts was lately offered in its legislature whereby the protecting agis of the law would be thrown around female children till they are sixteen years of age. For humanity's sake. as also for the honor of the old Bay State we hope that this moiety of justice will become crystalized into something besides mere sentiment.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
Pontiac, Mich.
TOO MUCH NEWSPAPER NoToRlETy

TOO MUCH NEWSPAPER NOTORiETY. We receive many communications from members of the K. of L. that should never find their way into the public prints, and the publication of the same would cause the expulsion of the member responsible for the same, did the local officers do their duty. Of course we put them in the waste basket, after extracting from them such matters as can be properly published. Many labor papers that are not published cations, that should be sacred on the rec ords of the L. A. interested. The news paper notoriety which some members and and publishers give to private business is 8 source of much harm, and should cease.
 Toledo News.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

THE State convention of the Knights of Labor of Michigan held on the oth. roth. and nth. inst. unan- imously adopted the following resolu- ton, 'sResolved, that the State Assem- bly of Michigan are heartily in favor of extending the elective franchise to women.o This action shows that the Knights of the peninsular State are well worthy of the honors of real Knighthood.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

ANXIETY, hate, jealousy, and mental stagnation breed disease love, cheerfulness, and intellectual activity are health giving. These are simple laws of nature,-no mystery nor superstition about them.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

Anything for human rights is constitu- tional. No learning in books, no skill acquired in courts, no sharpness of forensic dialects, no cunning in splitting hairs can impart the vigor hereby. This is the su- preme law of the land, anything in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding Charles Sum- ner.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

ssLabor should have its just reward But in the present condition of society those who perform the easiest work, the least work, or no work at all, re- ceive the largest pay and the highest honors.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

EVILS by their excesses tend to their cure. While Greed left the toiler subsistence, its exactions were submitted to, unchecked. When 1t demanded more it meets, as now, with organized resistance, that will at last dethrone the tyrant.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

HUMAN hands seem to be the only available machinery for kitchen york; but cooperation will eventually prove the saving grace for overtaxed house keeping.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

SOME Minnesota Knights of Labor have come in possession of Goo acres of land in Crow Wing Co. for a CO., operative farm, to which several families have already gone, and more will soon follow. The land is to be
The examiner., 1886-03-27
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1886.
A STANDING OFFER!

A column a week of THE EXAMINER is hereby placed at the disposal of anyone desiring to elucidate the following: Wherein is there one fundamental point of issue between the Democratic and Republican parties of to day?
The examiner., 1886-03-27

CHARACTER is a plant of slow growth, and takes its color from the every day acts of life; but 1t can be, like Jonah's gourd, blasted in day
The examiner., 1886-03-27

SINCE women have been allowed to vote in Washington Territory, it is said that dudes there are ashamed to walk the streets without female escort.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

The Massachusetts House of Repre- sentatives, by vote of 177 to 30, has voted to abolish the poll tax as pre- requisite for voting It is said that the Senate will endorse this act. This is the result of a ten years' struggle on the part of the minority party. Ex.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

WORK was never meant to be curse or a shame but an idle, alm- less life are both.
The examiner., 1886-03-27

A demand for an advance in wages from $2.50 day to g. s5 has been made by the machinery moulders of Pittsburg and Alie- gheny. to take effect April l. There are thirty-four foundries in the two cities, en- ploying about 800 moulders, all Knights of Labor.
The examiner., 1886-03-27
THE EXAMINER.

THE EXAMINER can be found for sale at the Newsdealers. If the paper fails to reach you regulary drop postal card immediately.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-01-28

that is, the first and the last letter
forming the imperial my Of the speech
es-is but "a JEST Another point
will bear hard upon the House OF
Lords. To 1t measure to do justice
to Ireland will be gall and bitterness.
In face Of the Lords readiness ct ell
times to subject Ireland to coerciye
action, to constabulary visit, evictions,
transportations and hangings, what
will they be disposed to do when q bill
comes before them to give Ireland
satisfaction and to stop coercive legis-
lation forever ? thus reversing the pol
icy Of hate and puuishment. II they
refuse TO do justice and pass the bill,
England aud Ireland will Join in
ejecting them. The reign OF the Lords
will be over, "a good thing for England.
II the Lords are compelled to
trample upon their own policy
and pass a just Irish measure
because the people will 1t, then the
power CT the House OF Lords is gone
forever. As soon as the democratic
power Of the people strikes the aristo-
cratic rule Of the Lords, that rule Is
finished. Where the two collide one
is destroyed. The busting OF the
Tories from power may be more pro-
found in It's results than appears at
the first GLANCE.
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ARIsToCRATru pEcApKNCE.

Events In England are becoming
interesting. The Tories have found
their late accession to power a brief
ray Of sunshine, and perhaps their
last, for 1t looks as il Toryism would
subside into sort OF aristocratic
Whigism, as with us the Wings sub
sided into Democrats. Those who re-
member Daniel 0'Connell, and the
tide Of abuse and persecution the
Tories poured out upon him, must
feel how just II is that the Tories
should be thrust from power by Irish
votes. "The mills OF the gods grind
slowly" but they do grind, and the
destruction OF Tory hopes and the
disappointment Of Tory ambition by
Ireland's representatives is proof Of it.
II is expected that new Parliament
will be elected that the people may
declare their will upon the great mat
ter Of granting Just legislation to Ire
land. The proceedings Of Gladstone
since Parliament met, and the grand
rallying speech he made there, have
brought his old supporters full OF en-
thusiasm about him, and the new
Parliament will ardently support him.
There is little OF the comic among
the coming and consequent incidents.
The Queen read her speech to Parlia-
ment the other day, and IL was full Of
what the Tories intended to do, which
that lady had to say She meant to do.
"My ministers" my army" "my
ambassador" were her agents to
carry out Tory projects. When the
new Parliament meets a Queens
speech will have to be made again.
We may be pretty sure the Queen will
not read that speech in person as she
did the last; for "my policy" "the
measures my ministers will lay before
you," and "my unalterable resolu-
ton" about Ireland, will have an
odor about them very different in its
flavor to the late Tory utterance
from the throne. The contrasts
Of the two Queens speeches, with
their ioYdly use Of the possessive
pronoun. will be iarcioal enough, and
should help TO show the English that,
Is their old conundrum tells them,
Majesty deprived Of Its externals--
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-01-28

many would not be sorry to see Aus
tria extending her power over Servia
and down to the sea at Salonica. Such
an extension might give opportunity,
some day, to push the Austrian gov
eminent bodily into those re-
gions, and make German Austria
altogether German, AN integral portion
Of the great German empire. As to
Russia, its greedy eyes are ever fixed
with covetous glance upon Constanti-
nople. Trouble in the Balkans, d.
vision among the provinces there, and
anything that disturbs or weakens the
Turkish power, are all events which
may conduce to the accomplishment
Of Russian schemes. In the perform
ance now going on in the Balkans,
Servia and Bulgaria are, for q time,
losing their prominence, and now
Greece is the principal figure in the
scene. What may occur in connection
with her bold and aggressive policy,
and her intended contests with the
Turkish navy, may create crisis that
all the civilized world will watch with
the profoundest interest; and who, ex-
cept cold-blooded European politicians
and concoctos Of protocols, can help
exclaimiDg = may success be with
Greecei
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vANDERBILTs WEALTH.
MIR. and Mrs. Sloan Carrying out
some Of the Dead Million
aires Ideas.

NEW York, January 27.-The true
Significance Of the great gift of $780,
600 to the College OF Physicians and
Surgeons, by Mr.. aud Mrs. Sloan, is
jutt revealed. When VIM. H. Van
derbilt signed aud execut al his ninth
will-the one admitted TO probate
the fact was mentioned by his law
yer that II contained no
great tettamentary character. NO."
faid the teetator, Il have
not much respect for the spirit which
gives money TO the public in wills.
Tor man to give away money after
he has got through with II 10 no credit,
and for him to give 1t to library in.
stead Of his children is only to change
Its direction. All that q man means
to do in public charities he ought to
do when he Is alive and has some
thing 10 part with. mean to estab-
lish big art museum and put S., 0O0,.
900 or SIC, 1000, 900 in 1t. Then i mean
to leave my children enough 30 that
they can be wisely philanthropic after
/ am gone"
He Immediately put into operation
a plan for colossal art museum, but
his wish to get the lots where the
Catholic Orphan Asylum and cathe-
dral were located were resisted by that
institution, and negotiations were
pending when he 80 suddenly died.
Mrs. Sloan and other children have
now taken upon themselves the bur-
den OF benevolence, and while they do
not feel that the public can rightfully
make any demand upon them, more
than upon any other citizens, they
recognizes the fact that their father did
not build for himself the sort Of a
monument he might have done, and
they are consulting on what to do and
how TO do It.