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Evening journal., 1888-07-05

at liberty to work for him and 20 shove
aside aspiring Statesmen like Sam Randall
when they opposed his policy. Even when
the Sam Randalls had made these migrate
full ofIlceholders they we're expected to
turn their backs on everybody but Grover
the Great, and serve him only. Bat the
Great Ranominetsd is ferocious and dar.
ing civil service retormer He has not, up
20 date. clipped anybody out quicker than
lightning as he once threatened to handle
ofiiesholders who took part in practical poll
tics against bis published orders But he
has Increased the classified service by plac-
ing nearly all the salaried officials Of the
government under the civil service law. To
this Postmaster General Dickinson, the
spoilsmens friend, objects. He protests
against putting the railway mail service
under the Pendlteon act, and the execution
Of the order has been temporarily with
held.n This, Of course, attracts all the
more attention to the order itself, and
gives tho reform administralion's alleged
reform proclivities big, displayed, double
columned, black lettered advertisement.
Well acted, gentlemen, But do you think
the people never heard Of the Pharisaes
who strained out gnats and swallowed
camelsl
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
NEWSPAPER OPINIONS.
sporl aeIps QUO ra.rlo,l.m.

sport Helps Out Patriotism.
Sew York Herald.
Patriotic fervor. OF course, did its devoir
Ia the celebration Of "the glorious Fourth, y
but the Observance Of the day was not alto
gether matter OF high strung orAtory, Of
aauntiDg flags and "villsnous saltpetre. ,,
Sport brought out its legions OF enthu-
siasts. and these went into the enjoyments
Of the holiday in no half-hearted fashion.
How the men, and women. too, who
follow the horses iocked to Monmouth
Park. That splendidly equipped race
track, with its recently added accommoda-
tions. was all too small for the vast gath
ering that journeyed 10 1.-THE Branchn to
see the keen equine strife and wager their
ready dollars on the results. And those
who did not care to make 50 long a jour
neY fonDd ample attractions or the Brigh-
ton Beach course.
Because OF the absence Of the great pro-
fesslonsl clubs from the city, the national
game OF baseball ran in amateur grooves
Bat hourished amazingly. Cricketers, too,
defended their wickets with skill and
patieace; oarsmen stretched their sinews 10
sheir shells; the cinder path athletes en-.
sered into gallant contentious of speed and
endurance, and on the breezy sound, in the
annual regatta OF the Larchmont Yacht
Club two Burgess boats won further honors
xor their oisiin ,uished designer
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
LOOKING OVER THE OCEAN.

craft over in the inlet than ships in the
URited States navy. The fishing here is
good. All those boats that you saw sailing
to the east this morning were going to the
fishing grounds three or four miles out.
Then, if you were here in the fail, the shoot
ing in the salt marshes north of the inlet
will ill TO overlooking the heart of any
sportsman with joy Snipe, mud hen, ducks
and other birds are as abundant as the sands
Of the sea. Bushels and bushels of eels are
also caught in those salt marshes too. But
isn't it time to 20 to dinnerW
We made our way through the crowd Of
spectators that were admiring the pretty
bathers and were soon seated at our dinner
table. The baked shad that was placed be-
fore us is the favorite dish Of all Philadel-
phians, and nothing else viii they cat when
they 60 to Atlantic CITY.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
It,n nGnl

TUNE-"Old Dan Tucker
The Lokies think they're mighty smart,
To hitch the horae behind the cart;
But 'snuiish poor stuff 60 get Up steam,
TO start a race with balky team.
CHORUS.
Get out Of the way you old Bandanna,
Get out OF tho way you old Bandanna,
Get out OF the way you old Banuanna,
You're too slow for Indiana.
That Loky team OF "Pun" and "SnuRn
Is not made OF stayin' stuff,
j ust see one blown, itother snOrtini
Against our Ben aud jolly Morton.
CHORUS.
Old Growers like a summer coon,
He's neither fit Tor fork or spoon;
He'll neither do for nest nor fur,
Against his choice we'll all demur.
CHORUS.
Ia trick that party never lags.
To buy up votes with rebel flags;
Their shallow scheme well understood,
Soon turned to 'innocuous desuetude.'
CHORUS.
Now, next we have came by chanse,'
New style OF 'peevish ignorance,
Invented by this free trade king,
Like all the rest a sickly thing.
CHORUS,
Now, Grover, you are notified,
TO give POSSESSION at March ide,
or all our Koods that now you hold,
And hand them DER to Ben, the bold
CHORUS.
j. W. Whiteman in the Philadelphia
North American.
Christiana, Del, June 2s. 1855.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
The Democratic policy.

New York Star.
The surplus, and the peril OF that surplus
inspired the prominence which the Presi-
dent gave In his annual message to the ne
cessity for reduction OF the sum of FEEDERS
taxation. He declared to Congress that the
taxes must be diminished because OF the
dangerous surplus. The st. Louis conven
tion said that the remaining surplus should
be obliterated in way. first, 60 clfeapen
the necessities Of life for workingmen. and
next, TO aid and benefit our manufacturers
and farmers by untaxing the imported ra W
materials which are TO be used by our
This is Democratic policy.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
HIS SUMMER HOME
Where Gen. Sheridan win Pass the Heated

Where Gen. Sheridan win Pass the Heated
Season.
The cottage at Nonquitt, Mass, selected
for Cen Sheridan's summer residence, rs very
conveniently situated for the purpose Of re-
ceiving an invalid traveller
Last summer Gen. Sheridan visited Non
quit for the first time as the guest of an old
friend, D. r. Mckee, Washington agent Of
the Associated Press. During this sojourn
the general was so much pleased with the
place that he determined to build, and at
once let the contracts for the erection of his
cottage. 1t was a very fortunate circum-
stance, for it now gives the general a quiet,
healthy place Of his own, and easy Of access,
in which to recuperate, or at least wait for
better health
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
ApprovIng An EdltorInl.

To the Editor OF EyENINo Journal.
We are pleased to see the editorial OF the
EVENING JOURNAL with regard to the
appointments by our new Mayor. We
cannot understand why any paper should
be so lacking in the first principles OF honor
as TO publish anything rejecting upon the
character Of others, unless they can prove
the assertions made. Let the EVENING
JOURNAL keep its columns free from attack
upon any one unless their statements can
be verified, and from the publication OF
What is only silly gossip without fouuda-
ton, aud it will surely win its way to
permanent success and prosperity.
Wilmington, July 8, 1883. NIL
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

par: "what is it?7 'sWhy, they are
paying s.. 500 for votes for Senator"
Caspar turned pale and staggering
back threw up both hands and ex-
claimed: "Mein Gott, you paralyzs
me. And I was dam fool enough to
sell out for 10 huntret, and he rushed
away to hide his emotion. Caspar's
exclamation became a .by-word, and
when Senator Thurman got it off in
his speech the crowd went wild.-
Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
NATIVES

Che iiercely haring electric lights scattered
at intervals along the beach and walk emerge
host Of men and women and children that
IS as compact and unimpenetrable as any
that ever jammed a ferry boat or crowded a
country circus. Above the chatter and din
Of innumerable human voices, telling Of love
or crying out the virtues OF Absacon clans
or pink lemonade may be heard the bands Of
music at tho iron pier at the north end Of
the island or the orchestra and chorus
at the comic opera being presented
at Applegate's pier toward the southern end.
or tho rhythmic tread OF the merry feet that
are gliding across the spiendidiy illuminated
sal roc-@ Of IT, sssst ho.s,s. III. rslr sheir
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

THIS Is a world Of compensations.
According TO Mr. Walter Cummins's
impudent letter, published in the
Morning News to day, it is our poverty
alone that saves us from ruinous
libel suit, We are not rich, but we
still possess that which is better than
xiches and which Mr.. Cummins lost
hong before the EVENING JOURNAL
existed, namely, good name.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
other Matter

in summer. It is not so hot; the town is not
50 crowded; and there is, of course, more
room to have fun III than there is now when a
hundred thousand visitors stuff every inch
Of space from basement TO garrett / had im-
agined that, in January, February and
March, when the northern world is wrapt in
its winding sheet this strip Of Jersey waste
must be the dismalest and lonesomest spot
under the sun. had an idea that its multi
tude of cottages and its broad avenues wero
buried deep in SNOW; that its long, splendid
beach was lashcd with the cold and angry
breakers of a winter sea; and that its inhqhi-
tants had either fed to more hospitabl0
land or hibernated in some little corner be-
yond the reach of the roaring tide
But was mistaken. Atlantic City is tenn
perate as to climate, and altogether delight
full in winter. To be sure, there are cold
winds, and the mercury sometimes sinks
pretty low; but. all in all, it is good place
TO be in while the rest of the northern world
is shiveriug, and there are good many win
Ter visitors. To be sure, they are invalids;
but as they walk up and down the beach in
the bright, clear days in january or March
we sit in the sun parlors up there on the
board walk, which fronts the ocean for two
or three miles They are the healthiest and
iolliest set Of patients that you ever saw.
They Airt and play poker and cribbage just
as though they had no notion of dying, and,
what is more TO the point, they don't die.
l have a friend who is a Philadelphian,
md he has all tho amiable weaknesses OF
Philadelphians for Atlantic City. Many Of
them 60 there in winter, especially tho
queens OF society, who, becoming wearied
and exhausted with the social gayeties Of the
holidays find Atlantic City free from the
wicked distractions OF the Quaker metropo-
lis. "A few young men, exhausted by work
or fast living, seek rest there, and render
possible those harmless flirtations that make
life at seaside resort endurable and often
decidedly fascinating. Older and more seri-
Gus minded people, usually suffering from
some form Of i'll health, sit about the cot
tages or hotels that remain open the year
round, or wander up and down the board
walk or along the beach when the tide is out.
Sometimes they vary the monotony with
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
PERI Chanr,
A waste OF the Raw FTaterIaI

A ferryboat was passing through the
new channel above Ridgwsy Park and
he and she were leaning over the rail.
she-oh, what lot Of nice gloves
could be made out Of theml
He, vacantly-Out Of what.
She-Undressed kid.
And then he saw there were thirteen
urchins bathing on the bar.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
Timely Hint.

If you wish your watch put in first
class order before going on a vacation
to seashore or mountains call on Fri
l.. Barton, jeweler, p East Seventh
st. Clocks to be repaired called for
and delivered to any part Of the city
without extra charge.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
nere Are the PIgnre..

Boston Herald.
There is an interesting exhibit OF the
vote Of the last election in the four
doubtful states Of the country four
years ago, with a statement of the
Democratic majorities and Of their
percentages, as well as the number of
votes in a thousand needed to be
gained to change the result:
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

AS usual yesterday the law pro-
hibiting the indiscrimate use Of pyro-
technics was wholly disregarded and
at was violated thousands of times.
This has been the case ever since its
enactment. Would it not be better to
Eepeal a law that cannot be enforced?
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
It Wns

He asked for Congress water. and as
the boy started to draw it he added:
''Is it fresh?"
Certainly; we keep it right up with
the sessions OF Congress. just came in
sszoEa Washington last night.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
Let Us wait on ParneII's Answer.

Let Us walt On ParneIl's Answer.
Now York Tribune.
Some curious letters were read by the
defendants counsel in Mr.. O'Donnelrs libel
suit Against The London Times yesterday,
10 the effort co prove that Mr.. Parnell was
cognizant Of the Phmnix Park conspiracy,
and that he countenunced the use or the
Leagues funds in furtherance OF It. Con-
cerning these letters, Mr. Parnell ia yet TO
be heard from, and until his testimony is
given little Importance need be attached
to them, since those attributed to his
pen, II any are given out in en-
tirety and are proved 60 relate to
the circumstance and events upon
which tbs defence presumes they
have a hearing, must have the effect Of 70.
constructing public opinion the world over
as to his sagrcity as a political leader not
less than to his character as a man. The
lord chief justice rsa scsed upon tho CON
duct OF the PLAINTIFF case in terms that
sound oddly TO American ears. Why be
should be called upon to prove more than
a technical case before no has brought out
the defendants proof Is not clear. The
practice here is to prove the libel, hear
what the defence can say in excuse or jus
tiHcation, and then join the real issue by
rebutting testimony.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
WAN AMAkER'S.

clean carded cotton. Hand
tufted both sides:
White. colored E'fs, SITS.
Colorsd, col red tufts 81.
Fancy Maoras, S.sS5.
Bang-about Camping Blank.
cts, 50 % to SO a pair.
Summer Blankete like a
film Of wool; heavier than
they seem, $1.25 to $3.50 q
pair.
Near won1en's Waiting Room.
No better time than now
to make over and repair Eurs.
Wen send them home when
the cold comes.
Desk on second floor, over middle Ches nut
street entcance.
OHN WANAMAKER.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
WANAMAKERis.
PHILADELPHIA. Thursday, July S, 1883.
Closed at I p. M. Saturday.
Nothing like Flannel for
some kinds of outing wear.
You won't have a Flannel
fancy that we can't realize:

You won't have a Flannel
fancy that we can't realize:
Ceylon Flannel, 81 to SOC.
French Printed Flannel, 5Oc
Finest French Printed Flannel, Csc.
Dozens of styles and color
mixings in each sort.
Northeast OF centre.
No let up in the Carnival
of Cotton stuffs.
Northwest OF centre.
Remnants of colored CASH
mere, Henrietta, Veilings,
Albatross, for two thirds.
Northeast of centre.
Did you ever before see
Linen Lawns of this quality
at 90, 25, 80 and 35 cents?
Or bigger moneys worth in
Damasks
Sheetinga
HhndkerIhiefs
Towels
or any of the Linen family?
Southwest OF centre.
Whatever sorts Of Carpets
we have that we don't intend
to get more of are away down,
SO are ends and part pieces:
Mcquette. 81 up.
English Bra sseis, 81 IS up.
Best American Brussels, o0c up
American Brussels, SOC up.
Tapestry, 45c up.
Bring room sizs.
Second floor, MarEetstreet side. Two elevators.
Cheese-cloth comfortables.
To soften a couch or mattress
With, Or to creep under on a
chilly night. Filled with
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
Domestic Economy.

Minister dining with the family $50 your
mother doesn't want you to cat more than
one piece Of pie, Bobbyl
Bohby-No, sir; except when VIC arc visit
ing Then can have all 1 want. New
York Sun
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

AN outraged public demands the
immediate resignation Of MIR. Walter
Cummins as judge Of the Municipal
Court Of this city.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05


AS my friend did not take anv interest i,
bathing, being unable to swim, his eloquent
recital OF these fascinating features Of ATTAIN
tic City made it necessary for me to seek
elsewhere for information on this important
topic.
Gas you can see for yourself, y said another
Philadelphia friend, ''the beach here is one
of the finest in the world It is nearly fen
miles long and as smooth as q ballroom The
bathing here is unsurpassed. The sbeach
slopes as gently as a womans caress: and the
surf, while very perceptible, is not rude. like
n rufiian. The waves are so gentle here that
even children and women who do not know
how TO swim may venture out among them
with perfect safety. The temperature of the
water is as mild and genial as a day in .Jnpe
Is it any wonder that bathing here is popularg
Where else can you go and see 10000 people
in the water at onces Where else can Won
60 and see such beautiful bathing suitsg
do not think that you ever saw anything
more fascinating at Long Branch or New
port"
i had 20 confess to a pitiful unfitness Ia
pass comparative opinion upon the ar
tistic bathing suits so abundant at At
lantic City and those Of other places where
modesty is not more prevalent. So, to
change the subject and thus to prevent an
embarrassing exposure of my profound ignor-
ance, asked if there was nothing there be-
sides flirting, bathing and riding to interest
visitors
"Oh, yes. IL you are a sailor YOU can
crafty your taste and skill to your hearts
content There are more yachts and sailing
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

$50 bbls. of L. & G.. sold in six weeks.
Best -four on earth. Nichols, eth and
King.
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

TLANTIC CITY
dull in wintera
No, sir, not by a
long shot.
That's the way
one who has been
there during the
cold season of the
north answers it,
and he goes on to
say:
If anything, it
is livelier hero in
winter than it is
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

proud and lofty fronts along fhs streets ana
avenues away from the ceaselsss roll of the
surf upon the beach. II is, indeed, a dazzling
sight and dazing din that goes up tomeet the
eyes AMI ears Of Capt Wolf, the sniable
keeper Of the Absecon light, as be stands in
the lantern 200 feet above the ground, and
surveys the thronged streets and blazing
cottages SO far below.n
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

"Atlantic City in summer is 70 us Phila-
delphians,n said my friend, "what Coney
Island is to tho New Workers. We rush
down here by the thousands in the hot days
Of July and August During these months
every train from Philadelphia here is
crowded TO suifocation The cottages and
hotels can hardly contain the multitude
tnat flock here to escape the suifocating
heats Of the Quaker City, and to get breath
Of the fresh air that sweeps in here from tho
cool and rolling bosom Of the Atlantic Tho
beach and walk are literally crowded with
human beings, many sitting, some standing,
and a few running hither and yon in tho
vain hope Of finding fun The merry.go-
rounds the shooting galleries, the eating
houses, the drinking places, the Punch and
judy shows, the cheap minstrels, the curios-
ity shops, and heaven only knows what else
that find room along either side of the board
walk, are in full blast Here from early
dawn till late at night the worship Of the
world, and the flesh. and the devil are car
ried on with zest and enthusiasm that
easily rivals that Of Coney Island. Beneath
Evening journal., 1888-07-05

Farce with Two PersOnages.
z=-~ YORK Press
4he Great Unrenominated was not very
sass@ - essi. service T51cFmsr before the
t.enss l<'a.F snszoa z=-- TAe boss a@s
Evening journal., 1888-07-05
AS TO ATLANTIC CITY.
a SUMMER RESORT THAT Is NOT
DULL IN WINTER.

But ~ Course the Heated Term Is tho
Time Whom the Place Is Crowded-Ths
Bonrd walIs-some Interesting Natives.
other Matters.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-19
Announcement.

In response 10 demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will be held az Rich
mond Va on the grounds OF the virginia
state Agricultural and Mechanical Society.
about one mile from the Capitol, and upon
which has been erected building OF magnin-
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
Of general exposition. aggregaiine acres in
area and at great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street, is 70 feet high.
feet long, and 80 feet broad. constructed
in the most substantial manner. containing an
exposition space of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. The interior en-
belishment anu general arrangements are ac-
cording to the highest style OF art and atchi-
lecture. anording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture, textile fabrics, mechanics and
manufacturers products. merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hall,
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, 10 be
exhibited By all the counties in the State and
the various railroads traversing her territory
will show 10 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
A capacious and splendidiy arranged art hall
constructed of iron, one hundred feet in di
ametes. will be filled with a collection Of rare
works of art, now being collected By one OF
yirginas most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other annexes viii
be constructed for the exhibition Of horticui
tural products, floral displays, vegetable anc
farm products OF individual exhibitors. Poui
| try and pet stock will be provided with a larg'
and commodious structure, with every con
yenience for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with a grand stand with accom-
modations for I'VE Thousand people.
The general headquarters Tor the Executive
Department will be in the historic buildin,
which was erected In tho Centennial at Phila
delphia by one Of our most public spirited citi
zens. and afterwards removed by him to Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and do
mated TO this society.
Ample accommodations will be prepared fo
the reception of the live stock exhibits O
horses cattle. sheep and swine.
A Bench Show will be held la the Poultrl
building, under the auspices Of the Virginii
Field Sports Association, and managed b.
some of the most celebrated dog fanciers il
this country.
One of the principal objects Of this Exposi
ton Is to exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia in machinery. manufactures
her locks and herds. and her methods an
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-19

results of agriculture. and to gather from every
source. within or without her territory. for
comparison and instruction. all the best and
most recent labor saving devices aud machin-
cry for filling her soil, reaping her harvests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposi-
ton OF the Virginia State Agricultural. Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the
cooperation of the counties, cities and towns
and all classes within her bJrders. and
the exhibition Of all articles. whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
not. tending 10 illustrate these resources and
TO develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity for prof
table display has been prese2.ed, aud at least 8
half mil ion people will be pre- ent from abr Dad
during The Exposition. Extraordinary attrac-
tlons will be offered. and every effort made by
the management. composed Of the best bust
ness men Of Richmond and Virginia. TO make
this Exposition profitable TO exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive TO visitors, and gener-
ally useful to the people Of the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable investment of
capital and labor. advantages whose value will
enhance in rapid proportion rs her resources
are deyelo;ed.