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The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
CRITICULAR.
VALE STRAW HAT.
Go shoot the hat, the old straw hat
It's served its purpose, now;
Convert 1t into kindling stuff,
Or feed 1t to the cow,

Go shoot the hat, the old straw hat
It's served its purpose, now;
Convert 1t into kindling stuff,
Or feed 1t to the cow,
The National Democratic Committee has
asked Representative Sowden, lately turned
down in Pennsylvania, for 'the benefit Of his
services during the present campaign" to
which Mr., Sowden is supposed to reply as fol-
lows:
Oh, Nat. Dem. Com.
Oh, Dem Nat. Com.
Oh, Com. Nat. Dem.
Oh, Nat. Com. Dam such gall
Am door-mat on which
The party wipes its feet
And then sells me out to the rag man'
Am to kiss the hand
That smites me?
Am TO call that, friend,
Which knocks me out OF
$1,000 per annum aud 'perks?"
Am to wear Bill Scott
Muzzle?
A Cal Brice damper,
A Grover Cleveland gag,
And try to warble Free-Trade melodies
With my Protective lipss
By thunder, No
And No, and No, and No, again
Where's RandallP
Where, that Allentown Building?
Where, my denomination
Where, my hopes Of future greatnessS
Bulldozed into
Innocuous desuetude,
That's where
And who done Ill
Who done 1t, sayi
Yet you have the
Immeasurable, Incompatible
Unspeakahle, unconsciopable,
Transcendent, Incredible,
Untathomablc, cyclopean
GALL
To ask my services in the
Present canvass
Well, will be
D--d
Jones; These Washington ball players arr
regular shoemakers.
Brown: Yes, I've noticed they've gon,
back to the last.
A young lady physician gave up salaried
position in hospital because, she said, when
ever she came late they docked her.
What is the difference between British
soldier and good book ? One is red after 1
is coated, and the other is quoted after It Il
read.
'lIave you war record 2" was asked OF an
applicant for office.
son, no." was the innocent reply. 81
wasn't married until 1867"
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

MRs. MATILDA FLETCHER has hired
herself out TO the Republican National
Committee for the pending campaign,
and will make a number Of speeches in
New York. Her husband is Mr. w. A.
Wiseman, who is not so smart man as
his wife, but wise man enough to let
Matilda do her share toward supporting
the family.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

WILL THE Emperor of China please
write retaliation message and shove it
over this way2
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
AUCTION SALES.
SUMMER RESORTS.

EoREST INN,
IL Forest Glen Station, b. s. O. II. r.. 8 miles
from Washington, IL now open, under the man
agement and personal supervision of II, Tenney
and W. ii. Crosby of the National Hotel. A
new house, with all modern improvements
For information in regard to rates, etc address
+. TENNEY 81 Co., proprietors Forest Glen.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

vNE=.THE POTOMAC BOAT CLUB RE
49, gatta, that was TO have been given
on Friday, September z, has been postponed on
account of cool and rainy weather until Tues
day, September IL, at 8 p M, when al friends
of the Club are invited to attend at the Boat
House. The above postponement will not inter.
fere with the hop for Friday night, which will
be given at the usual time. (Signod) O. Il.
ZAPPONE, Captain L, Is, G.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
Kate Chase,s Remiplsconoes

THE REAL workingman of this cam
paign-Judge Thurman.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

AS WAS TO BE expected, Mr.. George
William Curtis, editor of Harper's
Weekly, does not take kindly to the
Presidents action in making contribu-
tion to the Democratic campaign fund.
He says:
If the statement be correct that the President
has sent a large contribution to the National
Democratic Committee for the expenses OF the
campaign 1t is greatly to be regretted. Nobody
can be freer from suspicion OF improper motive
in such an act than the President, but nothing
is clearer than that candidates for Office should
not give money to aid their own election. Mr..
Lamont, the Presidents private secretary, is
reported in an interview TO have expressed the
extraordinary opinion that somebody must pay,
and none could be expeoted"t to do SO more cheer
fully than those who are supposed to have a
personal interest in their party's success" This
is the familiar old plea for assessing tho public
employees heavy percentage upon their salaries
for 1.-THE legitimate expenses" OF an election In
which they have personal interest.
But Mr.. Curtis will have occasion for
still further regret when he learns that
not only the President has made large
campaign contribution, but that several
members of his Cabinet have done the
same thing, and that heads Of Depart
ments and employees of the Government
generally are expected to follow suit.
1t may also be an occasion for surprise
and regret to him to find the Secretary of
the Interior advocating upon the stump
the reelection of Mr.. Cleveland and the
retention of fthe present Administration
in power, but these things always have
been, and we cannot we'll see how they
will not always continue to be.
Were Mr.. Curtis himself candidate,
the necessity would equally exist, He
would find it dry campaigning without
revenues from some source, and he
would naturally look to his political
friends 10 see that his expenses were
footed. Were he in Office and seeking
reelection the same rule would apply.
There cannot be party contest without
the means of carrying 1t on, and carrying
it on legitimately. When In the course
of human events party contests shall
cease and all elections resolve them
selves into scrub races for the lead the
millennium of civil service reform may
dawn upon the country. But not until
then.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

A CADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, ,MAssAoHU-
"A setts avenue, will reopen MONDAY, Sep
tember 8. Special attention will be given to
to perspective drawing, painting ID oil, water
colors and lustra. Gold medals and diplomas
awarded to graduates In the academic course,
OF which the higher mathematics forms a lead
ing feature. Plain sewing, fancy work and the
languages taught without extra charge.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
RICHARD II. SYLVESTER. ..... Editor
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER :, 1885,

The REPORT of the commission which
has been investigating the causes Of the
recent calamity to the Church of the
Covenant. ascribcs the fall of the tower
principally to defective material and
poor workmanship, but the architectural
design comes in for small share of the
blame, and 1t is intimated that there was
a lack of proper inspection during the
progress of the work.
In other words If the report is to be ac-
cepted as fair and just, the construction
was Il bad job all around; but of that the
ruins themselves constitute sufficient and
startling evidence.
In what proportions the responsibility
should be divided between the architect,
the contractor and the inspector does not
appear from the report. This will have
to be settled by some higher tribunal,
but there should be no sparing of any
body in the matter, no favoritism, no
whitewashing
There is one thing that the public will
insist, or should insist, upon knowing
why it was that tower only 1873 feet
high wasTun up to that height only to
fall down, through no convulsion of
nature, but of its own gross, inherent
defects.
The erection of such structure
whether the fault lie with the designer,
or the contractor or anybody else, or all
combined, is in the nature of crime
against society and disgrace to our ad.
vanced civilization, worthy of the Sc
verest apprehension and penalty. 1t is
absolutely inexcusable and somebody is
TO be held accountable for 1t.
1t would seem, however, as If all ca
tastrophes of this character were avoid
able under thorough and constant sys'
TEN of inspection, by which unskilful
workmanship could be brought to halt,
improper cement and other materials
condemned and even errors in the speci-
fications corrected Mere nominal in,
spections are worse than none at all >, be.
cause they give the color of law and au.
thority to work that should be peremp.
torily estopped.
May we not hope that the late misfor
tune to the Church of the Covenant will
prove salutary lesson and lead to the
adoption of more rigorous precautions
on the part of the authorities, and more
scientific attention to the details of theii
work by builders and contractors?
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

- toi A. reopens MONDAY SEPTEMBfSiS q,
No extra charge for instructions In plain sew
ing, fancy work and polite department.
Academic course for young ladies desiring a
more finished education. Preparatory classes
thoroughly trained in the fundamental branches.
Music, French and painting classes for ladies
not attending the school,
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

A young lady physician gave up salaried
position in hospital BECAUSE she said, when.
ever she came late they docked her.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

What is the difference between British
soldier and good book? One is red after II
is coated, and the other is quoted after it is
read.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

jones' These Washington ball players are
regular shoemakers.
Brown: Yes, I've noticed they've gone
back TO the last.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
EDUCATIONAL.

MISS BALCH's CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE
Ifl AND BUSINESS SCHOOL, 1907 10th st n
W. open all tho year. Pupils prepared for all
examinations.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

"Have you war record 2" was asked OF an
applicant for office.
son, no." was the innocent reply. ~
wasn't married until 1867"
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.


HESSEQUirABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
EQUITABLE BUILDING" 1908 F 81.
ASSETS 1886, ,710.O2.
Oficc hours from a. m. to 4:30 D. m. On tho
first Wednesday in each month the Office will be
open from TO o'clock p. m. Advances will
be made promptly at O'Clock
subscriptions for shares in the 18th issue re-
ceived daily at the office OF the Association,
Equitable Building 1908 Il st.
shares are $3.50 per month
81 900 advanced on each share
Pamphlets explaining the object and advan-
tages of the Association are furnished upon
application.
THOMAS soMERvTLLE, President.
JNO JOY EDISON, Secretary.
Yh[--,TO THE PUBLtC.-TIIIS is TO GIVE
bslIa notice that power of attorney here.
tofore executed In the name of John Cowdon
and his associates, and in favor of b. f. Camp
The Washington critic., 1888-09-07

VhH-5a aCoNTRACToRs AND BUILDERS CAN
bAltA buy LatroDes, Ranges and Furnaces
at low prices at
GEO E. GARTRELLS,
Sl67th IT NV.
Latrobes, Furnace and Roof repairing promptly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
oleomargarine Tax.

The New York Star calls attention to the fact that
but little attention has heretofore been called e enc
concerning taxation. The tariff plank Of the Chiea-
I've favor The entire repeal of internal taxes rath-
er than the surrender OF any part OF our protective
system"
feature in our internal revenue system. The en-
forcement of the law establishing that tax has re-
b mot a Hny n n reng to american farmers
protection for very important branch OF their great
Industry.
approval of President Cleveland August ., 1886,
Yielded during the first year of its operation reye-
nue. of S950O0O, of which two-thirds came from the
tax of two cents a pound on imitation butter the
special taxes on manufacturers, wholesale dealers,
and retail dealers yielding less than 500 600
thus explained in the report made by the Commits
sioner of Agriculture, while the act of 1886 was on
There are from four to five millions American cit
liens engaged in the dairy business. and they must
overworked branch of industry unless they can be
relieved from the present ruinous competition with
toSl Ia necessary because tho States have not been
able thus far TO either suppress or properly control
the great evil Of which have spoken, and as suti
rient remedy can be found nowhere, in my iudg-
meut save under the Federal Government
The function of the special taxes is chiefly to Sc
cure the official control Of factories SO as to render
Certain the proper branding Of their product and
prevent its being sold as pure butter
The Republican proposon involves s reRedi 81
internal taxes Tho Republican party has declared
that this protective internal tax must go before any
rroTotoly tariff tax Is touched. IL has announced
rs eterfnination TO sacrifice the farming interests
of the country to the demands of a few manufaetlr
ers to whom great bounties are already given. The
Republicans would take from the great dairy inter
est 4 protection which 1t earnestly demanded, De-
cause il was greatly needed. They want no protec-
willing to turn the dairy farmers over deienseles 10
the tender mercies of a fraudulent competition.
rorknr through sophistication and false brands and
selling the yield of the rendering vat under the name
al dairy butter. Let the farmers Of the United
States look into this proposition Of the Republican
Marty that would permit not only free whisky, but
free fraudulent butter rather than abate jot OF
the bounty 1t gives to its pet monopolies.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Oral Teaching.

The Democratic party has adopted new
plan Of electioneering. 1t is the establish
ment of daily papers in many country towns,
furnishing them not only the necessary funds
to pay expenses, but preparing editorial and
other matter for publication, so as to present
the Democratic side of the present canvass to
the public mind in the fullest and strongest
possible light.
This is all well enough, us one mode OF
public enlightenment upon the tariff and other
campaign issues. But ii is not enough.
There are tens of thousands of people in the
cannot read, or reading, cannot understand,
the subjects presented to them in print, who
need to be taught, orally, so that they may
fully comprehend all the issues in the present
campaign, and cast their votes inteligently.
The public speaker cannot be dispensed with.
His services are more than ever needed at the
present time.
Another mode of teaching essential poiti-
cal truth, in this canvass, is in reading and
explaining all the documents and other pub
locations, in the clubs and associations which
have been formed all over the country. Vo-
tiers everywhere should attend regularly the
elab meetings, to hear these documents read
and orally explained and enforced upon the
fully carried out, the humblest citizen will be
enabled to vote intelligently when he deposit:
his ballot in November.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Political Bulldozing.

'sTHEsE Mills WILL Be CLOSED IF CLEvE-
LAND IS ELECTED PRESIDENT" is the notice
an Ohio Republican and large manufacturer
posted on his mills in 1884.
Cleveland was elected and the mills kept
open, until the owner squandered his own
and other peoples money, too, in an effort to
make corner in some commodity, wheat, we
believe His name is Harper, late president
of the Fidelity Bank of Cincinnati, and he is
now serving a term in the Ohio penitentiary
for his rascality Harper, in 1884, had no
intention of closing his mills on account of
Cleyeland's election, and he dishonesty
placed the notice on them to bulldoze the
employees into voting for Blaine.
Barnum, the Snowman, who made his mil
lions by humbugging the people, published
card during the last presidential election, say
ing if Cleveland was elected he would sell all
of his property in Connecticut at a great re-
duction from its real value. This was de-
liberate purpose to deceive and humbug the
people, and frighten them into voting for
Blaine. Cleveland wus elected, and carried
Connecticut, too, and instead of Barnum sell
ing his property, as he said he would do, at a
ruinous sacrifice, he has purchased largely OF
real estate since. During the present canvass
it is quite likely that manufacturers will try
the closing of mills dodge to intimidate work
men, but such clap-trap is most too well I'M
derstood to deceive any one. In fact 1t has
already been tried, and right here in Carroll,
too. Messrs England & Bryan, of Philadel-
mia. owners of the Schlosser Tannery, few
miles from this city, few months ago issued
circular stating that if glue was put on the
free list they might move their plant to another
state. The circular consisted of a letter to
Representative Shaw. Instead of being sent
to him alone, number were printed and cir
lated. If the firm, in writing the letter, had
an honest purpose in view, the letter would
have been private one, would have contained
facts intended to convince Representative
Shaw that glue should not be put on the free
list in the Mills bill, and thus induce him to
use his influence to have the duty restored.
1t was printed in circular form for circulation
ana ltS puplcaIlon ie4u0o'Su "a ' ~ -
pers, and this was done to influence the en-
ployes of the establishment and those who
found market FOR their bark at the tannery
against the Democratic party. The humbug-
gerry of the circular was apparent to every
body. If glue was put on the free list it would
affect every other state the same as Maryland.
then what advantage would it be to remove
the plant to another state? None, and none
knew it better than Messrs. England & Bryan.
1t is quite likely that this firm would like to
move their plant to another state, or wish it
already there, but the question of glue has
nothing to do with it. We haven'tthe circu-
lar before us, but the real cause is limited at
in their circular to get cheaper labor and
cbe1Der bark!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Associated Democratic Clubs.

Democratic clubs, or societies, in all parts
of the Union are respectfully requested to
forward complete lists of their officers and
members, with post Office address, to L. B.
Whitney, Secretary National Association of
Democratic Clubs, No. 81 Wall street, New
York. All clubs, or societies, forwarding
the above lists become thereby members of
the National Association, and will receive all
matter issued by the Association. Nothing
else is required, and the officers of the
National Association desire to correct the
general impression that there is.
The societies and clubs are multiplying
very rapidly, but in many instances the secre-
taries neglect to report. Where they are
State societies, Or associations, the same re-
ports should be made to them as to the
National Association. At the meeting of the
Executive Committee of the National Associ-
ation, August 2, the matter of the badge and
button TO be authorized was considered and
datarpninad
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Temper Tells the Tale.

The Baltimore Daily Nelos, which is some
thing of philosopher, in its way, thinks that
it will soon be known as to which of the par
ties in the Presidential race, is likely to fall
behind, and it will be indicated by the temper
displayed in the progress of the canvass. The
marty that becomes violent and says harsh
things of its opponents, will be the losing
party.
The Washington Post, also, correctly says
Bad temper is never profitable IN political
campaigning. lizard words butter no pars'
nps," and ugly epithets make no converts
However exasperating may be the conditions
of canvass, the best policy is to avoid exhl-
billions of bitter feeling.
The most unpleasant phase of this Presi-
dental fight is the intensity of feeling that
events have worked up between the Republi-
can and Prohibition parties. Most of the
membership of the latter came from the for
mer. The third party goes into the struggle
openly avowing its purpose to destroy the
Republican party. 1t has no hope of carrying
a single State, but is working with all its might
to draw votes from Harrison in some OF the
doubtful States in order to repeat the achieve
ment of 1SS4-the defeat of the Republican
candidate.
We find in one of the most prominent and
influential Republican journals of the North
west the statement that ''Hon. c. A. Boutelle,
in letter abiding to a statement made by
Gen. Fisk as to the temperance resolution
adopted by the Chicago Convention, declares
it absolutely, unqualifedly and inexcusably
false" 1t could not help but be. There IS
scarcely a person connected with the third
party but deliberately, Intentionally and ,oiH-
fully lies whenever he has occasion to refer to
the Republican party, its candidates, its plat
form or its action"
If the philosophy of the Neios be correct,
the Republicans must already feel that they
are dropping to tie rear, for in temper they
are like Duponts best, they go off at half
cock and call ugly names.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04

The Commissioners of Carroll county levy
about $50, 900 year, and this suffices to carry
on the local government. If they would levy
one.third more, or about $4,000, for which
they had no need and keep it locked up in
bank, they would be voted out of office at the
first opportunity. Well. the United States
government is collecting annually about one
third more money than is needed forts legiti-
mate expenses, and it is locked up in banks
and vaults. The Democratic party want to
stop this accumulation and leave the money
in the pockets of the people. That is the
object and purpose of the Mills bill, but 3
Republican Senate will not pass it. That bill
takes the taxes off of necessities. The Re-
publican party want to take the tax off of
whisky and tobacco and keep it on clothing,
lumber, salt, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-04
Marvland Prohibitionists.

On Thursday the Prohibitionists, in conven-
ton at Glyndon, nominated candidates for
congress, electors, and named the State CEN
trail committee, as follows: First district,
Walter F. Hartman, of Queen Anne's county;
second, Joshua l.. Benson, of Baltimore
county; third, Major j. B. Dunning, of Balti-
more CITY; fourth, Rev. W. 81. Reed, of the
NJ. E. Church, Baltimore city; fifth, to be
nominated on August IA; sixth, w. w. Moore,
of Montgomery county.
The delegations from the several congress
sional districts selected presidential electors
as follows: First district, E. S. D. Insley, of
Wicomico; second, P. F. Ball, Hartford coun-
ty; third, DIR. R. NJ. j. Harker, fourth, Frank
B. Rhodes, both of Baltimore city; fifth, to be
chosen at convention on August IA; sixth,
Francis B. Sappington, of Frederick county.
The convention elected as the two electors
at large DIR. C. W. jefferson, of Caroline
county, and Eugene lowering, of Baltimore.
State central committe: Allegany, Oliver
II. Bruce; Anne Arundel, r. S. Cole; Baltl-
more county, John S. Biddison; Baltimore
city-First district, VIM. 81. Silk; second,
George E. Swain; third, W. l.. MeCleary;
Calvert, not filed; Caroline, F. II. Heferon;
Carroll, John i. Reifsnider; Cecil, George
Balderston; Charles, Samuel R. Neave; Dor
chester, Rev. Alfred Smith; Frederick, +. b.
ford, P. F. Ball; Howard, Rev. Henry Baker;
Kent, B. F. Fl. Caulk; Montgomery, VIM. W..
Moore; Prince Georges, not filled; Queen
Anne's, Jas. 7. Anthony; Somerset, Daniel
w. Miles; St. Mary's, John Palmer; Talbot,
C. w. Corkran; Washington, DIR. I. =. Bishop;
Wicomico, John II. Dulaney; Worcester,
Lawrence Hastings.
The State Central Committee selected as
the executive committee VIM. l.. MeCleary,
chairman; Charles s. Mosher, secretary; VIM.
Kleinle, treasurer; VIM. Daniel, Joshua Lev
ering, Lewis Tudor, all of Baltimore city;
Joseph PIERCE, Baltimore county. Tie exec
utive committee are authorized to organize
auxiliary committees in the city and eoun-
ties. A resolution was adopted that here
after the prohibition party will make nomi-
nations of national, State and municipal can
didates. Mr.. Daniel explained that hereto
fore when there were separate election days
the party did not make municipal nomina-
tons in Baltimore, but now this is changed,
and candidates should be named for every
office. Mr.. Daniel announced that the tent,
equipage wagon, 800 camp stools, three lamps
and fine organ will be ready, when the camp
closes, to start on tour of the State, and two
meetings per day viii be held.