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The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

estimation OF Congress and others. In
other words, Mr. Warner would per
petuate injustice ana continue the per
peiraiion of fraud upon the people
rather than that "the impression should
be created that the administration OF
our local affairs has been very defect
i've, or that there exists such Condi-
tion of things as should at once receive
Investigation from Congress" Indeed,
Mr.. Warner would apparently carry his
cxpcdicncy 50 far that be would sup
press the fact chat palpable wrongs
have been committed under cover Of
law rather than ruille the sensibility
Of the august chairman of the Senate
committee, who, in the face Of II de-
tailed statement of injustice and fraud,
docs not see the necessity of immediate
action. Mr. Warmers eXpediency is,
however, very oncsided one II Is
always for the rich aud favored tax
payer and never, even by accident, for
the people, it is for the suppression Of
agitation and not for the redress of
wrong.
tits wholly beside the matter for Mr.
Warner to say that other cities in the
country are more unfairly assessed than
Washington. The present contention
is about Washington, and in view of the
law and the facts in the case that con-
tention is that the system of assess.
ment which prevails is unfair and fraud.
ulent.
In like manner the fact that 'promi.
nent and influential citizens" are zen.
terprising," etc, has nothing to doiu
the way of excusing their course in SC.
curing unjust and illegal assessments.
So tits also in regard to Mr. Warner S
view of the beneficial effect of taxation
upon the taxpayer. 1t is an interesting
theory and it may be a true one, but Mr..
Warner, surely, cannot find in it any
justification of system which makes
the burden of taxation fall lightly on the
rich and heavily ON the poor.
The fact is Mr. Warner is out OF
character in attempting to apologize
for q system which has been con
demned as iniquitous by successive as
SCISSORS and District Commissioners
1t would be more in keeping with hi!
reputation for public spirit, if he should
aid with his influence the agitation fol
a new law, which is inevitable.
For it is not to be thought for ;
moment that these unjust assessments
are to continue. Already the people
are taking the matter up, and, wheI
they have gained full information, the,
viii demand their rights, and ther
favoritism must go.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
NLnn LLrrLL Roy

Nice Young Superintendent-Now, chill
dren, am much obliged to you for being
so still aud good while ! have been address
Ing you. Is there any nice little boy who
would like to ask me any questionsY That
little boy In the infant class seems anxious
to say something. What is II, my fine little
manY
Fine Little Man-IIow much longer are
you goin' TO shoot OF yer mouths
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

INVESTORS WILL NOT buy at eXor
bitant rates. The big land owner, who
pays the smallest proportion of the pub
lie taxes, is eXorbitant. He is specu-
lator, In making the present purchase
of his land impossible by the figures he
waits to realize he prevents improve
ment. Just taxation, in re establishing
healthy values, would accelerate in
vestment, and thus increase the demand
for labor. Building would be more
general and extensive, more workmen
would find employment and the public
prosperity would be augmented.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

AnE THERE any small landowners
among the citizens Of Washington who
receive immunity from taxation -? Ger
tainly mott
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

WHAT we need in Washington is an
assessors trust that will putup the prices
on rich mems property.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

The Tice. President of Tie United
States, Hon. Lecj p. Norton, pail tao
on $107,69O ,oorM Of property ,ohich
could be sold at $3.50, 600.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

THEY THROW Corporal Tanner out Of
the Pension Bureau, but his famous
phrase, God help the surplus" is still
live matter.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
lust, AND WHIT IS NEEDED.,

JCSIi AM VIVA I lS NLEUED.'
Editor Critic: Permit me TO offer my
congratulations to you for your courage in
attacking the present grossly unjust aud
Illegal assessment in the District Of Colum-
bia. Your expose is true, just and exactly
what is needed
II the new management of The CRITIC
continues In its present aggressive course
1t win soon become the leading Washing
ton paper Yours very truly,
ARTHUR s. BROWSE.
February 22.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

WHY DOES Mr.. WILLARD fence in
his estate and hold it against all bid
bers? Because the trihing tax he con
trives to have put upon it enables him
10 do so
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

EpIToR CRITIC: What does 't f"
mean at the end of an advertisement in
newspaper? Lulu.
it means tax fraud, dear.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

ONCE MORE THE CRITIC would like
to inquire if Senator ingalls, has heard
any complaints about the unjust tax
assessments in the District of Columbia.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

WHY SHOULD the District of Colum-
bia have more than 500, 900, 900 Of real
estate value that is not taxed?
Because it is making the rich richer.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

THE ASSESSORS estimated the value
of the Wormley Hotel property at S79,-
230. 1t sold recently for $40, 900, and
is now on the market at $200,0 900.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

Cur THE FOLLOWING out and paste
ii in your hat; Owing to the influence
of the wealthy property y-holders the
District of Columbia is annually
cheated ont of the tax ON more than
300 OOO 600
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

EVERY PIECE or real estate under
valued and held for speculation causes
injury to the city. Besides depriving
the District treasury of its just dues, it
hinders enterprise and deters building.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

Jusr TAXATION would stop the inila
ton Of land values.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

PERHAPS WHEN THE 10000 Knights
of Labor in the District of Columbia
concentrate their efforts and let go one
mighty yell in favor of reform of the
tax assessments, Senator ingalls, will
awake to the fact that there really is
some complaining in Washington about
the matter
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

To THE WEALTHY landowners: If
you are sincerely concerned in the wei
fare of Washington insist on paying
your taxes on the basis of honest valua-
tion. You will be surprised at the
benefits yourselves and the community
will derive.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

MARY ANDERSON IN TOWN.
"Have you seen Mary and her sonS
''No; where ~
Selling papers at the corner of + an'
Fifteenth streets every day"
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
1THERE TO HOLD IL.

'Has Congress yet decided where it will
hold the Worlds Fair ?''
"Yes."
"Where ~
I'm allegiance"
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

HONESTY IN TAXATION is the best
policy.
FAIR ASSESSMENT and honest col.
lection.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

PRoFEssoR kuRAIN, the eminent scien-
tist, is said to be so badly broken down in
health that he must go to the Hot Springs.
The Professor has not been really well since
he enduled Lle exposures incident TO those
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

WAsnINoroN, FEBRUARY 93, 1890.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

Now THAT THE Woman's Suffrage Con
yention has adjourned and the esteemed
delegates have resumed their regular ways
Of life, the free and Independent voters Of
this glorious land will once more begin
taking of their boots on the front door
steps and deyoting their remaining energies
TO getting into the house without making
noise enough to wake anybody.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

A correspondent asks us: "Would you
say 1T was he whom l lent 1t to- or 1T was
him whom lent II to-" / would not. /
would say. 81 lent it to him.n
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

scientific Studies which he pursued In Mis-
sistippi some time ago, when Professor Sui
livan went with him and showed him where
all the STARS and comets are.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

six months ]. P. jackson, of Kentucky, has
received an absolute appointment to 5000
clerksbip in the office of the Secretary of
the Treasury.
Treasurer Huston has promoted w. II.
Russell, of Kansas, from 81 400 to 81, 800
quite a boost, but well earned one.
II. ~ Gassaway of New York, one of the
veterans of the the public service, was pro-
NOTED from 81 400 to 81 900 in the Office of
the Sixth Auditor OF the Treasury few
days ago.
The Secretary OF War last week advanced
Mr.. N. II. Stevens of Maryland, clerk in
his Department, from S! 200 to 81, 400 per
annum
On the recommendation of the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, MP. I. II. Sy.
pherd OF Virginia has been promoted from
5000 TO 81 200.
On Wednesday Hon Richard &. McCor-
mick visited the Treasury Department. OF
which he was formerly Assistant Secretary.
The reception given to him by the employees
of all grades must have been very crafty
ing TO him. During his official term he was
very popular and solely because he was
cansiderate and square In his dealings with
the clerks. Probably no head of a Depart
ment ever had more disagreeable duties to
perform, among Others the dismissal OF
nearly six hundred persons at one time,
owing to the failure Of Congress to pass
appropriation bills but such was the conf
dence placed In him as an impartial man
that none OF the sufferers found
fault with him. There are gentlemen in
prominent positions in ali the Departments
who would do well If they followed GOV
of courtesy II Is proper to say that the
official who now fills the position which
Mccormick held, Hon. George $. Batchel-
Ter, is man of the same mould in every
particular, and the inquiries made concern
ing him during his recent illness Is an evil
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

A spiritualistic paper in Chicago is
edited by gentleman long deceased. If
subscribers don't pay up he appears to
them.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

THE AMERICAN FLAG was not floated
over the City Postoflice yesterday. This is
another reason why we should have a new
Postofllce building.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

don't want any more letters sent here
with the line at the bottom "Please correct
spelling" can't be studying the diction-
ary all the time.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

JuDcING FROM THE confident smiles and
wiuks at the three headquarters, last night,
the Worlds Fair viii go to Chicago and
New York and Washington.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

THE FRENCH SENATE is determined on
protecting officials from libel. Doubtless
that distinguished body believes that the
greater the truth the greater the libel.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
TEN DEAD so FAR.
Fatalities Caused by IA Kentucky Cloud
Burst.

During terrific storm AZ Bull Creek.
six miles above Maysvile, KY. two dark
clouds met and burst. The crock jumped
over its narrow banks and swept away like
driftwood several dwelling houses and their
frightened occupants. The stone culvert
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad over
Bull Greek was washed out into the river
and. while the storm was at its height. a
west bound freight train ran into the wash
ont. causing fearful wreck The engine
and nineteen cars were piled one upon an
other almost out OF sight in the creek bot
tom. Engineer Roadcap. Fireman Hona-
ker. and Brakeman Eaton were buried be-
meath the wreck. Conductor W. Il. Watts
and brakeman w. A, Lowe jumped from
the hind car and escaped unhurt. A fast
wrecking train on its way TO the scene ran
over Frank Scott. a colored emfloye and
killed him. About a dozen persons living
on tho banks OF Bull Greek are reported
drowned. The following dead bodies have
been found: John Ruggles. well-known
fisherman: Lucy Pestler. widow. and
her two daughters, Bette and Julia. and
two sons.
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CRUSHED BY A FALLING BRIDGE.

Twenty five Persons More or Less seri-
ously Injured In "A Cleveland Park.
A Cleveland (Ohio) dispatch reports a
serious accident mt Beyerles' Park. a sum-
mer resort in the southern part Of that
city. At least five thousand people had
assembled to sec a man jump from a cable
stretched across aminiature artificial lake.
People stood all around the lake and a
hundred or more were on rustic foot
bridge about ten feet above the ground
and extending from a bluff across the lake.
The jumper made the descent. striking the
water near the shore and the people on the
bridge made "a rush for the place. Nearly
all OF them were massed on n thirty lve-foot
span adjoining the bluG. The structure
fell with a crash. going down in the mid
die. The foot paths under the bridge were
crowded with people. and upon these the
timbers fell. while those on the bridge were
thrown in heap in the center OF the span
where 1t struck the ground. At least
twenty five persons We're injured more or
less seriously, but only eight were hurt so
badly that they had to go to a hospital.
Following is a list OF the seriously injured:
James Sanford. 80 years 2iO Lake street.
right leg fractured and internal injuries, proba-
bly, fatal; Rudolph Woodrick, D years, 43 Louis
street, right leg fractured and hond bruised I;
Mrs. Rudolph Woodrick, spine and shoulder
hurt Jesse Caldwell, II years ankle fractured
and arm badly injured Bertha Muntcr, Is
years 49, Clark avenue, right hip fractured and
internal injuries Anna Thoman, ID years, 81
Clark avenue, right ankle broken Mary Tho
man, % years, back and head injured I'M
known one-legged man, leg broken Had the
bridge broken over the lake the list OF deaths
would have been heavy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18

Eight Men Killed I'm "a Collision ON the
Wabash.

Eight persons were killed. twenty
injured and fifteen valuable horses killed
or crippled by wreck OF two freight
trains which occurred on the Wabash
Railway. one mile west of Warrenton. Mo.
The west-bound train contained five cars
Uace horses on tho way from Cincinnati
and ST. Louis TO the Kansas City meetings
The wreck was caused by a mistake OF the
telegraph operator In sending out the run
ming time OF the race train fifty minutes
instead of five minutes. Both engines and
seven palace horse cars were completely
wrecked. The loss TO the company VIII
reach s2OO0JO. Both crews were running
under orders received. The following
were killed:
Chicago; William II. Thomas, colored boy OF
Cynthiana, Ky; Henry Stone. trainer, OF Har-
rodsburg, Ky. Ed Siiuons trainer, OF LeAing-
ton, Ky. Morris Green, colorod, OF Frankfort,
Ky. sam Davis, Jockey, OF Lexington, ny.
Frank Martin, of New York. The injured are
Thomas Mulligan, trainer, OF Chicago; William
Campbell. OF Chicago; William Teller, colored.
OF Covington, trainer for Kelley; Lewis
George Woods, colored jockey OF New
Orleans Lee Parsons, Wabash fireman 4. III.
Shevelle, Wabash engineer; j. r. Norton,
brakeman William Thomas, colored. OF La
Grange, Ky. y. H. Shaw, OF Harrodsburg, Ky.
Arthur Allen, OF Tobia, Neb. f; William Adams,
OF Memphis; Louis Augustus, colored, OF Har-
rodsburg, KY Lloyd Baxter, OF Frankfort ny.
Frank Givinson, of Coyington, ky.j j. IL.
colored, OF Cynthiana, by; George Hurley OF
Cynthiana Ky. Mike jenkins, OF Harrodsburg,
Ky. X. &. Collision, colored Of Cincinnati Ia
A: Brown, OF Louisville, KY; Merritt johnson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Cardinal Manning's Jubilee.

The London dock laborers. in remem-
brance OF the labors Of Cardinal Manning
in their behalf on the occasion OF the great
dock strike. presented that prelate with n
purse OF $3.50 in honor OF his silver jubilee.
The Cardinal. in accepting the gift. an
nounced his intention 10 devote the money
10 the endowment OF a hospital bed for the
benefit OF the laborers. He said he desired
to live "a priest should. without money
and without debts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
They Wreck Train, Rob II, and Make
Their Escape-One Life Lost.

They Wreck n Train, Rob It, and Make
Their Escape-One Life Lost.
A TeXarkana (Ark.) dispatch says: 4
train on the Texas and Pacific Road was
robbed at what is known as the -Four
Mile Junction" switch was thrown and
the train wrecked. An unknown man
who was stealing a ride was instantly
killed. Express Messenger Nevlin resisted
the robbers as they entered the express
car and was fred upon, one Of the bullets
piercing his right hand aud another cut
ting his ear. The thieves then robbed the
express safe and made their escape. The
amount Of money and valuables taken can
not be ascertained. Gposse OF mon has
been organized and went in pursuit Of the
bandits. but as the latter had good start
it is not likely that they will be overhau!ed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
The srn,lrv Civil Rill

Chairman Cannon. from the Committee
on Appropriations. has submitted to the
House the sundry civil appropriation bill.
1t recommends total appropriation OF
S27.s49. 5l3 being Sl3, Dos. $40 less than the
regular and special estimates and S2.62s. SOl
in excess of the app OPERATIONS carried by
the last bill. Among the appropriations for
public buildings are:
Ashland, Wis S3O,O0O; Aurora, Ill. $50 600
Burlington, Iowa, $4,000; Galesburg, ILL.,
$1,000; Lafayette, Ind, So, 900; Cairo, Ill,
$1,000: keokuk, Iowa, 1900 Chicago. ILL.,
$4,000 for repairs 20 Custom House and Sub
Treasury Building, aud $4,000 for completing
approaches 20 Marine Hospital.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
We Welcome June Because

Her roses never fail.
She ushers summer in.
She brings the native berry.
She is the queen OF months.
This is earth's blooming-time
She is so friendly, generous, and fair.
New bobolinks sing their rolllcking
songs.
With her come visions OF rest and va
cation.
The odor OF new-mown hay pcryades
the air.
Her days are longest and her birds arc
happiest.
She brings the gcntlcst, balmicst
breezcs OF the year.
She brings suggestions Of the restless
sea and tapping sail
The sweet girl graduate In her muslin
gown is with US again.
Her days and nights are worth living
and worth being remembered.
The sweetness OF all the apple bios
SONS seems TO be lingering In her lap.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Uniform Grain Grades Proposed.

Representative Butterworth. OF Ohio. has
introduced bill in the House TO provide
Tor fixing uniform standard classifl-
cation and grading OF wheat. corn.
and other cereals. The bill authorizes
and directs the Secretary of Agri-
culture to fix. according to such stand
ard as he may prescribe. the classi-
flcation Of cereals. as in his judgment the
usages OF trade warrant and permit. having
reference TO the standard and grades now
recognized by the Chambers OF Commerce
and Boards of Trade. When such standard
is fixed it shall lie male a matter OF record
in the Agricultural Department and notice
given that such grades shall be known as
the United States standard.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Czcchs to Honor the Martyr Huss.

All over Bohemia organizations are
forming 10 do honor to the memory Of John
Huss. who was burned at the stake at Con-
stance on July lG. 1915. for heresy. It is
the intention TO make the demonstration
the greatest gathering OF Czechs ever as
scmbled and zoo Czecns will be chosen
from all parts OF bohemia as delegates TO
go to Constance and perform solemn re-
ligious duty before the statue OF the martyr.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
MARRIED ON a FAST TRAIN.
A North Dakota Jurist Welded on a
Northern Pacific Car.

A Casselton On. d. dispatch reports the
marriage of ex- City Justice c. I. Foster to
Miss NJ. Mccormick. OF Billings. Mont. The
ceremony was performed on board the
eastbound train on the Northern Pacific.
The bride came from the West on that
train. being joined at Casselton by the
groom with clergyman and large party
of friends. They were assigned car
and the clergyman proceeded at once to
business. uniting the couple while the train
was running at "a speed Of forty-fv miles
an hour
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Two Mon Carried Over the Falls

Two men, whose names could not be
learned. were carried over the Grand Falls
at ST. John. n. b.. while in a small row.
boat. and persisted. No trace of them could
BE found by searchers along the river
banks at the loot of the falls.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
TERRIBLE WRECK NEAR ROCKFORD
A Northwestern Train Dcrailcd by "a
Bro ken Wheel and Five Mon Killed.

Broken wheel and Five Men Killed.
A Rockford qlL) dispatch says: BY the
breaking Of II fange on the truck whe i of
the engine OF the Northwestern passenger
train from Freeport. the train was thrown
from the { ack just west OF here. Five per-
sons were killed. several seriously injured.
and the coaches badly wrecked. The per-
sons killed were 4. W. Bldisdell. engineer;
August Johnson. section hand; John Gus
tafson. section hand; Emil Anderson. sec
ton hand; Nils Anderson. section hand.
Win Secor. the fireman. who lives at Free
port. was so seriously injurcd that IL is
feared he may die. Many OF tho passen-
gers were badly bruised and scratched. but
ell escaped serious injuries.
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tory. in London. The ceremony was per-
formed by his Grace the Rev. Thomas w.
Croke. ID. D.. ArchLishopof Cashel. Among
the guests present were Mr.. Parnell and
other colleagues OF the bridegroom in the
House OF Commons. Mr.. John Dillon
acted as groomsman. An immense crowd
gathered ~ ound the oratory. Most OF the
people wore sprlgs of shamrock in honor
OF tho occasion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Disastrous Runaway.

At Oswego. y. Y. Miss Belle Mitchell.
daughter of the Mayor. and her sister-in-
law. Mrs. Edward V. Mitchell. were thrown
from their carriage by a runaway Miss
Mitchell. who was TO have been married in
two weeks. while her companion. who had
Just returned from her wedding tour. sus-
tanned serious injuries.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Ono Train Robbe- Arrested.

The Sheriff OF Miller County. Ark. has
arrested five men near Texarkana sus-
pected of having robbed the train the other
night one OF the prisoners, named Polish
Howard. was identified and is now in Jail.
His companions were discharged. IL Is
thought Howard will confess. Posses are
still hunting Tor the rest OF the robbers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Struck OIL i'm IA Churchyard.

Three months ago the Forest Grove Pres
byterian Church at Charters. Pa. was
modest listle affair with debt and a mea-
ger attendance. Some OF the elders. after
a hard fight. succeeded in getting permit
to drill an oil well on the premises. Oil was
found in abundance. and the little church
has been sold out bodily to the Standard
Oil Company for $4,000 cash.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
Met Death hy Drowning.

Lizzie Murphy. Nellie Mahoney and John
Mahoney. aged respectively 20. II and IL.
were drowned in Rum River near Anoka.
MINI. They we're in bathing and the little
boy got besond his depth. In trying to
save him the girls went under and they
were all drowned together.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
workmen Have Narrow Escape.

A powder explosion at Spandau. Ger
many. was heard ten miles away. The
shock caused the collapse OF magazine.
in the ruins Of which 1870 men we're buried.
but all were safely rescued.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
MONEY FOR PENSIONERS.

One Hundred and siNty-seven Millions
Appropriated by the House.
In the course Of some remarks on the
conference report and the urgent deficiency
pension appropriation bill Representative
Henderson. OF Iowa. in the House made the
following statement Of tho appropriations
maze by the present House for the benefit
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-06-18
VIII Succeed TO Carlisle's Seat.

At Carrollton, KY. the Hon. w. w. Dick
erson. OF Grant County, kentucky. was
nominated for Congress 10 succeed John
Il. Carlisle. elected TO the Senate.