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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-24

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Those were gay sleigh rides, grandpapa, l know;
While lassie meier danced 1.-the as dear
agrandma'r:'
But some things could be said bout modern
beau,
4 And coy jaunt in palace car.
Those were wonderful loaves dear 'grandma'r'
made,
And she broidered your socks with wondrous
darn;
Yet she wondered sometimes. I'm sure, IL 1t
paid,
(would have lefthad she dared for q promenade
And enjoyed to have spun Q little street yarn)
No doubt her papa, greatgrandpa. you know. :.
Really frowned when she purchased her we'd
ding dress,
And sighed as he wished for the good old times,
When bonnets, were cheaper and dresses took
While his greatgrandpa, I've heard 1t said.
Wouldn't spare the wool for his daughter to
weave;
But sighed for the fashions OF Paradise.
And longed for the fig leaves Of Mother Eve
Soon forgotten is pain, when pleasures are DER,
Distance enchants u.s.. the poet was right;
Who wanders his memory back to deplore,
The collar too high or the boots all too tighta
The maiden who fingers Ter past hours OF bliss,
Forgets as she day dreams Of heroes and
rings,
How her hair wouldn't crimp and her gloves
wouldn't fit:
For deeply depraved are inanimate things"
There sre bountiful times in these good new
days;
There are lives as beautiful, pure and true,
As any who moved to the simpler ways;
And 1t may be trifie better, too
Since God with infinite, loving design,
Is raising the nations nearer to Him;
And the steady sweep Of the centuries,
Ever chants progressive, happier hymn.
Then glad New Year, this my earnest wish,
l send in hopeful, jubilant tone;
That the coming year, fich-freighted with love,
Nay prove the best that you ever have known.
Elizabeth B. Harbert, in Chicago Saturday
Ssening Herald
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Express.

s. Freddie Mamma, when are we go
ing to see the Indians9 I would really
like to see q wild man once.
Mamma sfAou wSiild like to see q
wild mana Well, wait a few minutes
until your papa comes in and sees these
bills forC Christmas presents -Demorest.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-24


Peer out, like pictures, rich In tint,
Somber, or bright with sunny CLINT;
Brief visions OF past joys and woes
They call me at the old years close
Call me once more TO turn and dwell
On days gone by The sad farewell
Comes slowly from my aching heart
And silently the tear drops start
A picture here Of merry times
When life rang out Its golden chimes,
When friends and welcome, home and power,
Filled with delight each passing hour
Succeeding this in swift array
The dawn OF sorrows fearful day
Breaks through the sullen shade, and loi
vision Of distress and woe:
The home forsaken. friends untrue
Old treasures swept from longing view,
Parted the hearts that loved so we'll
While anguish tolls each solemn knel1
Joy and distress, delight and pain,
Come surging DER my heart again;
Back through the moments bright and drear
I live again the vanished year
One heeting year--and yet dread
To name the griefs--to count the dead;
On joys alone my thoughts would dwell
Thy joys are past-Old Year, farewell
-Lurana ". Sheldon, in Springfield Mass
Republican
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-24

Charlie Ito Ethel you want to
act as if you really believe in Santa
Claus, if you want to make mamma and
papa enjoy Christmas. Demorest.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-24
Her LifeyvorIt.

Mrs. Bingo (who has invited the Slim
son family around to Christmas dinnerl
There, Mrs. Slimson, does this pump
kin pie remind you of the pumpkin pie
your mother used to make?
Little Willie Slimson Grand
mother didn't make pumpkin pies.
Mrs. Bingo-Indeed Why, Willie?
What did she do?
Willie She took in washing. Brook
lyn Eagle.
IT is supposed that Charles Dickens
wrote Hard Times" directly after
Christmas Stories. Life.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-24


oW Mary Jane
IT / t u 81" ex-
claimed NJ RS.
Jarvis w hi T.
man, entering
her spic and
span kitchen
three. days he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

POSTMASTER AGNEw ENDORSED. The geo.
ond ward coloIed republican club held q
conference last night to consider the coming
election Of deiesa 80 to &. e State Republican
Convention. Henderson DnGley, president
OF the club, denounced the kiokers of his
colcr in this city. He said these men pre-
tended they were tt Juggling for the better.
NEXT Of their people, bet their actions were
really an Injury to the oolored people. he
was opposed to kickers O. cheap man repre-
senting him or his party anywhere. He said
he believed the coored republicans of his
ward would say no kickers need apply. A
number of delegates made remarks In the
same line. Resolutions endorsing Mr.. Park
Agnew for the national convection wsre
adopted unanimously. The conference gu.
thorizad tie president of tAe club to oall
another meeting of to psrf5et the work
mapped ont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

CIRCUIT CoURT.-Judge James Keith pre-
siding.-The will of D. A. Wicdsor. de-
ceased. vas admitted to prebats and Is. b
Windsor qualified as executor.
The will OF 8. B Sto utenburgb, deceased
was admitted TO probate and hls widow,
Ann 3. Stoutenburgh, qualified as executfix
a. W. Armstrong qualified as guardian Of
W. NJ. Edward and E. 81. Hamn1erdipger.
The Manufacturers National Bank OF Bal.
timore vs.. B. F. Peske; attachment qnash'
ed iudgmer for plsinJff for $o22.3l
VIM Chauncey aud Sherman Fowler ap
pointed trustees Of Trinity n. E. Church.
Chesapeake Embroidery Co. va. State Of
Virginia Insurance o.; judgment for plain
tiff for $4,000 damsges.
81. g. Dnleny's executors Va. w. w. HeI-
bert judgment for defendant. This was q
ffiendIy cult to oonstrue section of the will
Of the lat, b. G. Dalany
Klntz ye. Cfitcher. trustee rule t, file az
ever.
The members of The Board OF Excise Com
plssioners qualified.
J. southgste Lennon, OF Baltimore, was
admitted to practice law in this court.
Martha Chatham Vs. George ". Harrison
OF al; ioal decree.
McVeish's executor vs.. McVsIgh ct al;
answer and CROSS bill filed to petition OF J..
L Chamberlain.
Vim. Hodeson. admr. vs. W. L. Hodeson
ct al; case submitted to Judge for decree in
vacation.
g F. Beach, executor, vs.. Robert Mum.
ford, trustee, ct al; report OF F. L. Smith.
trustee, confirmed and money ordered to be
paid to ]. NJ. Johnson, sdmr. Of W. N. Nc
Weigh, and appeal taken.
Shipmsn 50. Fletcher motion to amend
final decree denied.
Graham VS.. W. O., Y. NJ. & G. 8. R B;
report OF Commissioner Armstrong confirm.
ed and COMMISSIONER Hunton ordered to
make deed to Eva NJ. Mason also to dis.
tribute funds.
Roberts ct. al. W. Aged Men and Wcm.
ems Home Society final decree.
Taliafsrro vs. Ryan dsoree for sale.
]. A. Marshall Va. Farmers and Mschan.
tcs' Savings Bank ct al report OF receiver
confirmed and Disbursement ordered.
Moody va Virginia Iron Ship Building
Company, and City Council ct Alexandra
Ve. same; oeses continued.
Cou;t adjourned for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

AGAINST COLONEL FAIRFAx-The clerk
of the Court Of Claims transmitted t. the
House Of Representatives on Tuesday the
findings In the case OF Colonel John W..
Fairfax, OF Virginia. |hose farm In Prince
William county was COZ 6soatsd aud sold
during the war. The bill for The relief OF
Colonel Fairfax was passed By Congress 10
1858 aa6 referred TO the Cout. and the lat
ter practically decides against Colonel Fair
fax, holding that hs was 10 the Confederate
srU,y, and that the act OF copfsosion vas
In lire with the at, Of Congress and mill
te-g orders necessary to put down 'iueur-
rsct.op, treason. and Esbslion."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

ALLOW NE to add my tribute to the efficacy Of
Ely's Cream Balm. was suffering from q severe
attack OF inauerzs and catsrrh ard was irduct
to try your remedy. The result was marvellous
could hardly articulate and in less than twenty.
four hours the catarrhal symptoms and my hoarfe.
ness disappeared and wss able to sing heavy
role in Grand Opsra with voice unimpaired.
STRONGLY recommend 1t to all siugsrs-Wm. a.
Hamilton, Leading Basso of the c. D. Hess Grand
Opera Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

DECOR lTIvE PARLoRs "A. W. Fardeu's wall.
paper and decorative psrlors, 70 305 King street.
The pub 10 b ,ve at last received what has been
needed in this community for long time-a wall
taper aud decorative parlor. This establish
ment is one OF the hsndsomest in the city. In
connection with his wall paper snd decorative
psrlors, Mr.. Bsrden does all kinds OF Pointing,
such as exterior and il terror d,ceratian sign
painting, etc, he has tho latest assortment Of
samples Of wall paper south of New York: a call
i, all he asss and he will tats pieasure in show
ing samples.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

The FREE ToNT1NH policies OF the Equi-
table Life Assurance Society of New York
are unrestricted after one year, inoonteet
able sfter two yeers and non.forieitabls a.
ter three years, and payable without delay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

FA1R.-Tha Third Regiment Dunn Corps
fais, now 10 progress at Armcry Hall. was
very we'll offended last night Prot. W. E.
EVans, OF Boston. Mass., skilled YAK WORT
er, hes s;and st The fair, where hs makes
very pretty wax A,wers. The fair hereafter
will each night close With dancing. Follow.
Ing is the vote on the various articles to be
bal'oted for:
Ladies' Watch: Miss Genie Sullivan 49,
Miss Berthe PpdHett 8. Niles Katie Bssch /.
Gold beaded Umbrella: g. Weiker 2, a.
Sullivan !. A. Arnold II
Drum oticks: L. Sullivan 2, J. Mansfield
GeDtlemsn's Ring: B. Scri7enar 5. VIM.
Lsuham 6, E. Brown 81. J. Dsvitt !, B,
Turner
Silver Knives and Jerks Mrs 8. Krpuss
6, HRS. Z Beymer l.
Hanging Lamp: Miss B. D,eiius 1.
Z. Of P. Pin: Thee. Oheuuoey T.
o o. f, Pin: W. Zones 3, ". Simp.
son 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

FELL FROM TRAIN.--Mr. J. P. Shaw, a
brsksmen on the Midland road, last night
fell from the top Of 8 freight car at Manas-
sss and was painfully hurt internally AID
on tbs back. He Yves sent TO his hcrne on
south Alfred atrett this morning, where be
WISE lt:ended by Dr.. O'Btien. Mr.. Shaw
was at work at the time end In waking
on the top CT tbs Car caught his foot In 8
piece OF Ito and fell, striking his back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

The FUNERAL Of the late Henry Ii. Foliz
took place from his late residence en- Duke
street this evening and was largely attend
ed. Tue f ntsl tributes from tho chapel of
the Congressional Record we're handsome,
SO were numerous others, including beau
tlial one f,oaa Golden Light Lodge, I o. g..
T. Champion Castle, K. q. Is. and Golden
Light Ledge attended the funeral in body,
ard !srRe number OF relations and friends
followed tie remains to the grave Rav
Mr.. MoAiiister conducted tie ceremonsee,
and made some appropriate remarks Hqmna
ware sung ny Niles Mamie Shirley and Mrs.
o. F. BsggGts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

APPOINTMENTS -Messss. 8. A, Mankin
aud NJ. P Vincent have been reappointed
members Of the Board Of Commissioners Of
Excise for this city: and MIR. J. M. White
has beau appointed member of the same
BOARD ii place OF Mr, B q. Lambert,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
DIED.

Wednesday morning. March 23d, ISAIAH
FIsHEB, in the 64th year OF his age. Funeral
fl ON his late residence, No. 120 north Columbus
tiest, to-mor ow, tFridsy) afternoon at o'clock.
R.l,tives and friends are invited to ft:end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

The A. L last night visited the fair Of
the National Fencibles. lie Washington, and
spent pleasant evening. They wore their
full dress uniforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

Atr. Luis schuld, So old and respected
e!tsan of this county, died at his residence,
a 6e,ssn, last night. He leaves widow
era six grown children. Deceased was
ptsn In Hausln, Germany, In 1924.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

$50 octIop fair till Friday morning, prob.
Fer tnis md ne Ii sht rain during Fijay or /
ab'y Oft aps: win Is shifting to noEthsss:eily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

Doctors and undestakers are generally
noor where the people usa Stonebrskes' =
Liniment for pain. Price, as centa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

PoLICs REpoaT.-Last night wss cool
and clear ill about o'clock when It be.
came clear. Toere were elk dodgers and
one prisoner 81 the ste.ion house.
The Mayer this morning disposed Of the
following cases;
Gec. Fsdnall. oolored, rolling a wheelbar.
rov CO pavemeIts, 81.
Louisa Mason. coored, d!soraerlg con.
duct, $3.50
200 Payne, colored boy, for steairs @
clock. discharged af!er being whipped by
his father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
Tomorrow, Friday, is ON

tomorrow, hT(OOY, Us CttI'
Remnant Sales Day.
We have left every week ''short lengths, ""odd
Sizes" small lots "broken lines" soilGd, mussed
and tumbed goods fxio-a.brac, CHR. or glass
ware that ia Clipped or scc..-sch d-these with
everything elsa thhas is not strictly pertect-are
lnsgked 6. reduced price and sold as "Remaants'
on Friday. We don't expec, you to pay full price
for such. You got just the thing you want, per-
haps, at just about half its real worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

PERSONAL Mr.. Waller Gregory bea re-.
turned f.om Stanton much improved la
heath,
Mr.. B e. Minor. formerly OF this cit5 but
nov OF Brooklyn, is In the city On short
visit to ais many friends.
Mr. L. Arthur Ola, tina young man
sgAinst whom a Baltimore paper receotlv
brought grave charges. came here to dsy
from Norfolk anu went to Baltimore In ref.
fracoa to the matter He will publish his
version OF the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
FOR DYspErs5a

indigestion, and s'"-- ,,o. -,
a.. u. MS IRON BiTTERS.
AID dealers keep it. 81 per bottle. Genuine has
trademark aud crossed red lines on wrapper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

By B. T. Lucas Auctioneer
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF FURNITURE,
"A &C, &C.
As administrator of GEORGE c. REWES, de-
ceased, I will cell at pnhlic aEction on
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1892,
at 10 o'clock m. at the late residence OF said
George @. Hewes Nc S23 south Lee street, AL
exandria, Vs.. the following PROPERTY, to wit !:
Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting OF
Parlor Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture, Carpets,
Beds. Bedding, Cooking Utensils, &C.
Terms Of sale-Cash. PARK AGNEW,
msr24 is Admir-. of Geo. G. Hewes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
IF you feel weak
and all worn out take
RRoWM'a IRON BITTERs
IL Should be i'm Every House.

J. B. Wilson. 81 Clay ST., sharpsburg, Pa,
ssys he will not DO without DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds that
it cured his wife who was threstened with Pneu-
monia after an attack Of "Ls Grippe" when var
ious other remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, of Coooksport.
Pa, claims Dr. Kings New Discovery has done
him more good than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like It, Try it. Free
trial bottles at @. @. Lennon's drag store. Large
bottles 6Gc snd 81 90,
Are sou tired of ailter. and would you not
like TO fJ
Awsy with bids when winters lowers,
To bask beneath cloudIese sky.
o. roam among the myrtle bowers?
But ss yol eaS not do that, try to take the
best e;rs Of yourselfyou esq. Dart let that
cold run on. Taks Stoaehrakel's Cough
Syrup. it ougea coughs and oolcs Is cents
per bette.
S.clshraker's L!nimens Ia the stsndard
iipimslt aasd 10 the hospitals end schools
throughlut the world. Pfics 25 cents q
b jttle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

BOYS Shirt Waists.
camtric, Percales, Outings Ginehams,
20c 10 $l.50.
The Mothers Friend Is without peer.
Faul.lesa in fit, no buttons to pull of, aid
fascinating patterns.
(Third floor, 10Th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

orr of Error Granted by the Court of
"'-' Appeals
49,, followiog dispatch wss received at
Ing s led fc.dsv from mr.. George z. Tay-
ibis ,.I mo1 q Ire Court of Appeals:
iof' H. RICHMOND, We, Mar. "a, 1892.
g.omdria Gazette; -, WI
hrt Oh CIV GEO &. TAYLoR
.,s.etsd Yesterday. NJ. ;. G Brent pre-.
bss-H ~ record in tho csee 10 Judge
1 5.: 05s ' s 4s';i is on r 54s'a 1;;
snd ps,'o,o SSs C5urt of Appeals vii! a. some
ntSp' d 1ns listen to what Phillip counsel
tr'a'9 "I -eg Ia his benali Touching new
lave 10 .S ~ re- 20 40 Indication of ~hat the de-
5 s ou' will BE- Rh'i 'ssv eoa1i
ssl, To- oeg trial When tod to-day oithe
s'tn,s -, he Oorrt of Appeais Phillips SEEM
s 81 oach re isvsd and pleased. and bis HOPES
s ~ ses!u revived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

Boys Clothing News.
Royal Navy" Suits, for boys from
to 10 years, washable, easily last two
SO sons over dozen stylea, 1895 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LothrOp,
WASHINGTON. D. G.
Upholstery Views.
Our Own importation Of
Scotch Madras Curtains
and Madras Piece
HOOGS.
Upholstery Views.

The present fancy is for the va.
rious styles, qualities, and patterns
that come under the general head of
Madras" Goods.
These promise to be more popu.
lar this season than ever before.
They drape gracefully, appear in
attractive and harmonizing color
ings, wash and clean perfectly with
out the least trouble, and are mex.
pensive.
27-inch Real Scotch Msdras. Cream
only, for vestibule and sseh curtains, zoe
syara.
40-inch Real ecotch Madras, Cream and
Lemon, 25c yard.
5O-ir ch Real Scotch Madras, Cream and
yemcn, Bic ysri. Finer qualities, 80,
40, 60 and 621hc yard.
G0.inch Feal Scotch Madras, new pat
terms and colorings, 60c yard. Ficer
qualities rs AID S71Ac yard.
Real Scotch Madras Curtains, Cream
and Ecru, wide range of patterns, $150a
pair. Finer qualities up to $50 pair.
Real Scotch Madras Curtains In almost
endless variety Of designs and coloringa,
fine snd soft, 81 q psir. Finer qualities
upto $40 pair.
Extreme Novelties.
Four styles French Novelty Bedroom
Curtains, made of plain White French
Muslin, with fIilled edges, S. 81, $3.50,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
LOCAL NEWS.

-,-psoAy EVENING. MARCH "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

OUR NEW cali
nion DEPARTING
OUR
supervision and dee5
Ii WoRK vastly
the gur o a nmadecu carmen
ALL
OUR PRICES
On Fmtoaa Made work but little
price
smdea$3O ant
% rder at q low prcea
qrahy cloth
ueed in nlinesu
CUTTING A SPECIALITY.
WEwLL GIVE PARTICULAR ATTENTION
care elm the Garmen
purchased prices consistent with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

Extreme Novelties.
Four styles French Novelty Bedroom
Curtains, made of plain White French
Muslin, with fIilled edges, IS. 81, $3.50,
az d IS pair.
(Fourth floor, 18th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
THE PHILLIPS CASE.

+ of Error Granted by the Court of
MI Aupeals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24
WANTS.

WILL PAY ANY NAN $50 that will t me
wv PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT paying $40
per week. address or call at 1913 King street,
Alsxaudria, Va msr23 3t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

YITANTED-BOYs 16 to 10 years old, who are
w under the control Of their parents or guar
dams, and wieh to learn q trade. Cali at shoe
Factory at once. POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
J. A. PAUL, Superintendent mar22 Zt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-03-24

VE7ANTED-A MAN with some experience IS
wv collector and solicitor or one willing to
learn; good pay to right man. Address at once
stating name and where can be seen.
msr22 3ts A. x, Gazette Office.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-24

and cuts down the ad valorem duties on
woolens. The wooden manufacturers do
not like the reduction, but think the adj
vantages of free wool might compensate
the possible harm. The United States
produces about 800 900, 900 pounds of
wool, and our chief foreign source, as now
imported, is from India and China, which,
however, is about 800, ooo. 900 pounds. I'M
der free wool we shall fall to the Asiatic
level at once.
We use large quantities of foreign wool.
For the last fiscal year ending June so,
1891. imports of fine wool were 81, ,9S5
pounds; of long wool, 6,667, 600 pounds,
and of Asiatic wool 90,405, 500 pounds-in
all, 129 ,643 pounds. Most of this was
from China and India, and for carpet
making. Our domestic product was, in
fact, 350.00o,000 pounds, the vast product
of the territories never having been fully
estimated.
The New England mill-owners want to
get Australian wool free of duty, but of
course they are not willing to make wooden
goods free, for even with wool free the
mills here tould not make woolens of any
class to compete with free woolens as the
British make them.
Free wool would ultimately break down
the wool manufacturing industry; Springer
means by free wool and reduced protection
to wooden goods to bring back English
importation of the shoddy blankets and
cheap coatings we were flooded with dur
ing the war. Springer wants sheep grown
for mutton only; not for wool.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-24
THE CoNGLOMERATE CRANK CON.
yENTION.

The conglomerate crank convention
which assembled at st. Louis on Monday
seems to be in doubt whether it can afford
to make prohibition one of its burning
issues. Miss Frances Z. Willard, who de-
clares in favor sof the election of pres
sdent who would kill the rum traffic at
one blow" will be grievously disap-
pointed if the convention does not put q
prohibition plank in its platform.
A reformer, male or female who is
fdiotic enough to suppose that the cleo
ZION of even SO frantic prohibitionist as
Zeal Dow to the presidency could kill the
rum traffic at one blow" needs bi-chloride
of gold as badly as the worst possible in
ebriate. To speak frankly, Miss Frances
E. Willard is either a demagogue in cor
acts. seeking notoriety at the expense of
reputation Tor brains and mental sanity,
or she is an assam emotional, per-
hans eloquent, attractive assault af-
Ter all. viewed from the standpoint
of reason and knowledge, she is an ass. if
she really believes that 1.-THE rum traffic
would be killed at single blow If she
could name the candidate for president,
and elect him with a prohibition House
and Senate at his back. The rum traffic
would show its usual health at the end
of the Prohibition presidential term.
What does any intelligent man of bust
ness think of party that howls for the
repeal of the internal revenue taxes on the
Ground that they are war taxes and yet
throws up its hat for an income tax, which
was the very worst and most pernicious
of ali war taxes2 OF this tax the New
York Sum says:
The pursuit of wealth is not an industry
which the United states can AFFORD to d.scour-
age: nor is perjury an o1ense "nlea the United
c,o,ex can AFFORD TO encourage. Yet these are
the alternatives which lie between the eollec'
tiou Snd the evasion of an income tax. and ex-
rerience shows that the tax is mora oi.ea
evaded than collected. Which Is human ma