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.. (fttott V VOL. I. NO. I. RIDGBFIELD, CONtf., OCTOBER 8, 18)2. PRICE 2 CENTS. Sfc amutkixi REPUBLICANS HONESTLY OF A PROTECTIVE TARIFF. PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT. 1 would suggest to Congress the pro priety of read justing the tariff so as to increase the revenue and ut the same time decrease the number of articles upon which duties are levied. Those articles which enter into our manufactures and are not produced at Home, it seems to me, should be entered free. Tnose articles of manufacture which we produce a constit uent part of. but do not pioduce the whole, that part which we do not produce should enter free also. I will instance tine wool, etc. The introduc tion free of duty of such wools as we do not produce would stimulate the manu facture of goods required in the use of those we do produce, and therefore would be a benefit to home production. Message of Dec 7. 1874. JOHN SHERMAN. "Every advance towards a free exchange of commodities is an advance of civiliza tion ; every obstruction to a free exchange is born of the same narrow, despotic spirit which planted castles upon the Rhine to plunder peaceful commerce ; every facil ity to a free exchange cheapens commodi ties, increases trade and production, and promotes civilization. Nothing is worse than sectionalism within a nation, and nothing is better for the peace of nations than unrestricted freedom of commerce and intercourse with each other." June tith, 1868. (No. 117, Senate Report, 40th Congress, second session.) JUDGE COOLEY OF MICHIGAN. Constitutionally a tax can have no other basis than the raising of revenues for public purposes, and whatever govern mental exaction has not this basis is tyran nical and unlawful. A tax on imports, therefore, the purpose of which is not to raise revenue, but to discourage and in directly prohibit some particular import for the benefit of some home manufactur er, may well be questioned as being merely i.uiui iibie, mm liieieiore m-l warranted by constitutional principles. "Count itutionnl Hmihifion." WHAT THINK U. S. SUPREME COURT. To lay with one hand the power of the Government on the property of the citizen, and with the other to bestow it upon favored individuals to aid private enter prises and to build up private fortunes, is none the less a robbery because it is done rv sunder the forms of law, and is called taxa tion '20 'Wallace , imge MM. HENRY WARD BEECHER. 'I reject the doctrine of 'protection' as opposed not only to the principles of liberty, but to the essential principles of Christianity. I regard it as in its very essence anti-Christian and immoral. And the fact that such theories as have been advanced by the high protectionists have found so much favor in this country is not creditable to its Christian character." JAY GOULD'S CONCLUSION. I cannot see that the new tariff of itself will be a disadvantage to the conn try. If it increases the cost of some articles people will simply use less of them. Take wool, for instance. If the tariff on wool makes clothing cost more, u person will get along with one suit where he would otherwise have two." JSVir York World, Oct. , 1800. i CARL SCHURZ S LETTER. The letter of Carl Schnrz to the Brooklyn Democrats will be found exceedingly well worth reading. It is the utterance of a man of broad and elevated comprehension of the duty and mission of the Republic, with regard to which he views all the questions of the hour. He calls attention to the great mischief which inheres in the alliance between a party and the money power, and which threatens to cormpt this nation to the denial of its ideals. No one else has so clearly set forth as Mr. Schnrz the qualities in Mr. Cleveland and his position in the present campaign, which make his election so desirable for the good of the country. The talk of the common politician sounds very cheap beside this statesman's ample review of issues, from the point of view of moral principles, which do not change with party interests. Springfield Republican. REPUBLICAN METHODS. DEMOCRATS WATCH OUT. Republican State Committee,') Fifth Avente Hotel, New York, Sept. '20, 18112. ) confidential, j Dear Sik: I know you are an active," earnest, and sincere Republican, and that Republican success in the coming elec. tion is dear to your heart. It is the desire of the New York Stat? Republican Committee to be permitted tc request you to do some particular service for the Republican cause from time :i'J time during the canvass. Such service, will call for the exercise of discretion and the ability to keep a secret. Are you willing to undertake such duty to help secure Republican success? It you are willing to do so, send me the name of a Democrat among your acquaint ances whom you believe can be induced to vote the Republican ticket this fall. If more than oue, give their names and place your letter in the inclosed envelope, please sign the list with your full name and postoffice address plainly written. You may be sure that any service you may be able to render will not be for gotten. Let me hear from you by return mail. Truly yours, 0. H. Hackett. Chairman Executive Committee. The only difference between the Hackett method and the Dudley method is that Hackett reduces the size of the block. RESOLUTIONS OF THE ('. AND S. CAMPAIGN CLUB. passed unanimously sept. 10, 1802. 100 REWARD. Whereas, The use of money for the purpose of purchasing votes at elections has grown to frightful proportions, and is undermining alike the welfare of the nation and the morals of its citizens ; t McCook, of Trinity College, in an article in the September Forum, that careful in vestigation shows that an average of over 15 per cent, of the votes of Connecticut electors can be purchased ; and, Whereas, We think the only way to check and stamp out this evil is to arouse n vmlilin cintimoriT arrainct it rmrl fnr every respectable political organization toi -- declare against it, and to take energetic' FOURTH CONGOiESSIONAL DISTRICT means toward its suppression by the detec-1 DEMOCRATIC, CTTNVENTION. tion and conviction of the offenders under 1 On September 30, last the delegates to the bribery laws of the state; therefore fonrth Connecticut Congressional Dis- liesolved, That the Cleveland and Stev-; trict Democratic Convention met at enson Campaign club, of Ridgefield, de- Bridgeport. James II. Olmstead, of Stam nounces the use of money and all other j for(1) was nnammousIv elected permanent improper means for the purpose of cor-: , . , . ' ,. ... rupting voters at elections! icha.rman and m accepting the position liexolved. That this club pledges itself pledged the loyalty f the district to Mr. to use all the means within its power to Cleveland. Mr. D. Smith Sholes, of prevent the use of money in politics for ; fijigefield, was appointed Secretary and any other than legitimate campaign pur-! . . T , , , p08es after a short recess Judge A. M. fall- Jidsolved, That this club appoint a com- niadge, of Bridgeport, nominated Hon. mittee of 25 persons, who shall be charged R. E. De Forest as the candidate of the with the duty of detecting and bringing to p,irtv for Congress. Dr. Ilorrman Hoff punishment any parties who shall violate, ' , ... , , , ,, or attempt to violate, in the town of mau' (,f Litchheld, seconded the nomina Ridgefield, the law of the state in refer- tion and Judge De Forest was mmnimons ence to bribery and the marking of ballots. 1 v nominated with cheers. Resolved, That this club offer a reward Mv DeForf,st then accepted the nomi of $100, to be paid to anv person who . . shall furnish evidence sufficient to convict iimtlon 111 nn aWe sneecb vhieh he any one of giving or taking a bribe, or the ' arraigned the course of the Republican illegal marking of ballots at the election in partv in the last two vears. and pledged Ridgefield in November next. fijmself to protect the welfare of his "be Kestr.h'Pfl That. S&lOn be imnrnnrinferi , 1 IV I . I . . U 'V- 1- . .... V. X. k I Li I i. I ' . 4l. IV . from the funds of the club and be depos- ited with the Ridgefield Savings Bank for that purpose. hemtved, 'That this club does hereby call upon all good citizens and political organizations to join in this new crusade MgUlUnt MltMHJ y tJ- v iAl linn uuv wv purity of the ballot. The New Milford Gazette says of this : "The Democrats of Ridgefield have adopted a set of striking resolutions for. the furtherance of honorable methods ia, politics which could to much advantage ne accepted in a spirit of reform by citi zens ot all political parties in other towns." Freer trade does not mean free trade, anv more than lower taxation means no sup- port for the government. yew i ork WorUl. CLUB MEETING. We announce with pleasure that the citizens of Ridgefield will have a chance this evening to listen to Julian O. EUinger, Esq., of New York city, at 8 p. m. at Bailey's Hall, under the auspices of the Cleveland and Steven son Campaign Club. Mr. Ellinger is a graduate of the Annapolis Naval Academy and is an Unff:nppr wiru tpn VM nwrtiral ev- ' 1 7 . . penence in mining ana Dnage-Duiia-ing. He will be well worth listening to as his views are those of a highly educated gentleman who has had an extensive practical experience in all parts of our union. We" are confident that every one who hears im will be glad of it. and predict a laf audi ence. YOUNG PATRIOTS. The boys of Titicuhave founded a Junior Cleveland Stevenson Cam paign Club witbirfrvey Northrop as presi dent, It. M. Jjfflit and R. L. Gilbert as vice-preMdejfts ; W. J. Humphrys as sec retary aiy Harry Rasco as treasurer. The othir members are R. W. Gilbert, Louis Hint, Oliver Burt, Ambrose Brun dage, William Rasco, Harry Lockwood, Louis Lockwood, Percy Humphrey, and Edward Barrett. The boys raised a banner at Stebbins corner on Wednesday, October 5, and afterwards met at Bailey's Hall at 8 o'clock in the evening, where with Mr. W. H Humphrys presiding, they listened to speeches from E. H. Smith. L. H Bailev, E C. Bross and A. Newbold kuins. We congratulate the Juniors on their j characteristic American energy. The Republican boys of Titicus are not in it, and have to get the aid of the girls to have any club at all, and they have not dreamed of a banner vet. jioved little state" and of bis constituent!-, i The convention Jhan unanimously adopted some stirring resolutions and ad. jouruefl ftfter a most harmonious session. J pfstvf nTXTTifivm i?v THE M'KINLEY BILL. EDWIN SANDFORD, OF SANDFORD AND SONS, BRIDGEPORT. CONN., HAS TO SHUT UP HIS WOOL HAT FACTOR V THROWING THREE HUNDRED OPERATIVES OUT OF EMPLOY MENT. This firm discontinued business ou the first of. May, 1891, having been in business continually as a firm from 1820. Mr. Sandford informs me that the adoption of, j -e McKinley bill was the last straw on the camel's back, and when thev learned 1 0f js adoption they came to the conclusion that it was useless to attempt to stmggla I auy longer against the continued attempts of protectionists to rain their business and prevent their employees from earning a good liv ing. Previous to the adoption of the tariff bill they had found that by reason of the cheap foreign labor the manufacturers of Reading, Pa., were employing hands at about 'JOc. u day against the .f l.fiO they were obliged to pay, that there was a serious discrimination against them and that they were forced to conduct their business at a loss or reduce the wages paid their em ployees. Rather than cut down wages to compete with Huns and ignorant foreign ers, they operated at a loss for the last two years their factory was in operation, Had a tariff bill been adopted, giving them free raw materials, they would have been able, in the opinion of Mr. Sandford, to keep on and place their products in foreign markets. This was the largest wool hat factory in the United States, running continuously since 1820, employing an average of 300 operatives, paying over $100,000 per annum in wages, and large sums in taxes and other expenses incident to the con duct of a . business of such magnitude. The result of' the McKinley bill, so far as Bridgeport is concerned, is to close,, this immense factory, turn 300 operatives out to learn a new trade or starve, and enhance the cost of living to the remaining tax payers by putting on them the taxes hitherto paid by the Sandfords. American Industrie . 13TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. This is a year of renominations in Con. necticut, and one of the most satisfactory is that of Senator John S. Seymour by acclamation, at the convention in Norwalk last Saturday. Senator Seymour is one of the rising statesmen to whom the people of Connecticut are beginning to look for counsel and leadership. During the stormy scenes in the legisla. ture two years ago, when the leaders of the Republican party made up their minds to thwart the will of he people, Senator Seymour was one of the bravest and most trusted leaders of the Democratic Senate. To him belongs a great share of the credit for bringing the question of constitutional reform to the front, ant! his address as temporary chairman of the Democratic Convention at Hartford, a few weeks ago. was a masterly exposition of the position and principles of the DemVratic party of Connecticut to-day. X, y A PRESENTATION. Last Saturday evening a few members of the Ridgefield Club presented the Club with an excellent likeness of itl president Mr. A. Newbold Morris. The vice-president of the club, Mr. Melbert B. Cary, made the presentation spee?h on behalf of the subscribers, and referred o Mr. Morris as the Columbus of Ridgefield for New York summer residents. Mr. Morris re sponded in a few words that reminded at least one hearer of the kindly dignity and frank genuineness of Col. Newcomb. TOWN ELECTIONS. The Connecticut town election was held on Monday last. The Democratic caucus was held the week before and was most harmonious. The Ridgefield figures show a very satisfactory diminution of the Repnblican majority which ran from fiO to 70 instead of from !0 to 100 as is usual. The following officers were elected. (Democrats in italics). Selectmen -.Henry L. Hoyf, Richard W. Keeler, and Bradley W. Sanford. Town Clerk: Hiram K. Scott. Town Treasurer : Lewis C. Seymour. Assess ors:). Smith Sholes, John Brophy, Board of Relief Geo. A. Knor, Wm. C. Barhite and Hiram J. Kellogg. Consta bles : D. Francis BedienCJairu F, Gil bert, Clarence G. Mead, Wm. F. Hoyt, Sereno S. Hurlbutt, Willis Powers and Hiram K, Scott. Jr. Grand Jurors: Sylmfer Smith, Samuel D. Keeler. Rich ard W. Desmond, John F. Holmes, Elias H. Edmonds and Hawley Davis.' School t Visitors: Sanntet Keeler, John W.' Bal-C lantine, Wm. S. Todd, and Willis -Weed (for two years). Registrars Sylve&ter Smith and Richard W. Osb6rn. Auditors: 77. . Smith and Bexrj. K. Northrop. J,