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VOL. I. NO. I.
RIDGBFIELD, CONtf., OCTOBER 8, 18)2.
PRICE 2 CENTS.
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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.
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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
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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-
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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.
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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,
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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,