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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-09

10 me Edttor Of The EUenla0 Urtttc:
The washing OF the towels for the baths in
the House end OF tho Capitol comes to about
800 per month In winter and 5000 In sum
mer. Under the last Republican House thls
was divided among Ave poor soldiers widows,
mostly with several small children and IRE.
speciiye or politics, which greatly aided them
In paying rent and supporting their families.
But under the present Democratic reform
House, the Clerk, who has tho control of the
washing, has taken 1t away from the i've wid.
ows and given 1t 10 one Democratic woman,
who may be called an arlstOcratc washer.
woman, as she goes 10 tho Capitol IN a carriage
TO get tho towele, hires poor colored women to
wash them for little pay and then returns
them IN her carriage. For party which
claims 10 be the especial friend OF tho poor
widows and orphans, this Is decidedly unjust.
IL Will be remembered that Flt2hugh, a Dem
ocratic Doorkeeper, lost his place because he
became "biger man than old Grant," aud
this Clerk, who has made one washerwoman a
"bigger" woman than Mrs. Grant, may gQ.tae
same road by continuing his favoritLAfNe~C.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-09
ANUS SEMEHT


THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
"sam'l OF Posen" continues 10 draw largely
at he National Theatre. 1t is n novel comedy
and we'll presented.
FoRD's oPERA-HoUsE.
"Prlncess 1da," as presented by Stetson's
original New York opera Company, has met
Win great and wellmerited success at
Fotd's Opera-House.
THE THEATRE CoMIQUE,
"Antics," Harry Montague's last sensational
extravaganza, and the host OF other attractions
at tho Theatre Comique, crowd the house at
every performance.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
This popular family resort Is open every af-
ternoon and evening. tinely.selected pro-
gramme 10 given.
THE MENDELssoHN QUINTET CLUB.
On Tuesday, April 10, the Mendelssohn
Quintet, OF Boston, assisted by Madame
Cora Gicse, will give q concert at Lincoln
Hall.
MR.. KINsLEY's BENEFIT.
on May the 9th the grand annual benefit
Will be rendered Mr.. Samuel G.. Kinsley, the
popular manager OF the National Theatre. A
line performance will be given,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-09

THE Kansas City Times of April 9 has n
column editorial favoring Judge Fields
nomination for the Presidency by tho Dem
ocratic Convention, because he "would be
acceptable to the business interest of the
country" The Times in 1880 published n
biographical sketch of Judge Field, because
IL was a business transaction.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-09
Wednesday, April 9, 1884.

WE publish Taxpayers communica-
tion on the subject Of free bridge because
we believe in giving all sides hearing.
At the same time we not do agree with
Taxpayer" Tho people do want a
free bridge and they are willing to pay q
Just proportion for IL.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-09

In ancient times a church was a sanctuary,
pul fox which lately took refuge IN an Eng.
llsh pulpit near Brighton was slaughtered
without compunctlon.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-09
willing and Anxious.


BUUlOH HtfhIu.
friend OF Senator Sherman says that,
while not q candidate for the Presidency, as
he was fonr years ago, 'If nominated, he Will
not decline." Mr. Blaines position could be
pretty accurately described In the same terms.
nomination 10 the Presidency was never yet
declined, and he does not believe 1t aXs<fs%ill
be. They are Barkises together. szr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
CHANGED.

C. c. Slaughter, of Dallas, Texas, whom
many of the Oldest residents will remember
as a prominent Texas cattle man who made
Wichita his headquarters in 1862 10 II and
who shipped thousands of long horns from
this point in ~, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Slaughter used to feed his cattle up be-
tween the rivers and in attempting to drive
up to his old feeding ground he got lost. He
says he could hardly find his way out of the
city but as soon as he struck the country,
the farms, groves and improvements we're SO
numerous and great that it seemed liks q
strange new country. Mr.. S. says the cattle
men always thought Wichita would make .
city and that Sedgwiak was the making Of
the best county in Kansas, but that they had
no idea that it would all come around SO
soon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
WICHITA. January 81, 1884.

Prof Sdmueis:
DEAR SIR-Being among the first to
avail myself of your professional services in
this city, and now having tested your crys-
tai glasses, which you htted upon me, feel
u sense Of duty as well as pleasure in say
ing that they have proven thoroughly sat
isiactory, enabling me to read with the
greatest ease aud without wearying my
eyes. take great pleasure in commend
ing you TO all who require artificial assist
aDce. believing your glasses to be the best
in use. remain yours respectfully.
II. II. OWENS, Nj. ID.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
OFFICE OF f. u. ALLEN. NJ. ID. #,

Pref. .Sdu.ueis:
DEAR SIR-Those eyeglasses that pur-
chased from you are giving entire satisfac-
ton. can read longer and easier with
them than any 1 have ever used. They
seem to rest my eyes, and it is pleasure to
wear them. | have lot used the.J long
enough to know what the final result will
be, but thus far my sight seems to improve
with theiruse. Very respectfully,
L. b. ALLEN, NJ. ID.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Prot. SdmUels:
SIR am not aware that My public tes-
timony in favor of your method of fitting
glasses to the eyes can be of any service to
you. but give it for the benefit Of any one
suffering from serious difficulty in getting
glasses TO fit the eyes. Give Prof. Samuels
a trial and you will come away satisfied.
would not take any price for my glasses il |
could not get another pair.
A. j. LoNGsDoRF, Nj. ID.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

William S. Hinckley, who was q soldier
under Kit Carson and who WAS in Wichita
for some little time year or two after il was
laid out, but who has for several years been
in the employ of the Missouri Pacific rail
road. spent Yesterday in the city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

The town of Mortified, in Sumner corn-
ty, where the noted springs are, on the line
of the extension of the Fort Scott & Wichita
road, has been changed to Conway Springs,
and paper has been started there by G. NJ.
Magiil, named the Star. Mr.. Magill made
US call yesterday, and says the town is
growing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Last evening there occusred somewhere
on east Douglas Avenue, misunderstood
ing between two persons which led to some
plain talk and some rather uncompiimentary
remarks being made by both parties con-
corning the other. A third party stepped in
and called a halt, it is said, when Nc. came
upon the scene and knocked No. 8 through
a window. Lively and threatening demon
STATIONS now ensued and it was feared that
something serious might result, but cooler
heads came to the rescue, poured oil upon
the troubled waters and quelled the demon
STATIONS before more serious results had
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
WICHITA. January 2l. 1884

To IFhcm a Nay Concern:
| heartily endorse Prof. Samueis Us an op.
ticisn--a master in mechanical aids to sight.
His ability is unique, toned, and | recon-
mend any who have defective vision, with
whom my professional influence bears
weight to give him trial.
c. e. FURLEY, Nj. ID.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Mrs. A. G. Pcase. who lives near Clear
water, drove into this city yesterday to hunt
up her husband, who has not been
home since last Thursday. Mrs. Pease was
seen by reporter just before starting for
home. She said she had not found the old
gentleman, but found out that he had been
having little too much personal liberty"
and had drawn large sum from the bank,
which she feared he would lose. 1t was dis
covered later that he had bought new
buggy with part of the funds.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

OFFICE OF BOARD OF L. 5. EXAMINING
SURGEONS, WICHITA. KANSAS.
To those who are afflicted with imperfect
vision, | cheerfully recommend Professor
IL. Samuels as a competent optician, and he
comes highly recommended by some of the
ablest physicians Ia the west.
A. II. FABRIQUE, NJ. ID.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
A Rems~ able Cure.

The following is taken from an interview
by the Topeka Commonwealth Of October
9Th, 1888: .1When W. Edison, OF the firm Of
Beck Il Edison, of Topeka, was sixteen years
old be had the measles very bad. They left
him with the sight of his right eye so seri-
ously affected that be has not been able TO
see out Of that organ until about seven
months ego. when Prof. Samuels, the noted
optieian, furnished him u pair of glasses
that filed the bill completely, and enabled
him To see just as well out of his heretofore
blind eye as he can out OF the good one.
Mr.. Edison himself never thought that such
a thing could be done, because before meet
ing Prot. Samuels he bad tried all l. e differ
eut kinds of glasses made, but eo,-id not
get anything that gave him any sort of re-
lief. Such wonderful cure as this is GER
tainly something remarkable, for Mr.. Eison
had the use of but one eye, and had the
other been equally affected he would not
have been able to see at all. Doubtless
great many people who are cropping through
life in our blind asylums are affected just As
MIR. Edison was, when, did they know 1t.
they could easily be made to see, II Prof
Samuels could get hold of them
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

WICHITA. September %, 1884.
Prof. Samnels. the opticiau, having re-
turned TO this city, take pleasure in rec
ommending him rs an exper. his spec
iaity. +. b. RENTz, NJ. ID.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Mr.. L. A. Newcomer, of Council Grove
shipped to-day clever head of Shorthorn
cattle purchased at the sale of {. s. Eich-
holtZ, to his farm in Morris county.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
CONSULTATION FREE.
Once hours from 9 a, m. to J D. N.

n. Blowing to engagements elsewhere,
Prof. Samuels will remain here but n short
time.
Prof SamueIs does not attend to busi-
ness outside of his room, and has no one
connected with him. di09-w27
ARTIFICIAL EYES INSERTED
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
PROF SAMUELS
OPTICIAN!
Having his
FOFICE IN ROOM IL AND PARLOR.

Having his
FOFICE IN ROOM u AND PARLOR
Professor Samuels offers 90 those that are
suffering from weakness and defective sigh
his improved crystal-glass spectacles. su
perior TO any other in use. They are con.
structed in accordance with the philosophy
OF nature, adapted to the organs of sigh
and perfectly natural to the eye. The al.
vantages of these specifies are
First-That they can be worn with per.
feet ease for any length Of time at one sit.
ting, giving astonishing clparEess of vision
by candle or other artificial light, and CON
fort to the spectacle wexrer hitherto un-
known.
SecOnd--lt requires professional guidance
even when good article is offered. Prof.
Sumuels not only has the best glasses that
can be found, but carefully examines the
eyes OF the patient and gives Indispensable
advice as TO the proper selection Of them.
Third-these glasses are scientifically adj
justed to every case OF defective sight with
unerripy accuracy, whether arising from
age or strain, or premature decay, by Prof..
Samuels, on new and exact principle en-
tirely his own.
Prof. Samuels, to signalize himself from
the host OF pretenders in his profession will
submit for inspection copies of testimonials
OF the most unquestiOnable responsibility
and talent Of America, also q plumber of
letters from well known people who have
used his glasses.
The use OF any of the following names or
certificates without an actual possession of
the same would be forgery, a. offeDse pun
ishabie by imprisonment in the 'tate's pris-
on.
OFFICE OF BOARD OF L. S. EXAMINING
SURGEONS, WICHITA, Jan. ID, 1884.
Prof. ,Samueks:
DEAR SIR cheeriuliy add my name to
the many who have testified to the worth Of
your glasses. The pair obtained from you
give me great Satisfaction. With the
glasses that l have already used. have not
been able to read more than hall an hour at
4 time without WEAKNESS to my eyes Now
can read continuously without pain or
biuring of vision.
4. II. FABRIQUE.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Best granting French walnut black
walnut, oak, maple, rosewood, first Dip
Parties to whom premiums are due as
above stated, for both special and society
awards, will please coll at the secretarys Of
flee, lover Harding e. Fishers book store, }
for checks for full amount of premiums and
an order on persons who have offered spec
ials. The above list shows that the society
has awarded more than double the amount
in premiums this year than it did last year.
The board returns thanks TO the merchants
and all those who made fine displays, and
exhibits in our halls, which made the fea-
features of the fair more attractive.
ID. A. MITCHELL, Sec'y.
Wichita, Oct. llth, 1894.
+. ID. Coburn, ESQ.,, was selected by the
association as expert Judge" ON swine at
our fair, and after passing on the whole clas2
made the following certificate THE fore
going shows the awards As made according
to the best of my ability. The display in
this line was of great and unusual excellency.
and especially in the Poland-china classes.
worthy of state fair. In an exhibition of
SO many superior animals it almost ceases to
be question of which shall have prizes but
which shall not and the difficulties in salts
factorily making the awards are necessarily
very great. +. ID. COBURA.
Wichita, Kansas, Oct. End, 1884.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Buying all goods direct and large
quantities, goods cheaper than other
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
Trunks, Valises,

Everything Necessary the Clothing the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-06
Uriah wales, Whim.

A dispatch from Coalition, Pa, Dec. 20,
says: Uriah Wales had been a member
of the Free Christian Church of this
place for nearly thirty years, and was a
class leader and exhOrter. His wife was
not commitment, and frequently ridi-
culed her husbands enthusiasm in his re-
Hgion. Ten years ago he told her that he
would not speak to her again until she
saw her error and experienced religion.
He kept his word, and the couple never
exchanged word until last week All
communication between them was con-
Quoted through a son. Early in the
present month revival Of religion began
in the church. Mrs. Wales was converted
last week. Her husband on Thursday
evening arose in church and said that he
had been q widOwer for ten years, but
that ''nOw he thanked God he had a
WIFE" Mrs. Wales created a sensation
by rising in her seat and saying that she
did not believe man who was truly re-
hgiOus could deliberately ignore his wife
for ten years, and asked that special
prayers be offered for the conversion OF
her husband. She then turned to him and
said:
s'Uriah, get on your knees, ask for
giyeness for your sins, and be awakened
to the error of their ways. will lead
you to the Lord myself
She walked toward the seat where he
was sitting. He arose huTriedly and
went out Of the church. Since then he
has not been seen. and no trace of him
can be found.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-06
A Speakers Wife.


Mrs. Carlisle has commenced to almost
regret that her husband was elected
Speaker. She receives nearly as many
letters as the Speaker. Her correspond
ents are generally Of the female sex.
They belong largely to the class of adj
Venturers that hover about the capital
during "a session, deriving their existence
by tOadying to people in power. They
are perfectly happy if they can be seen
speaking publicly to person in position.
just before the recess Mrs. Carlisle
was rapidly walking with lady
friend towards the Speakers private
gallery. "Oh, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs.
Carlisle,' plped out thin, efeminate
voice behind her. She stopped and turned
and SAID cOldly: "Did any one call meY'
"Oh, it's only me, Mrs. Carlisle" said a
brainless dude, coming forward. Il
could not let you pass without having the
pleasure of speaking to you, you know"
Mrs. Carlisle resumed her walk without
deigning to make reply. This is only
one Of similar experiences she has had
One letter received by her recently was
particularly marked for its impudent pre-
sumption. 1t was from a perfect stranger,
a female lobbyist. She invited the Speak
er's wife to come to her house and
make her place her home for the winter
The writer said she should delight in
ministering to her every want. The invi
tatiOD, however, was not accepted. An
Other friend wrote to Mrs. Carlisle, re,
Winding her of the time when they used
to be children together in the old Ken.
lucky home. the letter was very senti
mental and also long. 1t was full o.
praise and congratulations. The closing
of the paragraph, however, told the story
The writer wanted to know if Mrs. Car
Isle could not do something to help along
her husbands pension claims. 4 think
she really ought to have waited until the
second edition before making known hel
request was the dry compliment passed
unon the letter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-06
striking 1t klch.
Defpoff Ers1 prsse

1t was a Woodward avenue car. A la
dy richly dressed sat in corner of the
car and said to some one with her: 81
smell kerosene OIL" $50 do l." answered
her friend. One after another got into the
car, and the lady in the corner shifted
suspiciously, and at last fixed her eyes
upon quiet-looking little man near the
door. Il believe he's got the oil,' she
said in a stage whisper TO her friend. II
know it," replied the friend. There
ought to be a law against carrying kerO-
sene in the street cars. Such an odOrr'
and she gared at the little man. Il shall
inform the superintendent" said the first
lady aloud. Il shall inform the Presi-
dent of the road" said her friend with a
fixed and CLASSY Stare. Ladies'" said
the little man cheerfully, ''hadn't yOu
better move. The kerosene from that
lamp in the corner of the car has been
dripping down on We ever since we started;
but SEEM ye both know so much |
thought / wouldn't say anything.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-06
CARLIsLE's RIGHr HAND.
A Pen Portrait of the Chairman OF Way
and Mems

A Pen Portrait of the Chairman OF Ways
aud Means.
Morrison is a singular product of the
fat prarles Of lower Illinois. says the
Springfield Republican. Personally ne Is
knOtty man Of feet s. good proportion.
well-shaped head, when his hair is not so
disheveled as To conceal it, bushy eve
brOws, black eyes. full Of fun, with hui
mOrouS wrinkles running from the cor
ners Of them, grizzly gray beard and
moustache. cut short, small hands for a
farmer and obviously small feet. He loves
a siouched felt hat; his hands are more
comfortable when showed into his pockets
than anywhere else, except when blowing
throuE11 the locks OF his hair, which they
leave standing mp strj,,,t@"hht on end, and
crossing each Other like the paths OF
labyrinth; careless about his clothes. but
neater withal than a good many states
men, and very fond of high polish Oh
MS oo, 70. mentally he is bright, bright
as precOciOus child, with superb gift
for cOndensing a perfect description OF
man or principle into a word or two, as
when he spoke OF Sunset Cox as a tOm-tit,
or Of Tom Reed as a pin pricker of de
bate, or of Robson as a man who built
picket fence to stem the ocean Of debate,
who thought because the picket points
scattered the waves Il little he had
damned up the sea. He is as fond as
Lincoln ever was of adjoining a point
with an anecdOte, and he loves to lean
against a pillar in Wizards lobby, rub
bing his back against it, and talking
sense, wit and nonsense to a thrOng in
front OF him. He does not know the tasts
of tobacco, bat Will sip Il hot punch now
and then for sOciability. He is no stu
dent, vet he knows many things; he is no
reader yet be manages to keep abreast Of
the times. He learns by intuition and he
reasons like woman on the jump. He
defies the Republicans Of Illinois to ger
rvmandeT district so as to beat him, and
he can break q troublesome caucus or
quell revolt rs RaTey used to a vicious
colt. \ ct of all places in the world the
House Of Representatives seems most I'M
fitted for him. lie is strong in the eau
Gus, the private council, the committee
room, but he Is q changed man on the
floor Of the House. l never heard him
make a tive-minute speech. and even in
that short time be can not speak well. He
says himself that he loses his wits When
he rises to speak, and that it has been
the bane Of his life to find that he can not
think on his feet. After he saws Mr.
Speaker" the Bill Morrison he knew is
gone, and another fellow, 4 difiident, I'M
thinking stranger takes his place. He
doesn't know himself. Such. in brief, is
Mr.. Carlisle's legislative right hand, the
leader Of his party, and promising can
didate Of the Democracy for the Presi-
dency. Does he want to be President?
somebody asks. Want to be? The skill
fullest politician never concealed that
fever after it once got into his blood. No
such consummate master Of emotions or
OF himself ever lived as 20 hide that am
bitiOn. 1t is written on mems faces as if
in red ink that is indelible, and no man
was ever thus marked with redder ink
than Morrison.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-06
DRAWN BLANK.

The passionate grief oes,ae the dying bed;
The passionate longing for The vanished
bliss:
The passionate yearning for the glory fed;
Ofeach We ask: "Can life bear worse than
thls<"
Aye-answer weary lips and tired e.,
To violent sOrrOWs sOlace nature grants;
Worse than the worlds Suprelnest dgouies
Are all ITS empty blaaks-its hopeless wants.
When vivid iigEtninss lame S2d thundera
when The fierce winds lash the nerce sea 10
storm.
We see the beacons by the lurid fash,
The tossing spray-c ouds slittering ralnboWs
form;
But when below the sullen drip Of rain
The waters sob along the hollow shore.
It's hard 10 think the sun can SHINE again.
The dun waves CLEAN 10 living light once
more
when time saps slowly strength and hope
And he black gulf yawns by the lonely
path.
When the dumb night creeps ON the empty
Ana The one clue OF an is held by death,
Look not 70 FADED joy or lingering love
To wake the powers youth and faith had
given.
Take patiently the lot we all must prove,
Till the great bar swings back anu shows us,
Heaven.
An the Year E9E1f