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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
ECZHMAl

For the benefit OF suffering humanity deem
Il only my duty to give this unsolicited testl-
Inony In favor of Swift's Specific. NY wife
las been afflicted with Eczema from Infancy.
ctrled every known remedy, but 10 no avail
Size was also afflicted with n periodical nor
vous headache, sometimes followed by an In
tcrmittcnt fever. 50 that her life became u
burden 70 her. Finally | dCturmiuel ~ Try
Swiit's Specific. sh" commence seven w,aks
ago. After taking the FIRST large blttla tho
disease seemed to Increase: the burning Itch
ing and inflammation becpme uub1dr'lblc.
She. however, persevcrcl In the use of the
mCdiciTe After TAKING the second bottle the
Inflammation began TO subSidc After tho
third bottle the Inflammation iisap9cGred. aud
the sore spots dried up and turned white anl
scay. and finally she brushed them OF In an
impnlpnhle white powder re- senhlny pure
salt. She Is now taking Che sixth bottle; every
appearance of the disease IS gone, and her
f1esh Is soft and white aa II chili's. Her heal
aches have disappeared and she enjoys tn,
only good health she has known IN ~ ye IRIS.
No wonder she deems every bottle of s. $. s.
Is worth thousand times It's weight in gold.
Any further information concerning hur c.isA
will be chccrfuly given by herself ut her RI Il
dencc. 1873 MullCit street. or by me,
JOHN f. BRADLEY, IL Griswold st.
Detroit Mich. May 10, 1885.
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
MY, 1857 w. 23d ST. Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Is situated NJ The iniorCCIIUn Ot COncItI-
cut, Massachusetts and New Ilamp
shire avenues and Nineteenth and i
streets northwest, In II ia the statue of
RcarAdmirul $, +, Dupont in heroic
bronze, Its cost was $1,000, erected
by the Government.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth andl
and X streets northwest. This square
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

The Cleveland Loader'S correspond
ent in this city gives it as his uH-
qualified opinion that Nc. Spororl of
the Congressional Library is the great
est librarian in the United States, if
not in the world. He knows to a
pamphlet the hundreds OF thousands of
publications contained in the National
Library, and he can tell you at n
moments notice everything published
ON any subject of which you wish to
know. He is invaluable to the Repre-.
sentative and the Senator who wishes
to get up great speech cmbodying
many figures and profound reasoning,
and doubt not many Of the brightest
illusions of the Congressional Rc5W
come from his inspiration. lie is also
the great friend of the student anil
litcrateur, and he has helped many II
struggling brain to prominence. His
work is thoroughly systematizcd, and
he uses the shorthand man and me3}en.
ger to help him in his many duties
lie can dictate rs well rs most men can
write, and his ordinary conversation,
NHlNh - NnuNlll 0lbM uHl IltdNulNNl,
would not look badly in print, lie is
now GO years old, and is Il New Hamp.
shire man by birth lie had II
classical education and had been en-
ploycd in publishing and editing before
he took his present position as Librarian
of Congress, now twenty years ago.
Mr. Spoilord is a vOlumnous writer,
and You will find many articles from
his pen in some of the leading cncyco.
pcdias OF the day. Since he has been
Librarian the library has grown from
ninety thousand to nearly half mil,
lion of books, and he has kept pace
with 1t all. But he has had no space
in which to make a proper arrange
mCnt of such mass, and the loss of
him before the new National Library
is completed would be national cNlam-
ity, Mr.. Spoirord has many friendships
with the leading men of the nation,
George Bancroft and he are great GRO
mics, and they may be often seen start
ing for long horseback rides together.
Senator Iloar and he are also very in
innate, and Ben; Perley Pooro and the
gray haired librarian are often seen to-
gether. The new Library building
will be one of the subjects of discus
sion of the next Congress, and an an
preparation will probably be made for
It's erection, The plan chosen is one
of the most complete in its appoint
monts of any library in the world. The
luilding will cover little over three
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Oak hin, Georgetown, Is open from sun
rise to sunset every day, except sun
days and holidays 1t is reached by the
Metropolitan and Pennsylvania avenue
cars, The Congressional Cemetery,
open every day, except sunday, is acncs-
sihle TO within the distance of half a
mile 10y the Pennsylvania avenue cars
and the hcrdios. 1t is ON the banks of
the Anacastia. Rock Creek Cemetery
open every day, except SUNDAY, is
reached by the seyenth.strcct carr, The
National Military Cemetery lies east
OF Rock Creek and adioius the soldiers
Home Gleuwood Cemetery, at the head
Of Lincoln avenue, is one mile and
a-half north Of the Capitol and reached
from the Columbia Street Railway.
Mount Olivct Cemetery is ON the line
of the Columbia turnpike, half a mile
north Of the eastern terminus of the
Columbia Railway, Gmccland Cemetery
lies a the terminus of the Columbia
Street ailway east.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
SCRATCHES.
1lro' the garden

1hro' the garden
Ran the maid,
az must have n rose she sad
Take lily.h some one whispered,
"Iakc q lily, child, instead !n
But the roses hung in posics,
Brightly blushing overhead;
Up she sprnng, aud, lightly laughing,
Snatched one, but her finger blcd.
So she chose
Her own sweet rose,
And her own sweet will--shc had 10;
Had cruel thorn MS we'll;
Wouldn't tcll-old pride forbade It.
When maiden says, ~ WILL
Pin may prick its bridal favor,
still she bears Il, wears IT, till
All things cnd-no saint can save her.
&c. b., in Temple Bar.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
squares. CircIcs aud statues.

In addition TO the grounds attached to the
public buildings there are number of
beautiful squares and circles in the city
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
faces the White House, on Pennsylvania
avenue, between Fifteen-and-a-half and
SiXtcen-and-a- streets northwest. In
the centre of this square is Clark Mills
equestrian statue Of General Andrew
jackson. 1t lis colossal and cost $50, 600.
nI,IIInILaAAA
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Mount Vernon Is situated on the Potomac
ID miles below Washington. II can be
reached daily except Sunday by the
steamer W. ". Corcoun, which leaves
Seventh street wharf at 10 o'clock a. m.
sharp, returning at $3.50 p. m. The
mansion Is situated on an eminence
overlooking the river and Is open to
visitors Near the foot Of the incline
which leads to the house are the tombs
Of George Washington and his wife,
Martha Before reaching them the
ruins of the old vault, which originally
contained the remains of Washington,
are pointed out by the guide. Meals
can be obtained on the grounds.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
EAST WASHINGTON.

Private Mari of the Eighth Precinct re-
ports that he shot at two colored men and
one white man who were trespassing on
his watermelon patch in the county last
Sunday The white man and one colorel
mcu were wounded, but they succeeded in
making their escape,
\ man named Pfeifer was severely
burned at Guethlcr's Park last night by the
explosion of a gasoline lamp, which was ac-
cidentally knocked against him.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
u'hc Suprrn,c Court.

The Supreme Court Of the United States
occupies n room on the eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rotunda and north wing Of the Capitol
il is very uuOstcntntious in It's furul
turc aud Of limited seating capacity
II was formerly used rs the Senate
Chamber
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
THE VISITORS GUIDE.
Points of Interest Ia aud About the
National Capital.
where They are, When 90 See Them
and Row 20 Oct EhCrr.


he residence Of the President, known as
the White House, IL ON Pennsylvania
avenue, west Of the Treasury building
II is reached by the Avenue street cars
The East room Of the Mansion is open
to visitors every day except sundays.
The grounds are tastcfully laid out with
walks, trees, shmbbcry aud fountains.
Upon the lot Immediately south q con
cert, open to the public is given every
Saturday evening during the summer
and early fall, from $3.50 to I o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
The Army Medical Museum.

nc Army McdIc0I Museum, originally a
church and subsequently known as
Ford's Theatre and made memorable
CON. is Situated on Tenth street he
tween l. and + streets, and is occupied
by the Surgcon-Gcncral. 1t is place
of great historic interest and open
every day except Sunday from a. IN.
to 3 p. III. The house directly oppo-
site, No. $40 Tenth street, is where Mr..
Lincoln was taken aftcrhe was shot and
where he died the next morning.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
The Smithsonian institution.

The Smithsonian Institution and National
Museum, objects Of great interest to
all strangers, are situated in the Smith
sonian grounds which occupy 524 acres,
extending from Seventh to Twelfth
streets, and from B street north TO b
street south. The Smithsonian grounds
proper, ON which the buildings are To-
Gated, consist of 20 acres set apart in
the southwest corner of the main res
crvation. They are open daily from
ga. IN. to 4 p. IN.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

rhc Navy Yard is situated on the Anacostia
at the terminus of Eighth street south
east, and is reached 10y the cars of the
Washington IL Georgetown Railway;
also by the herdics. 1t is open every
day except Sunday from a. IN. to sun
set Near the Navy Yard gate, on the
east side of Eighth street southeast,
and between q and | streets, are the
Marine Barracks, open during the
same hours,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

W.T.
The ArlingtOn House and Nntiol

he Arlington House and National Gene
terry lopcn to visitors every day are
situated on the summit Of hill on the
Virginia shore of the Potomac, afford
ing an excellent view Of Washington.
II is about four miles from the Capitol
across the Aqucduct bridge. The GENE
terry comprises about 200 acres and the
bodies Of nearly 10000 soldiers from
the battle fields Of Virginia and the
hospitals at the Capital here reposc.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
The Agricultural Department

The Agricultural Department is between tho
Washington Monument and Smith
sOnian Institution, near Twelfth street,
on the line Of the Belt Line cars. 1t
is open daily, except Sunday, from . n.
m, to B p. m. 1t contains a museum,
seed and specimen rooms, etc, aud Is
surrounded by grounds containing rare
horticultural collections.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

James p. Mackey, an aged white mln,
was arrested by Officer Howell, ON Four
Gnd-a-half street southwest, last night, for
being an habitual drunkard. lie was sent
TO Police Court this morning.
The condition of Mr.. William Browne,
which was thought to be improving, took
a sudden change FOR the worse last night,
and grave fears are now entertained for his
recovery.
A series of successful revival meetings
are now being carried on at Fifth Baptist
Church, on ID street, near Four-and-a-half
street The meetings are being conducted
by the pastor, Rev. c. c. Meador, and
many converts have been made.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

fhe Department Of Justice Is open every
day, except Sunday, from n. m. to 3
p. m, and occupies thcuppcr floors of
large Senccastouc building ON Penn
syyania avenue, between Fifteenth and
Fiftccn-and-a-half streets northwest.
The principal object of interest is the
gallery Of paintings of the Attorneys.
General Of the United States, which is
In the Acknowledgement Office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
The Interior Department.

This building, better known from the pur-
pose for which It was originally erected
rs the Patent Office, including also the
Indian Office and General Land Office,
lies between Seventh and Eighth and
L and q streets northwest, and Is open
daily, except Sundays, from . Il. m. to
u. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

The General PostolIlce, standing directly
opposite the Patent Office, between f
and L streets, is open to the public
daily from o II, IN. to 2 p. m. The build
ing is Of Corinthan architecture, and its
erection wash egun in 1889
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

The Treasury Department, on Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is II
thrcc-stury building Of Grecian Ionic
architecture, with basement and sub
basement, iGS feet i'm length aud 264
feet in width. 1t is open daily, except
Sunday, from a. I'm. to p. IN.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Near the western entrance Of the Capitol
grounds is the Monument Of Peace.
IT was designed by Admiral Porter
and erected from subscription started
by him In 1865. 1t commentaries the
officers, scamen and marines who fell
during the late war. II is in marble
and It cost S2l 600. The pedestal and
platform, costing $50 600, were paid for
out Of an appropriation by Congress.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
Goycrnmrnt Insnnc AsYInm.

he Government Hospital for the Insane is
situated ON the high ridge ut the con-
ilucucc of the Potomac and Anacostia
rivers, and is accessible to within the
disiGucc Of one mile by the Pennsyl-
yana avenue cars and the AnacOstia
and Potomac street railway The gen
cral visiting days are Wednesdays from
. 10 u p. m, and the asylum Is open TO
friends Of the inmates every day except
AmmluN
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Since the police succeeded in driving
policy from this city, the promoters Of
this uelarous game have located Just out
side Of the District line in Virginia and now
occupy dilapidatcd wooden building at the
south end Of the Long Bridge, The game
has lccn carried ON almost with impunity
there and in Alexandria for some time
Recently the Alexandria authorities made a
big cflort to clear the policy men out Of
that vicinity, and to that end they secured
the services of Detectives Ran and Block,
who have gained considerable of rcputa-
tion in breaking up policy shops These
officers, accompanied by Officers Brccn,
Kenny and Nicholson, went with Constable
A, W. Trayers of Alexandria County, Va,
TO the place named and captured Frank
Thompson and his assistant, Frlelley, and
their entire outfit The policemen were
stationed ON the District line, and the de
teCtiycs We're sworn in as deputy constablcs
by Constable Traycrs They were also
armed with warrants Four Of the writer's
were also captured, 4 preliminary hear
ing was held in Alexandria, and they We're
held for the grand jury in 500 bail,
Do NOT be deceived; ask for and take only
II, II, Douglass ~ Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats.
4 ~ II.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
Government Printing Omcr.

he Government Printing Onicc and Bind
cry il situated ON the southwest corner
Of II and North Capitol streets, and
may be reached most conveniently hy
the cars of the Culumbia-Strcct Railway
1t is open to visitors from $ %. m. 90 .
p. IN. aud the entrance is ON North
Capitol street.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Tie Aqueduct Bridge crosses the Potomac
from the foot Of Bridge street, West
Washington, and connecting with the
Dads to Arlington and Fort Meyer on
the Virginia bank.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Fort Meyer is situated in Virginia, short
distance northwest of the Arlington
House. II Is now a station for instruc-
ton Of officers aud men In the Signal
Service of the army.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

which lies at the head Of Four-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
northwcstis one Of the largest in the
city. The south portion is occupied by
the City Hall. The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic Inaugural
tion ball was held, is now in course Of
erection ON the north side of this
square.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

GrccnOugh's stntuc Of Washington, repre-
sonting him in II Roman toga, is situated
in the park ut the east front of the
Capitol. 1t cost $1,000, appropriated
by Congress. In front Of the CIV
Hail. at the head of Four-and-a-haif
street, facing south, is the marble statue
of Abraham Lincoln. It was erected In
1866 by Congress and cost SIS, 600
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
TINE MAnsmALL srATuE.

Near the foot Of the Capitol building Is the
bronze statue Of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice Of the United States.
II cost $4,000, and represents the sub
icct as seated in his gown and eXpound-
ing the law.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

On New York avenue southwest of the
state Department, is tastcfully laid out
with walks, shady trees, shIubbcry and
rustic fountains. In the centre is the
bronze statue of General John A. Raw
lings, 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
l95OO
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Is on X street, 0t the intersection Of Seven
tcenth street. The walks are beauti-
fully laid out and SHADED, In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David G.. Farragut first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs, Winnie Ream IIoXic, Washington,
d. c., 1850, by order of Congress, at a
cost of $4,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Situated about 200 feet north Of the wcso
wing Of the Smithsonian Institution,
facing south, is the bronze statue Of
Professor Joseph Henry, first secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution The
statue, which was unveiled IN 1883, was
erected by the Government at q cost Of
$1,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
Librarian sPoFFoRD AND MS
VAST COLLECTION or BOOKS.
CLANC Es IN TIE SENATE.
&C CCNMODATIoNS AZ tue CAPi-
TAIN GREAT DEMAND.
TIE LATE SCOTT LORD.
what General GRANT Thought About
FIR. Tiiden's Election.

General W. W. Bclkno?, at the re.
cent reunion Of the Army of the Ten
ncssee, responded at the banquet to the
toast of "rhc Memories of the Camp.
Fire" and in his remarks referred to
General Grant as follows: "The camp.
fires of the field aud this campfire to-
night minglc their memories of war
and peace together; they tell of many
men and deeds, but above all, of him
who began with us his active mill.
tary life and ended his career the
marvel Of all history. The bugle
sang truce at Riverside over him who
was for Us leader, and to the world u
wonder. It's beautiful notes sounded
lights out here forever for that i'm
mCr;al man. The dying strains role |
through the still air in waves of nut
sic across the placid Hudson, and as
the echo came clearly and swcetly
frcm The hills beyond ii seemed rs if IL
brought n heavenly welcome from that
Grcat army Of his comrades which ha /
gene before ana gathered on the shore
of the unknown river to bear their old
leader with them to the Celestial city.
No fear had he as he marched with
his men TO receive the final order Of
the God of armies
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Mr.. Scott Lord, whose death occurred
in New jersey last week, Is well re-
mcmbcrcd in Washington although he
served but one term in Congress. He
was n member of the House judiciary
Committee at the time of its invc3liga-
ton OF Mr. Blaine. Mr.. Lord says the
U'oiM correspondent, was tail, broad
shouldcred man, with apowerful frame.
lie was of the conservative, judicial
type His son, who was with him at
the time, married the daughter of the
widow of prominent naval officer
living here. This naval widow had
registered VOW that her daughter
should never marry an army or navy
officer. She said that she had seen too
much of the service, and had known
too much trouble in 1t to ever have her
daughter 90 through the same ordeal
She said often that she would rather
her daughter should marry clerk in
the department than an army or navy
officer. As the daughter was very ac-
complishcd and handsome, and well
known in army and navy circles, the
mother had great difficulty in main
tanning her decision. She was very
glad when young Scott Lord came to
the rescue and took her daughter and
the responsibility off of her hands.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

Fresh Alderncy butter, churned every morn
Ing and delivered in II ID. Ward" prints, 3lo
per H. Also cottage cheese buttermilk and
sweet milk DC. per at. Cream, l5c. per pint
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

a good deal Of attention has been at
tracted to the recent article of Mr.
Childs of Philadelphia about General
Grant. One point in particular has
been the subject of widespread com
ment This was Mr.. Childs' declara-
ton that General Grant was convinced
that Tildenw was elected. Crawford of the
U'o1d had talk with Colonel Fred.
Grant TIE other day upon this very sub
ject. Colonel Grant said that he was
with his father n good deal during the
winter of 1861. lie has in his DOS
session papers which throw light upon
General Grants belief at that particular
time. Colonel Grant says that he does
not think that his father was clearly of
the opinion that Tilden was entitled to
the seat. He says his father thought
that there was so much fraud upon
both sides that the title of either Hayes
or Tildcn would have been clOuded
He said: 81 think fathers idea was
that there should be II new election. At
least that was his original idea. He
was satisfied that whatever result was
accomplished there would be very
large number of people throughout the
country dissatisfied and disposed to
look upon such a result with serious
distrust. To avoid this my father
hoped to reach some sort of compro-
mise which would result in no election.
Then the Secretary of State would
have been obliged to give notice for
another election. My father was not
alb e to secure this result. The Electoral
Commission was second thought and
was really compromise.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

at the intersection Of Massachusetts anil
Maryland avenues northeast, contains
the colossal bronze equestrian statue VI
MoiorGcucral Nathaniel Greene, which
cost $4,000
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Tickets only So

Louisiana State Lottery Co.
,,, 90 s'',dy c1i3B Wnat re sppeJ,rssse Uc r.
hhW Di1WUgs ~ Ms L0Visi0Hd state LOitsyY
,Widnv anu H p,rsOH manage dHd control The
ItdW,"gs N,ms2rTa. amt that he same are con-
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PdnBfO nee WiF r'yt hc0fe, rim fGc-siHiUcs Of
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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15

at the intersection of Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island avenues, contains the
bronze statue Of General Winfield Scott.
The General is represented in the full
uniform Of his rank, mounted ON a
war charger at rest, and surveying
the field Of battle. The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
ricd in this country, The total cost
was $50, GOO
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-15
MCPHERSON SQUARE

is ON Vermont avenue, between | and X
streets northwest. The parl, is laid out
IN concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbery. In the centre Is the bronze
statue of Maior-Gcncrul James b. Me
EMERSON, which cost S23, 800, and was
erectedby the Army Of the Tennessee.