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The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
PRESS POINTS.

COLONEL THOMAS FITZGERALD of the
Philadelphia Sunday Item has been in
dicted on the charge of libel preferred by
General Coils.
NICHOLAS KEIFER, proprietor of the
Scranton, Pa, Herald, will begin on the
22d instant the publication of German
daily edition of the same paper.
A wELL-EDITED and neatly printed eight
column newspaper called the Virginia
Register has just been started at Falls
Church, Fairfax County, Va, by Mr.. VIM.
Taylor, who evidently understands his
business.
Mr.. GEORGE CoIToN of Baltimore has
lis to Messrs. Ridgely and Melvin of Caro-
line County. Both of the gentlemen are
lawyers and Mr.. Melvin is also proprietor
of the Denton journal.
Mr.. FRANK r. O'NEILL, late of the
Post Dispatch, has become managing editor
of the St. Louis Rcpublicdn, succeeding Mr..
Hyde, who is off on years trip to
Europe. O'Neill is one of the brightest
newspaper men in the West.
A GERMAN PRESS CLUB, comprising the
German papers of New York, Newark and
other places in that vicinity, has just been
organized with f. Triest of the NeV
YORKER Zcitung as president. A National
Convention of German-Amercan jour
nalists is to be held at Milwaukee in
August.
THERE is SCHEME on foot in New York
to establish a rival paper to the World and
it is understood that the plant of the Sta,
has been bought as starter. Mr.. Henry,
late business manager Of the Herald, and
Mr.. Mclean of the Enquirer are leading
| spirits in the enterprise.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
EXIT THE RED PRINCE.

Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia,
who died at Potsdam yesterday, was fifty
seven years of age, nephew of the
emperor, and every inch soldier. He
was the celebrated cred Prince of the
Franco German war. 1t was to him that
Marshal Bazaine surrendered Metz. He
served with distinction during all the
wars Of Prussia from 1913. He beat the
Russians at Sadowa. His siege of Dappel
showed him TO be master of the science
Of engineering. He was as intrepid as a
lion, and more than once led his Hussars
in "forlom hope" His record as the
commander of the second German army
on the Rhine in the war with France
abounds in brilliant successes. In time
of peace he devoted himself to every de.
tail of the army. In his personal life
there was not much that was lovable,
but otherwise he was typical German
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THE WATER ALL RIGHT.

After forty days fasting in the wilder
ness of a ridiculous delusion, we are glad
TO see that the Republican is coming to its
senses on the Potomac River question:
and is able this morning to take its water
stra ght.
But simple apology to the people Of
Washington for having precipitated a
child ,h and uncalled-for agitation will
not answer
The mischief that the scare has wrought
is not merely local and evanesccnt. 1t is
widespread and will take considerable
time to undo. Our esteemed con-
temporary should keep the fact promi-
ntntly set forth in its columns from day
TO day, for at least three months, that the
water supply of Washington instead of
being the dangerous and pestilence-breed-
ing fluid it has been represented to be,
is not only all right, but far better than that
of most of the principal cities Of the coun-
try.
1t viii take all summer to reassure the
general public on this point, and those
who have done so much to scare it away
from the National Capital are IN duty
bound to spend the rest Of the season re
pairing the damage they have done.
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FLOWERS FOR CLUyERIUs.

Even young Cluverius, convicted as he
is of an infamous crime, is not without
sympathizing friends who occasionally
send him flowers to beguile the remorse.
ful monotony of his prison residence at
Richmond; but this is not so strange as
some other things The circumstance has
been coarsely commented on as evidence
of q morbid sentimentality that heroizes
murder and makes mockery of the blood
Of innocence.
The criticism is in painfully bad taste
and most uncharitable spirit. 1t is not
reasonable to suppose that this unfortu-
nate young man, though standing upon
the brink of an awful fate and guilty of an
act the very thought of which creates a
shudder, is absolutely cut off from human
pity or alienated from the fond remem-
brances of earlier and better days.
There were those who loved Cluverius
once; it were not phenomenon II there
are those who love him yet, and would
speak their love, albeit attuned to sorrow,
in the gentle language ofthe flowers. What
right has anyone to question the purity of
the affection thus expressed or attribute
it to distorted motives2
AS well question the good taste Of the
Nazarene who forgave the adulteress when
others would have stoned her to death,
and who vouchsafed TO sup in Paradise
with the thieves between whom he was
crucitied.
II is not in accordance with the theory of
Divine Compassion thatany human being,
though seemingly lost to all sense of honor
and shame, should be utterly abandoned
like an outcast upon desert rock.
So simple thing as rosebud from
some dear remembered garden may work
a miracle in his nature.
Let us not then begrudge Cluverius the
floral gifts that are sent him, nor the mem
ory of far-oh odorous fields which they
revive, when life was full of beauty and
bird songs, and no lurking curse at hand
to wither its budding promise. 1t is all he
will get-these and few prayers. Justice
would profit nothing by their exclusion
from his cell.
Bring flowers to the captive's lonely cell,
They have tales of the joyous woods to tell
OF the far blue streams and the glowing sky,
And the bright world shut from his languid
eye;
They will bear him a thought of the sunny
hours
Ard tie dreams of his youth-bring him flow
ers, wild flowers"
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
ARRANT ToMFooLERY.

The order Of the new captain of the
Treasury watch, requiring the watchmen
On duty to rise and salute the Treasury
officials above a certain grade, is too
ridiculous for serious comment
Where is the boasted simplicity of the
Jefiersonian Democracy if such disgust
ing tomft olery can engraft itselfupon this
administration?
Jefferson, in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, endeavored to impress his
tountrymen with the sentiment of the
equality" of men under Democratic
Government.
The new captain ofthe Treasury watch
reedsa dose of the grand bounce.n
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
GOING UP TOGETHER.


The Mercury rose from It's little cell,
And tear shone In its eye
As IL saw the sun, for II knew full well
That the hour for work was night.
II had long been having an easy time,
But now must prepare for lofty climb
II sighed for the hours of leisure fed,
AS the Price of Ice went by,
And the latter paused on its way and said,
MY friend, what means that sight
] heard you We're Ill some time ago;
indeed, believe you were very low
20 my health is good, ~ said the Mercury,
As it wiped away tear;
III isn't my health that troubles me,
But my climbing time is near
And ! sigh 70 think, when climb 50 high,
] shall be all alone, with no one nigh
"a pshawn said the Price of Ice, don't fret
But welcome your climbing weather;
j meier went back on an old friend yet,
so We'll both climb up together,
Climb as high as you like I'll climb with you
And stay by your side all the summer through,
Il boston Courier.
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THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT
What u Head Clerk" Has to Say in
its Favor.

What Head Clerk" Has to Say in
its Favor.
ErIToR CRITIC: The letter in this morn
ing's Republican from a suffering clerk
opens up a large subject, and is worthy OF
careful consideration. The proper adjust
ment of the heavily weighted balance
which regulates capital and labor is the
one great question of our day. Experience
in large cities has practically demon
strated the fact that it can be done. In
Boston the large stores of Jordan, Marsh
n CO., r. ii. White n Co., Shepard, Nor
well IL Co., Hogg, Brown Il Taylor, Hovey
" Chandler andin factnearly all the lead
ing houses in dry goods, boots and shoes
furniture houses and grocery men, close
their places of business at p. m. week
days, and 2 p. m. on Saturdays, during
June, July and August, without any appar-
ent detriment to the demands Of trade.
New York has virtually followed her exam
pie, as also have other large cities. Persons
who have shopping to do soon become ac-
customed to purchasing at an early hour
on that day without inconvenience.
The idea is, for this city, new and bold
one, but is also a righteous one, and the
writer believes that an effort on the part
of one or two of our leading merchants
would successfully inaugurate an enter
prise which would indeed prove of lasting
benefit, not only TO the clerks, but EN-
ployers as we'll Three houses in this city
employ 800 clerks. HEAD CLERK.
Washington, June l6.
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POLITICS IN nRIEF.

The New York Graphic has not only an
eye TO beauty and nose for news, but it
is no slouch when it comes to politics.
"There is one thing" it says, (which the
factions and shreds of factions persistently
forget-Cleveland was nominated and
elected by the Democratic party. About
the same number Of factions turn up every
four years, but the great battle is between
the two great parties, and the soreheads
Of one side pretty evenly balance the sore
heads Of the other. The soreheads will
80 their several ways as suits them best;
but the two parties must fight the coming
battles and stand or fall by the general
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

Newly-appointed United States Treas
urer Jordan amazed the Government
Printing Office the other day by taking
off his coat, stationing himself before an
unoccupied case, and beginning to set
type with rapdity and accuracy. He had
ordered a job done within four hours,
and they had exclaimed "Impossibler'
"There," said Jordan, after he had worked
awhile, "that is the way / want work done
for this Government when ] so order it.
What asked of you could have been ac-
complished in fifteen minutes, barring the
unnecessary delays and red tape of this
office. Hereafter, when | want a thing
that know what am talking about
INcM Orleans PiCaYnne.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
FOR STATIONERY.
PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT.

GOsTOfFlCE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May IL, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received at this De-
partment until IL O'Clock m, on Wednesday,
June ID, 1885, for furnishing Stationery for
the use of First and Second Glass PostofiiceS
for one year from July /, 1885.
Blank forms of proposals showing the items
and estimated quantities required, together
with circular relating thereto, vii be fur
nished on application to this Department.
Proposals should be addressed TO the First
Assistant PostmasterGeneral, and indorsed
Proposals for Stationery"
The Postmaster-General reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
WIN. +. Villas,
my15 -2taw,4w Postmaster-General.
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"Why-are they called pyramids, pa ?n
asked George, who was looking at pic
ture of those wonders of Egypt.
"They are called pyramids, my son, -
replied his father, without hesitating, be-
cause, you see, they appear amid the gen
eral desolation of the desert. - Boston
Transcript
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OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June TO- 1885.
BY direction of the Board of Commissioners,
until IL O'Clock on THURSDAY, June 1S,
1885, for constructing and completing u two
story cellar and basement Brick Building for
the National Association for Destitute Colored
Women and Children, to be located on parts of
lots III and 11S, Wright IL Doles subdivision
of Mount Pleasant.
Blank forms of proposals and. specifications,
together with all necessary information. can
be obtained upon application at the Office of
the Inspector of Buildings, ID. q.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids or parts of bids.
G. j. LYDECKER,
Major of Engineers, u. $. A.,
ie1O-6t Engr Commissioner, ID. G..
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The progress Of General Grant toward
Mount MacGregor will remind the coun-
try of General Garfield's journey from
Washington to Elberon. 1t will be
watched with an even intenser solicitude.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

A CORRESPONDENT inappropriately re-
fers to THE CRITIC as "the champion ofthe
Convention scheme" We say inappro-
priately, because this paper has never
advocated such q scheme. We have
merely suggested that where there are
numerous candidates in the field for few
positions they ought to be able to agree
upon q slate among themselves and putan
end at once to even the appearance of q
factious family quarrel. THE CRITIC is not
an organ-neither is it the champion of
sChemes.N
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

THE early closing movement which has
been agreed to for July and August by
numbers OF the leading merchants of
other cities, is becoming a theme of busy
agitation in Washington, and we see no
reason why it should not meet the APP
proval of at least the larger business
houses. The usual Saturday trade could
easily adjust itself to the new arrangement
during the heated term, and hegeneral
public suffer no inconvenience from it;
while to large army of salesmen and
clerks it would be both boon and benefit.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

A BLACK man in South Carolina has
almost changed color within the past few
months, the white spots spreading over
his body, neck and face. His offensive
partisanship" is being removed by freak
of nntnrn
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

THE HOWE BUSINESS SCHOOL, SIT sEv.
Il enth street n. W., short condensed course
In practical bookkeeping, rapid penmanship
and English branches at moderate rates OF
tuition. Morning, afternoon and night ses-
eions. Civil-Service preparation a speciality.
Shorthand, Elocution and Mathematics by
special teacher.
Rp30tf J. II. BRYANT, Principal,
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The house the husband ransacks DER
TO find the duster light and airy;
Alas! his wife has swapped II for
A LOT of mantel statIarY.

"OF ALL MEMBERS of Mr.. Cleveland's
Cabinet" says the Washington CORE
spondent of the New York Tribune, "Mr.
Whitney is the most accessible. No red
tape is required to add single inch to his
official height. You can see him at any time
of the day. He is thorough business
man. He is also man of the world. He
lives well. He is fond of club life. Being
man of considerable means, he will no
doubt entertain in handsome StYle.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

COLONEL ROBERT g. INGERsoLL and fam
lily will abide at Marbehead Neck un,il
the latter part of July.
VICE-PREsIDENT AND Mrs. HENDRICKS
are at Atlantic City to-day, and will re-
main there about a week.
AsBURY PARK is to have O session of the
School of Philosophy this season under
the direction of Rev. DR.. Deems.
SECRETARY LAMAR will address the
graduates of st. Johns College, Fordham,
n. Y, on commencement day, June n.
MR. GEORGE V. n. LorHRop, the new
Russian Minister will sail from New
York to morrow for Bremen by the
steamer Ems.
LEANDER RICHARDSON sailed for Europe
on Saturday to collaborate with Gordon
in the adaptation of one ofthat dramatists
plays for Madame Janisch.
THE DEGREE of Doctor of Laws which the
University of Chile has just conferred on
Dr. Logan, our Minister at Santiago, is the
first it ever has given to foreigner.
CHIEr-JUsTIcE SIR A. A. DoRioN of Que.
bee and Mr.. Perrault, the French vice.
consul at Montreal, have been invited to
he present at the ceremonies in honor of
the arrival of the Barthodi Statue of
Liberty in New York.
PETER B. SWEENEY is said to have lost
in bad speculations what he made out of
the Tweed ring and is having poor time
of it in his old age. He lives in Paris,
but his wife for the past three years has
been resident of New York.
GRIP VAN WINKLE' JEFFERSON left his
New Jersey mountain home yesterday for
his island in the st. Lawrence, near the
Rcstiouchi, where he will remain two
months sketching and fishing. He is a
noted angler although he never can be
induced to tell fish stories.
ATToRNEy-GENERAL GARLAND is the
plainest, most old-fashioned entertainer of
all the Cabinet ministers. He receives
princes and peasants alike, and each with
that air of hospitality and personal interest
that was once peculiarly characteristic of
the South.-[St. Louis Republican.
Sons OF Ex-PREsDENT ARTHUR, Judge
Lambert Tree of Chicago, and Justice
| Clark of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court,
are members of the class which graduates
at Princeton tomorrow. Another mem
Der of the class is nephew of Justice
Harlan of the United States Supreme
Court, and cousin of President Cleveland
BARON DE FAvA, the Italian Minister
NJ. de Sala, Secretary of the French Le-
cation, the Swedish Minister, the British
Minister and Miss Victoria West will
spend portion of the season at New Lon
don instead of devoting themselves eX-
clusively to Newport.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING \
i BRICK BUILDING FOR THE NATIONAL
C0LoRED WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S
ASSOCIATION.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

THERE is United States flag at the
War Department the history of which
the authorities know nothing, except that
it was found in the Confederate War De-
partment and is marked with the name of
the "Fifty-third Illinois Volunteer In
fantry." The flag shows evident signs of
hard fighting in its ncighborhood, for it is
pierced in many places with bullet holes,
and through the starry field, and in ten
places in the silk stripes are gaping holes
where shells have torn their way. There
is no Flagstaff attached, and the folds are
deeply stained with broad stripes of blood,
limiting that some gallant color-sergcant
had torn 1t from the staff and folded IL
away in his own breast to save it from
capture and had poured out his own life's
blood on the flag he had sworn to defend.
Perhaps this paragraph may meet the eye
of some one who can tell where and how
1t was captured, for the War Department
officials do not know.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


inserted three times for 25 cents.
UTANTED-A NICE, LARGE UNFUR-
w nished room, suitable for small club.
Address Club, Critic office. je13-3t*
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NORWOOD INSTITUTE, 1912 AND 1914
IN I4th ST., near 14th.st. Circle. Select Boardl !
ing School for young ladies. Session 1886
opens September 80, 1886. Early application
necessary, as number OF boarders will be
limited.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

records as organizations that they have
made"
The political situation could hardly be
summed up in fewer words or better style,
and the country may as well make up its
mind to look at it in that way. 1t relieves
the whole question of its doubts and per-
plexities. There are but two parties, and
they are destined to win or lose on their
mprite
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
EDUCATIONAL.

ID UsINEss EDUCATION for young and mid
ID die aged men aud women. Spring ana
summer sessions OF the spencerian Businese
writing, bookkeeping, rapid calculations, Eng
iish language, stenography, type-writfng, etc.,
thoroughly taught. Tuition: Year from date
day, 800; night, SD; one month, day, VI;
night, So. Rapid writing only - lessons %.
Gall or send for circulars.
HENRY q. SPENCER, Principal.
BARA A. SPENCER, Vice-Principal.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

HrlrNsA FEARFUL oUTRAGES
Hsnsa No! But Shockingly Low Prices.
Fine India Linen, 1Oc; Double.width Cash
mere and Nuns Yelling, 25c; 10i Sheeting
1634c; Bed Spreads, doc; Shaw Knit Half
Hose and regular made Extra Long Hose 25c;
Pins, &c paper; Hamburg Edge, &c yard; 81
Parasols for 81, etc, etc, at
BRODHEAD & CO.'S,
je13.3t 0O7 st. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

THE LA PIERRE, 8. W. CORNER OF TENTH
i and streets, and the Lochiel, 512 Ninth
81. n. W., with pleasant rooms and good board,
boerders. jy12
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TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1885.

Persons leduin9 The city for me summer can
hare THE CRlTIo mailed 10 their address al 40
cents per month, postage paid
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

nR. LEON, THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
~ and only reliable Ladies' Physician in the
city, can be consulted daily, d64 ST., bet AZ
spondence and consultations strictly conf
Dental. Separate rooms for ladies. Office
always open. ie5
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
[I'UIt SAIE-
L BY TYLER s. RUTHERFORD,

TOR SALE-A BARGAIN; 3 ACRES AD-
IL joining National Fair Grounds; will sell
for $3.50 If sold Immediately. A. s. Caywood,
cor. 9th and SITS. II. W. je5-3t*
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
PERSONAL.

CAUTION-HART'S INSECT POWDER IS
~ sold only in tin boxes, with his trade.
mark on the lid, and Is not sold loose; insist
the best Is the cheapest. je133t*
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

yINHE FORSYTH CAFE, 51S 10TH ST., IS
L now furnished with swinging fans over
cent meal in the world. We study the comfort
of our patrons. je1
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BOARDING,

GUNNER BOARDINGCON STATION,
recently put in perfect order; location high
and healthful handsome grounds; station on
the place: 35 minutes ride from Washington.
Address Oakland, Critic office. je2-6t*
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

WANTED-A MIDDLE-AGED EXPERT
w enced white man to oversee pantry and
basement stores at Forsyth's Cafe, 51S 10th
st, ie1l.,Stn
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

WANTED--A GIRL, 10 TO 90, TO HELP IN
Wv store and do housework for two in fam
lily. Call at 90 I'd st. n. w. je12-3ts
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WANTED HELP..-FEMALE.

Advertisements OF Three Lines under this h
Inserted three times for IS cents.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

JAMES RUTHERFORD, DEALER IN FINE
~ Family Groceries and Provisions; also Wines
and Liquors, 906 d st. n. W. Specially made
of Pure Alden Fruit Vinegar.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16

VXTANTED-A COLoRED MAN OR YOUNG
w man who can cook plain food for couple
of young men In the country, and must know
home to one who can give city references;
wages, SO or SO per month. Adress Rural,
Critic office. jeS-3t%
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
MER CORCORAN'S EXCUR-

ITO GLYMONT. FAMILY EXCURSION
l. every SATURDAY, commencing JUNE q.
Steamer Mary Washington leaves 8 a. M; back
at q p, m. Fare, round trip, 25c; children, 10c-
Good music. For tickets or rates to schools,
call at Picture Store, 527 7th st. l. II. TREM-
BLY,, Excursion Manager je3-1m
The Washington critic., 1885-06-16
WANTED HElP-.-MAlE.

Advertisements Of Three Lines under this head
Inserted three times for Is cents.
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"AysNer SUCC f1EB,ED TO
the business of the Carson city say
ingS bank we are now prepared to do a
General Banking Business
Bil Of Exchange bought am sold on
san Francisco, New York, England,
Ireland. Germany, Franc" aud All the
principal cities OF the United States and
Europe.
Telegraphic transfers made.
Issue certificates of deposit and re-
ceive deposits on open account.
collections made at current rates
exchange
Bullion bought and sold.
Mining stocks bought and soil OF
commission oniy.
Liberal advances made on approves
stocks and other securities.
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this world; many agents are selling fifty daily
Agents are making fortunes. All new begin
ners successful; grand chance for them. S43 so
made by lady agent the first day. Terms
most liberal. Particulars free. Better send
q cents for postage, etc, on free oIttit, new
ready, including large prospectus book and
save valuable t!mes ALLEN & Co.,
Maine.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-01
TRIAL BOTTLE FREE.

Sufficient to show its merit, will be sent to
anyone applying by letter, stating his symp-
TOMS and age. Communications strictly conf
Dental ais