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The Washington critic., 1885-09-25
Squares Circles and statues.

In addition to the grounds attached TO the
public buildings there are a number of
beautiful squares and circles in the city.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
faces the White House, on Pennsylvania
avenue, between Fifteen-and-a-half and
Sixteen-and-a-half streets northwest. In
the centre of this square Is Clark Mills
equestrian statue of General Andrew
jackson. 1t is colossal and cost $50, 600.
MCPHERSON SQUARE
is on Vermont avenue, between / and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbery. In the centre is the bronze
statue of Major-General James b, Nc
t1herson, which cost $28, 500, and was
erectedby the Army of the Tennessee.
FARRAGUT SQUARE
is on X street. at the intersection Of Seven
teenth 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 Hoxie, Washington,
d. c., 1850, by order of Congress, at a
cost of $4,000.
JUDICIARY SQUARE,
which lies at the head of Four-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
northwest,is one of the largest in the
city. The south portion is Occupied by
the City Hall, The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic inaugura-
tion ball was held, is now in course of
erection on the north side Of this
square.
RAwLISs SQUARE,
on New York avenue southwest of the
State Department, is tastefully laid out
4. Ill alas Al.
rustic fountains. In the centre Is the
bronze statue of General John A, Raw
lings. 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
$l2,50O.
SCOTT SQUARE,
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-
ried In this country. The total cost
was $4,000.
LINCOLN SQUARE
| on East Capitol street, one mile east OF the
Capitol, is prettily laid out. In the cen
tire stands the bronze group entitled
Emancipation representing Abra-
ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
OF the United States, standing by a
monolith and holding in his right hand
the proclamation of freedom. A slave
kncelng at his feet with manacles
| broken, is about TO rise. The statue
was erected by the Western Sanitary
Commission of st. Louis, Mo-, out OF
the funds contributed solely by cmancl-
patcd citizens Of the United States,
declared free by the proclamation OF
January J., 1868.
DUPONT CIRCLE
is situated at the intersection of Connects
cut, Massachusetts and New Hamp
shire avenues and Nineteenth and /
streets northwest. In II is the statue OF
Rear-Admiral s, +, Dupont in heroic
bronze, Its cost was 1900, erected
by the Government.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth and
and X streets northwest This squar,
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

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, soamcn and marines who fell
during the late war IL is in marble
and It cost sol 900 The pedestal and
platform, costing $40, 900, were paid for
out of an appropriation by Congress.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25
THE MARSHALL STATUE.

Near the foot of the Capitol building is the
bronze statue of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice of the United States.
IT cost $4,000 and represents the sub
ject as seated IN his gown and eXpound-
ing the law
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"Aiderney Dairy wagons"

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered IN u %, ward prints, $50.
per n, Also cottage cheese, butterfnilk and
sweet milk, 90. per at. Cream, &c. per pint.
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pERNsY yaNja BDuTE.

= ~
THE GREAT
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a l2-ycar-old colored girl, witha mouth
full of tobacco, appeared in the prisoners
dock at the Police Court this morning and
pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny.
While a stOrekeepcr was telling the Court
how she stole a silver cup from his store she
stood in the dock splitting tobacco juice at
the officers feet. She got thirty days in
jail, danced Highland fling and disap-
peared behind the scenes,
The Canstatter Volksfest will be con
cludcd Sunday, September -, 1885, at
Gucthler's Park with sacred concert. Ad-
mission, twenty-five cents.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

Very Volatile Prisoner.

That Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th & +, are the
manufacturers of all the clothing they sell.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

MARRIED.-IIappy couples in search of
housekeeping outfits. Call at Breitbarth's,
Odd-Fcllows' Hall Furniture Warehouse.
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which lies at the head of Four-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
northwest,is one of the largest in the
city. The south portion is oc supied by
the City Hall. The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic inaugura-
tion ball was held Is now in course of
erection on the north side Of this
square.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25
FARRAGUT SQUARE

Is on X street, AZ the lntcrsectIOn OF SeVen
teenth street. The walks are beauti-
fully laid out and shaded In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David &. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs. Winnie Ream Hoxie, Washington,
ID. c., 1850, by order of Congress, at
cost of $4,000.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

One of the recent rumors accredited
MIR, Blaine with the intention of run
ming for Goveror at the next State
election in Maine as a means of keep
ing himself well TO the front in politics
us well as to demonstrate, what has
been sometimes denied. that he retains
all his old popularity in his home State,
II was said that this scheme would
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

7 OW FARES
IL Fortress Monroe and Norfolk.
First-Class fare 81 Round-trip, Sl.9b.
StCnmer Jane Moseley Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday at $50 p, m.
Passage and rooms secured AZ general ofice,
Sixth street wharf Telephone call, %.
Potomac River Landngs-Steamer phOmp-
son Mondny, MednesdAy and Frilay az Z a m.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25
RAwLINs SQUARE,

IN New York avenue southwest of the
State Department. is tastefully laid out
with walks, shady trees, shrubbery and
rustic fountains. In the centre is the
bronze statue of General John A, Raw
lings. 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
$40 200
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

Situated about 200 feet north OF the weso
wing Of the Smithsonian Institution,
facing south, is the bronze statue Of
Professor Joseph Henry, frat secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution. The
statue, which was unveiled In 1888 was
erected by the Government ut a cost of
$4,000.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25
TOPICS or THE DAY.
The Relative Superiority Of the Evening
Newspaper.
BEN WOODS EXPERIENCE.
The Trouble Caused by a Roach in the
Coast Survey Office.
BUSINESS PROSPECTS.
How Senator Brown Takes Care of His
Old Nurse.
MR.. BLAINES INTENTIONS
Donefson's Chances for the Dooriteeper
BUSINESS PROSPECTS.
MIR. BLAINEs INTENTIONS.
Doneison's Chances for the Doorkee per-
ship of the House.

The treatment Of the negroes in the
South is q subject of frequent com
ment in the North An interesting in
cident illustrative of the feelings of the
whites for their former slaves is fur
nished in Atlanta. On the premises of
Senator Brown lives an invalid female
servant, says the Atlanta Constitution
whose health failed while she was in
the service of his family. She requires
the daily treatment of a physician, who
is paid by the Senator TO attend her.
II is necessary for her to go 10 the doc
tors Office every day. Regularly every
morning Senator Browns carriage
drives to the door of the cottage which
is allotted to the invalid negro woman.
She is assisted into II by the Senator's
coachman and is driven to see the doc
tor. In front of his office the carriage
waits until the daily consultation Is
concluded and then the woman Is
carried home. The suiferings of the
negroes in the South has nevcryet been
adequately portrayed.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-25

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,,,'.'..s SaL.si, - :. tt.
my u VI 4,oD' '''N"' "no - ~ii'ins
political "reminiscences Tor the Omaha
Bee about Andrew Johnson, thus re-
fers to the alleged second attempt ofthe
prosidort IN .oouro conoro1 crort,s
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nv senator soye. AndrewP GnInson;s
cnroor nreson.S n.Sevtroordjnory controsts
Eron, 1sen ho no,rod Snr,h his nnntbo'
mas aaoinet ne secession leaders and
,""s ,t;nS1ad "S,i IL 60 10 IN of,orho hnJ
bon,, pros;dnnt " for, ,nnp,hs ,,hon ho
s,11doni,, Lacnroo tl,o;r oIam,n;on Tho
roosons for this suddan ,ovarSaI of bis
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him and tho Leaders Jenonnned d HE
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thot ba could not ;ntorfero ,Sitb them
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The Washington critic., 1885-09-25
STEAM BOATS,

DMLY LINETo NORFOLK & FORTRESS
~ Monroe. steamers George Leary ana
Excelsior, commencing May g, 1855,
one OF these popular steamers will leave
seyenth'street wharf DAILY, except SUNDAY,
al b 80 p. m. For particulars inquire at Com
pany's ONCE, 9TH Al. wharf, Telephone No,
745'3. W, p. wELCH, General Agent.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
A Russian Love Story.
N HIU''''H '."'t SNV'I'
fPittsbMr1 Chronicle TeLeprnph.

tPatsbur0 Chronicle Tclepraph.l
Akonlina was stirring the shtshi as Alexan-
der Petrovitch entered and tapped her gently
under the chin.
90, it's you, Alexander Petrovitch!"
"Yes, Akorilna. I come to bid you adieu."
"Adieu, Sasha? To the war? My heart will
break !"
"No, my Spring bird no. my cherry red
berry. You will be true to ne?"
"Ekhma! Can you ask! Forever!"
A month has elapsed, during which Alexan-
der is stopping bullets at Herat. Akonlina is
baking kalatchi, when Filka Orloff enters and
ticllles her gently right where Alexander Pc
trovitch left of.
"Akonlina, 1 have no one to bake me kalat-
Chi"
81 love Sasha"
81 have no one to light my samovar."
al love Sasha
"You shall be lady"
81 love Sasha"
"Your bands shall not touch water"
81 love Sasha"
Dam it. I'll buy you pair of roller skates!
Swear it,"
"Akonlina, I swear"
"Then I'll write aud tell Alexander Petro-
witch that it is Orioff"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
SCIENTIFIC CHAT.

Wheat, now the most important cereal eroT
cultivated in all parts of the world and one of the
principal articles of human food was derived from
wild form of grass, and can only be improved and
maintained by careful culture Although widely
disseminated, it is nowhere found growing wild
- Beeswax is nothing more than the involuntary
excretion of the honey bee like perspiration from
the human body. To save time and enable them
to devote all their energies to honey gathering
apiarianS now provide bees with artificial comb
which the latter as readily undertake to ELL as
though constructed By themselves
- The Popular Science Monthly after careful In
vestigation, concludes that the human race began
about 2.000,e00 years ago.
- According to Statistician Dodge the wheat last
year weighed on an average 5S.3 pounds per bushe
against l6 . pounds in 1885.
- Glass drinking cups have been found in Anglo
Saxon graves, and they are all round bottomed
Such cups could not be made to stand upright, ant
1T has been supposed they designed in orCe,
to cause the drinker TO empty them at once. Thi:
feature is said to have given rise to the word tum
bier which has been applied to our drinking yes
ses, though these do not possess the curious shape
of the ancient cupS
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
A French Triek.

A dyer of Strashurg succeeded in capturing
some of the storks which are the pride of the
town. He forthwith dyed the under parts of
the wings of the birds the one wing red. the
other blne, leaving the body to form the white
OF central portion of the French tri-color flag.
This done, the birds were at once restored to
freedom, and as they spread out their wings to
regain their roosts they displayed to all the
colors of France. The fury of the German au-
thorites was so great that at first they proposed
to shoot these innocent standard bearers, but
ultimately wiser ecunsels prevailed. Fearing
still further to ALLEVIATE the sympathies of the
Strasburg population, the authorities determ-
ined to trust to time and weather for the oblit-
Grafton of this token of the French preferences
of the annexed province.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
A Dog Eater Gone Mad,

An old negro named Nathan Williams, armed
with long knife, was arrested in Wilmington
Del, last week for chasing man through the
streets. At the Police Station he endeavored
to bite the Policeman who had him in charge,
and it was found that the unfortunate man was
suffering from violent attack of hydrophobia.
He was manacled and taken to the almshouse,
raving and crying, Don't kill me-" At the
almshOuse he announced that he was a good
watch dog, and through the night continued to
yelp and indulge in prolonged howls. He still
continues in much the same condition. Viii
liams is about 60 years old, and has long been
known as the "dog fat man." his occupation
being the preparation of a nostrum from the
boiled fat of dogs killed by the city dog catcher.
He was accustomed to drink literally of the oil
obtained by him from their carcasses, and has
been seen to take large pieces of dog flesh and
eat them with evident relish.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
Emergency UOSes.

trains Of several leading American railways
They are light, japanned tin cases, appropri
ately and plainly lettered, and placed in posi-.
tions where they will be readily available in
case of accidents which may involve injury to
either passenger or employees. These boxes
contain surgeons adhesive plaster, isinglass
plaster, adhesive bandagc roller bandages, rub
ber bandages, styptic cotton, ligatures and
needles, scissors. safety pins, etc. When the
lid of the case is thrown upward small PAM
phlct is the first thing revealed, and this con
tains full directions for proceedings to stop
bleeding. how to apply the bandages and im
plements found within the case, and what
should be done in ease of crushed feet, burning
or scalding, broken bones, wounds by cutting
bruises etc.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
His Head Giving Away.
ILnnchb,trG EirGi,tiGn.l

An old negro man was engaged at 80 cents
a day at the last term of the court in Martins
vile to place his head at an opening as target
for parties VINO paid five cents for three throws
of /. baseball at it. The old follow was struck
at least 100 times on the top of the head by a
hard baseball thrown from short distance and
didu' I even wink until man who could throw
the ball with the force of shot from gun struck
him on the head. When the ball struck him,
he scratched his head and asked his em-
ployer-contractor how many hours he had to
put in The man told him he had earned 20
cents. "Well, give me dat" said he, "my
head is getting soft. l felt dat last ball" He
Was paid and discharged.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
I.OW-Dovn PeOpIe.

According to DR.. Hyades, who has lately re-
turned from Terra del Fuego.whitherh he was dis
patched on mission by the French Government
the Fuegians are the lowest human beings in the
scale of existence. Their language contains no
word for any number above }; they are unable
to distinguish one color from another; they
have no religion and no funeral rites, and they
possess neither chiefs nor slaves. Their only
weapons are bone-pointed spears, and as they
grow neither fruits nor vegetables. and their
country is naturally barren, they are obliged to
live entirely on animal food. Even these saw.
ages possess, however, some social virtues. They
are not cannibais they illtreat neither women
nor the old, and they arc homogeneous.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-14
PERSONS AND THINGS.

The Emperor of Austria gave the Pope as an
Easter offering chandelier for 600 candles.
1t IS strange flct that while numerous pri-
Yates are found among Mexican war veterans none
but officers have survived the of the States. 1t
Is not possible to get up Reunion of any but Cen
erals, Colonels, Majors, Captains, Chaplans, and
sutlers.-NeiU Orleans PcGysIue.
The one great blessing that colored people do
not appreciate Is their exclusion from the barrooms
where white men get drunk and make beasts of
hemselves.-SeIr' Orleans Picdytae.
"A man who had formerly been a drug clerk,
accidentally broke quinine pill he was about to
take and found it to consist OF two split peas. He
be aIinl.S -nLit1
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A Distinction and a Difference.


Sam Rathbun, a Galveston grocer, meeting
Reverend Powers, asked him:
How is your church coming On?"
"P0orly, very poorly. The debt is steadily
increasing. 1 have had no coal this Winter. My
landlord has given me permission to select
another dwelling. My salary has not been paid
for the last six months. | am actually suffering
for pair of new Shoes"
"The trouble with you preachers is that you
have not got any business sense. Now, 1 can
give you a hint how to make lots of money, so
that the church will grow like a green bay
tree, on a legitimate basis, and you never need
miss another meal, or wear any more old
clothes"
"What is your plan?"
"Utilize your advertising facilities. If you
will allow me to hang up a sign on the pulpit,
to the effect that give pound and half more
sugar to the dollar than any other grocer,
will give you S25 month. If you will shove
my business card in all the hymn books, I'll pay
you $40 more"
why, that is shccking."
=" thought you would say so, but is there
anything more sinful in that than organizing a
snide rattle to swinde young men out of their
hard earned salaries?"
"That is different thing"
"Yes, suppose it is. 1t is against the laws
Of the State. 1t is felony, and my scheme is
honest and legitimate; but L Ii mako you another
proposition. lou want 10 spread the goSpel, ana
L want to spread my business. Now, if you will
let me hang up advertising cards all over the
church, telling people where they can get the
boss fivecent cigar, and Texas nlOlasses that has
no glucose in it, I will let you putas many mot
toes as you want to in my store, such as Get
thee behind me, Satan,' What is home with
out mother and other Seriptural texts"
Sir, this is triiing with holy things. /
would not listen to such a proposition for a
moment"
"Of course it is but you would charge so
cents for a chance at one poor little oyster
drowned in five gallons of milk at church fair.
You preachers have got no real good sense. If
you woud mention in your sermon that my fine
cut chewing tobacco is in everybOdy's mouth, I
would print your hours for holding church
service on the paper bags | send out, and we
both would be helped butt suppose that's SIM
full too. That would fill your church in no
time, and you might do a power of good in say
ing sinners; but you can't see it, although you
instigate feeble-minded females to peddle out
co!icky lemonade at 20 cents glass at festival.
Just think over it. By the time your landlord
has had another conference with you on spirit
ual topics perhaps you will be willing to men,
tion in your sermon that l give FIVE long candles
for quarter, and then you can get SO worth
of groceries from my store, and no questions
asked"
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Grant Stories,
TCincinuuti Commercial Go-sYe

Cincinnati Commercial Gn-ete1
It was Secretary McCrary who said that in
looking over the records of the West Point
cadets he found that Cadet Ulysses Simpson
Grant had very narrow chance for remaining
at the Academy. why" said Mr. McCrary,
"you would hardly believe it, bat there was a
time in his cadet career when had he once more
failed to polish his shoes hisnumber of demerits
would have expelled him from the Academy"
An army officer familiar with the official cor
respondence of Gen. Grant during the war; who
has read every letter in possession of the Gov
ernment, says: Il have never seen line in any
of Gen. Grants letters that he would now have
the slightest reason to regret. Considering the
vast number of pages written by him on the
most important matters involving men most
prominent in the army, that is perhaps the
greatest compliment that could be paid to his
just estimate of the Generals of the army"