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The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

LORD SALISBURY has finally concluded
to accept the office of Premier of England
ana undertake TO ill the seat formerly
and so recently occupied by Mr. Glad
stone He has only done so after assur-
ances from Mr.. Gladstone that no faetious
antagonism need be expected from the
outgoing ministry and after repeated
solicitations by the Queen to take the
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
PROPOSALS.,
DROPosALS FOR STATIONERY.
PosTorFIcE DEPARTMENT,

IUsTOTFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, d. c., MAY ~, 1855
Sealed proposals will be received at this De-
partment until ~ O'Clock m on Wednesday,
June "a, 1885, for furnishing Stationery for
the use of First and, Second Glass Postolices
for one year from July l, 1856.
Blank forms of proposals showing the items
and estimated quantities required, together
with circular. relating thereto, viii be fur
nished on application to this Department.
Proposals should be addressed to the First
Assistant Postmaster-G General, and indorsed
proposals for Stationery
The Postmaster-General reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
WM. F. Villas,
my15-2taw,4w Postmaster-Gener
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

THE Hon. Webster Flanagan of Texas
writes to st. Louis paper that he was dis
missed from Office without any cause being
assigned. Mr.. Flanagan should be the
last man to want cause assigned for his
removal by Democratic Administration.
"What was he there for ?n
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

If the Italians are not entirely satisfied
that Judge Stallo is man of brains, well
qualified to represent the United States at
Rome or anywhere else, all he need
do will be to draw his Fundamental
Concepts of Modern Physics" on 'em.
There is no abler work of the kind in any
language, and no man can make q sue
cessful diplomatist who is not more or
less of q metaphYsician.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

PRINCESS BEATRICE, who is to marry
Mr.. Henry Battenberg, is much the taller
of the two. We have heretofore stated
that she is the better man.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-ON MY PREMISES A COW AND
II calf which the owner can have by prov
ing property and paying charges. Frank
Jones 10Th and G. SITS. n, @. je22-3t%
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
AUCTION SALES.
DUNCANsoN BROS,
Auctioneers.

1 AONCANSON BKOS.,
~ Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE M
PROVED REAL ESTATE, BEING No. 1924
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of deed of trust bearing date on
the first day of June, A. ID. 1883, and duly re-
corded In liber No. 1042, folio AT, ct seq, one
of the land records of the District of Columbia,
and at the request of the holder of the ,sxss
note secured Hereunder, we will sell at Lsu
TUESDAY, TIE BOTH DAY OF JUNE, A. ID.
scribed real estate situated in the city of Wash
ington District of Columbia, to-wit: All of lot
lettered a. in the subdivision of the east
twothirds of lot numbered three (3) in square
numbered two hundred and ninety-two (292),
as made by the Commissioners in Equity cause
No. 295S, being improved by store building
fronting on Pennsylvania avenue and ID street
northwest, and being No. 1924 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Terms of sale: One-third 20 cash, balance in
three (3) equal installments, payable in six,
twelve and eighteen months, for which pur-
chaser's notes secured by deed of trust on
property sold and bearing interest at rate of
six per cent. per annum will be taken, or all
cash, at option of purchaser. A deposit of
5000 required at time of sale. All convey
ancing and recording at purchasers cost. If
terms of sale are not complied with within
seven days from day of sale, the property may
be resold at risk and cost of defaulting pul
chaser after five days of advertisement
BRAINARD H. WARNER,
ANDREW b. DUVALL.
je17eod Trustees.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

THE Philadelphia Sunday Argw, which
was recently established as an out-and-out
Democratic paper, and was conducted
with an unusual degree of brightness ell.
orgy, and ability, has been compelled
even thus early to announce its own sus-
pension. There is room for almost every
thing in this world with the exception of
a party organ. Organs, as such, have
played out. The people don't want them
and consequently they are of no use to
the politicians. .
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

helm of state. No man, perhaps, ever
assumed the position with more difficult
ties in open view than Salisbury will have
to encounter and it is somewhat surpris-
ing that under such strained and perplex-
ing circumstances he should have con-
sented to form new Government II is
safe to predict that his tenure of Office will
not be of protraotcd duration.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

SuLLIvAN's pose as Bacchus is said to be
to be the best thing out-of the station
house.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

For SALE
Handsome corner lot, near Scott Circle at
reduced rate
Two lots, on 10th street. near Scott Circle,
at 80 cents less than adjoining ground.
Desirable ground in Rhode Island avenue,
near Connecticut avenue, at reasonable rates.
New and substantial corner dwelling, near
Dupont Circle, containing 13 rooms, $4,000
Ditto, near British Legation, II rooms,
500, 600.
Several desirable country places near the
city.
WM. p. YOUNG,
iel6-tf 1905 + street.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

In New YoRK last Saturday, nearly all
OF the wholesale and many of the large re.
tail establishments closed at o'clock. 1t
is estimated that at least twenty thousand
clerks thus obtained half holiday. 1t is
now proposed that Friday shall be pay
day, so that the clerks may have money
in their pockets, with which to enjoy
their half day on Saturday. 1t is to be re.
GREETED that the peculiar circumstances
and conditions which surround business
in Washington, makes it almost impossi-
bic for the Saturday halliday to become a
custom i'm this city,
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
EDUCATIONAL.

d UsINEss EDUCATION for young and mid
ID die aged men and women. Spring and
summer sessions OF the spencerian Business
writing, bookkeeping, rapid calculations, Eng
lish language, stenography, type.wrlting, etc.,
thoroughly taught. Tuition: Year from date
OF entrance, day or night, $50; three months,
day, $40; night, SID; one month, day, 81;
night, 80. Rapid writing only IL lessons So.
Gall or send for circulars.
HENRY O. SPENCER, Principal,
SARA A. SPENCER, Vice. Principal.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

NORWOOD INSTITUTE 1912 AND 1914
IN 14th ct, near 14Ih.st. Circle. Select Boardi
ing School for young ladies. Session 1856
opens September 80, 1885. Early application
necessary, as number OF boarders Will be
limited.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

THE New Hampshire House of Repre-
sentatives, though largely Republican,
passed a resolution the other day to take
800 copies each of the Concord Monitor,
which is the Republican State organ, and
of the Manchester Union, which is the
leading Democratic paper. The vote upon
the resolution-2OO to 19-was high COM
pliment to the enterprise, impartiality
and reliability of the Union as a gathcrcr
of the current news.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

CARTER HARRISON, the Mayor Of Chicago
announces that ifhc is to be held respon-
sible for the executive administration of
that city, he must have sole control of the
distribution of the subordinate Offices
His opponents, upon the other hand, take
the ground that the only way to settle this
question satisfactorily is to count Carter
Harrison out. That's what the wild West
ern waves of Lake Michigan are saying
Just now about civil-service reform.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

@1O0 TO $500 TO $4,000, AND LARGER
,DIOO sums on real estate; lowest rates;
callnow. WIN. +. HoLTZMAN, Attorney, 1921
i st. n. W. je23-lyr
I HAVE MONEY TO LOAN ON GOOD REAL
Il estate or collateral security at lowest rates
OF interest. No delay when security is good.
o. q. GREEN, Room /, Flremens building,
cor. 9TH and La. ave. apl4-tf
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
Observation-Disclosures.

Advertisements of Three Lines under this head
Inserted three times for 25 cents,
NV ANTED-TO BORROW SSOOON SMALL.
w property worth twice the amount for
short or long time Address G. Upshur, Critic
ONCE. ie203t~
VNTANTED-BY. A LADY, A CONIFORTA-
w BILE room, where people are not consum.
ing with curiosity Please address Helena,
Critie Office. ie203ts
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
FOR SAlE-..lQTS.

CHEAP-TO CLOSE OUT REAL ESTATE
~ A vacant lot on U ST., bet 10Th and 18th
sts. II. W. Inquire at 1886 9th st. n. W.
ip1S.ct#
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
AMUSE M ENTS.


E'ORD'S-THE MINSTREIS' GREAT sue.
II cess. Admission TO both floors 2bc. All
Features Bright, Tuneful, Funny, New. An
Evening of Delightful Merrlment. A Rare and
delightful New Bill. HER MAJESTY'S OPERA
IN HACK
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

TOR RENT-2-STORY AND BASEMENT
II brick dwelling; No. 02O French st. n, W.;
modern conveniences; rooms; fine loca-
SITS. n. w ie22-3t*
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

T OVER CEDAR POINT.
IL The Popular Watering Place of
Washingtonians.
The safe, swift and magnificent steamer AR
MENIA will leave her wharf, foot of 9TH st.,
daily, except Saturdays, at 8 a, M, returning
at p. m., commencing
SUNDAY, JUNE 81.
Armenia stops at Alexandria on MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS only.
Fare, SOC round trip. Children, 25c.
Dinner on the grounds, 75 cents.
For further information and charters to So
ceties and corporations apply to
g. l.. SHERIFF'S Coal Office,
1111 Pa. ave, and Steamer Mattano's wharf,
foot of 9TH st. ie12-tf
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

rINHE FORSYTH CAFE, 51S 10TH ST., IS
i now furnished with swinging fans over
each table; no heat; no flies; and the best 10
cent meal in the world, We study the comfort
of our patrons je1
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
PERSONAL.

NNNNN ~ NNNN>~ = \ ~ - NNN'N~
DoN'T NEGLECT TO HAVE THE chill.
~ dren's pictures taken: six cabinets S1.50;
success sure. Lardner, 027 Pa. ave. jc22-3tt
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
IVY CITY RACES.

Il
Trottng races July 4. 1855. First race
special purse, 500, trotting and pacing. In
this race the association reserves the right to
reject any entry. Second raCe--purse $50 :
2:1O class. Third race-purse S200-2:21
class. Entrance 10 per cent. of purse which
must accompany entry; all purses divided;
three to start. Entries close Monday June 20,
cor. Pa. ave. and 10th st. n. W., at o'clock
u, lcZb-Ou
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
FOR RENT...MIsCELLANEOUs

EALIGRAPH AND OTHER rYPE-WRIrERS
" for rent at very reasonable rates. In
structions given, etc, at Caligraph office, 033
+ st. je10-tf
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
FOR RENT-.-ROOMS,
FOR SALE-.-HOUSES.

DOR SALE-12S c ST. N. E., EQUAL TO
IL country residence; must be seen to be
appreciated. ie23-3tt
EOR SALE-W1LL SELL AT A BARGAIN
II or exchange the new brick house No
1908 9th st. II. w. contains 6 rooms and base
ment, bath room, range, latrobe, etc, and is
nicely finished; cars every five minutes A.
Lloyd, Marshal Law building, $40 AZ st. n. W.
my25-tf
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

Persons leduing he oity for the summer can
hare THE CRiTIc mailed 10 Meir address at 10
cents per month, postage pdid.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

nR. LEON, THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
~ and only reliable Ladies' Physician in the
city, can be consulted daily, 46i ST. bet. AZ
and 9th ST. N. W. Prompt treatment. Corre-
Dental. Separate rooms for ladies. Office
always open. je5
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

In sums to suit Mt per cent.
The above III only nmall portion OF property
tins isauet on 1 81 and 18th,
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23

Real Estate Agent and Notary Public.
Office; Northwest corner Seventh and
sts G w te9o.tf
The Washington critic., 1885-06-23
FOR RENT---HOUSES,

Advertisements OF Three Lines under this hea
insertt d. three times for 25 cents
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
A Barber's History Of the Machine Clip.
TChicago Herald

"Well, this Down East Yankee went to work
on the moving machine idea. In two weeks
he had his first machine constructed. Here
Sam,' he says to the brush boy, 'Pve got a
little moving machine here for cutting hair,
an l want to try it on you The trial was
made. But it wasn't a success. Hair flew all
over the room the chair was turned over, and
Sam screeched like strawberry vender. You
see, the first machine was geared little too
strong, and it pulled. OATS no mowin' ma
chine says Sam says he, it's potato diggah,
dat's what it am That night Sam resigned
his place. The next night the new boy quit
with white streak down the side of his head.
The third boy stayed two days, and his mother
then apprenticed him to wig maker The
fourth boy stuck nearly week and then joined
q Juvenile pontomime troupe 10 play Humpty
Dumpty.'
"But in less than month the Yankee had
his machine down fine. She worked like a
charm. Just then the farmer came along to
have his hair cut. The barber hitched up his
little machine and pranced around his head,
making the hay seed and thistledown fly like
chaff out of a thrashing machine. Good job
says the farmer, says he, how much ?" Ten
dollars and IA quarter says the barber What,
SIO25 for hair cut?' yes, an shell out OF
I'll let the sickle bar down two notches an
NOW your hair up by the roots He got his
money, borrowed S4.75 from another man. and
applied for patent. A patent was issued, and
he made 100000 in five years. When they
first came out, the clips sold at $40 each. Then
they came down to 81, and now they are only
"a. Every barber shop in the United States
that's worth having painted pole has a clip,
and some of 'em has Dozen"
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
SCIENTIFIC CHAT.

- DR.. Curran writes to the Lancet concerning the
advantages of using electricity in killing criminals.
" 1t is pity" he says. 1.-THE thing is not tried if
only by way of experiment, some of our lower
congeners, whence it might be transported in time
to the higher regions of Newgate and the prov
lnces." This man writes with considerable nerve.
The apparatus" he continues, of this fluid or
force might be packed away in an ordinary travel
ing trunk"
The microscope reveals that there are more
than 400 600 muscles in caterpillar and that the eye
OF drone contains 0C0 mirrors. There are spiders
as small as grain of sand, and they spin thread
so line that it would require 400 OF them to equal the
size of single hair.
The treeless condition of parts of the South
American pampas is attributed to the work of an
omnipresent ant, which feeds upon leaves and
quickly destroys tree seedlings and other tender
plants as soon as the leaves appear above ground.
- Oil thrown iuto ponds and standing water will
prevent mosketos from Matching.
- Patchouiy, an herb that grows in India and
China, affords an essence which is at present very
fashionable Not long since it was the custom of
shawl purchasers to distinguish real India shawls
from the very clever French limitations by the deli
cate odor they emitted. This odor the French
could not initiate. They, however, set their wits
to work to find out the secret, and succeeded in
importing the patchouly plant, for the purpose of
giving the characteristic perfume, which enabled
them once more to palm off the fictitious for the
real shawl. This fact speedily leaked out, and no
dealer trusts his nose to settle the question
between real Indian shawl and its French imita-
ton The plant once in Europe, speedily became
favorite. 1t Is used by the Indian shawl merchant
to preserve his goods from the attacks of insects.
III Is therefore, pplleaDe to The preservation OF all
kinds of linen and wOolen garments.
The peculiar acid which exudes from the pores
of the body acts directly upon leather, and takes
the life" ont, rendering it stiff and hard. In a
pair of shoes recently returned TO prominent
manufacturer the uppers were moist with sweat,
the soles dry. The kid leather, when it hardened,
WAS SO brittle that could be torn and cracked like
paper. The destruction was caused by perspira-
tion Of the feet. New shoes from the same maker
and of the same material were perfectly sound and
firm.
-Porpose leather is a novelty yet, especially
when used in the manufacture of shoes. II has
been largely used. however, in making shoestrings,
owing to its great strength and pIiablity. 1t has
a long, tenacious fiber and, it will not crack
tear it makes an excellent leather When made
up into shoe it greatly resembles French kid. 1t
wears like iron, and would be suitable for boys
shoes. 1t is entirely waterproof and very cooling
to the feet, making it excellent for Summer wear.
The skins cut from five to six pairs of mems vamps
The leather is heInlock tanned.
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
JULY JOKES.

-"If you are innocent" said a lawyer to his eli
ent, an old darky, who was charged with stealing
~ dom 'spects we kim the darky replied doubt
fully.
AT what time the ham stolen?"
''Bout lebben o'clock, dey say"
"Well, where were you between IL o'clock and
midnight; in bed?"
mo. sab; wah hidin de ham"-N Y Sun.
DE Twirliger-Eave you seen Jones since he
was married?
Ponsonby-No; why?
De Twirliger-He is changed from the dude he
was.
Ponsonby-sub-d dued now, suppose-Philadel-
An old darky was preaching some time since
and he saw in his congregation asleep, SO he
began: You remember when Paul was preaching
in de temple a damssl asleep in the fourth
story, and she fell down. smashing all ter smashers,
and the fragments they picked up IL basketsful,
and whose wife will she be in de resurrection?"-
HoOsoc Vattey Ne,rs.
=" How is Jim Bullard getting on?" asked a
stranger at the railroad station of a Dakota town.
Jim kermitted suicide bout er month ago. re-
piled a native.
Committed suicide? How did he commit sui
cider"
HE called me q liar, stranger"
-"Oh. Harry What beautiful birthday pres
ent am glad to know that you didn't forget me.
Pure gold isn't it?"
Harry fher betrothedl-"Yes. darling"
"And the case is just superb. 1t isn't charm,
nor an earring, for you would have bought me a
pair. l never saw anything like it. What Is It,
"It is thimble'-Phdadelphia CaH
Il suppose the story is old tine hills but it Is
Just as funny to-day it years ago when it
happened on the Mississippi boat. the days of gam
bling at its hight. An old poker sharp had stuffed
four gracefully into his boot for emergency
Another expert twigged the movement and equally
gracefully removed them for his own use. The
moment arrived and the poker sharp diyed down
into the leatlern reeesses. The cards were gone.
Hold oni" said he, raising his hand tn stop the
game. There's been cheating here."-San Fran
cisco Chronicle
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
FOR THE LADIES.

Queen Victoria deiests smokers, and keeps up
in her palace the Standing order, Positively no
smoking here" The Queen is noted also for three
other thngS-ridiculous dressing, stinginess, and
fondness for Germans and Scoteimen
DIR. Arabella kenealy, daughter of the late
London advocate, distinguished for his conduct of
the Tichborne claimant case, is really good ply
sician in London, with a large and very lucrative
practice.
DR. Alice b. Stockton says that unless woman
has tried loose clothing she cannot conceive how
much she gains in health and strength by a dress
thicknesses of CLOTH" she says. is unusual
number to be found tightly fastened about lady s
waist" Concerning this matter she once heard q
Chinese woman exclaim: christian women
squeeze Gods life"
Lord Duiferin is of opinion that the diplomacy
of the world will soon be in the hands of Ameri-
cans Nearly every member of the diplomatic
corps who gets to Washington, he says, tries to
bring home an American wife. The wives, in most
cases. become ambassadresses. Result: No diplo-
matte secrets any more, war and peace at the will
of the wives, and all wives American.
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
Clues All Around.
TDsfroif Eree Press I

A boy about IL years old reported to police
man the other day that a robbery had occurred at
the house under very mysterious circumstances.
The sum of $25, which was in a china vase ON
a bracket, had taken wings.
"Were any of the doors or windows found
open ?" asked the officer.
"No"
"Any visitors in the house who might have
taken it?"
"NO"
"And you haven't picked up any clues, eh ?"
"Thats the trouble sir-there's clues till you
can't rest. l want to go off and camp out, and
dad thinks 1 cribbed the money Dad wants
to go to Chicago. and marin thinks he's got the
Doodle. Marin wants new Summer wrap, and
dad says she clawed them ducats for sure. The
hired girl is going to be married next week,
and dad and marin and me believe she raked
in the stake to 60 on bridal tour. Tell you
what. mister, when / see how many clues can
be picked up on a little case like this, it makes
me anxious to know which of US will come out
on ton.
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
ITO be continued
His Papa's Grave.


What ails you?" asked policeman of a
boy on Fort street east, who had rock in his
hand and was menacing woman in door
yard @
"Look- here" answered the boy, as he
dropped the stone and sat down on the horse
block, "she's been deceiving me in the awful
est manner"
"Howf"
She's my mother. Pap died two years ago,
and we've never been up to see his grave since.
Every week she's promised to take me up on
Sunday, and every Sunday she's said to me:
Never mind, sonny. We can't go to-day,
but your pap's grave won't run away, all the
same. He's there to stay"
'That's kind O. unfeeling like" remarked
the officer.
You bet it is, but it don't begin with what
she's said and done. She took off mourning and
began to drink lemonade and chew gum inside
of three months, and she keeps speaking of him
as the late deceased. Last Sunday wanted to
go up and put some panses on pap's grave,
but she gin me clip on the ear and said:
"' Your papa's grave be hanged. l had to
wash for six shillings day to buy his whisky
and tobacco, and I'll pansy you if you don't
quit your pestering!"
1 don't say as pap was perfection, but do
blame mann for feeling SO kinder gay over it,"
"Will she marry again?" asked the officer
in a cautious voice.
"Will she? She's lying to! She's on track
of five or six different men, and she'll run some
of 'em down onless they jump the town. Iguess
that's why she don't want to hear about paps
grave. Just afore you come along l says to
her:
Nam, it's beautiful day; let's you and
60 up and see if anybody's put sunfower on
pap's grave"
"And she wheeled on me and yelled out:
Pap's grave again! Allus pap's grave!
Pll have pap around here in about fort
night who II wollup pap's grave out Of you if
it takes leg"
"Humph!" sighed the officer.
'And So" said the boy, as he slowly counted
the five coppers out of his vest pocket, Il gness
I'll skip / guess I'll go to Arizona and become
a stage robber. I'll learn to shoot with both
hands and I'll rob everybody, and when / get
rich I'll come back here and take that second
husband and mop him ali over pap's grave and
pound him to jelly! You bet will"
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
Seeking a Fortune in the West.

"My DEAR" said father to his daughter,
chow long ago was it that George Jackson went
West to seek his fortune?"
".Just a year." the girl replied with blush
"Was there anything between you and
George? / sometimes thought that he was fond
of you"
He was, papa" and the girl hid her face on
the old mans shoulder. / promised George
when he went away that would wait for him
for years if necessary"
a have letter from him."
"Oh, papa!" she exclaimed. "Does he-er
has he-oh, tell me, what does he say?"
"a He wants $50 to get home with.o
The National tribune., 1885-07-09
Princess Beatrice's Boots and Shoes.
ILoudon Fiearo.1

Although the trousseau of the Princess Be-
atrice will not be nearly SO elaborate as that of
with small army of boots and shoes. There
are seaside or yachting shoes. made of Russian
leather; ligh shoes embroidered in gold with
the rose, shamrock, and thistle; mountaineer-
ing boots studded with nails; riding boots lined
with white Astrakan, and travelling boots lined
with sealskin. The trousseau, it is understood,
will be useful as we'll ornamental, and if thero
will be no stint there will be no extravaganza.