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The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

THERE is to be "A reduction of ten
per cent in hewages Of the Pullman
car conductors, but the porters do not
care. Their perquisites place them
above the paltry consideration of sala-
ripg
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

REPRESENTATIVE JoHN DoNoHUE of
the fourth ward in Philadelphia is
strongly in favor of the abolition of
the poll tax AS he has to pay it for
nearly all the voters in the ward before
he can be elected the grounds of his
desire for reform are apparent.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
FOR EXCHANGE.

w ANTED-T0 EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones at Buffers stove Exchange,
corner 9th and SITS. Smoky ,chimneys cured
or no pay. Stoves exchanged for groceries.
Old stoves bought.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
EDUCATIONAL.
The Norwood Institute,

The Norwood Institute,
A Select Boarding and Day School for young
ladies' and little girls, reopens with its GUS
tomary large corps of professors and teachers,
seventeen In number,
SEPTEMBER 80, 1885.
Course of study complete from Primary
Glass through Collegiate Department, with
thorough instruction In French, German, Mu-
sic and Art Advanced classes in Music,
Literature and Modern Languages open to
outside pupils.
References Citizens of Washington City
and Patrons. Address
MIR. AND MRS. VIM d. CABELL,
Principals,
sci 1912 and 1914 1ith 81 N w
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

or OthtrNlrt, should recognize " ana govern
rh,iI HIuE'hSS hca ayc9@TagE @ I9ey sn0mln @ n9t
duet FOR those. who 10 not recognize IL. This
''''''' '''' ',,u Ju2,. --------
IT APrEARs by State census re.
Gently completed that the population
of Florida has increased nearly $1,000
since the last general census, while the
valuation of its property has increased
- o'" 90 'ooo'Coo W 'oo'OUo'ooo' -tuo"
~, .', -. - w 49,. . l'o'P,'l'y % "..'lo"
wv, ~. ltas.,,,.,S | - ~ 49, - '''''
I 'r A., III, e''',,,''
as n To.i,,sa NM ~ e '',',J,'s I'll,
-, ~ Mr.. -, ,', -,
n,o N,,t "t an5 ~ 7Ial.a,' '", " ,p5 ,''N ,, ="
..s -, .e-,i.,T-.,. ',...,,.' 80
rrbniidimT "'i' : ''''l 0'''''"'''''
NE io"so" why 'ncrc 30 niue I'M
Higratioh TO ieAico Is because Oh 'he
sli'u'' "nioui' OIL .ahu 10 DC hau 'nere
~ le"sop"oie Priccs' nc Moc'c"t
tracts by comparatively few owners;
consequently until some break can be
made in this real estate monopoly. the
legitimate settler will stand n moor
show. The same system would have
got n foothold in this country. had II
not been headed off in time. and as If
is. there is too much land in the hands
of rich corporations.
BECAUSE Governor cameron wrote Il
o1oo,;onsin yinn;nio Too, Cal, ,,,ana oa,,
drotod fo;r,v Ebo ponntI;oo,, ,e,,on,
of tho NortI, oro round,,, ah,,s;,, hin,
IIo 10 .rooroont Co,,ay,a,,,, a,s, aa..
oro1 othor u,inas oooonJ;n, ~ l,o,o
iorrro1. covorror Comoror shn,,IJ
bo,o hoor ,,oro ooror,,I ona aho,,iI
hoyo roroor,borod ,ho, oI,I,ora.r ha a,,a'
In viroinio lac, ram ,ha pon,,l,I,"sa ~"
,,onors ~ t,o Noru, of oounsa -
much more about what was going on
down there than he did.
Tim, smol1-nov is en5inn -, ar
fro,,, ltontnoal in,o ~ Ta;,e1 O. Co.. wy
al :. ,a,, -, ,s..-,.'., - y','0''
,Ia,,.a1a a., -. ,,.,,- ~,
itno, haon ra, ,I,a ,,n,iJ s,,i+ ' .'s
arti rtiuooo;nat;ania,, af ,toatI NV m
".'''- -. 'oo ''',','oi''''' u 'i0i" e"' 'no
trollcd. Asiti is. there is no knowing
where or when the endemic will stop,
but the American authorities cannot
be too vigilant
a,, l.-,i-i','E I iiA"''N I,, nus "'""ys DooN "'
man '"'Po'uo','9 mas
is still impetuous. He came home the
other day, and without waiting to get
rid of his sea legs, took right hold of
the crank of the weather generator.
That accounts for the wobbly weather
we arc having, instead of the nice day
we were promised
ALL the statues in the Paris squares
and public gardens are to be furnished
with inscriptions indicating the subject
represented. Something of the same
sort is much needed in Washington.
Not all of our numerous unlabelled
slatues can DC recognized by their old
acquainlahces' much less by a visiting
THE civil service law was passed by
the Forty-seventh Congress. 1t was
- IA 1000 7, ,a. -, ~,
p.Iy,,, ~ -o' Gu wa, "pp'o'ea uy
n, ,''iuoh' CleNcl"hu' Murch - 1900
The date OF its approval by the Demo
hEINESENi iNllNE JOHN DONOHUE OIL
the fourth ward in philadelnhio is
.., +. ,
the nolI toy As he bos 10 nav a 60,
INH go ~ '"9 w P"J !" ioi
nearly all the voters in the ward before
hc S"h NC clcCleu, lhe SrouhuS OF hl'
desire for reform are annarpnt
-
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
TOR RENT
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

DOR RENT-A Large Houses Suitable
II for entertaining; cars pass the door
Address Landlord, Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

PLEASANT Young or Middie-aged
IN lady can secure board in the country at
$40 per month during the winter II distance Is
no objection; reference Address u, Critic
office.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

CHEsTNUTs have become rather un-
popular with the public at large, but
the new crop, which has just made its
appearance, is likely to be still more so,
They are held at ten cents a half pint.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

THE civil. service law was passed by
the Forty-seventh Congress. 1t was
approved by President Arthur, Jan
uary l6, 1883, 1t was approved by
President Cleveland, March 4, 1885.
The date of its approval by the Demo
cratic party is somewhat mixed.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

ALL the statues in the Paris squares
and public gardens are to be furnished
with inscriptions indicating the subject
represented. Something of the same
sort is much needed in Washington.
Not all of our numerous unlabelled
statues can be recognized by their old
acquaintances, much less by visiting
stranger.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

GENERAL HAzEN has always been an
impetuous man. His impetuosity has
sometimes got him into trouble, but he
is still impetuous. He came home the
other day, and without waiting TO get
rid of his sea legs, took right hold of
the crank of the weather generator
That accounts for the wobbly weather
we are having, instead of the nice day
we were promised.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF REAIOAL.

NNS-N>.>y>N,>,l.s
N@Ssa NOTICE OF REMOAL.
We win remove our Real Estate Office about
November to 1907 Il street.
JOHN SHERMAN ~ co.
After the above date our present office, No.
es1 street northwest, will be for rent
yN-S55z GIBSON BROTHERS, Printers
S-SJ and Bookbinders cor Pa ave and 18th
II. respectfully notify their customers and the
public that there has been no stoppage what
ever In their extensive business. Being prac-
tcal printers themselves, and having u com.
plete corps Of excellent and efficient work
men, their ability to turn out all kinds of fine
work--from a visiting card to a mammoth
book, bound oomplete-with promptness,
neatness and accuracy, has not been impaired.
Printing, Bookbinding, Paper Ruling, Perfo,
rating, Numbering, Engraving, Stereotyplng
and Electrotyping
N1T5@CLERKs, ATTENTION. L
The Clerks Mutual Benefit aud Protective
Association hold their next regular meeting
Tuesday at $40 p IN. at German Hall, 0O8 llth
81 W. Every member should be present
WILLIAM a. HUNGERFORD,
Recording secretary.
NCSSswAsHINGToN SAFE DEPOSIT CO.,
010 Penna. Ave. Northwest.
The Company will rent small private safes
In its new
FIRE AND BURGLARPRooF VAULTS
from s5 TO 500, according TO size.
Silver Plate and articles of value may be
stored ana insured Tor any length OF time at
very reasonable charges. je53m
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

Mr.. WILLIAM NJ. CONNER of New York
was yesterday appointed guardian of John
Mccullough by the Common Pleas Court
at Philadelphia.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

Medical DEPARTMENT OF THE UNI
Nl NERSlTY OF GEORGETOWN.
The thirty-seventh session will begin on
in The College Building, corner of Tenth and
E streets with an Introductory address by
Prof c. II. l.. Klenschmidt, NJ. d., 10 which
the profession and public are respectfully
For further information apply between the
hours of and 10 u. m, or and p. M To
j. W. IL. Loveioy, NJ. d., Dean,
No ono Twelfth street n w, se2t-lm
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

The smallpox is finding its way
from Montreal into the United States,
and it may become necessary yet to
blockade the entire Canada line. Had
it not been for the stupid folly of the
nti-vaccinationist of Montreal, the
disease could have been easily con
trolled, AS it is, there is no knowing
where or when the epidemic will stop,
but the American authorities cannot
be too vigilant,
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

CPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
- 9th and ID SITS II WA practical business
education that qualities young men and wo-
men TO support themselves and successfully
perform the active duties of life. Thorough
instruction given in rapid writing, the English
book keeping, business practice, commercial
law political economy, ,stenography and type
writing Regular day and evening sessions re-
sumed Tuesday, September, /, at D IN and
pm. Oflce open for arrangements by the
year or quarter on and after Monday, August
"a. A full corps of teachers. illustrated cir
cnlar, giving full information, sent free on APP
HENRY @. SPENCER, Principal.
Mrs. SARA SPENCER. Vice-Prinoipal.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
WANTED HELP---FEMAJE.

Advertisements If TAree Lines inter hts heaC
inserted Mrce times for % c6nts.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
ElR SALE AND RENT.
ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN
III of
THos. T.. WAGGAMAN, 917 r street.
rwo.sToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.



Northwest.
1897 Vt ave, b h. IN Z 5000
1919 l. 81, h, O rs and 9 houses In rear. 1900
2l26, 212S and 2l20 st, b h, 4 rs.......,. 5000
1929, 1881, 1888 1135 2ith st, h, 4 rs..... 1000
122 d st, b h. m l. Z Observation-Disclosures. 400
1884 and 1886 Sth st, b h. IN |. o rs......... 400
1883 and 1853 Goth st, b h. water 5 rs.... 4,200
g2l and G23 Goth st, Ii, 5rs............... 5000
211S, 2120 and 2122 + 81, b h, mi rs.... 5000
1921 ST, b h. m !, & Observation-Disclosures. 1900
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06
WASHINGTON, D. G., OCT. G, 1885

RICHARD II. SYLVESTER, Editor.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-06

Advertisements Of Three Lanes under Mis head
iHseFted MTte times for 25 cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
FortY.NiHe Years Old.

The New Orleans Picayune Of the
2lst comes to US much improved in
typographical appearance. 1t is row
printed on a Presto press, one of
X. Hoe & Co.'S late patents. The
writer is we'll acquainted with sew
eral now prominent gentlemen in
New Orleans who, during the Mexi.
can war, when nothing but small
lads at that time, in order to make
a few extra dimes for spending
money, were glad at the chance On
Sunday mornings to get to sell the
Picayune. Until our late unpleas.
antness with the North, to be with
out the Picayane in most parts OF
Texas, would almost appear like
being entirely away from civilization
1t was to this old tried and true
friend we looked to Tor the latest
and most reliable Information from
all parts Of the globe, aud we still
look as eagerly to-day as we did
then for its arrival. Ii was as com
mon, in most Texas families, in those
days, to find the Picoyune On the
center table as it would be the Bible
or common prayer-book, for without
it we were left in the darkness as
to what was going on on the outside
world or among the old folks a,
home. May it still live long and
prosper In its usefulness, and con
tinue in the future, as in the past
an interesting, acceptable and vel
come visitor at all times, difusins
light to those who may be in the
dark.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
The Oyster Trade.
start.

Very few people iii us town who
tickle their palates viii de!lc''ns
bivalves have the remotest iasa Of
the extent of the oyster trade. for
their information, as we'll as that Of
others who are equally in the dark.
we extract the following from the
New York Errress:
The oyster trade of Maryland and
Virginia Is very important and ex-
%tensive. 1t is reported that $4,000,
900 bushels Of oysters are taken
from the Maryland waters Of the
Chesapeake in the season Of nine
months. The Virginia part Of the
same waters is dredged By about
1900 vessels, which employ over
1900 men and take yearly from the
beds about 10000, 900 bushels. These
are shipped to this city, Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, the
greater portion finding their way to
this great metropolis. y great many,
however, are packed in can and
sent to the Pacific coast and West
Indies. Indeed there is scarcely a
section Of the globe to which Chesa-
peake bay oysters do not find their
way. There are several parts Of
Virginia which supply oysters better
than those Of the bay.
There are numerous aud large
oyster reefs along u bays and in
our lakes, and if the business Of
canning was properly pursued it
could be made profitable. A novel
use, says an exchange, is being made
of oyster shells by a Hartford, Conn =,
man, who is coming money i'll his
new enterprise. The shells are
placed in a patented mill and ground.
1t has a capacity of five tons a day.
By an ingenious arrangement sieves
are kept at work asserting the dust
into fine, coarse and insu@ciently
treated. The 6ne and the coarse
are taken by elevator belts to tie
floor below, where, through canvas
chutes. regulated by wooded slides,
barrels are rapidly filed. The pro
duct is solid for chicken feed. TWEEN
ty toas and more are sent yearly to
San Francisco. orders are filled
from Western States, and Bermuda
and the Sandwich Islands have
been supplied.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
Personal Mention.

Hon. \. Nuucz was in town this
week.
P. D. Dupny, Egg, returned from
the city last Tuesday night.
Mr.. Jos. +. Addison is ont III the
county on a collecting Iom. lie
will return sooii.
District Attorney r. c. Smcdcs
made a flying visit home. from Lala.
yette, last Saturday. lie returned
to duty Monday morning.
Mrs. E~ncharistc Addison lief, here
last Sunday morning to spend some
time in the country visiting rela
tives.
Joseph J. ADalic, Esq, made a
flying visit to New Iberia last
Wednesday on special business, and
returned home the same day.
Mrs. Amc'ie Elanchet, in com
pany with Mrs. Louis !aportc, LETT
here last Monday for Cheniere au
Tigre, to try aud recupcrate their
health.
Rev. Father Ponchc, who has beer
filing the pulpit here during the ab
sence of Rev. Father Mehanlt, lef'
for New Orleans last Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Harriette Sokoloeky anc
family left here. in company will
our fellow-townsman Eli Wise, las1
Thursday morning for Shreveport
where she will remain some time.
Our beloved and highly esteemed
parish priest, Rev. Father 4. Me
hault. returned home last Wednes
day, after al absence Of three
months to his former home, France
We are pleased to state he is look
ing we'll after his trip, and that hi;
numerous friends were glad to SEE
! him back.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
Shipping Report.

Freight received by Smcdcs &
L6ge's warehouse from Steamer
Barmore, OctoLpr 10, l6S5.
+. TraIlan, 10 packages in mcr-
chandise in liquor Gus. Godrhanx
80 packs dry goods II. Beer,
packs dry gods; jacob Gastal. 8
packs whcelr;.ht J.. a.. Lige.
packs liquors j.. N. Beauxis, IL
packs groceries ; j. \. Bookseller
% packs cotton gin ; Lastie Brons
lard | packs stationery /; n. C
Young, l packs druggist ; Il. II
Mills, i packs, druggist ; +. D
Dapny, ~ packs d.y goods and
groceries.
Cottou Slipped from sredes
Lege's warehouse. October 22l.
Shipped by Maxwell Il I'sinum
1850 blocks co:tnn. I5I sacks o. sc"r
cotton, l72 sack. Of cotton seeds
hy G. Golcha"y, 3 bale. of cotton
by O. B~aarqle, 3 bales Of cotton
and a good deal Of eggs, hiLss aid
sundries.
At the warehouse Of A. D. La
horde, was shipped this week, 4O(
dozens Of eegs, } 'arrels lady peas
25 hides.
From the %areiicrsc Of l.. Soko
Io-ky. 1888 dozen. of eggs. i barrel.
lady peas, l27 sacks cotton seed,
green hides.
There are several Slipping point.
Above and below this place on til,
bayou. from which We we're nnab!t
70 get reports. There is considcta
ole te,,r''t now lyi'gat the landing:
awaiting transportation facilities
consisting of I ton and cotton seel,
destined lur New t%"lvaDs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
THE U WIDOW

She ia modest. but not bashfol.
Free and easy, but not bold
Like an apple, ripe and mellow,
Not TOO young and not too old
Half inviting, half xepuisive,
Now advancing. and now shy-
There is mischief in her dimple.
There Is danger in her eye.
She has s.ndied human nature;
She is schooled in all her arts;
She has taken her diploma
As the mistress Of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment
When 10 sigh and when TO smile.
Oh. j maids something charming,
Bat a widow all the white.
Are yea sad How very se1iops
Win her handsome face become.
Are you engryf She is wretched.
Lonely, friendless, fearful. dumb.
Are you n,irthful7 How her larghte-
Silver sounding will ri=g out
She can lure aud catch aud play you
As he angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors Of forty.
Who have grt WI SO bold and wise {;
Young Americans oftwenty,
With the love-lcok IN Your eyes,
Ton may practice all the Lessons
Taught by Cupid since the tall,
But l k ow a little widow
Who conld win and fool you all.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
Rapid Transit.


The management Of the American
Exposition which opens at New
Orleans in November next appear to
have comparatively small obstacles
to overcome. Having purchased at
a nominal price, the entire plant OF
the Worlds Exposition, they were
met by none Of the serious difficult
ties and expenses Of construction.
They found ready for their use a
magnificent property intended tor
exposition purpose and designed on
immense scale. 1t is simply a ques-
ton with them Of filling the build.
;ngs with exhibits. The sarrouud,
ings it seems are also much more
favorable.
Last year the Transportation
facilities for reaching the Worlds
Exposition were Of an unsatisfactory
character. Two or three lines OF
boats and FIVE lines Of streets cars
did not suffice to carry the crowd on
days when the attendance was large
and did rot make fast enough time
to sui, the rush and push of the age.
There was not even a carriage drive.
But advices from New Orleans point
to a different state Of things, for
next WINTER. St. Charles Avenue
has been covered in its entire
lenght with an asphalt pavement,
making one Of the most beautiful
drives in the country. 1t leads to
the Exposition Grounds, and drive
ways into tie Park are being rapid
ly built.
The great addition, however, is a
steam double track railroad from
the heart Of the city to the grounds.
The trains will leave Canal street
every 10 or Is minutes AMI reach the
Exposition in about go Minutes.
With this facility, the attendance
promises to be much larger than it
was last year.
1t was understood that last win
ter on several occasions wealthy
ex~cursionists coming to New Orleans
in their special ara failed tc make
a single visit to the Exposition upon
finding that there was no steam
transportation or carriage drive. 1t
is not likely that the coming winter
will prove so disastrously inclcmen,
as it did last year; SO there seems
to be no reason why the Exposition,
should not prove a financial success.
Optning their doors unencnmbcrej
by udtatedness, the Institution cngh'
to he abi, 20 support Itself from til"
start.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
Notice to Taxpayer

Notice is hereby given ikai
Tax Rolls for the year lsss, \
been deposited in ny ufice. sua hi
the taxes assessed ID said faf III
set forth in the tax rolls o. Al "
my Office, and in The mortgage as
of the pafi-h Of 'eruiIioa tit
they are row due, and ltat lheasr
on movable property viii RtHi
delinquent On The 1t de- d seER
Der next, and on %imnosatae FNPs
ty on the 3lst day u pFtfalf
1885, and will hear Que PER cent 7
month interest lection y, let y
96, 1882 from that date plll "
in accordance viii article lla :
the Constitution.
Sherif's Office, abbcsil'e, b
October Sd 1885.
is. NUNEz
Sheriff 4 l'as Collector,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
The movements of our neighbors

The movements of u neighbors
of Abbeville and Lafayette to secure
the construction of the proposed Ab.
bevi.le railroad from Lafayette, will
have the effect to prove TO them that
the Iberiaps are not lost in a Rip
Van Wrinkle nap, though they may
occasionally be caught mapping.
Lafayette has her railroad meeting
tomorrow and we are informed that
Abbevi|le is to hold n this week
also. The, Of course, it is New
Iberia's turn. That the road will
be built there is 10 doubt. 1t re
mains 10 be seen which of the two
places, Lafayette Or New Iberia, will
display the most energy and secure
tie prize. In calling our attention
to a newspaper article on the sub
ject, a wide-awake and progressive
lady frien! writes Us 1T tine artl-
cle) explains itself, and I hope will
arouse our citizens to al opportuni-
~ lost if not accepted at once"
Now, will the men folks remain 10
active with the fair sex to urge them
onward
Now is the proper time for our
citizens to act, if they wish to ac-
complish what the MERIDIoNAL has
been go arduously assisting them in
trying to DC. and that IS, to get a
railroad through this country to
AbbeeiiIe. No time should be los,
in ti.is matter, and We should strike
while the iron is hot. Railroads are
what we need to bring that class Of
people among VI that will develop
the resources OF our country, and
bring into reeuisitioh the thousands
of fine acres Of land that are now
lying idle, and that could be put
into profitable cultivation. Rail
roads once established in this section
will enable US easily in getting a
good and intelligent class of farmers
to come and dwell in our midst, end
make this their future home.
To those who would wish to single
this section out az a new home, we
| will state tina. the soil and climate
are worth the attention Of all, and
offer attractions TO capital and la
Dor Of the most inviting kind. The
institutions Of the country are now
homogeneous, and the most cordial
|ald generous spirit exist towards all
who GONE as friends to identify
themselves with the growing future
of our people. We have healthy
locations, and the percentage Of old
people is as large az in any part al
America. To those, then, ~ao are
seeking new homes, We say eoSe,
old man. come to this yet new and
fertile country, settle your sons and
daughters around you, live leng, die
happy, and let your grave be dug
bereath the evergreen magnolias, or
where the fragrance Of the orange
blossom prevails, and where the
hooking bird will daily sing a re-
cuiem until time shall he nc more.
Bring on your railroad.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-10-24
We are Informed that a good boot
aud shoe maker could do we'll in
Abbevillc. We are destitute Of that
class Of mechanics at present.


Three lrishnen who had drank
pretty freely Of whisky at one o:
our saloons the other day were loud
in their praise Of its virtues as they
reeled along the banks Of the bayou
One Of them had just declared that
. whisky was meat and drink to 9
man." when his foot slipped and he
fell into the bayou. There, Pat
said n Of lis friends, "you are
fully provide! for; you had meat and
drink, ana nov you have washing
and lodging"