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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
THE CHANGES OF FIVE YEARS
A Question in Wood for the Agricu,-
tural Department.

The correspondent of the Brooklyn
Times relates the following romance ut
the expense of the experts of the Agri-
cultural Department and calls II an
amusing incident :" "Two gentlemen
were discussing The kind of wood
which formed the main part of cane
which one of them carried. The owner
of the cane said it was cherry. lie
knew it was because he had bought It
in England for such. The other, who
for years was manufactures of pipes,
said: No, it is not cherry. II is Ger
man weit2cl.' In order that the con
trovcrsy might be settled upon author
ity small bet was male, an1 the clne
was taken to the Agricultural Depart
mcnt. The Commissioner, the chief
of the forestry division and the stats-
tician at once pronounced il birch,
while the lorticulturist claimed il was
ash, and the private secretary, stcnog-
rapher and telegraph operator declared
II was apple. Unable to decide the bet,
the disputants left the department aud
went to the store of a jewelnr, who Is a
large dealer in canes. He was asked
his opinion and told the result of the
visit to the department. He immeli-
ately said 1T Is neither birch, ash nor
apple, but 1t is German wcitzel.
w.
As everybody in Washington knows
Colonel "Jim" Martin, the Assistant
Adjutant General, the following,
clipped from the Kansas City Times,
will be enjoyed by the public at large,
as well as by his very many army
friends The occasion referred to was
the reception and banquet given Cen
eral Nelson \. Miles last Monday even.
ing by Grand Army post at Kansa.
City: Owing to the late hour at which
the banquet adjourned. the response OF
| Colonel Martin was crowded out. The
Colonel is fine speaker, but he pre-
| fcrs TO talk about horses in preference
to any other subject. The Colonel $
speech was as follows: MY dear com
radcs: Ne pluribus Unum was never so
| dear to me as ut this felicitious mo ncnt,
unless it was the day that Joe Cotton
won the hurdle race against the most
| formidable combination ever planned
by the jockeys at Monmouth PARK an |
| Brighton Beach. Believe me, dear
comrades. that where the bets were the
smallest, there was | also battling for
human rights and the pool-room.
Where the clouds of dust were the
thickest and the smoke of the pool.
room was the blacklist there comrades
we stood pale and nervous for fear Joe
| Cpttpn'c ri1nr would tbr,,, thn r,,,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Near the western entrance Of the Capitol
grounds is the Monument Of Peace.
II was designed by Admiral Porter
and erected from subscription started
by him In 1865. II commentaries the
officers, scamen and marines who fell
during the late war. II is IN marble
and It cost $2l 900. The pedestal and
platform, costing $4,000, were paid for
out of an appropriation 10y Congress.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

on New York avenue southwest Of the
State Department, is tastcfully laid out
with walks, shady trees, shrubbcry and
rustic fountains In the centre Is the
bronze statue Of General John \. Raw
lnCs, 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
Sl2,5O0.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

SENATOR VOORHEES, on THE IN
DIANA APPOINrMtNr
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Fresh Attorney butter, ohurned every morn
ing and delivered In n 10. ward prints, Bic,
per n, Also cottage cheese buttermilk and
sweet milk, Sc. per Ut. Cream, loo. per pint.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Do NOT be deceived; ask for and take only
u. IL, Douglass ~ Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats.
ID, S, and Trade Mark on every drop.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Greenough's statue of Washington, repre-
scntng him in Roman toga, is situated
in the park at the east front of the
Capitol. 1t cost Sii 900, appropriated
by Congress. In front of the City
Hall, at the head Of Four-and-a-half
street, facing south, is the marble statue
of Abraham Lincoln. II was erected in
1866 by Congress and cost $l5 900.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

MIR. sHERMAN's INTEREST IN THE
NATIONAL PARK SCHEME.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

HIGH J1NKs AT BRYN MAwR.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Near the foot Of the Capitol building is the
bronze statue of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice Of the United States.
II cost 100000 and represents the sub
icct MS seated in his gown and cXpound-
ing the law.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

THE BLAGDBN ESTATE.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

6l0 d street northwest, buys gents 'secon,
hand clothing. Note by mail attended to.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

GENERAL sHERMAN's DAUGHTER
LEADS a BROOM BRIGADE.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

is on Vermont avenue, between / and X
streets northwest The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubhcry. In the centre Is the bronze
statue of Maior-Gencral James B. Nc
EMERSON, which cost S23, 800, aud was
erectedby the Army of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05
Squares. Circles and statues.
In addition to the grounds attached to the
public buildings there are n number of
beautiful squares and circles in the city,

In addition to the grounds attached to the
public buildings there are number of
beautiful squares and circles In the city.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
faces the White House, on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, between Fifteen-and-a-half aud
sXtecn-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, 900.
MCPHERSON SQUARE
is on Vermont avenue, between / and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubhery. In the centre Is the bronze
statue of Maior-Gencral James B. Nc
EMERSON, which cost S23, 800, aud 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 ecu
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David G. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs Winnie Rcam IIoXie, Washington,
d. c., 1850, by order Of Congress, at
cost of $4,000.
JUDICIARY SQUARE,
which lies at the head of Four-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
nOrthwcst,is one of the largest in the
city, The south portion is DC ,uped by
the City Hall The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic Inaugural
tion ball was held, is now in course Of
erection on the north side OF this
square.
RAwLINS SQUARE,
on New York avenue southwest Of the
state Department, is tastcfully laid out
,..fa A. 1. f
rustic fountains. In the centre Is the
bronze statue Of General John 4. Raw
linCs 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
$4,000.
SCOTT SQUARE,
at the intersection Of Massachusetts and
Rhode Island avenues. contains the
bronze statue Of General Winfield Scott
The General is represented I'm the full
uniform OF his rank, mounted ON a
war charger, Ut rest, and surveying
the field of battle. The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
lied in this country. The total cost
was 10000.
| LINCOLN SQUARE
on Fast Capitol street, one mile east Of the
Capitol, is prettilylaid out. In the cen
tire stands the bronze group entitled
| Emancipation representing Abra.
| ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
| of the United States, standing 10y q
monolith and holding IN his right hand
the proclamation of freedom, 4 slave
| mceing at his feet With mnacIc-
| broken, is about TO rise. The statue
was erected 10y the Western Sanitary
Commission Of 81. Louis, Mo, out Of
the funds contributed solely 10y cmanct
patcd citizens Of the United States,
declared free by the proclamation OF
January ], 1863
DurONr CIRCLE
situated at the intersection Of Connect
cut, Massachusetts and New Hamp
shire avenues and Nineteenth and /
streets northwest, In It is the statue q
RcurAdmral 5. F, Dupont in heroic
bronze, Its cost was $1,000, erected
by the Government,
FRANKLIN SQUARE
sbetween Thirteenth and Fourteenth and
and X streets northwest. This squar
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Situated about 200 feet north Of the Yves,
wing Of the Smithsonian Institution,
facing south, is the bronze statue OF
Professor Joseph Henry, first secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution The
statue, which was unveiled in 1888, was
erected by the Government at cost OF
$1,000,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

Some of the fun they have at Bryn
Mawr is told by the Philadelphia
Press: An amusing bit in this way
took place night or two ago and was
participated in by many of the fashion
able people at the place, After din
ner, and quite to the surprise of every
body not in the scheme, half II dozen
fashionable women marched into the
hotel pNrlor, rugged out in fanciful
dresses and their faces masked. They
carried brooms la sabre and scabbards
hung by brass chains from their Cir
dies. They called themselves the
broom brigade, Mrs, Thackara, Gen
eral Sherman's brilliant daughter, was
very properly the captain. Her lieu
tenant was Mrs. Meredith Baily. They
sang n very long and very lovely ballad,
the burden of which apparently was
''Pish, pish, the men must never
know" But the men did know, all
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05


Senator Voorhees, was in Indianapolis
the first of the week, and in regard to
the protests that have been made
against the appointments to Federal
offices made upon his recommendations
he said to reporter of the Times: II
am very well satisfied with the appoint
ments made | do not know Of any
kickcrs who will change the destiny of
nations. | don't care baubee about
their objections. The friendship which
depends on an appointment as store
keeper or whisky guagcr is not very
valuable. Colonel McLain, who was
appointed to place in the Pension
Department, is the second highest oili-
Ger in the Grand Army of the Republic.
The only appointments except this
from my place have been those of Lamb
to the district attorneyship Albert
Kelly to minor place in Washington,
and some man to IL timber agency. |
see they say Senator Faulkner gets
some of his letters wrong sometimes,
hut many good men have had that fail
ing. General Jackson sometimes mis-
spelled some of his words.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

was purchased by the Government In
1920 in order ~ secure control Of fine
spring, the water from which Is still used
for drinking purposes at the Eyccu-
tive Mansion. The square is planted
with pleasing variety of ornamental
trees and shrubs.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

at the intersection Of Massachusetts and
Maryland avenues northeast, contains
The colossal bronze equestrian statue Of
Maior-Gcncral Nathaniel Greene, which
cost SEQ GEO
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-05

IS at the intersection of Massachusetts, aud
Vermont avenues and Fourteenth
street. ltcontans the equestrian bronze
statue Of General George II. Thomas.
erected by the Army Of the Cumbcr'
land at q cost of $4,000.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
Philomathian Reunion.
Ed. South KENTuCKIAN

Ed. SOUTH KENTuCKIAN:
We had on the 29th ult. an enter
tainment at old Concord church, in
the Newstead neighborhood, of this
county, consisting of reuniomof the
old Philomathian Society.
In order that your readers generally
may have correct idea Of this affair
il will be necessary for us to give a
short history Of its origin and cause
as well as what took place.
Some twenty years ago this com.
munitY was noted forts good schools
A. j. Wyatt and Rev. Geo. p, Street
were the teachers and under their
guidance and tutOrship, it became
the "Alma Mater" Of not only the
young men of the community I'M
mediately contiguous but representa-
tives were sent from a great many OF
the counties of southwestern Ken.
lucky to be educated, and besides the
magnificent management of the
schools and the excellent advantages
for education, the moral and relig-
ious influences surrounding it were
of the best. 1t was indeed free from
all the pernicious influences that
usually attend schools.
During the time that Geo. p
Street taught from the young mel
who went to school to him, there
was formed q debating society called
the "Philoathian". This society
was formerly composed of some Of
the best talent of the country and fol
over a period of ten years, the delib
erations of this body were kept in
tact. They met generally on eacl
Saturday evening of the week, anC
large and attentive audiences were
always in attendance.
But time, tho destroyer as we'll o.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02

Rev. e. l.. Powell preached the
commencement sermon Of South
Kentucky College at the Christian
church Sunday night. The house
was filled long before the hour for
services to begin, and although chairs
and benches were placed in the aisles,
scores Of people were forced to leave,
being unable to obtain seats. The
vestibule was also filed 10 overflow
ing. Those who were so fortunate as
to get in pronounced the sermon one
of the finest and most appropriate
ever heard in the city. Mr. Powell
is one of the most eloquent young
ministers in Kentucky, and the SER
mon Sunday evening was one of his
best efforts.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
Call on 9. H. Bush, Esq,

We the undersigned citizens of
Christian county, recognizing his fit
ness for the position, call upon G. H..
Bush TO become candidate to repre-
sent Christian county in the next
Legislature. In the event he becomes
u candidate we pledge 10 him our
earnest support and the benefit of
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
The Railroad to cadiz.

The Cadiz Telephone advocates the
building of two railroads to ill.,
terscct the |. A. Il, T., at Bryants,
one to be builtand owned by Cadiz
and the other by Hopkinsville. There
are several objections to this plan, If
road can be built on better one,
but as a de,nier resort 1t might do
We give the conclusion Of the Tele-
phones argument:
ave cannot see a better opportuni-
ty for Hopkinsville to secure a COM
peting line than to connect with the
l. A. n T., at Bryants Station,
which would connect her with the
Chesapeake n Ohio road on route
nearly as short as the one they now
propose, and it would afford her the
Same advantages and to secure II
would cost her people about one
third what the proposed Hopkins
Vile Il Cadiz road would cost them
The II. &c. c., would answer our peo'
pie the same purpose, but the Other
project is certainly the cheapest and
quickest way for us to get a road
and we cannot see what objection
the Hopkinsville people would have
to meeting Cadiz with a road tc
Bryant's Station when it would an
swer them the same purpose and
would cost them much less. So fai
as railroad transportation is con-
cerned both Hopkinsville and Clarks'
willie are at the mercy of the l.. " N.
they both want competing road,
hence with the 1. A. & T., completed
to Princeton and with branch tC
Hopkinsville the g. q o., would be
its natural ally"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
A CUTTING SCRAPE.
2. L. GoUHoT CUTS A TRAVEL
ING DOCTORS THROAT
THE WOUND A MERE
SCRATCH -GcUHoT
HELD UNDER A
BOND OF $50.

A disturbance occurred Friday
night, in the saloon of Pete McCarty,
on Russellville street, which resulted
in travelling doctor, who gave the
name of j. j. Y. Hines, having his
throat cut by a knife in the hands of
e. l.. Gouhot. Gouhot and a man
named Thos. Scales were engaged in
a quarrel in the saloon and Gouhot
remarked to Scales, who has lost an
arm, that ifhe had a pistol they would
settle the matter between them right
there, and thereupOn drew knife.
At this point Hines, who was a
stranger to both, having been in the
city only few hours but unfor;un-
atcly long enough to learn the loca-
tons Of the saloons, interiered and
knocked or jerked the knife out
of GOuhOtis hand and went ont to call
the police, taking the knife with him.
Gouhot pulled out another knife,
dangerous looking old concern
with long hooked blade,
but so dull that it would
hardly cut peeled banana. Armed
with this warlike weapon he follow
ed Hines across the street and in
front of Hargraves' barber-shop be-
gan cutting and slashing at his jugu-
lar in determined manner. lie
succeeded in making one scratch
deep enough to bring the blood, sew
eral inches long.
The police placed both Gouhot and
Hines under arrest and they were
tried Saturday. Hines was tried in
the CITY Court for disorderly conduct
and acquitted. Gouhot was arraign-
ed before Esquires Anderson and
Rogers at ] O'Clock on a charge Of
cutting. lie was defend
ed by Col. a. II. Clark and proSecut-
ed by County Attorney Sebree. Sew
eral witnesses detailed the facts, and
after brief arguments by the lawyers,
the Court decided to hold the accus-
ed over under bond of $50 until
A dull knife is all that
prevented another of our periodi-
cal homicides.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02

The Asylum Base Ball Club was
regularly organized yesterday, June
LIST, with the following named gen.
temen as members, viz:
b. W. Stone, Captain and Manager.
J. G. Lutz, Chas. Brackrogge,
d. II. Severn, Clarence Lindsey,
f. L. Waller, T. G. Triplett,
Thos. Rodman. Robt. Byrne,
II. Sensback.
This club has been organized sim
ply for the exercise and amusement
of these players, but is willing to play
any other club of Hopkinsville gem
tlemen at reasonable intervals.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
N

Peace, gentle peace, has been declared,
And Bear and Bull war are spared,
Neither wants To fight, It's clear
Perhaps thcy'll fight some other year.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02

Miss Ida Williams is in Russellvllle
this week.
Mr.. Henry Frankel, of Princeton,
was in the city Sunday and Monday.
DIR. Il. r. Cook went down to Ed
dyvillc, Sunday.
Miss Lulu Watkins, of Montgom-
cry, is in the city.
Mrs. NJ. A. Mason, of South Chris
tian, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Graves, of Nashville, is
visiting at Mr.. Geo. o. Thompson's.
Miss Mamie Henry is visiting
friends in the city tins week.
Mr.. S. A. Young, of Henderson
was in town yesterday.
Miss Maggie Walker, Of Louisville,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. +. w. Bot
tomly.
All of the young lady boarders of
Bethel Female College left for their
homes last Friday.
Miss Lellic McElwain, of Trenton,
returned home yesterday after a visit
TO relatives IN the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Cunningham,
of Henderson, visited the family Of
Judge W. p. Winfrcc, last week.
Miss Louis Rcat, of Tuscohola, ILL.,,
is visiting The Misses Means, on
North Main.
Miss Willie White, of fernando,
Miss, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
&. NJ. Latham.
Miss Ruth Faxon, of Clarksville,
Is visiting the family of Dr. W. 6.
Wheeler
Miss Carrie Dabncy, OF Cadiz, is
visiting Miss Eta Greenwood, on
South Main.
Miss Stannic Ormslyof Louisville,
is visiting the family of Mr.. S. G..
Buckner.
Miss Minnie McDougal, of Mays
vile, aud Miss Annie Cushman, of
the county, are visiting Miss Johnnie
Mills.
Prof aud Mrs. j. NJ. Daniel, Miss
Laura Daniel and Mrs. G. o. CARING
house, left last Friday for Rockpori,
Ind.
Mr. w. r. Howell, of Paducah, and
Mr.. w. W. Clarke, Of this city, at
tended the Philomathian reunion at
Concord, Friday.
Miss Willie Wallace, of Hopkins
vile, who has been visiting Mrs.
viii Woodiord, left yesterday for
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Messen-
ger.
Mr. John Fcland, Jr,, has returned
from the Law Department of Wander
bilt University, Nashville, Tenn,
where he won the first prize for ora
tory.
Mrs. VIM. Gray, of st. Louis, who
has been an invalid for some time
returned home Saturday, accompa-
MED by her sister, Miss Matte llick-
man.
Mr. j. Wallace Warfleld has accept
ed position with Mr.. NJ. Lipstine,
on Nashville st. lie will move to
the city and occupy house on Ma
pie street.
TUESDAYS ToDACCo LEAF: Miss
Lucy Whitlock, of Newstead, and
Miss Mary Clark, of llopkinsville,
are expected this evening to visit
Mrs. c. d. Bailey. Misses En-
ma Wheeler and Julia Venable, of
IIopkinsville, are expected in the city
this evening. They will be the guests
of Mrs. Bette Drane. Miss Cam
mic Martin, of lIopkinsville, and
Miss Lulie Pendleton, of Pembroke,
are expected in the city to-day.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
SAM! JONES!

The place to get the
best is what the peo-
pie want to find out
and right here we
want TO tell you some
thing in that line. @.
w. Ducker's Carriage
Shop is the place to
get your repairing on
all kinds of Vehicles
done in the best and
most substantial man
ner. He works none
but frst-class work.
men, therefore he
turns out nothing but
the best work. His
prices are very reas-
enable.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02
socIALITIES.

Miss Ida Williams is in Russellvllle
this week.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02

When you want a
new suit Of clothing,
remember we have a
large stock for old
men, young men,
youths and children,
we are offering spec
ial bargains in these
goods, as we have a
large stock bought
cheap, and they will
be sold for cash
cheaper than they can
be bought IN regular
clothing houses, we
mean what we say,
call and be convinced.
AS the warm weather approaches
remember we have the handsomest
stock of white dress goods, ETC.,
ever brought to the city.
Hosiery, Gloves, Notions, ETC., in
great variety. Call and see us.
Respectfully Yours,
JONES & co.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-02

Ex-Collector Swopc, of Lexington,
will sail for Europe June 3. and will
remain abroad year, visiting Egypt
and the Holy land besides all the
European countries.