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The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
A ..Yankss.sn ..ReheI. Friend.

DR.. Branham of the Agricultural
Bureau has just given place to a
Union veteran, who, though drawing a
small pension, is Impoverished and still
suffering from wounds received in the
service. The peculiar part of the story
is that this appointment was brought
about at the instance Of an eX.Confed-
crate soldier who held the appointee as
prisoner for sometime at Atlanta.
The Federal soldier, when captured at
Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864, was
not more than seventeen years old.
He had been struck on the breast by a
spent ball and then knOked down by a
clnbbed musket Luckily he went to a
hospital instead OF Andersonville, and
luckily again, he encountered here, .
few days ago, the Confederate soldier
who had him in charge at Atlanta and
carried him Off the field. This Is sup
posed TO be the first instance on record
OF the concession of a Federal office to
a Union soldier by "a "Rebel." The
fact goes to show that enemies on the
field are friends when the last shot Is
fired.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
From IA Desk TO a Cab.

Riding down in street car this
morning War Department clerk
pointed to young man about ~ years
OF age who was driving cab. "That's
a quill driver" he said to the reporter,
"Until short time ago he was clerk
in the same division that am in. He
lost his place, and after looking around
industriOusly could get nothing to do
but drive cab; and he thought he was
lucky to get that. know four other
men who were discharged from the
War Department who are also driving
cabs" "And," he continued, "I am
told by clerks in other Departments
that some of their former associate e.
are either cab and car drivers or con-
ductors on the street railroads."
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
SHERRY CHICKEN.
Charles Francis Adams Introduces u
New Drink I'm the West.

President Charles Francis Adams has
introduced new drink into the bound
less West. Upon his arrival at Omaha
lot OF reporters were in waiting, hav-
ing been very unceremoniously snubbed
by the great man, who refused to see
them. He and his party had found
quarters at the Millard, aud during the
interval properly allowed the dlstin-
guished visitor for toilet purposes after
his sOiling voyage, The reporters in wait
ing were grouped in the bar room.
Ten minutes had passed when II por-
ter hustled in with salver. "A sherry
chicken for 1885," he called to the pre-
scriptiOn man.
Now "a sherry chicken" in this couu.
try II something so novel In the line of
drinks, that even the expert reporters
were lost to the knowledge fits nature,
and edged about the bar to see what the
mixologist would make of it.
"Sherry chicken" said he, musingly,
pausing an instant; ~ suppose that IS
the latest caper for sherry and egg"
So, with the skill Of veteran, he
threw together the ingredients OF that
great invigorating mixture and posted
1t up stars.
A minute had barely elapsed when
the porter came flying in, returning the
drink untouched.
'12S, Mr.. Adams, says that what you
don't know about drinks would make a
big book. He wants "a sherry chicken
like they make 'em in Boston--a little
ice, more sugar and most sherry. He
saws he never saw ANYTHING like that
yellow stuff, and would just as soon
drink it as to eat beat beans without a
piece of fat sidin'."
Barkeeper whistled softly TO himself
and put up the order without word or
question, but there was big interroga-
ton point on his face as he set the repu.
dated drink behind the bar and glanced
up at the grlnning press gang, slowly
fling out Of the room.-lCheyenne
Wyo.) Leader.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
EdisOn as a Pianist.

Thomas Edison, the inventor, al
though somewhat deaf, is passionately fond
of music He has piano in his elegant home
that is pounded on most vigorously by the
famous electrician two or three times day.
He does not play by note but has wonder
fully quick ear to catch popular and even
difficult opera airs. His deafness is not so
great as to interfere with his hearing music.
1t is amusing to see him getting tune out of
his ivory keys. He looks very much as
though he were at a telegraph key sending
off quick dispatch and wanted to rattle the
operator at the other end by his lightning
rapidity. Sometimes he will play piece
with his forefinger only. 1t moves like a
phantom finger, so hurriedly does it pass over
the keys. He goes to the opera frequently,
and Immediately upon returning home, no
matter how late the hour, he sits at the piano
and rattles of some of the catchy airs. Opera
bouffe Is his favorite style of music. a at
once he will strike up "Semiramide," and
wind up with something from "The Little
Duke" or "Falka." His playing is not bad.
He has nervous, quick touch, which, If
combined with ready knowledge of notes,
would made him great performer Buffalo
News.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

The GILMORE JUBILEE, which is to
open at Manhattan Beach next Satur-
day, will continue forty days and forty
nights.
SENATOR EvARTs has con sented to
deliver an address September 10. before
the Agricultural Society of St. Law
renee County, n. y.
SENATOR JONES Of Florida il ex.
pectcd this week at the M,nasnit
House, Narragansett Pier, where bis
son and daughter now are.
MISS LULU HURST, the Georgia
wonder " has retired to private life.
She says that she has lost her "magnetic
powers" But she found pod many
dollars before she lost them.
Mrs. FRELINGHUYsEN and her
daughters, including MIR. John Davis,
have taken a cottage ut LenoX, Massa-
chusetts, and expect to pass the re-
mainder Of the St ason there.
ONE or THE LARGEST peach-grow-
ers in the United States Is John A.
Groves of keut County, Nd. He will
have about 81, 900 peach trees all in
good growing order this fall.
MISS LAURA BRADEN, treasurer of
the Washington and Waynesburg Rail
road, Pennsylvania, Ia said to he the
only woman in the United States hold
ing u position Of similar responsibility.
"ITIs WHISPERED about Washing
ton," says The Chicago Inter Ocean,
'that Chief Justice Waite will soon re-
sign, and Mcdonald OF Indiana be APP
pointed to the Supreme Bench. This
would he an awful big horsc.hy in
Hendricks cup Of coffee"
MIR. JOHN w. WATSON, the verita-
BILE author of the Beautiful Snow"
resides ON Twenty-sccOnd street, New
York. He wr te this poem Of much
disputed authorship in 1853 at the house
of Mr.. Sam Colt in Hartford Conn,
and received $l5 for it from the
liarpers.
Rev. RICHARD PHELAN, who was
| ytSbciuuy hoiNi'iS toiiSSt' 'a''h CoubJU'
tor Bishop Of Pittsburg and Allegheny
was ordained priest III 1854 lie has
been in charge OF st Peters Church
Allegheny, since 1868, and during
Bishop Tuigg's illness attended largely
to the administrative affairs of the
diocese.
Miss EMMA NEVADA, who is to be
married in Paris this fall, will wear d
bridal dress Of white uncut velvet. The
wedding will take place at the English
embassy and the religious ceremonies al
. the Church of the Passionist Fathers
Among her bridesmaids will be three
young American singers all pupils o
Nine. Marchesi.
. NJ. WORTH says that the Paris dress
. makers do an annual business OF about
/. $50, 900, 900, and probably lose by ba(
, debts and otherwise a million and ,
half or two millions. Their profits ar,
not over ten per cent. on their capital
He says that he never loses by hi
American customers, but almost in
variable by swindlers belonging to the
titled nobility Of Europe.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
Life ON a Georgia convict Farm.

The Hon. James M. Smith has got
rich out of the convict farming business. He
runs l50 plows and has G,0O0 acres of land in
cultivatlon-3OOO In cotton, 1000 In small
grain and the remainder in corn. There Ia
one cotton-held of 800 acres. ON Sundays, 1t
is said, all those who are sick come up to he
examined by Mr.. Smith, 1t matters not
whether their trouble be headache, the
measles, summer complaint or stone bruise,
pills of kind which he always keeps in
stock. The mortality at the camp, strange
TO say, is not above the average OF other
over 100 convicts on his farm, and about fifty
working on the railroad--for each of whom
he receives 81 per diem. ON each convict he
makes handsome profit. The men and wo-
men are all chained together with heavy
shackles aud are confined in big stockade
built of pine logs. The whites and blacks are
fastened together and eat and sleep together.
Il Athens Banner-W atchman.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

1T SHOULD he stated in the case OF
the German children that under an
act Of the last Congress they will be en-
titled to small pension, expiring as
they severally reach the age OF sixteen
years. The amount, however, will be
barely enough to subsist them. There
are many intervening expenses to be
met and much to be done for them
which the pension will not cover. The
youngest is about two years of age and
the oldest thirteen or fourteen, and the
good people OF Washington, in respect
to the memory of faithful officer az
we'll as on the score OF humanity, vii
doubtless see that they are comfortably
provided for.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

lit be true, as stated by the 81. James
Gazette, that public opinion in London
is severely denunciatory of Cardinal
Manning, the Archbishop of Canter-
bury and the Bishop Of London, for
their support Of the Pal Mall Gazette
in Its exposure of metropolitan vice,
then are we more than ever convinced
that Editor Stead is right and that the
criminality which he charges against
the British aristocracy has been merely
scratched upon the surface, its full
measure Of enormity remaining to be
unmasked. The ''public opinion
which can condemn the church for aid
ing in the rescue of innocence and vir-
tue from systematic ruin must have
fallen to low ebb indeed, and II such
opinion really exists, it only shows
how deeply infiltrated with moral rot
tenness the sO.called upper classes OF
England have become. It is but just
to assume, however, that the sentiments
fathered by the 81. James Gazette are
not the sentiments of the people, but
limited to the circles wherein the action
of Cardinal Manning and his associates
has given most offence. We do not ques-
ton that men of the pattern of Sir
Charles Dixie entertain but poor opin-
ion Of all measures that may be adopted
for the uncovering and castigatlon OF
their indecencies.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

MAJOR HAMS annual report of the
Potomac improvement is an interesting
and satisfactory document. 1t shows
the great work to be well advanced
and demonstrates the entire practical
bility Of carrying out the original pro-
ject within the estimates of time and
cost. 1t also shows that the land re-
claimed will be of greater value than
the sum expended on the improvement.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
ne Knew wbat lie was About.

My little boy" said gentleman,
'you ought not to eat those green ap-
Piles. They are not good for little
boys"
HThey hain't, eh?" the boy replied
with his mouth full. "Guess you don't
know much about 'em, Mister. Three
OF these apples'll keep me out OF school
for a week. ."--[N. Y. Times.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
A Cow To he Thankfu, For.

Says David Swing in the Chicago Current,
with the professor: "a Supplemented and
truly devout country preacher, who had
tasted but few of the drinks of the world,
glass of milk punch was quietly set down
by each plate. In silence and happiness this
new Vicar of Wakefield quaffed his goblet
and then ADDED: Madam; you should daily
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

In WILL strike the most ordinary
reader that there is redundancy Of
Dolphin literature atloat just now. The
next thing we know John Roach will
be writing Dolphin novel and Chandler
treatise on the Ethics of Dolphinism.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

Intelligent design aud sklllful execution
have insured for the National Capital a
healthy river front, beautiful harbor,
clear channel aud an attractive,
riparian park. One thing more Is
clearly necessary, and that Is, action by
Congress sufficiently prompt and gen.
erous to protect the Improvement from
injury by freshet, which might prove
very serious unless the operations shall
have been 50 nearly pushed to compile
ton as to place it beyond harms reach.
1t would be calamity, Indeed, to have
any setback during the winter. 1t has
been satisfactorily shown that the work
Is necessary that 1t Is being well and
economically done, and that it will
amply repay the expenditure. 1t has
now arrived at stage where no risks ol
its safety or stability should be taken
for lack OF funds to guard it against
extraordinary contingencies.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

THE World pedestal fund on Sat,r-
day footed up SOS, 1897. 1t is now within
less than 81, 200 of tile sum set out to
be raised. That the undertaking has
proved largely profitable as an advertis-
ing scheme for the paper detracts moth
ing from its merits as patriotic, popu.
lar and well pushed enterprise.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

THEY are having am election in Ken.
lucky to-day, but it is very small one.
There has practically been no canvass.
A treasurer is the only State officer to
be elected. The Democrats have re-
nominated j. w. Tate for that position.
The Republicans have put up no candl-
date, but will as a rule vote with the
PrOhibitionists, who have.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

LORD Chief Justice Colcridge, it Is
announced, will marry an American
lady In order to avoid breach OF
promise suit, but his children are
strongly opposing the proposed nuptials.
His Lordship seems to be getting dose
OF his own medicine. His opposition to
his daughters marriage with Mr.. Adams
was more in the nature of persecution
than fatherly affection.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

IT Is CLAIMED for Secretary Bay
ards reorganizel consular service that
the selection of men, the drafting OF
instructions aud the promulgation OF
regulations have been with view to
rendering tile -eryice commercially
beneficial to this country. Mr.. Bay
ards aim has been to secure as his con-
sular representatives illcient and vigi.
liant observers aud keen business men,
capable tf planning and carrying ont
means for extending and developing
the foreign commerce Of the United
States. lie h confident that thus far
his policy has proved successful, and
that its wholesome results will make
themselves more and moIe apparent
within the next Two years. The system
thus inauguraLel will of course expand
and improve with time.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

IT WILL surprise no one to learn
that Louis Riel, the leader OF the Sas-
katchewan rebellion, has been found
guilty and condemned to death. The
court before which he was tried was
organized to convict. A severe exam
pie was deemed necessary to terrorize
the spirit of insubordiDation in the
Northwest, and Riel can hardly look
for respite or communication OF his
penalty, unless time may be gained
by an appeal. The condemned man
would have enlisted far greater sympa-
thy had he exhibited better capacity
for leadership or more herOism in the
field; but what he did or failed to do
cannot diguise the fact that he had be.
hind him cause with merit enough
to have given him distinction as the lib
orator of an oppressed people had he
won, and that the principles for which
he fought will not be extinguished by
his death. The Canadian Government
will profit nothing by his execution un-
less it supplement the scaflold with a
redress Of the grievances which pro.
vOked his rebellion. 1t would doubtless
profit more by policy of magnanim-
ity than of retribution, and Riel's life
saved become of far more value to the
future peace of the territory than Riel's
blood shed.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

THE Judge who sentenced Riel to be
hanged says that there Is no hope OF the
Queens committing the sentence, and
the talk Of appealing to the President
of the United States in his behalf, on
the ground that he is II naturalized
American citizen, has about died out.
Riel must go, unless the Canadian
Frenchmen rise in revolt to save him.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
HOUSES For RENT.

In sums TO suit at 6 per cent.
The above is only small portion of property
on my books. For full list call at Office for bul
letin Issued on LIST and 10Th.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
MONDAY, AUG. 3, 1885.

The NORFOLK Landmarks recon-
mends that Postmaster-General Villas
be selected to deliver the Grafton on
occasion Of the Grant memorial ser
vices In Congress next winter. IL Is
none too soon to be looking out for a
suitable person to perform, In the name
Of the people, this solemn and appro-
pirate duty, Even II it were little
carly, the suggestion Is good enough to
keep for awhile. All things consid-
cred, we doubt II any one more accept.
able to the country at large could be
designated for the purpose named.
Colonel Villas is a fervld and impas
stoned orator, and always has ideas to
match the enthusiasm of his thoughts.
He was a gallant soldier In the wa, aud
as u citizen OF the Northwest, where
local prejudices do not abonnd, Is well
fitted to represent all sections OF the
Union in paying eulogistic tribute to
one OF its most illustrious defenders. 1t
would be in an eminent degree proper,
moreover, that the orator Of such IA day
should be near to the Administration
1t would add dignity and impressiveness
to the ceremonies for Democratic Cab
met official to pronounce the In Memo
riam of Republican ex. President, and
largely serve to smooth away all
traces of partisan asperity. That the
recommendation Of the Postmaster
General in this connection should have
come from Virginia is also not the
least Of the considerations which en-
title It to attention and acceptance.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03
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F0R SALE AND RENT.
EAL ESTATE BULLETIN

THOs. L. WAGGAMAN, 9l7 f street.
Changes made Wednesdays and saturdays.)
THREE.STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-03

SELECT EXCURSION
VIRGINIA BEACH,
Under the auspices of the
CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
Leave MONDAY. August 3, at 500 y. IN.
sharp on palace steamer
LADY OF THE LAKE
for Norfolk, thence to the Beach by CHAR
TERED TRAIN, arriving at 8;i5 a. M, Au-
gust 4. Leave there at 2:30 or 2:i5 u. m,
reaching Washington August at a. IN.
This trip, via Fortress Monroe across the his
toric Hampton Roads to Norfolk and to tho
Beach, Is one of the finest that can be made
from Washington. The view of the OCEAN
and the surf bathing at that point are grand be-
yond expression.
reduction OF 25 per cent. on all meals at
hotel and on the boat Lunch can be carried
II desired.
Tickets for ROUND TRIP only 81 30 Good
II desired, until August z, and limited to 300.
For sale ut any of W. s.. Roose's stores, viz:
Arlington Hotel; corner 10Th and Il streets;
Main store, 1898 PENNSYLVANIA avenue; Harris
House; Metropolitan and National Hotels; also
at J. T. SaIms, 92b Louisiana avenue and at
Hillman House.
Mattresses furnished FREE to all who do not
have staterooms.
For further information, for tickets or state
rooms, apply TO
CAPTAIN ANDERSON,
General Manager.
JG10 q Street Northwest.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

THE PRESENT Legislature will be
strongly importuned by the Temperance
people to pass a local option bill. and
by those opposed to local option to pas
q free license bill. What is meant by
free license is that an applicant for a
license Is TO have the same
number OF signers as ct present, and
the court is to be allowed no discretion
in the matter other than TO issue II.
cense to any person who may come be-
fore it with his application properly
signed. This would be practically a
free liquor law, for there is no applicant
who could not get dozen or two dozen
OF sisners to his application for license.
There is still another large class who DC
not believe that an applicant for license
should be required to get recommends
lions as TO character and fitness 10 en-
gage in liquor merchandising any more
than grocer or dry-goods merchant
should be required TO do the same thug
With all these conflicting opinions Il
will be matter Of interest TO watch auC
see what the Legislature will make ou
of 1t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06
Uphold the Police

...-. !.
, II our ois'NS h' le9,'' Iho Hl'iiio erS Vi
.he Po't0o ioiI ~ oo ie''iiS oihciehC
.hey mus. up',"'.' 'H''ii - mon ollort'
~ p-e',e'.I IT. - 20 GA ~
ia'ors Vi Vhe I""' 'ns s''ppH'e Oh a
Ian oy an oll'er, anu asNihR nm 10
give an accouii. ~ h'in~'i'' cahhot prop
eriy pe 'or'ureu mo al Assault ana
oae'eiy, anu t"e @o'J udeiue euSH action
70 ooho.,.u.e al oii''i',' anu Ghe iihpe
si.iou =" H nne anu ooa.s W 'he 'uuge
oi ooul', WI GRANNY result IN
ieese"'" ~ vne elii.ien.S =. OUT police
iorue ineIe ar VIZ -" ''i,cors VINO
VIII wing" I'M .uoui ~ iiaN ., ceil7use,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06
WANAMAkER'S.
l-:NIlDLEIuNSB!R!!.g!',:...-

tore, think OF them now at a
quarter Oft.
Southwest corner OF the main building.
Black damasse sicilian, 81
for so cents. 5-inch a doz-
en- patterns. Black damas-
Sc sateen, ST for IS cents,
4I.inch eight patterns.
Black armures, 44-inch. so
cents three patterns. We
consider them worth just
less than 81. Black ladies'
cloth, 81 for scents; 54-lnch.
The same as we have sold
tons of. Black camels-hair
OF a dozen grades the low :
est 70 cents tor % the
highest, 81 for S2.5o. Black
heavy silk-and-wool, fancy
cord, for wraps, SO for S.
but Sc was too much for it
it didn't go.
Let these remind you OF
dress stufs in general.
South west from the center.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

THAT GEN. Grant did wrong nobody
doubts, in going into the banking bust
ness with such man as Ward, but il
Is evident that the public is not lacking
in kindly sympathy for the old veteran,
under the belief that he is more sinned
against than SHINING The evidence in
the case now pending in New York
shows that both General Grant and hi'
son were but the dupes OF Ward.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

net actually TO encourage thieves, and
other violators OF the law, in their infa-
nous practices. At Q time when great
complaints is made Of petty depreda-
tons, the officers should be encouraged,
not discouraged, TO make special Of
forts TO ferret out and arrest the often
ders. The Mayor as we'll a. the City
Council should inquire into the conduc,
Of the police, and the dangers to which
they are exposed, and give some ex-
preston Of opinion in regard 10 the
same.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

The NoLrAiC BELT Co.. Of MARSHALL
Mich offer To send thei .iehrlted ELRC
rHO-N oLrAIC belt and other tLBtTfIc AP-
FILA SCnS on trial TOR thirt, uaJs 70 men
lyoung or old afflicted " tn nervous deoil
ity loss OF vitality and manto ii, AMI all
kindred troubles. Also for raeun atlsm
neuralgia paralysis, and many other dis
eases Complete restoration 10 health, vigol
and manhood guarat teed No risk IL In
CURED. ss thirty day trial IL allowed. " rite
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

THE thugs, thieves and buns put on
jaunty air since Judge Cummlns
fined officer Moore for stopping a man
who was acting in a suspicious manner
near some market wagons that had fire.
quently been robbed. Farmers must
protec; themselves hereafter, for police
men run the risk Of being fined If they
attempt to arrest rogues, and happen u
stop an upright citizen.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

Wedding cards, bail cards, programs,
business cards-both plain and fancy
bill heads, statements, envelopes, in
voices, bags, postals, circulars and sheet
bills printed at the REprBLIcAs Office
al prices as low as any W here else in the
city. We guarantee satisfaction OF
money refunded. We solcit share o!
the public patronage for our job rooms.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-06

II THIEvEKY and rowdyism iu-
crease, the blame should be placed
where 1t belongs. Officers are in dan
ger il they make arrests, not 80 much
from thieves and suspected persons, a.
from court that fines officers for try
ing to do their duty.