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The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The correspondent of the Cincinnati
Telegram says that laughablc Incl
dent occurred during recent civil
service examination in this city. Com
missioner Gregory asked middle
aged applicant from West Virginia,
among questions: How many Hessian
soldiers came to America to cooperate
with the British army against the
Americans Don't know the exact
number that came over" replied the
West Nirginian, but | do know that
BANKED few of them went back
again.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Oak Hin, Georgetown, Is open from sun
rise to sunset every day, except sun
days aud holidays It Is reached by the
Metropolitan and Pennsylvania avenue
cars, The Congressional Cemetery,
open every day, except sunday, is acces-
siblc To within the distance of half a
mile by the Pennsylvania avenue cars
and the hcrdics. II is ON the banks of
the Auucoatia, Rock Crcc, Cemetery,
open every day, except Sunday is
reached by the Scycuth-strcct cars. The
National Military Cemetery lies east
of Rock Creek and adioius the soldiers
Home. Gleuwood Cemetery, at the head
Of Lincoln avenue, Is one mile aud
a-half north of the Capitol aud reached
from the Columbia Street Railway
Mount Olivct Cemetery is ON the line
Of the Columbia turnpike, half a mile
north Of the eastern terminus Of the
Columbia Railway. Gracoland Gene
terry Hes at the terminus Of the Colum-
bia Street Railway east
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
Tie ARMY Mcdica, Museum.

The Army Medical Museum, originally n
church and subsequently known as
Ford's Theatre and made memorable
by the assassination of President Lin
coin, is situated ON Tenth street, be-
tween T. and + streets, and Is occupied
by the Surgeon-Gcncral. II is place
OF great historic interest and open
every day except sunday from . n. m.
10 3 p. III. The house directly oppO-
site, No. SIG Tenth street, is where Mr..
Lincoln was taken aftcrhc was shot and
where he died the next morning.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

he Arlington House and National Gene
terry (Opcn to visitors every day. are
situated ON the summit Of II hill on the
Virginia shore of the Potomac, afford
ing an excellent view of Washington.
II is about four miles from the Capitol
across the Aqueduct bridge. The ccme-
terry comprises about 200 acres and the
bodies of nearly 10000 soldiers from
the battle fields Of Virginia and the
hospitals at the Capital here rcposc.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
RE0IcAL
Cancer OF die Tongue.

A Case Resembling That of Cen. Grant.
Some ten years ago had scroiulous soro
on my right hand which gave me great trouble,
md nndcr the old-timo treatment hellol ~,
hut II had only been driven into the system by
the use of potash and mercury, IN ! IN VI irih,
1882, II broke out In nay throat, and couca1-
trnted In what some OF the doctors called can
Ger, eating through my cheek destroying the
roof Of my mouth and upper ip then tttlo',1I
my tongue Talute and lower liz. dcNrbying
the palate and uudcr liz entirely aVl half my
tongue, eating out tu the top of my left ch *
bone and up to The Loft eve, chul not eat
any solid food, bat subsistol on liJuids, ana
my tongue was so far gone | could not talk
Such was my wretc hcd, helpless condition The
first of last october USS), when my frien Is
commenced giving me Swilt's Specific. In loss
than month the eating places stopped anl
Healing commenced, and the fearful aperture
~ my check has been closed and firmly knit
ted together. A process Of new un Ter liz Is
progressing finely. aud the tongue, which " =
almost destroyed, Is being recovered, ana II
seems That nature Is supplying new tongue.
! can talk 20 that my friends can readily un.
terstand me and can also eat solid food
again. II any doubt these facts would refer
them to Hon John II. TraylOr, state senator
Of this district, and to DR.. II. 3. Bralhcld, Of
MRS. MARY l.. CONFER
La Grange Ga, May IT, 1885
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer o, At
anita. Ga. N. Y. Id7 W 23d IT,
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
The NnYN NnrtI.

The Navy Yard is situated on the Anacostia
at the terminus of Eighth street south
east, and is reached by the cars of the
Washington IL Georgetown Railway;
also by the hcrdcs. 1t is open every
day except Sunday from a, III. TO sun
set. Near the Navy Yard gate, on the
east side of Eighth street southeast,
and between G and ! streets are the
Marine Barracks, open during the
same hours.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
state, War aud Navy.

he State Department building, which in
cludes also the War and Navy Depart
nents, is situated west Of the White
House and is open to the public daily
from $3.50 a. N. to 2:3O p. m, except
ing on Thursdays, when only members
Of the Diplomatic Corps are admitted,
and Saturdays, when, during the ses-
sion, Members of Congress only are
thus priyileged.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Mount Vernon is situated on the Potomac
10 miles below Washington. 1t can be
reached daily except Sunday by the
steamer W. W. COrcoran, which leaves
Seventh street wharf at 10 o'clock Il. m.
sharp, returning at $3.50 p. IN. The
mansion Is situate ON and cmincnce
overlooking the river and Is open to
visitors. Near the foot of the incline
which leads to the house are the tombs
Of George Washington and his wife,
Martha. Before reaching them the
ruins Of the old vault, which originally
contained the remains of Washington,
are pointed out by the guide. Meals
can be obtained on the grounds.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
THE VISITORS GUIDE.
POINTS or ISTEHEST ~ AND
ABOUT TIE NATIONAL CApITAL.
where They Are, when to See Thcm,
aud How Ia Get There.


he residence Of the President, known rs
the White House, is on Pennsylvania
avenue, west Of the Treasury Building.
II Is reached by the Avenue street care.
The East room NJ the Mansion Is open
10 visitors every day except Sundays.
The grounds are tastclully laid ont with
walks, trees, shrubbcry and fountains.
Upon the lot immediately south a CON
cert, open tu the public Is given every
Saturday evening during the summer
aud early fall, from 5:3O to Z o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

he Smithsonian Institution and National
Museum, objects of great interest TO
all strangers, are situated in the Smith
sonian grounds which occupy By acres,
extending from Seventh to Twelfth
streets, and from b street north to b
street south. The Smithsonian grounds
proper, on which the buildings are To-
Gated, consist Of 90 acres set apart in
the southwest corner Of the main res
ervation. They are open daily from
o a. m. to p. III.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The Government Hospital for the Insane is
situated on the high ridge at the CON
i'uCucc of the Potomac aud Anacostia
rivers, aud is accessible 90 within The
distance Of one mile by the Pcnnsyl-
youin avenue cars and the Auacostia
and Potomac street railway. The gen
clal visiting days are Wednesdays from
. to p. M, and the asylum Is open 10
friends Of the inmates every day except
SUNDAY.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The Department of Justice Is open every
day, except Sunday, from Il. m. to 3
p, M, and occupies thcuppcr floors of
large Sonccastonc building on Penn
sylyania avenue, between Fifteenth aud
Filtrcnnnd-a-hulf streets northwest.
The principal object Of interest Is the
gallery Of paintings Of the Attorneys
General Of the United States which is
In the Attorney Generals office.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
Government Printing Office.

The Government Printing Office and Bind
cry is situated ON the southwest corner
Of II and North Capitol streets, aud
may he reached most conveniently hy
the cars of the Columbia Street Railway.
II is open 10 visitors from s %, m. 40 ,
p. m. and the entrance Is ON North
Inniinl .IrnnI
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
The Agricultural Department.

The Agricultural Department is between the
Washington Monument and Smith
sonian Institution, near Twelfth street,
on the line Of the Belt Line cars. 1t
is open daily, except Sunday, from . a.
M, to p. IN. 1t contains museum,
seed and specimen rooms, etc, and Is
surrounded by grounds containing rare
horticultural collections.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
The .;uprcn,c sourt.

The Supreme Court Of the United States
occupies u room ON the eastern side of
the connecting building between the
rotundn and north wing of the Capitol
II is very transformations In It's furni-
turc ard Of limited seating capacity
1t was formerly used rs the Senate
Chamber
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The Treasury Department, on Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is Il
thrcc-story building Of Grcciam Ionic
architecture, with basement and sub
basement, 4GS feet in length and 2Gl
feet In width. 1t is open daily, except
Sunday, from o I'm. to = p. m.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
The General pnstnnicr.

The General Postolllcc, standing directly
opposite the Patent Office, between T.
and I Streets is open to the public
daily from o II. III. to > p. m. The build
ing is Of Corinthian architecture, and its
erection wash cgun in 1889.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
The Interior Department.

This building, better known from the pur-
pose for which it was originally erected
as the Patent Office, including also the
Indian Office and General Land Office,
lies between Seventh and Eighth and
+ and q streets northwest, and is open
daily, except Sundays, from . Il. IN, to
8 y, Ill.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The American Bar Association,
which recently held its regular annual
meeting at Saratoga, rs usual passed
resolutions favoring an increase in the
bench of the United States Supreme
Court, and some method of eXpediting
business in that court. The Amer
lean Bar Association has adopted
similar resolution every year
for the past twenty years, and
vet there has been no eXpediting of
writes Mac" of the Hartford Times, is
that the Supreme Court bench does not
want TO be enlarged. The Chief
Justice as we'll rs the Associate
Justices, are Jealous of their rights,
and do not want them invaded, Seven
Fights Of the lawyers in Congress have
been in favor of reforming and inn
proving the Sepremc Court for many
years, but they have not been able to
do anything. The Supreme Court
Judges have VIGOROUSLY lobbicd against
any interference with the Court. These
judges are the only officials outside OF
the Cabinet who are entitled to the
privilege of the floor of the House of
Representatives. This gives them an
opportunity of spending all of thcil
spare moments there, and gives them
| great lceway in the matter of defending
any legislation in connection with the
court. The Supreme Court Judge.
| have generally been solid" with the
| members of the Senate and House Ju,
dietary Committees. BY controlnl
these committees they have kicked out
| the American Bar Association every
| time, and did il without showing thcii
hands. During the twenty years that
the American Bar Association has been
plugging away at the Supreme Court,
| Senator Edmunds of Vermont has nc
| mally rum the Senate Committee on tho
Judiciary. Senators know that the re-
lations between Senator Edmund,
| and the Supreme Court Judges are
close that he has had aspirations t.
the bench himself, and that ne l.
| rs strongly opposed to any interference,
as any Of the judges themselves, I'm
/ der the circumstances, therefore, they
have not urged action on any measui,
| looking to the improvement of tn,
| Supreme Court, because they know
that If they once offend Senator Ell
mouds he viii fight them back at Il!
times and defeat measures in whicl
they are more directly interested, TIT
increase of Mormonism in this couutr,
is due probably more to this fear o
Senator Edmonds than the missionary
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The Aqueduct Bridge crosses the Potomac
from the foot Of Bridge street, West
Washington, and connecting with the
Dads to Arlington and Fort Meyer, on
the Virginia bank.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
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 occupied by
the City Hail. 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.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Near the western entrance of the Capitol
grounds is the Monument Of Peace.
1t was designed by Admiral Porter
and erected from subscription started
by him In 1865. II commentaries the
officers, scamcn and marines who fell
during the late war. II Is In marble
and it cost sci 600. The pedestal and
platform, costing 500, 600 were paid for
out Of an appropriation 10y Congress.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Fort Meyer Is situated in Virginia, short
distance northwest Of the Arlington
House. II is now a station for instruc-
ton of officers and men in the Signal
Service Of the army.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

II can be given In cup " cOffoo or tea
without the knowledge of the person taking
il, ,ifoctiug speedy and permanent euro,
whether the patient is u moderate drinkor
or an alcoholic wreck Thousands OF drunk.
ards have been made temperate men who
have taken the Golden Specific In their cot
fec without their knowledge, and to-day be.
lloye they quit drinking of their own free will
No harmful effects result from It's admins.
tration Cures guaranteed, Circulars and
testimonials sent free, Address
golden SPECIFIC CO.,
lSb Race St., Cincinnati, o,
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

on Now 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
lings. 1t was erected in 1874 aud cost
$l2,5OO
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Grecnough's statue OF Washington, rel

Grenough's statue Of Washington, repre-
scnting him IN Roman toga is situated
in the park ut the east front of the
Capitol. II cost $ii 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 1t was erected In
1896 by Congress and cost $4,000
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

at the intersection Of Massachusetts and
Rhode Island avenues, contains the
bronze statue Of General Winfield Scott.
The General is represented in the fun
uniform of his rank, mounted on a
war charger, at rest, and surveying
the field of battle. The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
ried in this country, The total cost
was $50, OOO.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

relrigcrators, carpets and furniture sold on
weekly or monthly payments at Smiths AZ
New jersey avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

is ON X street, at the intersection of Seven
tcenth street. The walks are beauti-
fully laid out and shaded In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David G. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs, Winnie Ream IIoXic, Washington,
d. c., 1850, by order Of Congress, at a
cost of $4,000.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Near the foot Of the Capitol building is the
bronze statue Of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice OF the United States.
II cost 10000 and represents the sub
icct rs seated in his gown and cNpound-
ing the law.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Fresh Attorney butter, churued every morn.
ing and delivered in u u, ward prints, 31c;
per n. Also cottage cheese, bntternilk and
sweet milk, Do. per at. Cream, 2ic. per pint
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

The following is one of Eli Perkins
stories as told in recent letter from
Saratoga to the st. Paul GlOJe:. Most
of the walters Of the United States
Hotel are colored college students
from Howard University, Washington,
My waiter told me this morning that
he had finished geometry and mathe-
MATES, Livy, Caesar and Virgil in Latin
and the Anabasis in Greek The other
day at dinner Professor Henry of IIar-
ward College was scanning line of
Nirgil's hcXametcr to illustrate the
metre to rich business friend who
had not read the classics. "LOngfcl-
lows Evangcline and Nirgil's epics,
said the professor, 'wcre written in
the same hcXameter. Now, the first
line of Virgil is scanned like this:
Arma-vi-rum-que-" "Why, | de-
clare" he said (hesitatingly), Eve
forgotten the old familiar words.
shall give them to your asked the
waiter, politely, "You?" asked the
professor, in astonishmcnt. "Yes sir,
said the black man, "Thcy are 'Arma
virumquc cano, Troiae qui primus alb
oiis Great guns!" exclaimed the
business millionaire, "whcre did you
learn Latinf" al college sir" said
the waiter. When the rich man found
out all the poor negro's requirement
and ambition and poverty, he asked
him how much it cost him Il year Mt
Howard University, 1T costs Sl3O n
year, and | have got three years to
GO "Wcll, here, he said lis 500
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
TOPICS or THE DAY.
TUE NEW RESIDENCE or GENERAL
AND MRS. LOGAN.

a EoUeH WITH A HISTORY.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

why Tue SUPREME COURr MOI
itEOHGANIEED.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

TO give you our beautiful story book, Legend
Of AloEa.n Eastman's new perfume, Aloha.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

work of the Mormons Themselves.
Nearly all the laws of the Federal
statute books in regard to Mormonism
have been written by Senator Edmunls
These laws arc imperfect, and do not
crush out Mormonism, though they
were intended to do So There are lots
Of Western Senators who know exactly
what is needed and how the law could
lie improved, but they fear to offer
them, for the reason that Senator Ed
minds does not want any interference
in that connection. 1t was ON this nc.
count that Senator Edmunds killed
Senator Columns -polygamy bill in
the last Congress. Senator Edmunds
killed it by getting it in the judiciary
Committee room and there smothcring
IT, The Illinois Senator knows this
better than any one else, but he cannot
help himself. He tried to get a num-
Der Of Senator's TO join with him, and
order the Judiciary Committee to re-
port the bill back so that the Senate
could act on it, but at the last moment
his promised help went back on him,
when the Senate adjourned AMI Ed
munds had the ill in his pocket Nor
mOnism, in the meantime, Is steadily
on the increase. Business is -four years
behind in the United States Supreme
Court, and yet nothing can be done to
hurry ii up The only coursc--;o wait
until the present judges die or retire
The American Bar Association will find
this out after awhile.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

ut the intersection Of Massachusetts and
Maryland avenues northeast, contains
the colossal bronze equestrian statue Of
Muipr-Gouoml Nathaniel Greene. which
lM-I .nMNlM-
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
M'rnERsoN SQUARE

is on Vermont avenue, between | and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbcry. In the centre is the bronze
statue of Major-Gcncral James b. Nc
-vhcrson, which cost S23, 800, and was
crectedby the Army of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
Louisiana State Lottery Co.

Incorporated in 1868 for % years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purposes, with capital of SlOOO,00O, to which
a reserve fund Of over s5JO,OcO has since been
added.
by an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chisc was made part Of the present state
Constitution, adopted December ., A. D. 1879
The only Lottery ever voted on and en-
dorsed by the people Of any state.
IT NEVER SCALES OR POSTPONES.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly,
A splendid opportunity to win fortune
Ninth Grand Drawing, Glass j, in the Acad-
envy of Music. New Orleans, Tuesday, Septem-
Der 8, lSS5-lSith Monthly Drawing,
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Situated about 200 feet north Of the west
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 1883, was
erected by the Government at cost of
$1,000.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

on East Capitol street, one mile east Of the
Capitol, Il prcttiy laid out In the cen
tire stands the bronze group entitled
Emancipation representing Ahra-
ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
of TIE United States, standing by u
mouolith and holding in his right hand
the proclamation of freedom A slave
kuccliug at his feet with mlnaclcs
broken, is about to rise. The statue
was erected by the Western Sanitary
Commission of -, Louis, Mo, ont of
the funds contributed solely by cmlncl-
patod citizens of the United States
declared free by the proclamation Of
.ImmmmrN L lNMn
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27
pupoNr crRcLE

is situated at the intersection Of COmccti-
cut, Massachusetts, and New llamp
shire avenues and Nineteenth, and p
streets northwest, In 1t Is the statue OF
Rear Admiral $. f. Dupont in heroic
bronze, Its cost was $4,000, erected
10y tine Government.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
Is between Thirteenth and Fourteenth and |
and L streets northwest. This square
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27


Member of Congress from Boston for
three terms, is one Of the regular WISH
tors at Saratoga. He has given up
politics and intends 20 go home to Bos-
ion to live. lie is very popular in Bos,
ton and could have gone to Congress
as long as he pleased. Crawford of
the IIOrld asked him the other day
why ii was that he was so willing to
give up his scat in the House. Il
found" said he, THAT my public ser
vice was breakingup my home / was
becoming wcaned from my wife and
my wife was becoming weancd from
me. Our children were also forgetting
that they had any father. My wife did
not care for Washington life and all of
my children were in school. Then |
found also that my continued life in
Washington was making me lose my
hold in Boston. My friends there were
changing and | was not keeping up
with them. 1t will be difficult for me
low when ! 90 back to get back
to my old position that | had before |
went to Congress. There is nothing in
the public service which can compcn-
safe a man for the breaking up of his
home" Mr.. Morse's complaint is one
that have often heard from public
men, adds the correspondent. Where
man has Il large family, or even one
of moderate size, he cannot enter the
public service very well unless he has
IL large enough income to maintain two
| establishments, one at Washington
where he must live, and one at his
home, where his children are being
educated. Few of the officials in Wash
ington have salaries large enough tc
warrant their bringing their familie.
there. There are a number of mer
who have made study of public affair.
who think that it would be a good idea
for Congress to build houses for thcil
Senators and Representatives at Wash
|
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is at the intersection Of Massachusetts, and
Vermont avenues and Fourteenth
street. ltcontains the equestrian bronze
statue 81 General George II. Thomas,
erected 10y the Army Of the Cumbcr-
land at n cost of 10000.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-27

Is the small space to the south Of the Me
mortal Lutheran Church, near the cor
ucr Of Fourteenth street and Massachu-
sets avenue northwest, There Is the
statue Of Martin Luther, erected by
the Luther Statue Association, In com
mcmorntiou Of the tooth anniversary Of
his birth. II cost $1,000.