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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-10

The opening of the Forty-ninth Con
gress, says "Towle" of the Boston
Imulier, will witness a novel situation
of affairs. For the first time in many
years there will be no such thing as u
contest for the Speakership. If Mr.
Carlisle lives, he will be elected by the
unanimous vote of the majority. There
is some curiosity as to who will be the
candidate Of the Republican caucus.
So far three men have been mentioned
in this connection, Mr.. Long of Massa-
chusctts, Mr.. IIiscock of New York,
and Mr.. Reed of Maine. Mr.. Iscock
and Mr.. Reed entered Congress stimuli
tanCously; each has served four terms
Mr.. Hiscock has been particularly iden-
tilted with the work of the Appropria-
tons Committee, Mr.. Reed has been
vcritablc Rupert of debate. Every
matter in which his party has taken
pronounced stand has found him its
valiant champion. He is the master of
inVcCtive, but he tcmpcrs it with the
kecncst sarcasm. Either of these gen
tlcmen deserve well of the Republican
party AS for Governor Long he has
been in Congress but one term. Unlike
most cX-govcrnors, Mr.. Long was n ma.
tional character before he was elected
TO Congress. AftoI he was sent to the
House Of Representatives some of his
friends were fearful that he would not
be equal TO the rough and tumble
style of debate which is in vogue there.
The record Of the past two years has
shown that Mr.. Long understood his
own abilities better than his ovcr-criti-
cal friends. For new member his
advance in the estimation of the House
has been wonderful AT first the House
listened to him with curiosity. Then
this curiosity was changed to admira-
tiCn, so to-day, although only having
just finished his first term, he is re-
gardcd as one of the leaders on the
Republican side. The fact that his
name is mentioned rs the Republican
candidate for Speaker only emphasizes
this, The Republican caucus, how
ever, will be Il very quiet affair The
only significance attending it will come
two years hence when, if the Republi-
cans gain their supremacy of the
House, the nomination this year might
have some influence upon the Speak
crShip contest then. While there is
little or no interest now, MS Mr.. Car
Isle is universally regarded rs having
nothing TO fear from any quarter, vet
when II comes TO the other officers Of
the House one does not have much
trouble in finding out that several red
hot fights have been inauguratcl al
ready, and are now in progress.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-10

II IL said upon the authority of his
friends that Mr.. J, W. lIacIay means
to succeed Senator Fair, his former
partner in the silver bonanza, as United
States Senator from Nevada. Mr.
Mucluy's candidaturc for the Senate
is regarded so much rs Il settled affair
that The electors of the State OF Nevada
are already reckoning what their votes
will lie worth when the two big mil
lioEairos, Mackay and Fair, come into
competition at the next election
Mack0y Is said ut present to be the
more popular of the two men in the
ttatc, lut when the election time
cones around, Of course popularity
will have its price There are not
mere than about 1000 voters in the
Stale, and Sl000,0OO spent in buying
a ajorlty would make every vote
worth from $3.50 to $500, which is
about The present valuation. Mackay
is supposed to be worth 500, 900 900.
Fair wealth comes up pretty close,
and il is expected that the competition
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-10
WASHINGTON CRITIC THURSDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER TO- 1885,

will be keen and prices high at the
next election for the State Legislature,
which will elect Fairs successor to the
United States Senate. Mr. Mncltny is
silent on Tie subject but il is believed
that his main object in visiting Wash.
ington at present Is to purchase u site
whcrcon to build palace that will
dwarf the most magnificent residences
in the Capital Mrs. Mackay 1t is
said, longs to dazzle the American Cap.
ital with some Of the splendid recep-
tiors which have ostonishcd Paris dur
ing her residence there.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-10
LINCOLN SQUARE

ON East Capitol street, one mile east Of the
Capitol, Is prcttily laid out. In the cen
ne stands the bronze group entitled
ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
Of the United States, standing by a
mouolith and holding in his right hand
the proclamation Of freedom. \ slave
kncclmg at his feet with manaclcs
broken, is about to rise. The statue
was erected by the Western Sanitary
Commission of 81, Louis, Mo-, out Of
the funds contributed solely 10y enamel
pGtCd cilizcus of the United States,
declared free by the proclamation Of
January /, 1868.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-10
TOPICS Or THE DAY.
a econ STORY ABOUT wELLBORN
AIN THE WAY FROM TEXAS.
eETArcR cooKREnL's STYLE

uC MANIA 1iACEAY AND ms 9NNA-
ToRIAL AMBITION.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-10
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.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
faces the White House, on Pennsylvania
avenue, between FiftGcn-and-a-half and
SiXteen-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 $4,000.
MCPHERSON SQUARE
is ON Vermont avenue, between | and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
IN concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbery. In the centre is the bronze
statue of Maior-General James b. Nc
EMERSON, which cost SOB 800, and was
ereGtedby the Army Of the Tennessee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
METHODS or CHAIRHAN BROWN.

lie IS NOT An OFFICE BROKER, But CHAROtS Ar
PoINTrEs FoE ONLY HIS KXPENsEs
BosToN, Dec. II (SpeciaD.-A dispatch from
Wotcrytlle Me- says that Chairman Brown, OF the
Dem cratic state Committee, has been confined TO MS
house for about two weeks by attack OF pneumonia
The attacks made upon his methods OF obtaining the
appointment OF fourthclass rostmasters has seriously
troubled him, and when visited to-day by journal
representative he Indignantly denied that hc had been
getting rich by securing any such appointments. No
man he SAYS has had his aid IN pursuit OF Office Tor
consideration and whoever says that he has makes a
false assertion. Early the summer the State commit
tee instructed him tue intermediary at WASH
ngton for the appointment Of such persons should
receive the approval Of the members Of the committee
I'm their several counties. These Instructions he says,
he has IN all cases followed, and for tho last ciSht
months has spent nearly ali his time in trying TO carry
into effect the plans thus arranged.
In regard 10 the of his expenses whic engaged
in This work. Mr. Brown says the unanimous con-
clusion OF the that each appointee should pay
his part and in accordance with this understanding ne
wrote 10 several appontees asking them to contribute
small sum toward deraying expenses while hbOrng III
their behalf Some responded. others did not ana Of
late he has not aked any to contribute any thing
LII B-own says lac has done single act which
partoOk OF the nature Of Office brokerage, but mas
laborcd in all cases to carry ont the wish Of TIE
Dem0cracy At the prcsent ue he says he Is several
hundred dollars out OF pocket, not having received
enou IN money TO pay his expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
OPEN GROCERY STORES ON SUNDAY.

ARGuMESr FOR AND AGAINST THE PRACTICE
WHAT MRS CALLAHAN THINKS OF 1T.
BosTON, Dec. IL (Spccidb. b.-Chairman Whit
ing of the Police Commission almost raped the skl
off his knuckles this morning in his Efforts TO preserve
order in the large hearngrOOm at Police Headquarters
Commissioner Osbornes oit-repeated words, Now don
all sneak Mt the same time" did not seem to havo any
eectupon the crowd present. for about dozen woulu
insist upon speaking together. Tho room was pacKeu
with men and women. They were jammed up against
the railing that it was impossible to turn arouhu
Those who were tall enough to soc over the heads Oh
those In front of hom fortunate Short persons
who could not be seen insisted on being heard, ana
kent up continual chattering. Occasionally hand
would be seen waving in tho air. while q smothered
voice from somewhere would call out, " Please, your
Honor, want TO say something"
1t was hearing granted by the Police Commissioners
upon the petition signed by large number OF provision
dealers at the North End asking that the police enforce
the laws against tho Sunday business of grocers
and provision dealers, "who do not consclch-
tously believe that Saturday ought TO
be observed rs the SABBATH" The law
regulating tho keeping open OF grocery and proVlsio"
stores Oh suncay has for time been left to the dS
crcon Of the police ;Or enforcement, and small stores III
poor ncghbOrhOods have been allowed TO open TOT io"
hours on the plea OF necessity. such advantage mas
been taken the liberty that some Of he larger dealers
have made an effort to abate the nuisance, as they were
obliged ia self protection to Keep open If their neiShbcr'
did II was sail by side that tho people were get
ting TOO lazy TO arrange for thcr sunday meals on s"Iur
day they preferred lie in bod AMI compel the dealers
to keep open OH sunday until nearly noon to sappy
their wants Another dealer took the opposite view In
warm weather II necessary To keep open because =
customers were mainly of the poorer classes VINO coh
not abort 10 cp icc Their meat and mix WOdd tFoi
uulrs, he kept :, for them IN Ais lee chest ,,-
Mrs Callahan had kept store at N033l Fcd'rI~t Huc
isalit.c woman VINO has supported soycn churH lo"
teen years without fathers hc.r; ah' H.ps i"r. @ -
sius hut did MT sell much. ." wish coud -" uIoI g.,
for the Lord knows need IT. she sad Wien some oi
her customer, wanted "sup o tca, she ct ia. nave
it, but sine kept uucu principally Tor ne purpose 0t el
ing the mel shhni. have NIX fOg seq h"npN Know
children have measles and scarlet rVcr ana
ch like ANA ser know thaj tncy must have good I'eSh
mix. .t
!, wish .a.th a.d kept og.n sunday, bnt -hc closed 'I
store a duy saturday. She kept hcr sabbath g,SIluy
80 was ,lreut,I wien told that SHE NOS iac"d' Il
lu the aud -hc tUrncd away -hr cNc'dEr
"Guri-lyc lu" IHr Comm, UUcI, .J.I tl.E would
tax, the matter under ady.scmcut AMI ADJOURNED ti
hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
BROKER uORTOY'S MISTAKE.

Sr. LOUIS, Dec. IL (Speciob.-1hc James
Brown who created such sensation in the family OF
James p. Kerr Wednesday night, was to-day deni-
fed as r. f. Morton. Of the brokerage firm Of Redmnnd'
Ccary Co. Morton Is about hfty years OF age. mar
and has grown children. and Il gay old boy
Through the mach nations Of married friend, an un
known woman Carrie McMillIn. IS said 10 occupy
high position in society, promised to meet him at =
welknown restaurant She did appear. ana Morton
was told that she lived in Carkayo The house iudi
Gated IL occupied by MI Kerr, and by reinAi kanic
coin cdcnce his wile's maiden name Carrie McMil-
Ian but she has been addressed by 1t for ten years
Morton stumbled into tho house, met the husband
nght-pstOs police ce-arrcsted-blileI and true name
dsclosrd Mr. Morton says he Will fight the against
him iu he Police Court Mrs. Morton. who occupies a
GOOD social position hOrred at the disc osures. but Is
dposed TO think that her husband IA not the rake he Is
9intci Tho scandal is the talk OF tho town. aud Nor
ton. fc was made miserable By the gibes OF his ac-
nuaiutances on Change to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
TROOPS FOR THE SOUDAN.
SENDING A NEW BRITISH EXPEDITION.
TEE FORCE IN EGYPT UNABLE To CHECK THE AD-

TEE FORCE IN EGYPT UNABLE TO CHECK THE AD-
VANCE OF THE NEW MAHDI.
LONDON, Dec lit has for some time been
pointed out by military critics that the abandonment
OF Dongola was mistake which would have to be re-
paired The activity and daily increasing strength or
the rebel forces have at length attracted tho attention OF
the Government to the serious state of affairs In Egypt
and to the fact that the present British force in Egypt
is totally Inadequate cope with the formidable army
oil the new Mahd Hence 1t Is announced to-day that
the Government has decided to send expedition to
the soudan and being prepared for immediate depart
ure for Egypt.
Tho frontier field force in Egypt consists OF about
5000 mon, under the command Of Brgader-Genera
mainder Egyptian. The force is thus divided; To the
extreme south. at Akasheh and other small outposts
arc about 200 English troops and 1900 Egyptians. In
case or any rebel advance these would have to fall back
on Wady Halfa where there 300 British and 700
Egyptians. under BrigaderG Butler thus making
force of 1,500 British ard 1000 Egyptians to de-
fend Egypts frontier. These might be rein
forced by 100 British and 1000 Egyptians,
at present at Korosko, Shelal and Assouan'
but the entire force thus constituted Is not
sufficient for the safe holding of the existing frontier
with tie possibility OF trouble In their rear Ihat thlS
mas been adnltt Is evident from the fact that lZOO
EuEsh ana 500 Egyptians have been sent to tho rOnJ
To reinforce General Greuic. The force In Egypt
proper, which, with tho above field force, constitutes
the command Of Leutenant-Gcncrll stephenson, CON
s-ts 0t about 5000 British and 5000 Egyptians ABOUT
1000 OF the former stationed nj Alexandra, the
remainder being In Cairo with small detachments at
AHviOu SucZ and Port Said. Under General Hudson NJ
suakim arc about 5000 British and Indian troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
cposs IBrSe or rHe " BOrcO1E"

WAsHINGToN, Dec. l1.-Whcn the Labol
Federation met This morning. the committee on resoitk
tio1s made report which set forth that he remedy or
boycott been grossly abused to endager the
usefulness of this legitimate and powerful weapon IL
the hands OF the working people to protect their rights
and that organizations resort to II TOT
trivial aud that there we're instances when fai
factions of workngmen had placed boycott on union
employers or firms employing union labor. In view OF
these facts the resolution rocics that tho federation
dscOuntenances proceedings anu deprccates IL on
account OF the Odum upon the working classes ana
the injury their interests The report was adopted
A resolution recommending to wOrktngmen and their
friends to smoke cigars except those bearing tue
label OF tho Cigar Makers Union was adopted Resolu-
tions were also adopted calling upon tho President 20
suspend Judge Snel OF this city, because OF his hostility
trades unions, and requesting all the organization
approve the handmade cans bearing the trademark "a
tile National Can Makers Protective Articulation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
d MOUNTAIN LION KILLED BY 4 HORSE.
A LONG AND BLOODY FIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO
ANIMALS IN WYOMING.

A LONG AND BLOODY FIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO
ANIMALS IN WYOMING.
Chicago, Dec. IL (SpeciaD.-A dispatch from
Lander, Wy, gives an account OF battle between a
Black Hawk stallion and mountain lion. The stallion
was owned by Charles II. Ferguson. wcll-knOwn
hunter camped the banks of tributary OF tho Wind
River. up in the mountains. He had selected small
bunch OF cotton woods Sis temporary home. These
gave him both shelter and frewood. little dis
tance from tho camp there stood an enormous
cottonwood, apart from all others, beneath
which was pckctci tho stallion. few
nights ago Ferguson was aroused from sound
sleep by neigh from the stallion The sound seemed
OF rage rather than alarm, and hastily arising
Ferguson issued from his tent and looked in the drec
tion of horse. The animal standing in the full
light of bright moon ana seemed to be intcnty regard
ing object in the branches OF hc tree As Fcrgu
gaze followed that of his horse the branches were
violently asitated wild yell heard, dark object
hurled Itself through the air. and the horse had an enoT
nous mountain lion for a rider. The horse spranS
mady in The air, utcrng scream little inferior 10 mat
of the lion In shruCss aud savagery. Though ho re-
turned to the ground again with tremendous conclusion
he failed shake the lion from his drm position Dark
spots II blood appeared the stations shoulders
and neck. The lion tearing his TO the jugular
The apparently rclzing his fun danger sprans
straight in 10 the thick tange Of boughs The lion was
torn from his bloody and cst backward with great
violence The stallion passed through and turned TO
confront his foe in the open space beyond
The lion speedily recovered himself, and sprang once
more into the branches au from thence made another
leaptoward the horse bat hc missed his aim Tho lion
began OF circles and nearer to the horse,
and finally made another leap with tho rapiity OF
thought the stallion changed front and h, hnd .cct
heavily shOd, struck the aSsIlant fu IN the breast
The stricken animal rolled and giving vent 10
wells of pain and rage Once more he made On attack
This time the animal rushed to death. The heels ot the
powerful slecl fairly between tho green eyes, ami
the mountain Hons skull crushed. Il had been
fractured from side. few cOnyusIvc strngscs
stifening OF the powerful limbs In death, and the
stallion stood victor the corpse oi the Hon. Fer
ruson took the skin OF the Hon home as a trophy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
rRrDIcriyG LARoE SlLES or IRoS oEr.

CLEVELAND. Dec. II. In IT., annual summary
,,t i-, or, ,lustry Of the couutrg. Ire Iran Iro!
E,rtr Will -ay tomorrow that moro LAKE superior orc
WAS sold n the last year than ever before in The history
OF tnnt industry the sales being 93-i~G tons There
remained at tie close OF navigation. on dock al La''
Eric ports, OI- go tons. OF which All cAcrp I"o"'P
tons were sold In consequence ot h' exceedingly 'u''
si,rpls and tho Increased demand FOR especially Tor
ue.-.,urr steel making. deficiency In the supply OF
iron ore threatened. The only district accessible hy ran
I'm the winter for supplying The large steel works o' tHe
conntry f. the Pilot Knob rceon I'm Missouri u Il un'
dcr4foGl that 80 900 11s OT tho latter orc7 nae ''H
stocked up and held tor hishcf price, Inc Hst tWp
week, witnrs, married. advance In The prices OF L'h
sunrrior ore and -pDudiug rash on the par OF
consumer, to obtain stocks before the supply 5 chIeS
rxhlu,tr Tho direct result 0f tho condition 81 lr"r,
n IL ,,r,ctcd viii be to actively stimulate Imports o
foreign ,re sale, Of which already being lTc'a'' III
the PItt5baig market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
CUT n TWO BY AN UNKNOWN STEAMER.

LONDON, Dee. 11.-Thc German bark Fidclio,
Captain Meyer from Wim gtOn, y. C., for Wo-ast b.
fore reported having been found her beam ends In
the Channel and tOwcd into Dover when neur Dan
ccucss, November -. sighted unknown steamer
mile away. The weather was clear. Neither vessel al
tered her course aud 10 short time the steamer struck
the bark her starboard quarter. cutting half way
through her hull. Tho steamer reb0Hndcd from the
force OF the blow and then, gaining hetdway, again
struck tie bark, The steamer backed away from the
IItrIo auI tL,u proceeded Lrg cJur-c, paying no
attention 20 t4c cll-s lOr a~I-ttug" from tuo-c on
board the bark TlcCrcv %. the EIi'O were unable TO
away ;clg boats owing The constantly sweep
iuc hfr cfs. ana tLvy became cAtu. ted ON NoF"h-
Der 80 frUc ~ t.c C.H, thn C4cp'u ana tNO men,
-CIWtut and NoO.h.U-e. were rescued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
1ossrs IN yARIoUs PLACES.

SrAUyrcN. Va, Dec. 11.-Beall 81 PaupS
foundry was partly Durned last night Loss $1,000 III
surauce $1,000.
CnlcAGo. Dec. IA fire in the warerooms OF the
Dearborn Duster COMPANY No. - aonth Cln4l-st ast
ii.ht caused damages OF $500; fully insured.
Anr.inJ " Cdel's new house. Nos. 800 and 5G2
Bcarhorn.aye last evening caused damage OF $4,000
Tho building was not completed There was $4,000 In
.nrancc divided equally between the Hartford German
American OF Ncw.IOrk; North British anu Mercahuie'
ana National. OF Hartford.
TOLEDO Ohio. Dee. 1l.-At O'Clock this morning the
Toledo and Ann Arbor Railroad repair shops situated at
Michigan and Onto roads North Toledo. were totally
destroyed by fire. which caught from an overheated
stove. Two engines, cabOOse, passenger coach ana
lough were destroyed. frumc transfer depot
near 6y was also burned. but the loss "a nominal The
loss OF the Toledo and Ann ArbOr road Is between
sIJ 900 aud 100000 The building Will DC reOdut al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
orAL1rr AND PRIoE or NIX.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL (Spcciob. - The
Guernsey Breeders Association held its regular meeting
at the rooms Of the State Agricultural Society tins morn
Ing The feature Of the meeting was an address by
George Abbott IT, relative value Of til; mix of
different cattle and the possibility Of Ofobaning
an increased Price for tho improved article ii" said
that milk esteemed for It's cTeam-rasng capacity,
and that for this purpose the cattle of tie Channel
Islands have no equal and between the Guernsey and
Jersey breeds there little difference The former, In
his opinion. has trining advantage AS The quaty Of
Adcruey and Guernsey milk Is III tho proportion OF 3
10 he thought the price should be III the same ratio
lie fayors simple tests by the consumers IN preference
10 Official interference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-12
ACTIVITY OF MEXICAN REvoLUTroNIsrs.

MONTEREY, Mex, Dec. 11.-Alarming re-
ports regard progress OF tho revolution are De-
ing received here At Galena the revoutionsts are IN
charge Of the city, and urgent appeal has been naue
for the assistance of State troops Manuel Rodriguez
with 500 men is advancing toward this city, The state
Legislature passed urgency measures this afternoon or
the purpose securing larger organization OF troops
for the defence OF the State capital Reports are current
President Gonzales has 5000 men in the State OF
Guanajuato and General Fslenno 1000 in the state OF
Guadalaara ready take up arms In defence OF tne
constitutional rights OF the State Of Nuevo Leon
squad OF twenty revolutiOnists stationed at Busta
mente the only body of who have yet violated
their leaders orders in regard to disturbing the peace
Yesterday they through the city, firing pistols as
they went and it is saId wounded woman. Late last
evening they arrived Vladama, repeating their con-
duct Of the morning and finally trod to rob store, but
were prevented -..-,.
ST. LOUIS Dee ia dispatch received late last night
by The GtObe- Dt aocIdt from Monterey, Mex" says
Governor Scpulvcda and his forces 400 strong arrived
in this city early night and took possession OF inc
Governors pa ace. To-daY he received message from
Governor Garcia in the CITY OF Mexico TO re-estaDsh
Immediately the state Government. concentrate MS
forces and put down tho revolution az help from the
general Government cannot be expected IL is saiu
that General Sepulveda called General Reyes, the
Federal Commander here to-day and that bitter wcrOs
passed between them. when the Governor told thc Cen
oral that he mad firmly reestabshed his govern
he would be pleased TO meet him on the neid OF
honor.