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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-07-09
Tired!

That tired. languid feeling. with
loss Of ambition and strength Il
Caused by impure blood and poor
circulation. Beggs' Blood Purifier
and blood Mixer will cleanse the
blood, create a new supply and re-
store health and vigor. One hundred
doses for ono dollar and warraetcd
by Lathrop 4 Slawson.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-07-09

ralpltation, DrOpsical Swellings. Diz7fne:
indigestion. Headache, SleeplessnesS cured
wells Health Renewcrs
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

is between Thirteenth and Fourteenth and |
and X streets northwest, This square
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
love letters Then and Vow.

Angelica" said the father "An-
gclica, never thought Il daughter of
mincwould be so undutiful so lacking in
respect for her parents, as to have any
thing to do with n young man who
could write such letter rs this Listen
to this, wife," and he opened the letter
and read
"AIy own darling" it ran, Pm all
broken up. | knew the old man was
cantankcrous, but | did not think he
could be so all-tlredly brutal. He's
not good enough for YOU; that's what 5
the matter, You just wait II little, As
soon MS can get ahead on bank ac-
count I'll tear you from him and wen
never speak to the old curmudgeon
again.
Angelica, it's horrible, horrible.
Cantankerous! Curmudgeon Wen,
| ncvcr!"
Mamma, do you think that's rs bad
ms this oneY' and the young lady de
libcrNtely handed her ma another let
ter The paper was yellow and the ink
faded. 1t read
My angel: If that old fool your
father ever scolds you like that again
I'll lick him, that what I'll do. Your
own true love, johnny"
1t was dated twenty-five years back.
MY dear" said the old gentleman,
81 thought you had burned all my old
letters. "-lSan Francisco Chronicle,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
Mrs. spurgeon'. strnnge Nortunc.


During an illness of Mrs. Sturgeon,
before Mr.. Sturgeon left her room for
the journey he was contemplating, she
remarked that She hoped he would not
be annoyed with her for telling him
what had been passing through her
mind. She made him, however prom
Use that he would not try to procure the
objects for which she had been longing.
She then told him that she had been
wishing for piping bullfnch and an
onyx ring. OF course, Mr.. Sturgeon
expressed his willingness to get both,
but she held him to his promise, He
had to make a sick call ON his way to the
station rs well rs Il call at the Tabcr-
uacle. Shortly after reaching the sick
persons house, the mother of the
patient, to his amazcmcnt, asked Mr.
Sturgeon If Mrs ;. would like piping
lullhnch, that they had one, but that its
music was trying ON the invalid, and
they would GLADLY part with it TO one
who would give II the requisite care
lie then made his call ut the Tabernacle,
and after reading a voluminous CORE
spOndcnCc, came at last to Il letter and
parcel underlying the other letters. The
letter was from lady unknown 10 him,
who had received benefit from his ser
vices in the Tabernacle, and MS a slight
token Of her appreciation of these ser.
vices asked his acceptance of the in
closed onyx ring, nccklet and bracelets,
for which she had no further use. This
intensified his surprise, and he hast
cnCd home with what had been so
strangely sent, went up to his wife S sick
room and placed the objects she had
lCnCCd for before her She met him
with Il look Of panied reproach, us if he
had allowed his regard to override his
promise, but when he detailed the true
circumstances of the case she was filled
with surprise, and asked Mr. Sturgeon
what he thought of it, His reply was
characteristic; II think you are one of
your Heavenly Fathers spoiled chill
drcn, and He just gives you whatever
you ask for. - Presbyterian Monthly
Visitor.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
WASHINGTON CRITIC WEDNESDAY EVENING AUGUST 49,
NOT A. WIZ.

BlrGtoldcd aud alone | stand
With unknown thresholds on each hand;
The darkness dCcpcus as ! grOpc,
Afraid TO fear afraid to hope;
Yet this one thing learn to know
Each day more surely as go,
That doors ere opened, ways are made,
RWdcns arc lifted or arc laid
by me great law unseen aud still
jIlGtlcWCd purpose to fulfill,
"Not as | WILL
IlhdfcldCd ard alone wait,
lCys sJ,ms too Hitter gain too late;
Too heavy Burdens in The load,
Aud too few helpers on the road:
And Joy Is weak and gicf Is strong,
And years and days so long, so long;
\ Ct this orc thing learn 10 know
Each day more surely MS ] 20,
Tat | TN glad the good and III
BY char gC'css law are ordered still
Not us | will.n
"Not az will ~ the sound grows sweet
Each time my lips the words repeat.
Not az will" the darkness feels
More safe than light when this though
steals
Like whispered voice to calm and bless
MI unrest and all loneliness.
mot as will,n because the One
Who loved us first and best has gone
Before us ON the road and still
For us must all his love fulfil
"Not rs we WILL
Il Helen Hunt Jackson.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The following is an old gcntleman's
contribution to the "Curbstone Cray
ons" of the Chicago Inter- OceaR. I'm
1850 | was in Oregon and | met fire.
qucntly mt Milwaukee old Joseph Meek.
who in iS45 was elected Territorial!
delegate to Congress from Oregon. lie
was man of education, strong in com-
mon sense, but in his manners and APP
pearancc he was Il thorough back
woodsman After his election he
mounted his horse and taking his gun
and suddle-bags he made his way over
the mountains and plains and went on
Washington City. On his arrival in
Washington he made his appearance mt
Tie then leading hotel dressed in his
fringcd leather brooches and the ac-
companying articles of frontier COS
tune. He had not single acquaint-
ancc in the city. lie was tired aud
hungry, and when the gong sounded
Tor dinner he went with the crowd to
the dining room, and seated himself ut
Il table with Il number of extremely
wcll-dressed ladies and gentlemen. The
walters in white aprons were cifusivcly
ohscQuiOus in their attentions 10 the
ladies and gentlemen to the right aad
left of Mr.. Meek, but they gave him no
attention whatever lie waited and
waited, and the others were well along
with their dinners when his indigna.
ton got the better of him lie then
pushed back his chair and putting his
hand ON the pistol in his belt, said in Il
ClCur, sharp tone that every one in the
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
Mt. Vernon.

Mount Vernon IS situated on the Potomac
Is 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. m. The
mansion is situate ON and cmincncc
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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
The ARMY Medical Museum.

he Army Medical Museum, originally n
church and subsequently known rs
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 Surgcon-Gcncral. 1t is place
of great historic interest and open
every day except Sunday from A. IN.
TO p. m. The house directly oppo-
site No. $40 Tenth street, is where Mr..
Lincoln was taken aftcrhe was shot and
where he died the next morning.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
The Navy Nar,I.

The Navy Yard is situated ON the Anacostia
at the terminus of Eighth street south
cast, and is reached by the cars of the
Washington S Georgetown Railway;
also by the herdics 1t is open every
day except Sunday from Il. III. to sun
set, Near the Navy Yard gate, ON the
east side Of Eighth street southeast,
and between q and ! streets, are the
Marine Barracks, open during the
same hours
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

IOtHTs on INTrHUsT ~ ASD
AHOUT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.


c residence O. the President. known ns
Tie White House, is ou Pennsylvania
avenue, west Of the Treasury building.
II istcachcd 10y the Avenue street cars.
The East room Of the Mansion is open
walks, trees, shruhhcry and fountains.
Upon the lot Immediately south a CON
cent, open to the public Is given every
Saturday evening during the summer
aud carly fall, from $50 to : o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The Arlington House and National Gene
terry lopcn to visitors every day are
situated ON the summit of hill ON the
Virginia shore of the Potomac, afford
ing AN excellent view of Washington.
1t Is about -four miles from the Capitol
across the Aqucduct bridge The Gene
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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
The Agricultural Beunrtnpnt.

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 Il museum,
seed and specimen rooms, etc, and Is
surrounded by grounds containing rare
horticultural collections.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
The Smithsonian institution.

The Smithsonian Institution and National
Museum, objects of great interest to
all strangers, are situated in the Smith
sonian grounds which occupy 52l acres,
extending from Seventh to Twelfth
streets, and from street north to b
street south. The Smithsonian grounds
proper, on which the buildings are To-
Gated, consist Of 20 acres set apart in
the southwest corner of the main res
crvation. They are open daily from
IA. III, to p. IN.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The Department Of Justice Is open every
day, except sunday, from a. M to 3
p. M, and occupies thcuppcr floors of
u large scnccustunc building on Penn
sylyanla avenue, between Fifteenth and
Fifteen and-a-half streets northwest.
The principal object Of interest rs the
gallery Of paintings of the Attorneys
General Of the United States, which Is
ia the Attoucy-Gcnera' office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

Tie Supreme Court Of the United states
occupies room ON The eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rotuuda and north wing uf the Capitol
II Is very unustcntatious In It's iurui-
turc and Of limited seating capacity.
1t was formerly used rs the Senate
Chamber.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The Treasury Department, ON Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is u
thrcc-story building Of Grccian Ionic
architecture, with basement and sub.
basement, iGS feet in length and 2Gi
feet in width 1t is open daily, except
SUNDAY, from . O. sm 10 9 p. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

which lies at the head Of FouI-and-half
street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
uorthwost,is one of the largest in the
city. The south portion is oc ,upicd by
the City Hail. The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic inaugura-
tion ball was held, is now in course of
erection ON the north side Of this
SQuarp,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The General Postonlcc, standing directly
opposite the Patent ONCE between T.
and + streets, Is open to the public
daily from IL m to p. m. The build
ing is Of Corinthan architecture and its
erection wash cgun in 1880.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
The Interior ncpnr,mcnt.

This building, better known from the pur-
pose for which it was originally erected
us the Patent Office, including also the
Indian Onicc and General Land Office,
lies between Seventh and Eighth and
+ and q streets northwest, and is open
daily, except Sundays, from Il. III. to
3 p. III.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

{ the intersection of Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island avenues, contains the
bronze statue of General Winfield Scott
The General Is represented in the full
uniform of his rank, mounted ON Il
war charger, at rest, and surveying
the field of battle. The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
nod IN this country, The total cost
was s9O,OCO.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

Near the western entrance of the Capitol
grounds Is the Monument of Peace.
1t was designed by Admiral Porter
and erected from subscription started
10y lin in 1865. It commentaries the
officers, scancn and marines who fell
during the late war. It Is IN marble
and it cost $1,000. The pedestal and
platform, costing 100000, were paid for
out Of an nnnrOnriniinn hN COnrrcss.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The Aqucduct 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

Fort Meyer Is situated in Virginia. n short
distance northwest of the Arlington
House. 1t is now station for iustluc-
ton Of officers and men in the Signal
Service Of the army.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

Grccnough's statue Of Washington, re

GrccnOugh's stniuc " Washington, roprc-
scnting him In Roman toga, is situated
in the park at the east front Of the
Capitol. 1t cost $1,000, 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
1896 10y Congress and cost $1,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

is on X street. at the intersection of Seven.

is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
tccnth street. The walks are bcauti-
fully laid out and shaded. In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue of
David &. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs. Winnie Ream lIoXic, Washington,
ID, c., 1850, by order Of Congress, ut a
cost of $1,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

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 4. Raw
lings. 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
81, 500.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

Near the foot Of the Capitol building Is the
bronze statue of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice Of the United States.
II cost $4,000 and represents the sub
jcct as seated in his gown and cNpound-
ing the law.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

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 10y the Government at a cost Of
Sl5CCO.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

EN-tiIIUE EiHMO INTERVIEWER
BN 4 WESTERN PNPEH.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
MIR. BHBWsrnRs OLD CHINA
How General Gordon Felt on the Ficll
Of Apponat.oN,
OLIVER II. PAYNE IN N7w YORK.

The removal of Colonel Oliver II.
Payne of Ohio to New York Is exciting
the curiosity of the politicians Of th1
Empire State. A writer in tn, HVGH
says: Secretary Whitney has male
wonderful record in his breaking up of
the Roach Ring. If his powerful
brother-in-lOw joins forces with him in
march on the White lEoI3J in 1888
they may at least make it interesting
for other ambitious aspirants for Prcsi-
dental honors. Colonel Payne, prior
10 his recent introduction to the County
Democracy leaders, had known most
of them by meeting them at the Ma
tional conventions, or while on visits
TO New York city Under cover of the
Grant funeral, on the Sunday morning
following. it is said Hubert o. Thomp-
sen, Collector IIcddcn, Surveyor Beat
tie and some others went by invitation
TO Mr.. Whitney, house fora long pow
WOW. Colonel Payne was present, and
also Secretaries Manning and Whitney.
THE boys say that Mt this confer
cncc the State canvass was thoroughly
discussed and plan Of action agreed
upon which resulted in the sudden
boost in the Cooper gubernatorial boom
of the past two weeks. Whether it is
straight administration goods or
only movement with an Interior de-
sign is what puzzles them"
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

A Washington letter to the Boston
Budgct says; EX-Attorncy-GcncrOl
Brewster, who is now in Europe, has
purchased some marvellous old china to
add to fabulous stores which used to
make his dinnertables "a thing of
beauty" the same plates never reap.
pcaring after being used for one course.
Among his treasures is set OF Sevrcs
dessert plates that formerly belonged
to Louis Philippe, and other bits of
historic ware appear on his table. All
of his silver bears the Brewster crest,
and much of it is heavy old plate of
ancient designs that tell history by
themselves, Anything like his old
Venetian and Bohemian glassware is
rarely met with on dinner-tables, and
into his quaint old glasses there are
poured some remarkable wines.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

In addition to the grounds attached to the
public buildings there are number of
beautiful squares and circles in the city.
LAFAYETTE gpt,,pr


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 MaiOr-Gencral James b. Nc
-vhcrson, which cost S23, 500, and was
erectedby the Army Of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

Is at the intersection NJ Massachusetts, aud
Vermont avenues and Fourteenth
street Itcontains the equestrian bronze
statue Of General George H. Thomas,
erected by the Army Of the Cumbcr-
land at a cost Of $4,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26
TOPICS or THE DAY.
RE1iiNISCENCTs or OLD JOE MEEK
or OREGON.

h rRCNTrHR CRAFTSMAN.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

is the small spucc 90 the south Of the Me
mortal Lutheran Church. near thc cor
Ior Of Fourteenth street and Mus-aclu
sets avenue northwest. There is the
statue Of Martin Luther. erected by
the Luther Statue Association. I'm com
momomtion Of the iOOth anniversary VI
his birth. II cost $1,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-26

The boys say that Mt this confer
cncc the state canvass was thoroughly
discussed and n plan of action agreed
upon which resulted in the sudden
boost in the Cooper gubcrnatorial boom
of the past two weeks. Whether it is
straight administration goods or
only II movement with an Interior dc
sign is what puzzles them.
%x#
The New York correspondent of the
Cincinnati TjmeS-iStdr says that Dr..
Gustayc T.. Sussdorff, who was divi-
sion surgeon in Virginia during the
war, had occasion in one of the seven.
days battles before Richmond. to visit
a field hospital where the doctors were
still at work with knife and saw in
taking care of the wounded on both
sides. Among the Fcderals was Il poor
fellow whose leg had been amputatcl
only few minutes before, but from
his cries of distress he appeared to be
suffering more than any of the others.
approaching his pallet, DIR. Sussdorff
kindly inquired what was the cause of
his trouble. ooh" groGncd the man,
81 have such agony between my toes"
But your leg has been cut off and you
have no toes" Cant help it," was
the reply, "but they hurt me all the
same" and the sufferer cried with
agony. The doctor reflected n moment
and then suddenly turning to the sur
gcon who had performed the operation
asked if he could recognize the miss
ing limb and knew where il was.
Eyes" was the reply, lit was thrown
out of the window and buried in
trench" please have it dug up at
once" said Sussdorff. The order was
obeyed and the leg found. A mass of
gravel was embedded between the toes.
Now" continued DIR. Sussdorf, "have
that leg washed, bandaged and buried
by itself. This is one of the cases re.
corded in the books where an excess of
nervous sympathy has produced the
pain from which the man is suffering"
The directions were followed and an
hour later the patient was as quiet rs
any of his companions on the ground.
While the doctor was on his way from
uptown to join his brother Confederatcs,
on the day of General Grants funeral,
the same soldier hobblcd out of the
ranks of the Union veterans on his ar
tiiicial leg and recognizing his friend
of the battlefield insisted ON enthusiasts
tically shaking him by the hand, and
making him known to his comrades
standing around. DR.. Sussdorir says
that it was like running gauntlet of
beer, and if he had been Il drinking
man he could have carried away a
barrel.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-11-27
NUMBER 80.
TnE SoN LAW. -Thn lynicar

The SON IN LAW. The tyIIcsr
American inOtIftr-i1.lAw ~ The
ideal molher-iu-lsw She ia afftso-
li0uaie, kind, and, reas0uilbly indul-
gent to her soH-iH-law, as she.is de
voted TO his children, helping 10
rear and train them in the way
they should go, and IN sickness be-
lug at once very often physiciau.
nurse aud ministering angel. There
are few deserving soDs-in-law IN
this conntry who have not am an,
gelic mother-in law, aud to the
credit of most Americans be il said
that the mOther-in-Iaw is generally
tue recipient OF a flial Affections on
ly second to that rendered to oaeis
own mother. Every uian, almosf,
lookss upon his mother as being
worthy of the highest seat In hedv-
en-, and blessed indeed is he (aud
there are many such meul whO can
in his heart feel that his mother-in
law is entitled TO seat by her side.
"Worthy and dutiful sOns-in-law
make loving and swcet-tempered
nOihers-in- law" This rule holds
goOd in nine cases out Of ten, aud
certainly that fact makes tia pretty
good one 1t would be well for ev-
cry young man who is about to
take upon himself the important
aud happy relation of sOn-in-iaw
to write the above rule on the tab.
let of his memory, aud redOable the
Joys and hghten the sorrows of life
by so conducting himself as to Do
ut once and for all time deserving
of the love aud confidence of the
mother of the wife OF his BOSOM
Philadelphia Nens.