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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
CRITIC EVENING SEPTEMBER f. 1885

division, but let that be matter for
settlement at some future time, when
everything here is Republican, for in
stance. When Dakota Is admitted IL
may he that New Mexico and Utah
will come into statehood, too. Some
Democratic Congressman who have
expressed a willingness recently to vote
for Dakota's admission said they would
like to see these other territories, as
also Washington and Montana, come
in at the same time. There may be
n fight over this thing yet.
~.
Referring to the State Department
and its methods, the Pioneer Press man
says: Secretary Bayard is about the
only man in the Cabinet who is trying
TO give the Government the benefit of
the best men, whether they are in or out
of place. When Congressman are very
active in their importantly for places,
Mr.. Bayard offers these their choice
among several places which are very
often untitled because of climatic rca.
sons. One of them is at st. Paul de
Loando, on the western coast of Africa,
and ought Mremain vacant for some
time. II Is an exceedingly unhealthy
place. The last man who tried to fill
1t spent over 50 600 in fourteen months
in the mere matter of travelling cx-
penses. The annual salary is 81 900.
Another is at Panama. There the
salary is good, but fever is plenty, and
it takes very tough citizen to stand it
long. DIR. j. A. Norton of Tiilin, Ohio,
is opposed 10 going there. At home he
is an influential politician. He has
been in both branches Of the Ohio Leg
islature. lie is known at home as the
Seneca Chieftain." He came here in
June last, and through the recon-
mcndation of Judge Seney, the Con.
gresham of his district, was appointed
Treasury agent. He felt pleased
over his success, and went home
TO get ready for the business. He
soon received his detail He was
ordered TO go TO Panama. He came
on here with strong backing to get
transfer to a more healthy climate
He showed that he was wounded
soldier; that he had upon his person an
unhealed wound, and that the climate
of Panama would be almost certain
death TO him. 1t was useless; the
transfer was not made. Last week he
sent in his resignation TO the depart.
mcnt. lie has just been nominated on
the Democratic ticket for auditor of
his county, and he is perfectly con
tented. He has had experiences; he
has been appointed to office under the
Democratic administration. He has
made several trips to Washington, has
4 n
matter, but 1t has not been lost.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

NJ TwCnty-third street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest contains the cqups-
trlan statue of General George Wash
ington by Clark Mills, erected at u cost
Of 100000. The statue was cast out Of
runs dOuntrd law ConUrr.g
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

There was great alarm recently concern
ing the milk from some Of the dairy districts
in the State of New York. MIX cans had
been returned without washing, and in con
sequence there were number of cases of
low typhoid fever, In each case the fever
attacked the weak and those whose consti-
buttons were SO disordcred as not to be able
to resist the disease. Enrich your blood
and strengthen your constitution with
Browns Iron Bitters, and you can resist at
tacks which otherwise may prove fatal. 1t
cures dyspepsia, malaria, chllls and feycrs
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

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 a. m
sharp, returning at 1880 p. IN. The
mansion is situate on and eminencc
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, 1885-09-04
THE VISITORS GUIDE,
Points of Interest ia and About che
National Capital.
Where They Are. when to see 'Chcm
and How to Gct There


he residence Of the President, known as
the White House, is on Pennsylvania
avenue, west Of the Treasury building.
II is reached 10y the Avenue street cars.
The East room Of the Mansion ia open
to visitors every day except Sundays.
The grounds are tastcfully laid out with
walks, trees, shruhbcry and fountains.
Upon the lot Immediately south con.
cert, open to the public is given every
Saturday evening during the summer
and early fall, from 5:3O TO : o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

oak Hin, Georgetown, Is open from sun
rise 10 sunset every day, except sun
days and holidays. II Is reached by the
Metropolitan and Pennsylvania avenue
cars. The Congressional Cemetery.
open every day, except sunday, rs acces-
siblc TO within the distance Of half a
mile by the Pennsylvania avenue cars
and the hcrdics tits ON the banks of
the Auacostia, Rock Creek Cemetery
open every day, except sunday. t,
reached by the Scvcuth-strcct ears. The
National Military Cemetery lies east
NAof Rock Creek and adions the soldiers
Home. Glenwood Cemetery, at the head
Of Lincoln avenue, is one mile and
a-haf north of the Capitol and reached
from the Columbia Street Railway
Mount Oliyet Cemetery is ON the line
of the Columbia turnpike half mile
north of the eastern terminus of the
Columbia Railway. Graceland Cemetery
lies at the terminus of the Columbia
Street Railway east.
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mEDiCdL.
ECZEMAl

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has been afflicted with Eczema from infancy
We tried every known remedy, but to no avail.
She was also afflicted with u periodical nor-
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Swift's Specific. She commenced seven weeks
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She, however perseyered In the use of the
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The Army Medical Museum.

he Army Medical Museum, originally a
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 f and f 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 3 p. M. 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

Is at the intersection Of Massachusetts, and
Vermont avenues and Fourteenth
street. ltcontains the equestrian bronze
statue Of General George H. Thomas.
erected by the Army Of the Cumbcr,
lnnl nj n cost Of SLNNnl
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

The Navy Yard is situated on the Anacosta
at the terminus Of Eighth street south
east, and is reached by the cars of the
Washington q Georgetown Railway;
also by the herdics 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 q and / streets, are the
Marine Barracks, open during the
same hours
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
The Smithsonian Institution.

he Smithsonian Institution and National
Museum, objects of great interest to
all strangers, are situated in the Smith
sonian grounds which occupy 524 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 20 acres set apart in
the southwest corner of the main res
eryation. They are open daily from
ga. III. to p. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
Government insane Asylum.

he Government Hospital for the Insane Is
situated on the high ridge ut the con-
fucucc Of the Potomac and AnacOstia
rivers, and Is accessible to within the
distance of one mile by the Pennsyl-
vanin avenue cars and the Anacostia
and Potomac street railway. The gem
eral visiting days are Wednesdays from
2 TO q p. m, and the asylum Is open 10
friends Of the inmates every day except
sunday
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

he Department OF Justice Is open cvcry
day, except Sunday, from II. IN. 10 3
p. m, and occupies thcuppcr floors of
large Senccastdnc building on Penn
sylyania avenue, between Fifteenth and
liftcen-and-a-half streets northwest.
The principal object Of interest is the
gallery Of paintings of the Attorneys
General of the United States, which Is
I'm the Attorncy-Gcncra's Office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
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 o a.
m, to p. m. 1t contains museum,
seed and specimen rooms, etc, and is
surrounded by grounds containing rare
horticultural collections
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

The Supreme Court Of the United States
occupies a room on the eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rotunda and north wing Of the Capitol.
II is very transformations In its furni-
turc and Of limited seating capacity.
II was formerly used as the Senate
Chamber,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
The Interior Department.

This building, better known from the pur-
nose for which II was originally erected
rs 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 9 4, III. to
3 p. III.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

The General Postolce, standing directly
opposite the Patent Office, between +
and + streets, is open to the public
daily from a. III. to . p. III. The build
ing is Of Corinthian architecture, and its
erection Masb cguM In ls3D.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

which lies nj 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
ton ball was held, is now in course of
erection ON the north side of this
square.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

at 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 u
war charger, at rest, and surveying
the field of battle, The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
ricd in this country, The totahrcost
WAS $50. 600
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

The Treasury Department, on Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is u
architecture, with basement and sub
basement, 4GS feet in length aud 2Gi
feet in width. 1t is open daily, except
Sunday, from o a. N. to 2 p. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
The Aqucduct Bridge.

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, 1885-09-04
EOri McNpr.

Fort Meyer is situated in Virginia, short
distance northwest of the Arlington
House. 1t is now a station for instruc-
ton Of officers and men in the Signal
Service of the army,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, Can
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It can be given in cup of coffee or tea
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whether the patient Is a moderate drinkeI
on an alcoholic wreck Thousands Of drunk
ards have been made temperate men who
have taken the Golden Specific In their cot
fee without their knowledge, and to-day be.
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No harmful effects result from its admins
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irecnough's statue Of Washington, repre-,
scnting him in Roman toga, is situated
in the park at the east front Of the
Capitol. 1t cost Sii,0 900, appropriated
by Congress. In front Of the City
Hail. at the head of Fourand-u-half
street, facing south, is the marble statue
of Abraham Lincoln. 1t was erected in
1866 10y Congress and cost Sl5, 900
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

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 1868. It commentaries the
officers, seamcn and marines who fell
during the late war. 1t is In marble
and it cost $4,000. The pedestal and
platform, costing $4,000 were paid for
out of an appropriation by Congress.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04
FARRAGUT SQUARE

is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
teenth 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 Reum lIoXie, Washington
d. c., 1850, by order Of Congress, at a
cost of $4,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

IN New York avenue southwest of the
State Department, is tastcfully laid out
with walks shady trees, shrubbCry and
rustic fountains, In the centre is the
bronze statue of General John 4. Raw
lings. 1t was erected in 1874 and cost
$4,000.
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TRIED HIS LUCK ONCE MORE.
And Won $1,000 in the Louisiana
state Lottery.

Great Scott is that SO? ?" exclaimed a
clerk IN Montgomery street wine-housc,
over the counter.
perhaps and perhaps not so. That is
why am here lie replied. "Where is
Mr.. Eckenroth?n
"lle'll be in in n moment, and he'll tell
you If it's true; but ! think there must be
n mistake here he comes now,n as u young
man with side whiskers entered.
"AllOw me to congratulate YOU, Mr.
Eckenroth," was the visitors greeting
dropped in to see fit was true that you've
won the big prize in the Louisiana State
Lottery
"sh-h-h, have been trying to keep it
quiet. Have hardly brcathcd word about
IT, 1t isn't the whole of the big prize, /
only held one-iifth Of $4,000, $4,000,
good deal to come into all Of sudden 1t
paralyzed me when | saw the report Of the
drawing, But there it was-No. $3.50
Then thought IT must be an error of some
kind. Hadn't any faith in my luck, but |
quietly telcgraphcd to NJ. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, and received the reply that the
money was at my disposal. | collected it
through the First National Bank of San
Francisco on saturday, and If you'll look
here you'll see | am correct
A new deposit book of the First National
Band, with the single entry "Sli,947," was
shown.
"fifty dollars charges and - for tcle-
grams-a reasonable bank exchange was
his remark.
Mr.. Eckenroth is head booli-keeper for
Bach, Mcese Il Co., at 32l Montgomery
street, He takes it cody. When asked If
he did not intend to resign his position, he
replied;
mot at all. It's good situation. In
time may change into different business,
but my present plan is to remain"
The way / came to buy that ticket was
peculiar, had bought several times be-
fore, without winning Il dollar, merely for
amusement. ! thought that if | kept ON
buying tickets / would win in time. At
length | became Disguised. | heard great
deal of persons winning big prizes and read
reports Of men drawing thousands ON
single ticket, cum graHO Sdlis so when it
came to buying ticket last month thought
| | wouldn't invest, and It was just by a mere
freak that paid over my dollar and took
No. $500. Now | thank my lucky stars
that didn't let the chance go byn
Mr.. EckenrOth is a man of family, sober,
steady and industrious. With all the many
prizes which Fortune has showcred down
upon this city it is doubtful If any have
fallen into better hands than that won by
ticket No, s,999.-[San Francisco Gal
Chronicle, August 4.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

Near the foot Of the Capitol building is the
bronze statue Of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice Of the United States.
II cost 100000, and represents the sub
iect as seated in his gown and cXpouud-
ing the law
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

ELY's CREAM BALM was recommended to
me by my druggist as preventive to Hay
Fever. Have been using IL as directed since
the 9th of August and have found 1t a spe-
cific for that much dreaded and loathsome
disease. For ten years or more have been
great sufferer each year, from August 9th
till frost and have tried many alleged rene
dies for its cure, but Elys Cream Balm is
the only preventive have ever found Hay
Fever sufferers ought to know of its elf
cacy. i. b. AINswoRTH,
OF +, b. AINswoRTn ~ Co., Publishers,
indianapolis, Ind.
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There is, perhaps, no more striking
instance of Grants GOODNESS and imper-
durability than the following story,
which is related by lady who knew
the General and his family intimately:
During the last two years of the war
Grant resided at Burlington, N. j., one
door from the home of the writer. On
the night of the Nth of April, 1865, at
about 1870 o clock, the writer mother,
who was i'll at the time. heard two men
run up the street and knock at Grant S
door This proceeding, which at any
other time would have attracted no at
tention, reused her curiosity. Filled
with vague fears she went to the win
dow, and soon heard Grant say from
his window who's there ?" In an
instant came the reply, President Lin
coin is shot; you must come at once
there will be special train at the depot
in fifteen minutes" Grants only re-
ply, made in perfectly calm tone,
was, "l'll be down at once" Within
the prescribed fifteen minutes he was
at the depot, and had taken the train
for Washington.
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a good deal of credence is given the
report that Secretary Whitney is try
ing to secure the nomination for Gov
crnor in New York, and according to
II Brooklyn correspondent prominent
Democrats at Washington from that
State say il has been Mr.. Whitncy's
ambition for many years to be the EX-
ccutivc of his Commonwealth. 1t is
his purpose, however, to resign the Sec
retaryship of the Navy if he secures the
nomination. He fears the precedent
set by the late Secretary Folger, who
was defeated for Governor while in
President Arthurs Cabinet. 'If Mr..
Whitney is nominated" said n Tam
manyite to-day, "hc will make very
strong race, and if he is made Gov
ernor of New York he will be nomi-
mated for the Presidency three years
hence in spite OF anything but death.
Whitney is one of the most talented
Democrats in New York, and he is
popular, too. He is Endorsed by every
element of his party in the State. and
will have no factions to fight, like Mr..
Cleveland did in making peace with
John Kelly. Mr.. Whitney is able, he
is shrewd, he is cunning and then
think of the millions at his back. The
Paynes and the Standard Oil Company
is only one of dozen strong elements
that would help him. But he is able
to help himself
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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 Major-Gcneral james b. Nc
-rherson, which cost S23, 800, and was
erectedby the Army Of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-04

ON East Capitol street, one mile east of the
Capitol, is pretuly laid out. In the cen
ire stands the bronze group entitled
ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
of the United States, standing by %
monolith and holding in his right hand
the proclamation of freedom. \ slave
luceling at his feet with mauarles
broken, is about To rise. The statue
was erected by the Western Sanitary
Commission of ST. Louis, Mo-, ont of
the funds contributed solely by enamel
puted citizens Of the United States,
declared free by the proclamation Of
.nImnrN l. lsn8
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"John Mccullough, the once famous
tragedian, became insane ON account of
n loss of sleep" said gentleman to
the Brooklyn Times correspondent.
Eyes" he continued, II was II mem
her of Johns troupe for several years,
and often said that if he didn't quit
running around o. nights he would go
crazy" "Did Mccullough suffer from
insomnia" was asked. NO" replied
the actor, "and the cause of his not
sleeping was very peculiar. John
Mccullough, unlike other tragedians,
would not wear wig in his makeup
for the characters of the crazad, but
would have his hairdresser curl his
locks so ms TO represent the ferocty of
the lunatic. The hairdrcsscr curled
the hair by means of hot iron, and
used frequently to burn MCCULLOUGH 5
scalp, when the tragedian would curse
and strike at his servant | used to
see Mccullough sit with Il knife in his
hand all the time his hair was being
curlod, repeating the assertion that If
his scalp was burned he would cut the
attendants throat. Well, three or four
years ago his scalp had seen burned in 50
many places that it was covered with
little irritating sores. When he went
TO bed he couldn't rest his head and
couldn't sleep, So, being Of rowing
disposition, he went ont and spent the
night with the boys. That was the real
reason why he would get out of his bed
and go out and spend the nights. lie
could not sleep with such irritating
pain, and the loss of sleep drove him
insane"