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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

The Botanical Gardens are open daily from
o a. m. TO q p. IN. They are situated
at the foot of Capitol Hill, facing Penn
sylvania avenue The object Of the gar
den is experimental in Horticulture, pub
lie information and the distribution Of
rare plants. The disposition of the col
lection is according to geographical
distribution. The strictly tropical plants
occupy the central conservatory, and
those of a scmi-tropical nature are
placed in the west range and wing, and
all indigenous to countries lying to-
ward the South Pole are in the east
range and wing. During the summer
the hardest plants in boxes are ranged
on either side of the main walk, aud
contribute materially to the beauty Of
the garden. In the centre Of the lawn
facing the conservatory is the Bar
tholdi fountain, which was exhibited at
the Centennial EXposition.in 1876. The
fountain, in full play, presents bcauti-
full effect especially when rejecting
the rays of the sun.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
a CI,AEsONNETTE.

You are singing well, My Lady,
And your voice seems filed with tears,
As you sing Of loug-lost springtimc,
And youth and the misty years.
And | wonder If you've forgotten
That springtimc so long ago,
When youmd ] wandered together,
And both werewolf, don know.
For twas not SO very long after
You married that wealthy beast,
And well, I'm an old bachelor
And don't, of course, care the least
Aud you're singing so well, My Lady;
Like pearl falls every note,
Md nobody dreams, My Lady, of
The lump there is in my throat.
r. King In Life,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
EAST WASHINGTON,

The Navy Yard authorities have received
official information that the silver-ladcn
ships Swatara and Iantic may he expected
after Tuesday next, and Mr.. Muhlcman of
the Treasury Department is cooperating
with the officers of the Yard in arranging
for the reception Of the precious freight,
Pilots have been secured to meet the ships
down the river and tow them to the yard.
Ten large express wagons will be In wait
ing at the yard to convey the silver to the
Treasury Department. A detachment of
marines will be on guard-duty and guard
will accompany each of the express wagons
which will convey about a quurter Of Il
million dollars each The silver will not he
removed from the wooden cases In which It
has been transported.
Yesterday morning at ) o'clock, Mrs
Taylor, the wife of Nicholas b. Taylor, the
well-known musician, died at her residence,
No. 2lS Delaware avenue southeast. She
was the daughter of the late Il. b. Kellum
The funeral will take place tomorrow from
the residence of her sister, No. 1l2 & street
southeast, at / o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Bond have had Il
sad bereavement in the loss of their infant
son Samuel, who died yesterday, aged /
year and months. The funeral will take
place from his grandparents residence, No,
137 Sixth street southeast, Sunday evening
at 8 O'clock
David H. Meredith, living at No. III
Fourth street southeast, reports to the
Eighth Precinct that he lost, about 10
o'clock yesterday morning, red Morocco
pocketbOOk, containing $50 In notes, while
going from No. ;23 Eighth street southeast,
To street southeast, to Fourth street and
Virginia avenue southeast.
The Commissioners have approved the
following East Washington requests: To
lay a sewer on Tenth street, between Mass
achusctts avenue and b street northeast
also one on South Carolina avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets southeast
and to lay sidewalk ON Fifth street, be-
tween X and l. streets southeast.
Lieutenant Botelcr of the Eighth Pre-
cinct reports to Major Dye that the lamp
on Fifth street, between A and Il streets
southeast, is seldom lighted, unless done
by persons living in that vicinity,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

back TO her room, you know3 don't
cry any more. The wedding may como
Off, after ALL I'll try TO help you.
And then. first of ALL | hunted MP the
mush.stick, and then / hunted up
Tommy.
Says /: "My child, I've taken my
sliprcrtoyou before, but thial'vcncycr
corrected you with. Now ownup, and
you shall have a whole half of pie be
fore dinner But deny, and I'll attend
to you
Then says he; you'll give me arcal
half-pic? Not a caCiy.corncr half"
Says /; 81 will. " Though | had
pangs Of conscience.
And he says: They're in the plum
jam you're going TO have for lunch,
grandma.
I'm the plum jam, saysI. "oh, you
dreadful boy"
Says he: Cant have that, too!
don't mind
So got the plum jam, and | spooncl
out the two double sets, which should
have helped some Of the boardcrs to IL
| hadn't, and then carried Mrs. Poun-
Ger hers and washed the others Off and
considered; and il dawncd upon me like
u vision.
Where should Mr.. Ratchet be but
at his dentists and his name | knew
So in my wrapper and waterproof, not
looking in the glass for my bonnet, of
| started, and in the dentists, sure
enough, found him, with his mouth
full of plaster, and such happy man
as he was ! never saw, when | said,
says |: "Mr. Ratchet, they are found"
So they were married that day after
all, and they board with me yet I've
kept their secrets, though perhaps they
ain { secrets any more; aud they've re
warded me with their gratitude. But
one thing dreadful did happen. Be
sides the pic, Tommy swallowed all
the plum jam. | expected that he'd
die, but he didn't.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

Oak HIN, Georgetown, Is open from sun
rise 10 sunset every day, except sun
days and holidays II Is reached 10y the
Metropolitan and Pennsylvania avenue
cars The Congressional Cemetery,
open every day, except sunday, is acccs-
sihlc TO within the distance of half "a
mile by the Pennsylvania avenue cars
and the hcrdics, II is ON the banks of
the Auacu,iu, Rock Creek Cemetery
open every day, except SUNDAY, is
reached 10y the Scycnth-strCrt ears. The
National Military Cemetery lies east
Of Rock Creek and alious the soldiers.
Home. Glouwood Cemetery, at the head
OF Lincoln avenue, is one mile and
ahalf north of the Capitol and reached
from the Columbia Street Railway,
Mount Oliycr Cemetery is ON the line
OF the Columbia turnpike, half mile
north Of the eastern terminus of the
Columbia Railway, Graccland Cemetery
lies at the terminus Of the Columbia
Street Railway east.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
Mt. Vernon.

Mount Vernon Is situated on the Potomac
- miles below Washington. 1t can he
reached daily except Sunday by the
steamer W. w. Corcor0n, which leaves
Seventh street wharf at 10 o'clock Il. m.
sharp, returning at 1880 p. m. The
mansion is situated on an cmincuce
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, 1885-09-19
Washington EsarrncIIs.

The L, S. Barracks, formerly the U. S.
Arsenal, open from sunrise to sunset,
occupy a level tract Of land bordering
on the Potomac, twelve feet above
high water, at the extreme southern
point Of the city. 1t is accessible by
the Seventh aud Smith street cars The
grounds are beautifully laid out, and en-
tered through massive gates swung ON
heavy guns. The garrison consists of
foot and flying batteries, which drill
every morning, There are band concerts
ON Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from to p, m, and Immediately after
there is dress parade, On Tuesday
and Thursday mornings at 9 O'Clock
there will be a troop parade, which in.
cludcs the light battery. Every morn
ing at 9;l5 there is guard mount,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
Manning Mt the White House.

In the 0ntc-room at the White House yes
terday afternoon, says a II'oHd special,
there was an elderly, bald-headed, smooth
faced gentleman, neatly dressed and very
ileshy, awaiting Il reply from his card to
the President for few minutes interview.
There was u luxurious looking sofa between
the two north windows, and the tired pill
grim dropped down upon the sofa and took
things easy for while. There was some
delay in the return of the messenger, and
the applicant thought he would take nap
II did not take long for him to fall asleep,
and he assumed quite a rallish air rs lac lay
with his hat tipped ON one side and both
legs extended under q ueighhorng table
No one was permitted to disturb him.
There was an air of peace and contentment
about his face as he awaited the President 5
summons, But 1t came not aud when the
fat man awOkc at about 1880 p. IN. II was
TO find that while he slept the President had
gone out and the messengers were waiting
To close the White House for the day. 1t Is
not likely that he will repeat his experiment
for some time, for shortly after his depart
urc an order was issued against sleepers,
which will be strictly enforced in the
future,
ONE Of the principal attractions during
Tie Cannstatter Nolkslest is the fruit
pplu,nu thirty foot biub
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

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-General James B. Nc
IJhcrson, which cost So, 800, and was
erectedby the Army of the Tennessee
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

he residence II the President. known as
the White House, is ON Pennsylvania
avenue, west Of the Treasury building
II Is reached by the Avenue street cars.
The East room Of the Mansion Is open
10 visitors every day except Sundays
The grounds are tastcfully laid out with
walks, trees, shrubbcry and fountains
Saturday evening during the summer
and carly fall. from 5.3O to o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

"Who is the best man you have in
Missouri for diplomatic placer" the
President is reported ms having said to
Senator Coclrell last spring. The Sana-
tor was loyal to Governor Crittendcn,
his old law partner, says the Washing
ton correspondent of the St. Louis Re
EuLitcdH, and had urged him with all
due earnestncss for the Mexican ap-
pointment, but when the President
pressed him for n statement of the
man best equipped for diplomatic
work, he could not but concede the cX-
ccptional fitness of Governor Rcy-
nolds. 81 think that all in all, Gov
crnor Reynolds is the best man." he
answered frankly. lie spoke of the
experience of Governor Reynolds rs
secretary Of legation at Madrid, before
the war, Of his acquaintance with for
cign languages, of his standing at the
bar, and other qualities that peculiarly
fit him for the work. Not long after that
Senators Vest and Cockrell called ut the
White House together on some business
relating TO Missouri affairs. AS they
were about to leave, the President
called Senator Vest back and put the
same question TO him he had asked
Senator Cockrell some days before.
"Who is the best man you have in
Missouri for diplomatic placer" ne
asked. Eek Governor Thomas G.
Reynolds" answered Senator Vest,
promptly. 81 just wanted to see what
you would say. | thought you would
say that" responded the President,
and Senator Vest followed Senator
Cockrcll ont the door. Since tn at
time General lIalderman, late Minist er
to Siam, and Colonel Richard L. Mus err
have come into some prominence as
candidates for diplomatic positions
from Missouri, but the friends OF Gov
crnor Reynolds are still confident that
lie will get the mission to Spain.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

he Arlington House and National Gene
terry Copeu 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
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 repose.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

he Army Medical Museum, originally Il
church and subsequently known as
Ford's Theatre and made memorable
by the assassination Of President Lin
coin, is situated on Tenth street, he.
tween and L streets, and Is occupied
by the Surgcon-GcncrUl. 1t Is place
Of great historic interest and open
every day except Sunday from o a. m.
to p. III. The house directly Oppo-
site, No. SIG Tenth street, is where Mr.
Lincoln was taken aftcrhewas shot and
where he died the next morning.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

The Department of Justice Is open every.
day, except Sunday, from a. m. to 3
p m, and occupies thcupper floors of
large SencCastone building ON Penn
sylyania avenue, between Fifteenth and
Fiftcen-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
IN the AttOrncy.Gcucral' Office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

he Smithsonian Institution and National
Museum, objects of great interest to
all strangers are situated in the Smith.
sonian grounds which occupy 81 acres,
extending from Seventh to Twelfth
streets, and from street north to b
street south. The Smithsonian grounds
proper on which the buildings are lo-
Gated, consist of 20 acres set apart in
the southwest corner Of the main res
cryatiun. They are open daily from
GA, III, to u. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
The Navy Nard.

The Navy Yard is situated ON the Anacosta
at the terminus of Eighth street south
east, aud is reached 10y the cars of the
Washington IL Georgetown Railway;
also by the hcrdics. 1t is open every
day except sunday from a. IN. 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
The Agricultural Department.

he Agricultural Department is between the
Washington Monument and Smith
sOnian Institution, near Twelfth street,
on the line Of the Belt Line cars. II
is open daily, except Sunday, from a.
m, TO 3 p. M. 1t contains a museum,
seed and specimen rooms, etc, and Is
surrounded 10y grounds containing rare
horticultural collections.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
Ehc suitable age 10 Commence
Business

"IIe is too old to begin to learn my bust.
ness said a successful business man Of a
young man Of twenty-five, a graduate Of a
university who applied for position in his
establishment yesterday. ~ prefer the
other applicant who is sixteen years of age
lie is six years younger, has had good bUSi-
ness training, and can adapt himself to the
requirements Of the situatiOn.n
There is n constant demand for youths Of
10 to II, who are good penmen, quick at
calculations, and familiar with accounts
and business transactions. These become
in time our staunch business men.
THE ladies' and gentlemen dming-rooms
of the Casino, 20 Seventh street, will be
open ON Sundays.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
The Interior Department.

This building, better known from the pur-
pose for which it was originally erected
MS the Patent Office, including also the
Indian Office and General Land Onicc
lies between seventh and Eighth aud
i and q streets northwest, and is open
daily, except Sundays, from 8 Il. III. to
3 p. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

The Treasury Department, on Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is
threc-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 8 a. IN. " 2 2. m.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

Tonight viii be the last opportunity to
see one Of the very best performances ever
given in this popular place of amusement
Mr.. Dick German has certainly brought
with him dramatic company of uncNccp-
tional merit and his thrilling comedy
drama Of Conrad is placed ON the stage
in style that deserves the patronage of the
public.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

he Government Hospital for the Insane Is
situated on the high ridge at the con-
lucncc " the Potomac and Anacostia
rivers, and is accessible 10 within tho
distance OF one mile by the Pennsyl-
wanna avenue cars and The AuacOstia
and Potomac street railway. The gem
cral visiting days are Wednesdays from
= to Gp m. and The asylum Is open to
friends Of the inmates every day except
SUNDAY.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

The Supreme Court Of the United States
occupies room on the eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rotunda and north wing Of the Capitol.
1t Is very transformations I'm its furni
turc and Of limited seating capacity.
1t was formerly used as the Senate
Chnmher.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

The General Postoillcc, standing directly
opposite the Patent Office, between Il
and f streets, is open to the public
daily from a, m. 10 > p. m. The build
ing is Of Corinthiun architecture, and its
erection wash cgun In 1889
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

The Aqucduct Bridge crosses the Potomac
from the foot Of Bridge street, West
Washington, and connecting with the
the Virginia bank.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

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 I'm marble
and it cost SCI 600 The pedestal and
platform, costing so, 600, were paid for
out OF AN augmentation hN Cnnpress.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

Grccnough's statue Of Washington. repre-
scnting him in Il Roman toga, is situated
in the park at the cast front Of the
Capitol. 1t cost $4,000 appropriated
by Congress. In front Of the City
Hall, ut the head Of Four-and-a-half
street, facing south, Is the marble statue
Of Abraham Lincoln. II was erected In
1866 by Congress and cost $4,000.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

Young Rcctor-You go TO Kindergarten,
little girl?
Little Girl-lcth, thir.
Roctor-Thcrc are many little boys aud
girls at the kmdcrgmteuY
Little Gir-Ycth thir.
Rector hope they are very good, and
never say or do anything naughty.
Little Girl Wen, thir, Johuuy Sharp did
thay that Harry Brown wath d-u fool,
but then he in you know IN. Y, Life.
Do NOT be deceived ask for and take only
h. II. Douglass Il Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops Tor Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats.
ID. S, and Trade Mark ON every drop,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
Fort Never.

Fort Meyer is situated in Virginia. short
distance northwest Of the Arlington
House. 1t Is now station for instriiC-
ton Of officers and men In the Sigual
Service of the army.
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souores Circles and statues.
In addition to the grounds attached TO the
public buildings there are a number Of
beautiful squares and circles in the city.

In addition to the grounds attached to the
public buildings there are a number Of
beautiful squares and circles in the city.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
faces the White House, ON Pennsylvania
avenue, between Fiftecn-and-a-hal and
SiXteen-and-a-half streets northwest. In
the centre of this square is Clark Mills
equestrian statue of General Andrew
Jackson. It's colossal and cost $4,000.
MCPHERSON SQUARE
is on Vermont avenue, between | and
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbcry. In the centre is the bronze
statue of Maior-General James b. Nc
-Jhcrson, which cost $23,50O, and was
erectedby the Army of the Tennessee.
FARRAGuT SQUARE
is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
tcenth street. The walks are beaut-
fully laid out and shaded. In the cen
ire is the colossal bronze statue of
David G.. Farragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy executed by
Mrs. Winnie Ream IloXie Washington,
d, c., 1850, by order of Congress, at a
cost Of $4,000.
JUDICIARY SQUARE,
which lies at the head Of Fourand-half
ellftls btlNttl III hll'A i lllll 'Nl''No
nOrthwest,is one Of the largest In the
city. The south portion is occupied by
the City Hall. 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.
RAwLINs SQUARE,
on New York avenue southwest of the
State Department, is tastefully laid out
with walks, shady trees, shrubbery and
rustic fountains. In the centre is the
bronze statue of General John A. Raw
lings. 1t was erected in 1874 aud cost
$4,000.
SCOTT SQUARE,
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 a
war charger, at rest, and surveying
the field Of battle. The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
rcd in this country The total cost
was 100000,
LINCOLN SQUARE
on East Capitol street. one mile cast Of the
Capitol, is prettily laid out, In the cen
ire stands the bronze group entitled
| Emancipation representing AbuI-
ham Lincoln, the sixteenth President
Of the United States, standing by a
monolith and holding in his right hand
the proclamation of freedom, \ slave
kuccing at his feet with mauaclcs
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.
patcd citizens of the United States,
declared free by the proclamation OF
,uuuul'y l. l~t8
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Louisiana State Lottery Co.


Incorporated in 1865 FOR - years by the
Legislature for Educational aud Charitable
purposes, with capital OF 100000 To which
arCscryc fund Of over sjjOOOO has since been
added.
by an overwhelming popular vote ~ fran
chisc was made part of the present state
Constitution, adopted December ,, \. u. lsi1.
The only Lottery ever voted on and en-
dorscd by the people Of any state.
IT NEVER SCALES or POsrPONEs.
It's Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly.
A splendid opportunity To win fortune.
Tenth Grand Drawing. Glass II In the Acli-
envy of Music. New orleans Tuesday, october
~. lsSh-lsnth MmmlhIN DrnMimn.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19

Near the foot of the Capitol building Is the
bronze statue Of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice Of the United States.
1t cost 100000, and represents the sub
icct as seated in his gown and eXpound-
inc the Inv
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-09-19
THE VISITORS GUIDE,
Points OF Interest In and sbOu; the
National Capital.

" here They Ave. When to see Them
and Row 60 Cct 'Thcrc.
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FAIRAGuT SQUARE

is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
teenth street. The walks are beaut-
fully laid out and shaded. In the cen
ire is the colossal bronze statue of
David G.. Farragut first Admiral Of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs. Winnie Ream lloXie, Washington,
ID, c., 1850, by order of Congress, at u
cost Of $4,000.