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The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

THAT was remarkably frank admis
sion that Assomblyman Oliver made the
other day before the Assembly Judiciary
Committee of the New York Legislature.
The committee had been having a hearing
on Mr.. divers bill exempting firemen and
policemen from the operations of the Civil
Service rules. Mr.. Oliver was unsparing
in his denunciation Of Civil-Service Re-
form. 1--WE Democrats" he exclaimed,
Though we gave every encouragement to
the Civil-Service idea, see now that Cleve-
land is elected, that VIC have no further
use for it, and can get along very well with
out it," Should such sentiments prevail
in the Democratic party its lease Of power
will be extremely brief They must be
short-sighted politicians who do not see
that the representatives of the people can
not retraCe their steps. The day for dis
cussing the expediency and the benefit of
reformed Civil-Service has forever gone.
1t will be interesting to note the indorse-
ment given Mr.. oliver by his constituents
when he asks for their sufrages at tho next
election. The man who openly and hon
estly opposes Civil-Service Reform is on
titled to some respect for his candor, but
the man or the party that to gain success
affects support of certain principles only to
reject them when the desired end is gained
is guilty Of such duplicity and dishonor-
able conduct that an outraged public will
promptly denounce IL. Fortunately the
leaders of the Democratic party Sec that
their ante. election professions must be
maintained. They SEQ that power may be
wrested from them as suddenly as it was
given them. Policy, il nothing higher, die
tates consistency. But it is apparent to
discerning minds that the Civil.Service Re-
form professions of the Democratic leaders
are sincere Converts to the reform are
being constantly won. This is perhaps
as well shown by the attitude of the Civil
Service Committee of tho present House as
by any other instance. When that COM
mittee was appointed it included men who
were utterly indifferent, if not hostile, to
the reform Careful study Of the service
and its needs has, however, convinced every
member of the committee that the reform
is not only desirable but highly imper-
ative. They are unanimous in their sup
pert Of the existing law, and are staunch
friends Of reform. Let the counsels OF such
men prevail in the Democratic ranks and
that party will establish itself firmly in
the confidence Of the people.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

A NUMBER of naval officers signed pro-
test against the thanks of Congress being
given to the officers of the Greedy Relief
Expedition. Secretary Chandler has writ
ten letter to these officers. He says
1t ia the constitutional duty of the President
TO recommend to Congress the consideration
"Of such measures as he shall Judge neces-
sBry and expedient." II Is not the privilege
knowledge, or consent, TO petition Congress In
favor OF measures which he may not approve
or 10 demonstrate against those which
he may recommend. Your
understood that the President had recon-
mended the passage of the resolution. II
you did so understand, now could you have
thought that you had right, except through
partment, TO demonstrate against his recon-.
mendation. Your explicit explanation on
this point is desired"
Mr.. Chandler also points out that as the
President has made no recommendation on
the subject, therefore the statement in the
protest that the officers named in it will be
advanced one grade is not correct, for the
Revised Statutes provides that "any line
officer may be advanced one grade it, upon
the recommendation of the President by
name, he receives the thanks of Congress"
Secretary Chambers letter of inquiry is
timely, 1t is not within the province of
officers of the Navy to attempt to innu-
euce legislation under the law. Their ex-
plantations Of the course which they have
pursued in the Greely Expedition matter
will be of interest.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
Another Pox.IIunting Club.

The new fox-hunting club and their first
hunt this week is an event in society. The
name of the association is the Prince
Georges County Hunt. There are about
thirty five members the majority OF whom
own their own horses. The officers of tho
association are Mr.. w. W. Corcoran, presi-
dent; General Phil Sheridan and Lieu
tenant W. II. Emery, e-presidents !;
George +. Whiting, treasurer and secre-
tary, and Grafton Dulapy, master Of hounds.
The board Of governors are DIR. Edmund
X. Goldsborough, Edmund Blunt, b. s.
Blockford and Major Holman. The hunt
next week will be held in Prince Georges
County, q short distance out of the District
line. The hunters will start from promi-
nent hotel in the city, and Will comprise
representatives of the fair sex. The head
quarters of the club will be at point near
Bowie, Nd, on the Baltimore e Potomac
Railroad. Negotiations are in progress fer
pack Of fine hounds, aud the club will be
the finest ever organized in the District.
RATE odd pants. Elseman Bros, 9TH & L
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
The Pnngborn..SeIden Dimucr,


Mr.. Joseph PangbOrn of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad and Mr. James Selden, Su-
perintendent of tho Baltimore & Ohio Tele.
graph Company, took excellent care OF the
Washington correspondents when they
went to the two National Conventions at
Chicago. And last Saturday night they
were entertained very royalty by the
Washington newspaper men. Tho enter
tainment took the shape of a dinner, which
was given at the Riggs House. Covers
were laid for sixty guests, and not cover
was there but bad man before it. Before
going into the dining Messrs. Pang-
born and Selden held reception in the
hotel parlors, at which the newspaper men
renewed the pleasant acquaintance which
had commenced last summer.
MessTs. Pangborn and Selden arc both
most estimable gentlemen and were as glad
to see the newspaper men as the latter were
TO see them. The dinner was faultless. Mr..
SpoiIord of the Riggs House had prepared
a menu that has seldom been exceled for
so large dinner in the city. The toasts
were responded to in the happiest manner.
There was plenty Of fun and good d-natured
badinage. When tho crowd dispersed it
was with the impression that no more en-.
ioyable affair had over been participated in
by those present. The compliment to
MeEsrs. Pangborn and Selden was in every
respect deserved, aud the newspaper mon
certainly paid itiu very handsome manner.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

a VOTE of censure to the present Eng
lish Government may be proposed by the
Tories. The general outcry against the
Government is but a result of the reaction
that follows failures. Leonard II. Court
ney and John Morley, members of Parlia-
ment, are, the cable reports, making ar
rangements for conference OF all Liberal
members Of Parliament who are opposed to
the continuance Of the war in the Soudan.
They say that they already have assurance
Of the support of forty Liberal members
The Radical members are taking an inde-
pendent line Of action against the Govern
ment. If the Tories move vote of cen
sure they may be able, with the assistance
Of tho two political elements mentioned, to
seriously endanger the stability of the
Gladstone Government.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

AN ApPBoAcHIHG WEDDING.--Th we'd
ding of Mr.. William Cox, popular young
groceryman Of South Washington. and Miss
Landonia Price, pretty young lady OF
Maryland, will be solemnized at the Fitch
Baptist Church on next Wednesday even
ing. Rev. Mr.. Saunders, Of Suffolk, Va.
brother-in-law of the bride, will ofliclate
assisted by Rov. G. G. Mcador, pastor of the
church.
VIGILANCE NEEDED.--A number Of re-
ports have been made Of lato at the station
house of 'front.' door keys being stolen. Tho
police desire to call the attention of the
people to these cases, as thieves arc al
ready laying plans for their harvest during
the Inauguration.
A SLIGHT FIRE.--Dr +. G.. Burton
dentistry, on Seventh street, near ID south
west, was slightly damaged by fire Satur
day last.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

NO Crush Anticipated nt the InRu'
RnrnI BnII.

Rurnl Bali.
The ball tickets are going out nicely"
said Mr.. Maguirc, of the Ticket Committee,
to CRITIC reporter this morning. I'VE
have only about 200 the first lot left. Tho
demands arc away above my expectations,
and lots Of tickets will be sold by tho dth
of March,
"How many have been disposed of up to
this timer
81 don't know exactly, but you can
safely say two thousand. The second
lot is being printed now and will be ready
by Monday morning"
Have you many demands for tickets
outside the city2"
Eyes; we receive letters in every mail
from persons who are anxious to have
tickets to keep as souvenirs"
Do yon think tho capacity of tho ball
room is sufficient to accommodate all who
desire to como ?"
"Ob. yes The pyrotechnic display
on that night will cause number TO leave
the ballroom to witness the display. But
even though they don't, ] can safely as
sure you that there will be room enough
for ALL"
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
Monday, February 16, 1885.
To-N1oHT,s ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND OPERA.ltoUsT.--"rh Strange Mar
riage Of Fritz" Matinee saturday.
FOBD's OrrRA-HOUsE,- Boston Ideal Opera
Company I'm "Fanchonette" Matnees Wed.
nesday and Saturday.
NATIONAL TnEATBE.--''s ''skippod by the Light
otthe Moon" Matlnees Wednesday and Sltur-
day.
IiEnZOGs MusEUM.-Madame Lee's Troupe
Of Juveniles. Matinees daily.
THEATRE ComQUE.-1da siddons' Masto.
dons. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urdny.
DINE MUsEI'M.-Illls, Rice and Barton's
Minstrels. uAtlnoes daily
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

THE inquiry, why should not the
United States Senators be elected directly
by the people?" which a correspondent pro-
pounded recently in the columns of TIE
CRITIC, becomes an exceedingly pertinent
one in view of the action recently taken
by the Senate on the Texas Pacific Land
Grant Forfeiture bill. That measure
which, in response to repeated demands by
the people passed the popular branch of the
National Legislature by vote Of 26O to / i,
should be again and again summarily dis
missed from consideration by the Senate
under one pretext and another indicates
that the Senate is so far removed from the
people that it does not feel the necessity
Of respecting its wish. 1t may be claimed
that Senators represent States and not
popular constituencies, but this is mere
quibble, a more evasion of the question.
Senators do not wait for instructions from
the State legislatures as q general thing.
They arc governed by their appreciation of
the popular will-at least, they are sup
posed to be-. What excuse Senator Ed
munds and his follow Republican Senators
can give for putting tho bill back on the
calendar, where there is no prospect of it
ever being reached, an unsophsticated per.
son cannot see.
The question Of land grant forfeitures is
one upon which both parties have professed
in their platforms to be united. The JUS
lice Of declaring forfeited uneaned land
grants is beyond question. Tho Texas Pa
cifo grant is the most notorious of all the
grants The land in dispute, comprising
100000 acres in the Territories of Ari-
zona and Mexico, was granted to the Texas
Pacific Railroad upOn condition that the
read 5hOuIdb 10 built through those Terri
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

tories The road was never built. The
land is consequently unearnod. il reyerts
to the Government. Was there ever a
palmer case 1t is not necessary to read
Huntington's letters to "Friend Cotton" to
perceive how little case the enemies Of
the Government have. Yet for many years
the Government has been robbed of its
rights and settlers have been repelled from
this immense tract. With no show of right
or justice has this been done. For years
this great robbery has beon patent to the
people. Congress after Congress has been
implored to take back this land, but the
railroad power has always succeeded in
thwarting justice. 1t seemed as though
the Forty eighth Congress was TO be known
as the Peoples Congress-" but tho sub
serviency Of the Republican Senators to the
railroad power has disappointed the public's
hopes.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

of lodoform or mercurials in the treatment
of catarrh-whether in the form Of sup
positoFies or ointments-should be avoided,
as they are both injurious aud dangerous.
Iodoiorm is easily detected by It's offensive
odor. The only reliable catarrh remedy on
the market to-day is Ely's Cream Balm, be-
ing free from all poisonous drugs. It has
cured thousands of acute and chronic
cases, where all other remedies have failed.
A particle is applied into each nostril no
pain agreeable to use. Price fifty cents
of druggists.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

THE morning dispatches give the details
of several Sunday prize.Gghts and sparring
matches in different cities. The events arc
described as having been largely attended
and highly appreciated. There can be no
more atrociOus or demoralizing spectacle
imagined than that suggested BY such Sun
day gatherings,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
To-NIGHT's ADJUSTMENTS.
Emmett at AIbaugh's.

Fritz" Emmet's temperance in Wash
ington will be gladly welcomed by the
hosts Of admirers of his inimitable melody
and merriment. Emmet's series of Fritz"
plays have all possessed the peculiar charm
which this versatile artist gives to every
thing he touches, and his new play is said
to embrace all that has proved go attractive
and delightful in the previous productions
National Theatre.
With the lifting of the curtain at the Ma
tional Theatre this evening on the first
scene of Skipped by the Light of tho
Moon," season of six nights Of hilarious
merriment will begin. OF the burlcsque ex-
travaganzas Skipped" is universally pro-
nounced to be the most ridiculous and en-
tertaining.
The Boston Ideals open another week of
delightful opera this evening at Ford's
Opera House. The new opera, " Fanchon-
ette," will be presented for the first
time in Washington. The press speaks
of it in high terms. Tomorrow
evening Bohemian Girl" will be
evening, "Pinafore' Thursday "Martha,"
with Whitney Karl, Marie Stone aud
Geraldine Ulmar; Friday, "Girofe- -GiroAa,"
with about the same cast; Saturday Mon
ument day, ''The Musketeers;" Saturday
night, Patience" after which the engage.
ment will continue until Wednesday, Feb
ruary %, when the Ideals take their fare
well of Washington. Seats can now be re-
served up to the end of the engagement.
Theatre C0mIque.
Tonight, at this house, the patrons
Whose name should be legion will have
the opportunity of seeing the very best
sensational show ON the road--tbe Ida Sid
dons Female MastOdOns-composedo of thirty
beautiful ladies and a sufficlency Of male
talent to support them. Colonel Snelbaker
makes departure and gives matinees every
day, except Monday, hereafter. The per-
foTmance of the Siddons troupe terminates
with the nac-nac dancers in the Partisan
Minuet." 1t is useless to advise our read
ers to take the Comique in this week.
Dime Museum.
The attraction at the Dime Museum,
Pennsy ylvana avenue, this week. is one
of the very best minstrel organizations in
America-Alills, Rice & Barton's-and their
tour during the present season has been
one of the most successful. They are not
new company, as an evening contempo-
rary suggested, but troupe that has
Travelled for two seasons, and one of the
most popular and successful The company
comprises nineteen lTst-class artists, aud
they give a charming musical OliO in the
first part splendid variety performance
in the second, and screaming burlesque
in the third part. Many new novelties in
the museum. All to be seen for one dime
Her1Og's Museum.
A contemporary says of the Juveniles who
| hold the boards tonight at Herzog's; "It
is indeed pleasing to see that Madame Lee
and her wonderful family are re-engsged
at the Victoria Theatre. Tho public have
therefore another weeks choice treat be-
fore them, which we hope, will be en-.
braced by ALL"
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
Young Mon i-RenG TINS.

The Yoltaic Belt Co., OF Marshall, Mich, OF.
fer 10 send their celebrated Eiectro.Voitaie
Belt ana other electric appliances on trial for
thirty days, TO men young or old anilcted
with nervous debility, loss OF vitality aud man.
matism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other
diseases. complete restoration 10 health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk IS
incurred as tnllly days trial ia allowed. Write
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin issued from the Signal
once to-day says;
For Tuesday, colder, fair weather is indicated
for districts on the Atlantic coast.
Cold wave coming. The temperature Will
probably fall 10 TO % degrees In the next 30
hours.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BnII,

The grand complimentary ball of Gar
field Council of the Order of Chosen
Friends, to bo held at the National Rifles
Amory tomorrow evening, promises to be
an enjoyable affair, and an honor to the
order in this city.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

William NJ. Evarts said the other day that
ho was candidate for the Presidency In 1892,
and that he should run upon the discovery OF
America by Cuiumbus, thinking that all would
unite on that platform. Tho learned Senator
is mistaken. Thomas Wentworth Higgnson
would lead an army OF mugwumps who would
prove that this continentWas first discovered by
Norsemen, and defenders OF the claims Of old
Americas would spring up like mushrooms II
It should be made n party question. There
would also be few Independents who would
follow their consciences II they had TO throw
away their vote In support OF the belief that
the flrst discoverers OF the land we're the ten
lnAt trlhea OF Iaraal.-- Him NhenrraL.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

Incorporated in 1868 TOR % yearB by the Legisla-
IAture for Educational and Charitable purposes-
with n capital of u 900, 0,o0O-to which n reserve
fund Of over a550.O00 has since been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote Its franchise
was made part OF the present State Constitution
adopted December 2, A, d. 1879.
1he only LOTTERY eUeT Uotsd on and nd0rstd 6u
tie peOple Of any State.
10 nsUer scales on p0stpones.
IT'S Grand Single Mum Der Drawings take
place monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. THIRD GRAND DRAW
ING, GLASS Q, IN THE ACADEMY OF
MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, March
10, 1BR5--I1Sth Monthly Drawing,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

Freeh Alderney butter cnurned every morn.
ina and delivered In "a lb "Ward" prlnts, SOC.
per Id. Also c0tiago cheese, bnttermilk and
sWeet milk, bc' per q. Cream, 15c. per pint,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

Major DYEyesterday received dispatch
from Pittsburgh announcing the death Of
Chief of Police Braun, of that place.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

SALVATION OIL will cure rheumatism
and neuralgia when all others fail. Price
On cents
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.

1881 fIllea' amounting i265,6tN
Application tor rates TO clubs should be made
only TO the once OF the Company in New Or.
leans.
For further Information write clearly, giving
mil address. POSTAL NOTES, Express
nary letter. Currency by Express (all sums OF
SIS and upwards At our expenne) addressed
n. a. DAUPHIM,
New Orleans. La.
Make p. o. Money Orders payable and address
Registered Letters 10
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans. Las
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
The Crime Against Dakota.

Tho Democratic majority in Congress ven.
rights OF Southern or Northern Dakota to
Statehood. They run against "Democratic
principles" as ailirmed In party platforms aud
by Democratic statesmen In the past. parti-
sanship can perform no meaner act than TO
keep fully prepared people frOm Statehood
because there is strong probability that the
proposed State VIII be dominated By the oppo-
site pRrty,-IiOneeT Press,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
SOME NEWSPAPER SAYINGS.
I would Seem That Grant Can
stand It.

stand Lt.
General wolseley speaks or rather writes In
the most contemptuous manner about "Mr.
u, s. Grant," Well, the American general can
AFFORD to look down with calm Indifference ou
the raw Bombastes who was never pitted
against real soldiers. and who Is now trem.
bling for his life In tho presence OF q force OF
half-haked savages. .-AD0HB Argus.
A Change Cannot Come FOO Soon.
Mr.. Cleveland's recently expressed opinion
that 'frequent change OF Administration is as
necessary as constant recurrence to the popu-
lar WILL" is interpreted by most Democrats
TO mean "not too frequent, but Just frequent
enough"-about once in twonty- years the
Sun pu's IT.. That depends upon how the
party In charge Of the Government behaves.
Four years OF one sort OF Democracy.-like
that In the present House, for example--would
be at least three years too much.-B0a0H
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

SALVATION OIL will cure your lame
back. 1t never fails. Price twenty We
cents a bottle.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
The Puritan of Our Days.

Gordon roamed the world, sword In hand, as
one OF Cromwelrs ''russet-coated captains"
might have done, seeking out the Lords work
whatever sky, whether In peace or war, "tne
humble instrument OF a wonder working
Providence" There probably has not been In
England for two hundred years more genu.
inc Puritan. With his Bible he never felt
alone, and amidst the thickest rain OF bullets
he never felt In danger, 80 sure was he OF the
Divine protection,-M y. Post.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
NaIinnnI Thentre.

With the lifting of the curtain at the Ma
tional Theatre this evening on the first
scene of Skipped by the Light of the
Moon" season of six nights of hilarious
merriment will begin. OF the burlesque OK.
travaganzas Skipped is universally pro.
nounced to be the most ridiculous and en-,
tertaininp
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
All There is 10 Gain.

The British operations in the Soudan Will
cost ten thousand lives and hundred mil
lions OF dollars. II General Wolseley, with
his carte blanche orders, succeeds completely
what will have been gained to offset this enor.
nous loss Perhaps the sovereignty OF n
desert. Such are tho fruits OF "Jingoism."-
BHGdiO Commercial AdUeytiSer.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16
Dime Museum,
HeraOg's 1Euaeum.

contemporary says of the juveniles who
hold the boards tonight at Herzog's 1T
is indeed pleasing to see that Madame Lee
and her wonderful family are re-engsged
at the Victoria Theatre The public have
therefore another weeks choice treat be-
fore them, which, we hope, will be en-.
braCed by all -
The Evening critic., 1885-02-16

ouT-nATE odd pants. Elseman Bros, 7th 4 E