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The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
THE TRUE AND THE FALSE.

Economy is an excellent thing in
family of small means and uncertain
resources. 1t is not SO much to be ad-
mired in those who prefer rather to
hoard their wealth than to keep it in
wholesome circulation. In q great
government like that of the United
States, whose credit is inexhaustible,
while hundreds Of thousands of its citi-
zens are out of employment and capt
tai locks itself up in the banks, because
of the narrow idea that the cheaper the
Government is run the better 1t is for the
people, economy borders too closely on
parsimony to deserve the name.
Whatever the country needs, whether
1t be a new navy or a system of coast
defenses, or the improvement of its
water ways, or even the subsidizing of
legitimate commercial enterprises in
order to open our ports and extend our
markets, there should be no hesitation
in going about it. The people who are
taught by the economists to believe
that the support of the Government is
an oppressive burden will not be slow
TO understand the difference between
an inert and unproductive policy and
broad, outreaching progressive policy.
What they want is to see business
stimulated, money put in circulation,
idle thousands furnished with work,
the wheels of enterprise set in motion,
something to live and hope for outside
of paying off the public debt.
The burdens under which they labor
is not so much in the taxes they have
to pay as in having so little on which
to pay taxes.
There is great deal of virtue after
all in the old flag and an appropriation,
if there is nothing in the appropriation
by which the old flag is dishonored.
The true economy is that which
builds up and improves and beauties
country; which tends to its pros.
perity at home and its dignity abroad
which enlarges its marts of trade and
utilizes its natural resources; which en-.
courages habits of energetic industry
among its people and clears the way fol
profitable relations with its nelghbors
The false economy needs no de6ni
tion. We are laboring to-day under
some of its incipient evils. 1t tends tc
classes and castes to the accumulation
of wealth in the hands of q few anC
the impoverishment of the many; tc
the erection Of barriers against free in
tercourse with the outer world; to al
ever-increasing greed on the part of til,
rich and an ever-increasing sordidncs
on the part of the poor; to conditions
that sooner or later will bring about
shock between capital and labor tina
will expose our boosted institutions tt
lprision
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
WASHINGTON. D. G., DEC. s, 1885
THE PRESIDENTS MESA GE.

President Clevelands first message
TO Congress was presented in both
Houses to-day 1t is document of
considerable length-containing about
90 900 words--and covers the situation
with an exhaustiveness of detail that
renders 1t valuable for reference, but
will somewhat detract from the interest
of It's perusal to the general reader. 1t
being the first communication, how
ever, which Democratic President
has had the privilege of making to
Congress for quarter of century,
Mr. Cleveland is justified in promul.
eating full enunciation of the policy
of his administration and the measures
OF reform which it involves. The
message in this view of the case is
necessarily long. and there are certainly
many wise and valuable suggestions in
1t. Its salient points will be found in
TnB Critic to-day and are reserved for
futtlrp comment
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.


Opening Meeting To-day of the
American Association.
The thirteenth annual convention of the
American Public Health Association was
called to order at $3.50 O'Clock this morn
ing at Willard Hall by the president, DIR.
James E. Reeves of Wheeling, w. Va.
DIR. Irving A. Watson, of Concord, N. H.,
was at his post as secretary. There are
now about 220 delegates in the city. The
meeting this evening will be one OF the
most interesting of the week. as the pro-
gramme below will show. The conven-
ton is composed of some of the ablest
physicians and health officers in the United
States and Canada.
Just after the convention was called to
order this morning DR.. Smith Townshend,
Health Officer Of the District, made n ver-
bal report on behalf of the committee OF ar
rangements, of which he is chairman. II
was in substance the same as has already
been published by THE CRITIC.
The reports of the various officers were
then made, showing most satisfactory
condition Of affairs. The election of mem
bers followed More than seventy-6ve new
members We're admitted, showing that the
influence of the association is conGtantly be-
ing extended, as the applications come
from all parts Of the country.
lhV lNuhlhE VI p"IN'o "Hn NiNh NNhA7
menced. Several very interesting subjects
were treated as follows:
statistics n Consumption in Rhode Isl
and, T." by DR. Chas. H.. Fisher of Providence,
r. i, SANITARY and Statistical NOmencla-
ture," by DR.. +. NJ. Hunt of Trenton, Nj.
"Forms df Tables for vital Statistics, " by DR..
j. +, Billings Of this city. "'rhe Relations Of
Rainfall and Water supply % Cholera by
DR.. Henry b, Baker Of Lansing, Mich, The
Virus of Hog Cholera by Dr. ID, u. salmon OF
Washington, d. g, Progress Of Health Work
in Kentucky" by DR.. j, N. Mccormack OF
Kentucky,
The programme for the evenings session
is us follows:
Address of welcome ny DR.. j. NJ. Toner,
chairman of the reception committee; address
by Hon j. B. Edmonds, president of the
Board Of Commissioners of the District Of CO.
mmbia; address by Senator Harris of Ten
nessee chairman of the q. S. Senate Commit
tee on Epidemic Diseases; address by Hon.
Lewis Beach Of New York, chairman Of the
Committee on Public sIIcalth Of the House Of
Representatives, and the PRESIDENTS annual
address, by James L. Reeves, NJ, d., president
OF the association.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
THE VIRGINIA sENAroRsuIp.

The contest for the Virginia Senator.
ship terminated at Richmond last even.
ing, the Democratic caucus of the
Legislature deciding by vote Of 60
to 30 In favor of John w. Daniel over
John S. Barbour US General Mahonc's
successor. The result viii be some
thing of n surprise to the general pub.
lie from the fact that Mr.. Barbour's
distinguished party services apparently
assured him an easy capture of the
prize, but Major Daniel had also an ex-
cellent party record and possessed many
elements of popularity, which his
friends were not slow to materialize. II
is an honor to Virginia that two such
capable and upright gentlemen were
entered for the race. 1t is no discredit
to Mr.. Barbour that he was beaten by
such a man as Daniel. 1t will be a
source of universal satisfaction, in
which the friends Of the defeated rs
we'll as the successful candidate will
participate, that man of the faultless
character and splendid abilities of John
W. Daniel has been chosen.
He yesterday took his seat in the
House of Representatives as Member
from the Sixth District. Mr.. Barbour
was last fall reelected as the Member
from the Eighth District
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. ~, 1850.
SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS will be
received at this Department until noon, on
the twenty-Grst day Of December, 1885, for
furnishing by contract, In such quantities
and at such times US may be ordered, during
one year. from the first day of january, 1885,
Printed Wooden Tags, Metallic Label Cases,
Cord Fasteners, aud Mail Key Chains, CON
forming In every respect to the samples OF this
Department.
Proposals must be IN accordance with the
specifications and forms, which will be fur
nished on application by letter to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General.
The contracts which may be made will be
in conformity TO such specifications and the
accepted proposals. The right Is reserved,
however, TO reject any or all of the proposals.
WILLIAM +. Villas,
pOstmng gtpr- ,pnpral.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

In an interview the other day, Canon
Farrar said that with the people OF this
country much depends upon how they
maintain their old-time Democracy. When
asked how they were to maintain that De-
mocracy the Canon said: 81 would reply
with Wendell Phillips, Freedom needs
eternal vigilance" II is evident that the
good archdeacon is not acquainted with the
work of one of the most brilliant writers
and orators that this country has ever pro-
duced. We refer to Tom Paine, of whose
words, "Eternal vigilance is the price Of
liberty" the utterance of Wendell Phillips
quoted by Canon Farrar was but weak para
phrase.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
FAIR is THE SEA.

Fair Is the sea, aud fair is the sea-borne
blllOW,
Blue from the depth and curled with crested
argent;
Fairis the sea, and fair the smooth sea mar
gent,
The brown dunes waved with tamarlsk and
willow.
Fair Is the sea, and fair the seaman's daugh-
ter,
FairCr than all fair things In earth and ocean;
Fair Is tbs sea, and fair the wayward mo-
ton,
Fair h the sea, and fair the heavens above II,
And fair at ebb the grass green wildarnesses;
Fair Is the sea, and fair the stars that love Il,
Rising from waves new washed with Orient
tiesses;
Fair Is the sea, Of all fair things the falrest
STELLA thousea-born star, are best and rnrestl
ii. A, Symonds,
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

Miss MARGARET MATHER, whose Jaiiet
was decriod in New York short time ago,
is now and has been for the last fifty odd
nights playing that character to crowded
houses at the Union Square Theatre. Her
Juliet promises to have run Of one hun
dred and fifty nights, the longest consecu-
tive run that "Romeo and Juliet has ever
had in this country, by which time Miss
Margaret will probably be tired. She is
neither as tall nor ms pretty as Miss Audcr
son, but people seem to think that hers is
the better Juliet of the two, there being
warmth and fire in her young maid Of the
House Of Capulet. Dr. Griffin believes, by
the way, ''that there is a little girl playing
Julid somewhere in New York" Miss
Mathcr is apparently deserving Of her great
success, handicapped as she was by pre-
dictions of utter failure and the fact that
she has to 20 before New York audiences
without being "English you know"
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
FOR SALE ,,,onovvn

EOR SALE
II IMPROVED.
A Bargain-Nice three-story and cellar brick
dwelling on the north side of Rhode Island
avenue, bet 9th and 10th SITS W, containing
II rooms and every modern Improvement.
Price S60O0 reduced to...,.. ..........S $500
splendid three-story and basement brick
dwelling on Maryland ave, bet list and ed
SITS n q, containing IL rooms and every mod
eIn Improvement; large lot, etc; price. $1,000
A nice two-story press brick house with every
convenience, on st, bet 9th and 25th W;
That eiegantly-finished dwelling on the
corner of Sth and SITS n w; just completed;
containing 10 rooms and fine cellar. every
modern convenience; the only remaining
one of the four, the Others We're all sold be.
fore completion. ....... $500
lar press brick dwelling on Columbia st.
near the cor of X / ave; contains0 0 rooms,
bathroom and every modern convenience;
bay window, Former price Si,50O viii be
offered this week only for. $1,000
UNIMPROyED.
A splendid lot on the north side of NJ st, bet
10th and Goth SITS NV, 3ox1Ol feet, Price per
North side of Mass ave, bet 10th and nth SITS
NV, two adjoining lots, each 22H IT 'front.'
Price per So II only..,... 50
On the n corner of 10th and sampson SITS,
four adjoining lots, each 28.9x10O, fronting
on 10th ST. Price per 50 it,. ...............S?
corner Price per SO II .......,........S275
A handsome lot on the south side of st, bet
18th and 18th SITS II W, 2sxlOO feet. Price per
IThis lot adjons Lieut. slack's residence.i
Also n long list of other desirable property,
list. B, Ii. WARMER
GIG II st. II, W.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

THIS is about the time of year when Con
gressmen, as well as editors, may look for
hints by the hat-full as to the best means of
saving the Government and making money
plenty. If any Congressman has been neg
lected in this particular he is welcome to
an nexploration of THE CRITIo's waste-basket.
The leading suggestions pouring in from
our correspondents just now relate to the
Presidential succession, the Polygamy prob
lem and the Coinage conundrum.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
AucIlnM SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE or TWO STORY
Il FRAME house, NO. IL STREET
SOUTHEAST.

By virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia, passed ON the 9th
day of November, A. d. 1885, in cause No.
g6iO, equity docket No. %, aud by virtue of
a deed OF trust bearing date the ist day of
February, A. n. 1871 and duly recorded in
Iibcr G36 at folio 2S2, one of the land record
books Of the District of Columbia. and at the
request Of the party secured thereby, shall
sell at public auction, In front of the premises,
on SATURDAY, TIE TWELFTH DAY OF
DECEMBER. A. u. 1885. AT HALFpASF
THREE O'CLOCK r. NJ, the fullowlng-dc-
scribed piece or parcel of ground in the city
of Washington, II. G.. being lot numbered two
C2), in Arrison's subdivision Of original lot two
In square numbered six hundred aud ninety
three (GHD, as designated on the plans aud re.
corded on the books of the surveyor OF sail
District, with the improvements thereon, con
sisting Of q twosiory frame dwelling.
Terms OF sale: One-third cash balance pay
able In equal instalments at six and twelve
months, respectively, with interest at six per
cent. from day of sale, to be secured by deed
Of trust on promises sold, or all cash. AT the
option Of the purchaser. a deposit of $50 re.
quircd at time of sale. All conveyuncing nt
purchasers cost. Terms of sale to be com.
piled with In seven days; otherwise the rrus-
Zee reserves the right 10 resell at risk and cost
Of defaulting purchaser,
SAMUEL MADDOX, Trustee,
lG2 Louisiana Avenue.
WEEKS & CO., Auctoneers.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

REFERRING to the annual report of Post
master-Genoral Villas the Chicago Mail, of
which observation-disclosures Hatton is
editor takes special pains to compliment
General Villas for the ''just and manly trib-
ute" he pays to his subordinates "The
head of a Department" saye the Mail,"who
fails in such recognition makes fatal mis-
take ~
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

MIR. TILDEN does not include the Henne-
pin Canal in his great scheme Of seacoast
defenses, but the friends of that project are
evidently determined to "whoop 1t upn this
winter orall it is worth. Possibly the Sage
of Greystone may be induced to come out
in supplement taking in Chicago, Daven-
port and the great lakes.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

IT SPEAKS volumes for the American
elections system that with House of Rep
resentatives composed OF 325 members,
notices OF contest have been filed in four
cases ONLY
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

haste to fill the vacancy. In the pres
ent temper OF the German court con
sui. general at Berlin would answer all
practical purposes.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
EDUCATIONAL.

GPENCERTAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
- 9th and ID SITS n VA practical business
men to support themselves and successfully
perform the active duties of life. Thorough
instruction given in rapid writing, the English
language correspondence, rapid calculations,
book keeping, business practice, commercial
law political economy, stenography and type
writing. Regular day and evening sessions re-
sumed Tuesday, September, /, at o Il m and q
nm. Oiiice open for ARRANGEMENTS by tho
year or quarter on and after Monday, August
"a. full corps of teachers. Illustrated cir
cular, giving full information, sent free on APP
plicatlon. - -. ,.,.,.,
Mrs. SARA SPENCER. VicePrincpal,
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
FOR RENT--MIsCELLANEOUs.

NOR RENT Oyster Bar. inquire at
IL West End Hotel, cor Both and NJ sts
nor RENT 49, The Basement of
II handsome house, In the West End, 10 u
respectable woman, for a small familys wash;
privilege. of taking In washing, Address
Yard, Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
WhNTED---HOUSES,

WANTED TO RENT-(Or Buy on Fa-
w vorable terms), small house convent
emily located. Williamson, Critic office
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
FOR SALE---LOTS.

NOR SALE-LOTS-E Elegant building
II lot on 9th st, near Il Capitol ST; and Others
in. convenient locality, cheap also small
stne.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
REAL ESTATE.
A UsTIN p. BROWN,
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS,
1926 y Street Northwest.
HOUSES FOR SALE.

HOUSES FOR SALE.
G new brick houses, Wallack Place,
cor 18th 81, each ..........,...,..,.,.S3,J $1,000
Brick house, 18th st, above Iowa Circle. $3.50
Brick house, A st, near Capitol. 1000
brick houses, vt ave, bet II and W
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -. $3.50 TO S3,650
4 brick houses, 18th street, bet @ and
R.."...' .'...'..'.'''''.'...' sS,ooO 10 Sv,ooJ
9 brick houses street, bet sth and
lUtn, each'''..' .So,oVJ
Brick house, st n Q, bet 10th and 12th. 81 600
Brick house, 10th st, bet p and $4,000
Brick house, NJ st. bet 18th and Goth. ... $4,000
. brick houses, st, bet 18th and 1Sth,
each ...,........,.. ...s'..'''.''....SlOUOO
Brick house, st n W, bet 9Th and 9TH. $4,000
Brick house, D st, bet I'd and Sd w... $4,000
Brick house, Corcoran ST. bet 11th and
13th....... ..'.....'. '.'''. ''''.'''.'S0'ooo
Brick house, 13X sts W, near Smithso-
nian Institute. ..,....''''..''.'..'''''S ''STOoo
brick houses, 2Sth st..........S5, 500 to $1,000
Brick house, 9th and n 10000
brick houses, 18th ST, near n w..,...S5,5O 500
Large double house, Mass ave- bet 1eth
ST and Thomas Circle. 900
brick houses, st, bet 9th and 9TH,
sts.. s..."........,...,......,S ,S4.2 200 and $4,000
Large house, near Scott Circle. ..... s1e5, 900
brick houses, B st n @, bet 9th and
Uh, each'''''''''' ''''''''''o5'ooV
Brick house, 14th st, near Agricultural
Dept. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
House and corner lot on Conn ave- suit
able for fine building. g.......,.......Sl3,5O 500
Brick house, p st, near 18TH. 1000
Brick house, L st, bet Goth and 22d.... .S6,5OO
Brick house, M st, bet 10th and 11th,
with stable..... ...............'..... ..'.SsOoO0
Brick house, cor 18th and R..............S $4,000
Frame COTTAGE large lot, II st, near
| aVe'.'''''' .'.'''.'''.'.''''.''''.S S1,ooo
| Brick house, st, bet 18th st and Penn
| aVe''.'... '.'.'.'.'.'.''.,'''.'..S S2o,ooo
Brick house. 10th st 8 Q, bet and g.. s., 900
brick houses, Riggs st, each............S 81, 800
Brick house, cor Riggs and 1ath........s1a 900
Brick house, vt ave, bet X and L SITS. -. S35, 900
Brick house, N st, bet 18th and 18th
| W,'.'.''' ''''''''''''' olU,OOO
New brick house, Iowa Circle. SIC 800
Brick house. cor Mass ave and 10th st. SIS 900
Vacant property in all sections of the city
and suburbs.
Several houses for rent, furnished and un-
furnished,
Money to loan on real estate security.
Large loans speciality
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
LIVERY STABLES.

IL YOU want to Buy, Sell, Exchange
4 or hire horses, carriages harness, etc, 60
10 W. q, Geyer's carriage repository and hlr-
ing stables, AT the old stand, 1853 and 40 st
n W, whore you can be accommodated on the
hest terms In the city.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
PROPOSALS.

FOR PRINTED WOOD
j EN TAGS, METALLIC LABEL CASES,
CORD FASTENERS AND MAIL KEY
CHAINS.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

kS INSURANCE COMPANY OF d. G.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. z, 1885.
Policy holders are hereby notified to renew
their insurance on or before the last Monday
In December, 1885, for the year 1885. The rate
of interest ON premium notes for all renewals
will lie one ID per cent. Please attend to
your renewals before the last few days and
thus avoid the crowd.
j. WESLEY BOTELER,
Saprptnry
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

Y IF YOU Want to Buy, Sell, Exch nnge,
i on hire horses, carriages, harness, etc, go
10 VIM. l., Downeys stables, 1920 20 1924 L. 81;
repository 1927 and 1929 l. 81 II W; none but
reliable stock handledi everything guaranteed
as represented VIM. L. Downey.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
LOST AND FOUND.

TRAYED-From Premises, 1886
- Eleventh ST n W, Saturday night, a Terra
Gotta Yorkshire terrier dog, A liberal reward
Will be paid for his return.
I OST-Dec. 3, 1885, "a Ladies' Hand
A. sntchel, on street between I'd and I'd
streets @. A liberal reward for its return TO
Dooley's Pharmacy, 30l Penn ave sc.
L OST-A Pooketbook Containing $50 !;
i SIC reward on its return TO the owner,
residing at 1880 Columbia st n W.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
EOR SALE-h0uSES.

L,OR SALE-1O New 6-Room, Bay
II window, brick houses, located near
staunton Square n e. terms easy. j. II. Gray
81 Co, G22 II st.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
BOARDING..

DLEASAST ROOMS and Good Board
L at reasonable rates for few agreeable
parties, ladies or gentlemen, one door from
Pa ave at 1O1 2d st n W.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

uAyJNG Moved TO Est, No. I3e1, we

EOR sALE-Uousc 025 22d st. N. W.;
II rooms hall, water gas-pipe through
out. Apply at 22O5 81 II W.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NNoW FALL IN!
The labor organizations of Washington will
assemble at the City Hall on THURSDAY
EVENING, December 10, 1885, at $3.50 p. m,
for the purpose of uniting in parade. The
will be followed by q massmeeting at the
National Rifles Armory, on G. st, where
prominent wofkingmen Will address their
comrades. The Labor Congress will be pres
ent in n body. Good music has been secured
All organizations will meet as above without
further notice. By order of
THE FEDERATION OF LABOR.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08
FTHE MUTUAL FIRE
- INrSI-il NrGL llApA Nv OLE ID q

s<55sYOU May Expect Bargains in
VIZ Carpets II purchased at once for cash.
W H. HOUGnTON ~ co, 1914 II st II W.
The Washington critic., 1885-12-08

Furnished Room, where
w no questions will be asked. Address,
stating price, Gentleman, Critic Office.
"ANTED-Gentlem Desires Sim
w gle room, with fire; state price. Ad
dress H. G. b., Critic Office.
NV WTANTED-FOr an Elderly Gentle
w man, by the year, small nnfurnshed
room, convenient to water, In an orderly and
quiet house, near Pa ave. Address q. l.. j.
Critic office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-05-21

The INDICATIONS are that the wool market
viii open fiat, and that prices will be no bet
ter than last year, perhaps not as good.
When retail dealers are selling good suit of
all wool clothing for five dollars, as they are
doing in Paw Paw, prices for the raw mater
ial must be very low. If we only had q few
more free traders i'll congress, wool growers
would have to abandon the business entirely.
When o farmer markets his wool CHIP for less
money than it has cost him to produce it. it
is poor consolation to know that he can pur-
chase a suit of clothes cheaper than he could
il the tariff on wool were increased, so as to
afford an adequate protection to the WOOL
growing industry. If he has any money
with which to purchase his cheap suit, he
must either draw on his reserve, or make it
in some other way than by raising wool.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-05-21

DIR. Emin Bey gives in . recent num-
Der Of Petermann's Alittheliungen"
some later notices OF the Akkas, the
pygmy race discovered n Africa. and
first described by Schweinfurth. They
are hunting people, divided up into
numerous tribes that do not mingle
with one another. They have no fixed
abodes, but wander around in the coun-
tries of the Monbrtte and the Amadi.
When n small society of them sojourns
temporarily around the settlement of
some chief, they Guild little huts for the
married ones, while the unmarried
satisfy themselves with mere shelters
from the sun. Usually they live in the
groves that line the streams, which af-
ford them game and good hiding places.
The chiefs provide them with grain and
roots, sSa cake their pay in the pro-
ceeds of the hunt. The Akkas are
yengeful and dangerous when offended,
and are skilled in the use of the bow
and arrow. Emin Bey's measurements
gave heights of between four and four
and half feet for full-grown Akkas.
The color of their skin varies from q
clear yellow to a glistening red. The
whole body is covered with thick,
stiff, filthy growth of hair. A DISPOSE
ton of the skin to wrinkle, peculiarly
observable in the eyelids, makes them
look much older than they are.