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The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

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Mr.. Blainc's wealth, writes an
Augusta (Me.) correspondent of the St.
Louis Republican, is estimated at not
less than $4,000 He is one of the
heaviest taxpayers of the town. He is
interested in several local industrial
enterprises, such us the Edmonds
Manufacturing Company and down
river ice concern. But these invest
ments return him but little revenue.
His principal income is derived from
his valuable coal property near Pitts
burg, which he has owned for quar-
ter of Il century. The story of how he
got this property has never before been
in print. Like most newspaper men,
Mr.. Blaine was as poor rs II church
mouse when he was singing ink. lie
was not satisfied with eliing out Il mere
sustenance for his family. His great
dream from boyhood was the acquisi-
ton of wealth. He was not uncon-
scious that he was born iinancicr
His subsequent history shows his nat
ural capacity, foresight and aptitude
in money making, and in pushing his
opportunities. What is more, he
never seemed cast down or discouraged
by losses. Mr. Blaine knew the pros.
pcctive value of this coal property in
Pennsylvania, and one day he made
up his mind that he would buy it. He
had not cent of money in his Golfers,
but there were rich citizens here who,
he fancied, would help him. lie needs
$4,000 These gentlemen all liked
Blaine and knew that he was smart as
Il whip; but when it came to loaning
one in his circumstances the amount of
sheckels he asked for, they paused and
considered. His effort was unsucccss,
ful. ANY other favor his moneyed
friends were willing to extend him. ey.
ccpling financial aid for Il speculative
purpose That was business. 1t was
not in Blainc's makeup to be disheart.
cned. He had brothcr-in- law in Bos,
ton who was n wealthy merchant A
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

Oak Hin, Georgetown, Z, open from SIM
rise TO sunset every day, except sun
days and holidays. It is reached by the
Metropolitan and PENNSYLVANIA avenue
cars, The Congressional Cemetery.
open every day, except sunday, is access
s,blc to within the distance of half "a
mile by the Pennsylvania avenue ear,
and the hcrd.os. 1t is ON the banks of
the Anacuata. Rock Creek Cemetery
open every day, except Sunday, is
reached by the Scycuth-struct cars. IN.
National Military Cemetery lies east
of Rock Creek aud adioms the soldiers
Home GlcuwOOd Cemetery, 40 tine head
Of Lincoln avenue, is one mile and
a-half north of the Capitol and reached
from the Columbia Street Railway.
Mount Olyet 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
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

"My bahy's note fear You cannot rea l., ~
The mother writes, "bui, oh, II you could
see
The dimpling hand, the eyes so earnestly
Cast down, the golden head, you would
not need
\ palmer type" All, no It's plain indeed.
/ scan the amlcss lines, aud clearly see
The land where such sweet innocence
must be
see TIE ripping streams that singing lcal
To sparkling rivers bright; the llow'r3 I
smell
That bloom in cmrod fields sweet sounds
| hear
That swcllcd a scrlph's throat, as ! sur
mise,
Or Of the passing chcrubs softly tell,
Ninging across the blue cXpanse and
clear
For well | know twas writ from Para
discl
g. Every Other Saturday.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

A statesman Of the old school, speak
ing of his first visit to the President,
said the other day to Mac" OF the
Philadelphia Record: while awaited
my turn in the library / observed very
carefully his reception of those who
preceded me, ] saw that he received
Senators, Representatives and other
politicians with great reserve. lie
stood very straight He held his head
high, / said to myself i am afraid
he is too unbending. am afraid he
won't do But presently the Prcsi-
dent spied little girl poorly clad over
in one corner Of the room, and rs soon
as he saw her timidly standing there he
left the great politicians and crossing
over to her, asked her what she de
sired. lie listened TO her story rs
courteously as though she had been
the highest lady in the land, and then
answered her in the gentlest manner
possible, Having done so, he con
Quoted her to the door with rs much
respect as he could have shown to any
one, And then | said to myself: You
were mistaken. He can unbend, and
he will do" Other men and women
have found out that the President has a
very tender sympathy for the needy
and the helpless, rs well rs stern IN
dignation for all forms Of falschood an
hypocrisy Some one or some dclega-
tion in almost every week S callers bears
an invitation to the President to attend
some social affair or other from the
dinner which the lroquois Club of Chi
cago proposes to give in November in
honor of the first anniversary Of his
election to cattle show" which some
New England agricultural association
is about to hold, or school exhibition
over in Georgetown. 70 all these in
vitations the President has but one re
ply II was never better given than
when last spring Governor Bo,eler Of
West Virginia and Governors Smith
and Holiday of Virginia asked him to
attend the agricultural fair about to be
held at Winchester, Va "Gentlemen,
said the President, II would like to 70,
but | cannot leave the public business.
Sometimes | think there ought to be
two Presidents-one to attend the din
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
TOPICS or THE DAY.
Row mr. Blaine Acquired His Valuable
Coal Properly.
HIS PROBABLE WEALTH
The Presidents Manner Of Receiving
Visitors at tho White House.
BIS ITALIAN PORTRAIT.
About The Fraudulent Land Entries ia
New Mexico.
ANOTHER GRANT STORY.
BIS ITALIAN PORTRAIT.
ANOTHER GRANT STORY.


One of the best stories yet told about
General Grant has just found its way
into print. At the time in question he
was in the White House. One evening
he was walking with Marshall Jewell,
when they came to little girl in dis
trcss because she had lost her way. It
was evident that she was in need of
something more than the proper direc-
ton, which they gave; but the two meh
walked on. Soon General Grant ex-
cuscd himself for moment. Now"
thought Mr. Jewell, "whilc the gen.
erals gone I'll step back and give that
child some money" Both men were
trying TO do good by stealth, for that
had been General Grants crrand. But
so happened that General Grant had not
cent about him, and when Mr.. Jewell
overlook the little girl he found her
with an apron full of cigars The man
Of many conflicts had emptcd his
pockets.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

Mount Vernon IS situated on the Potomac
10 miles below Washington 1t can be
reached daily except Sunday by the
steamer w. ". Corcoran, which leaves
Seventh street wharf ut 10 o'clock Il. IN.
sharp, returning at $3.50 p. IN. The
mansion is situated ON an cmincnce
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., 1885-09-21
The Army Medical Museum.

he Army Medical Museum, originally n
church and subsequently known as
Ford's Theatre and made memorable
by the assassination Of President Lin
tween l. and + streets, and is occupied
by the Surgcon-Gcucral. 1t is place
of great historic interest and open
every day except Sunday from Il. III.
to 3 p. IN. The house directly oppo-
site, No. SIG Tenth street, is where Mr.
Lincoln was taken afterho was shot and
where he died the next morning
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The Navy Nard.

The Navy Yard is situated on the Anacostia
at the terminus of Eighth street south
east, and is reached by the cars of the
Washington " Georgetown Railway;
also by the hcrdics. 1t is open every
day except Sunday from a. m. 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., 1885-09-21

be Smithsonian Institution ana 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 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
cryation. They are open daily from
pa. IN. to p. IN.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
Arlington.

The Arlington House and National Gene
terry open to visitors every day are
situated on the summit of a hill on the
Virginia shore Of the Potomac, afford
ing an excellent view of Washington.
II 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 ut the Capital here repose.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

"That will never be- exclaimed
Susie, vchcmcntly.
"No, think your affection for Aunt
Esther is rs enduring as the hills; but
poor me, you see, that's the rub. !
suppose you will learn the way OF most
city Girls and become quite heart
breaker-in fact, be initiated into the
mysteries Of the charming art known
as flirting" he continued, with fine
DISGUST
Susie looked at him in surprise
Don't mind me, dear he soid in
his usual tone; "your going away has
spoiled my temper,
"If you don want me to 90 | won e. ~
Susie said, nattcringly
WHAT and lose all the fun and the
sights No, we are not 50 mean rs all
that. Only don't forget us quite,
opening the gate for her and then stop.
ping short at glance at her face.
"SusicW he exclaimed, but Susie hur-
ricd on. He caught up to her. Susie,
wait one moment. | had not intended
to tell you this for awhile, not for u
year perhaps, you are so young, but !
cannot help it, Susie, dear, love you,
love you dearly; answer me, do you
care anything for mcY' But Susie
turned her head. at Is rs thought.
! have spoken too soon; ! have fright
cncd you he said.
But Susie turned ut this and said,
"Not too soon, but too late. "
Cousin John paled. "Too late ? "
he asked lit is some one else, then ? "
mo, but ! thought you loved some
one else, and that some one Nettic
Thorne."
"Nettic Thornc he exclaimed
"a mad cap like Ncttic Thornc No
indeed. Why, she is engaged to be
married herself and was when she
first came here. Her intended husband
is even now returning from his trip
abroad, where he has been on business
connected with his firm. Susie, my
darling, Is that your only objection to
me ?" And Susie's bushing face told
him it was
Susie went to the city and enjoyed
her visit extremely. Before she re-
turned home Ncttie Thornc was mar
ricd, and, strange TO relate, Susie acted
as bridesmaid on the suspicious occa-
sion. There Is some talk of double
wedding TO be next winter, the inter
ested couples being Ed Thorne and
Miss Longstrect and our hero and hero
inc that is if Aunt Esthers consent
can be gained by the latter, : Chicago
Mail.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
THE VISITORS GUIDE.
FONTS Of Interest Ia and about the
NntiOuri capital
where they tire. when 60 see Them
mud How 60 Get Ehcrc.


nc residence Of 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
90 visitors every day except Sundays.
The grounds are tastcfully laid ont with
walks, trees, shrubbory 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 Z o'clock,
by the United States Marine Band.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
The Agricultural pcnnrtmcnt.

The Agricultural Department is between tho
Washington Monument and Smith
sonian Institution, near Twelfth street,
on the line of the Belt Line cars. It
is open daily, except Sunday, from o a.
m, to B p. III. IT contains a museum,
seed and specimen rooms, etc, and is
surrounded by grounds containing rare
horticultural collections.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

Many people do not enjoy their lives any
more than prisoners in Jail or exiles in the
mines of Siberia II is because they have
ovcrworkcd themselves into nervousness or
biliousness or dyspepsia. They can be
happy il they will use Browns Iron Bitters.
This is peculiar preparation Of iron, which
enters into the blood, driving out impure
ties, and giving enrichment for poverty,
strength for weakness, and yigor for lassi-
tude. Mr.. Edward Caue of Jersey City,
N, j., suffered from dyspepsia aud loss Of
appetite, He used Browns Iron Bitters
and writes, at made me fat and happy
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

he Department Of Justice is open every
day, except Sunday, from . u IN. to 3
p. m, and occupies thcuppcr floors OF
u large SCnccastonc building on Penn
sylvania avenue, between Fifteenth and
Filtccn-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 Attoncy-Gencral's Office.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

which lies at 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 Hall, The new Pension build
ing, where the Democratic Inaugural
tion ball was held, is now In course of
erection on the north side Of this
square.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

II can he given In a cup of coffee or tea
without the knowledge of the person taking
II, cllccting speedy and permanent cure,
whether the patient is y moderate driukcr
or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of drunk,
ards have been made temperate men who
have taken the Golden Specific in their cpf
fee without their knowledge, and to-day De.
love they quit drinking of thcirowu FREQ will,
No harmful effects result from its admins
tIatiun. Cures guaranteed, Circulars and
testimonials sent free. Address,
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO.,
1855 Race St, Cincinnati, U.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

The GOycmmCUI TrIntUg OlICo and BTnI-
cry is situated ON the southwest corner
of II and North Capitol streets, and
may be reached most conveniently hv
thccars of the Colwmbia-Strcpt Railway.
It is open to visitors from %. 900. o. 3
p. IN, and the entrance is ON North
Capitol street
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

MWWEp.-II Happy couples in search Of
housekeeping outfits, Cali at lireitbarth' g,
OGd-FclOws' Hall Furniture Warehouse.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21


DR., Z, Med. Coifey of Platte City,
late surgeon of the First Missouri Con
federate Cavalry, relates to the South
crn Historical Society of st. Louis the
following incident regarding the dispo-
sition Of General Lyons body after the
battle of Wilson'S Creek "Thc writer
says that he was standing near the
public square in Springfield just after
the battle, and observed a Federal
Lieutenant accompanied by several
soldiers and an ambulance, go by. The
Federal officer was directed to General
Price, who rode up, The officer hand
ed the General Il letter addressed TO
whom it may concern General Price
returned the document unopened, stat
ing that he did not receive communi-
cations addressed in that manner, but
adding, Il suppose you have come for
the body of General Lyon. You can
have it, and ! will see that you have
with it safe escort to your lines "
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

a gentleman who was at Saratoga
with Mr.. Stows two years ago recalls
to The Chicago Mil an incident of an
evening on the veranda of the Grand
Union. Mr. Vanderbilt and some of
the moro wealthy guests of the hotel
were chatting together when Storrs
came along, and, taking a chair, joined
the circle and began to rally them
about not knowing how to enjoy life or
their great wealth. He ran on for some
time in this vein, hitting them pretty
hard now and then, but evidently en-
tertaining them. Finally one of his
sallies was greeted with a loud gulTaw
from lanky, down-east-lo looking iudi-
vidual, who sat just outside the circle
and who as soon as he could control him
self remarked "Well, Storrs, if had
your check with my brains, what
couldn't | doY' "Well, reioincd Mr..
Stors, with quiet smile, III you had
my cheek with your brains, you would
probably be kicked out Of town twenty
times day"
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
Treasury Department.

The Treasury Department, on Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania, avenue, is II
three-story building Of Grecian Ionic
architecture, with basement and sub
basement, 4GS feet In length aud 26i
feet in width. 1t is open daily, except
SUNDAY, from a. I'm. TO 2 p. m.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

This building, better known from the pur-
pose for which it was originally erected
as the Patent Office, including also the
Indian Office and General Land Office,
lies between Seventh and Eighth eud
and streets northwest, and is open
daily, except Sundays, from Il. m. to
y. IN.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

Near the western entrance Of the Capitol
grounds Is the Monument Of Peace.
1t was designed by Admiral Porter
and erected from subscription started
10y him In 1865. IT commentaries the
officers scamcm and marines who fell
during the late war. II Is In marble
and It cost $1,000. The pedestal and
platform, costing $4,000, were paid for
out Of an appropriation by Congress.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

The Supreme Court Of the United States
occupies room on the eastern side Of
the connecting building between the
rotunda and north wing " the Capitol.
IT is very uuoHcutatlous In its furni
turo and Of limited seating capacity.
II was formerly used as the Senate
Chamber
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

on New York avenue southwest Of the
State Department, is tastefully laid out
with walks, shady trees, shrubbcry and
rustic fountains. In the centre Is the
bronze statue Of General John \. Raw
lngs. 1t was erected in 1874 aud cost
ST., 800.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
GnEENouan,s WASHINGTON.
Grccnough's statue Of Washington. r,

Grecnough's statue Of Washington, repre-
scnting him in II Roman toga, is situated
In the park at the east front of the
Capitol. It cost $4,000, appropriated
by Congress. In front Of the City
Hall, at the head Of Fourand-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., 1885-09-21

Near the foot Of the Capitol building IS the
bronze statue Of John Marshall, fourth
Chief Justice Of the United States.
II cost $4,000, and represents the sub
icct MS seated in his gown and eXpound-
ing the law.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

The Government Hospital for the Insane Is
situated on the high ridge at the con-
llucuco Of the Potomac and AnacOstia
rivers. and is accessible 10 within the
distance Of one mile by the Pcnnsyl-
wanna avenue cars and the Anacosta
and Potomac street railway The gen
cul visiting days are Wednesdays from
. 10 Gp. M, and the asylum is open to
friends Of the inmates every day except
sunday.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
The General postoHlcc.

The General Postofllcc, standing directly
opposite the Patent Office, between T.
and f streets, is open to the public
daily from Il. m. to . p. m. The build
ing is Of Corinthian architecture, and its
erection wash egun in 1889.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

at the intersection of Massachusetts aud
Rhode Island avenues, contains the
bronze statue of General Winfield Scott
The General is represented in the fun
uniform Of his rank, mounted ON
war charger at rest, and surveying
the field Of battle. The stones forming
the pedestal are the largest ever quar-
ried in this country, The total cost
WAS $40 600
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
The AGucduct 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., 1885-09-21

Fort Meyer is situated in Virginia, short
distance northwest Of the Arlington
House. 1t is now a station for instrlc-
ton Of officers and men In the Signal
Service Of the army.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
PROFESSOR nENn's STATUE.

Situated about 200 feet north Of the wcso
wing OF the Smithsonian Institution,
facing south, is the bronze statue Of
Professor Joseph Henry first secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution The
statue, which was unveiled I'm 1883, was
erected by the Government at cost Of
$1,000
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
FARRAGUT SQUARE

is on X street, at the intersection of Seven
tcenth street. The walks are beauu-
fully laid out and shaded. In the cen
tire is the colossal bronze statue Of
David q. Faragut, first Admiral of
the United States Navy, executed by
Mrs. Winnie Ream IIoNic, Washington,
d. c., 1850, by order of Congress, at
cost of 100000.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

at the intersection of Massachusetts aud
Maryland avenues northeast contains
The colossal bronze equestrian statue Of
MoiorGcucrol Nathaniel Greene which
cm.i $40 mnn
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
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Squares. Circles and statues.


LAFAYETTE SQUARE
faces the White House, ON Pennsylvania
avenue, between Fifteen-and-a-half and
SiXtecn-aud-a-half streets northwest. In
the centre of this square is Clark Mills
equestrian statue of General Andrew
jackson. Its colossal and cost $50 600.