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The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 15, 1886.
NO HURRY ABOUT PAYING OFF
THE NATIONAL DEBT.

THE NATiONaL DEBTs
There Is really no reason" says the
Chicago Mail, "why our National debt
should be paid by this generation or
the next
Our esteemed Chicago contemporary
is right. That the present generation
is under any moral or economic obli-
CATION to pay off a debt incurred al
most generation ago for the benefit
of generations to come is one Of the
most irrational and unaccountable Of
all strange doctrines.
The blessings of restored and per.
petuated Union, which the Government
borrowed money TO secure, were not
wrought in the interest OF those alone
who gave both blood and treasure to
the cause, nor in the interest of their
immediate successors, but for their
children's children indennitely-for a
future TO which prophecy can set no
limit.
II is therefore no more than right
that those who come after us should
help settle the bills.
II the payment Of bonds rs they be.
come due or in advance Of maturity
tended to ease the money market to
any great extent, or put more money
into circulation, the case would be diff.
ferent; but the capital invested in
United States bonds on individual ac.
count is far more likely to seek hoard
ing place in other securities as fast as
the bonds are called in than to find its
way into the active channels Of trade
and industrial enterprise.
The hard times continue In spite Of
the debt payments.
More than this, the extinction of the
debt is gradually sapping the founda-
tion Of the best banking system the
country ever had or probably ever will
have. 1t is true the Government can
issue its own notes and be its own
banker, but we should be in no haste
FOR monetary revolution that cannot
be effected without at least temporary
period of uncertainty and possibly se-
rious revulsion. The transformation
cannot be readily or comfortably made.
Far better to issue long bond, extend
the debt and maintain the banks as they
are, than to allow an unsound senti-
ment to precipitate the country into
financial straits.
The great point is to give the present
generation rest, so far as the public
debt is concerned.
Posterity will be amply able to take
care of the unpaid balance.
With the resources now at our COM
mand, moreover. we can serve posterity
TO a much more beneficial purpose than
by paying off debt of which by good
rights it ought TO bear an equitable
share.
Let the Government, in lofty and
liberal spirit Of patriotism, go to work
and hand down to coming generations,
first, navy worthy of a iirst.class
power; second, system of coast de.
fenses that will enable them to success
fully resist foreign invasion, and
third, system of banking that has
been tested by time and is Infinitely
preferable to all doubtful financial ex.
periments.
These are the great duties of the
day, and for their faithful performance
posterltY will owe us immeasurable
gratitude. AS for the National debt,
let 1t alone. 1t is in nobody's way.
Our creditors are not clamoring for
their money. The surplus in the
Treasury can be put to many better
purposes than the redemption of their
bonds.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
The Hopkins whitney Dinner:


An article appeared In The CRITIC of
Monday evening relative TO dinner which,
on certain occasion, prior to Mr.. Cleve-
lands Inauguration, Mr.. Archibald Hop
kins, clerk Of the Court of Claims, in-
tended, as the story goes, to give to Mr..
Whitney, the Secretary Of the Navy, but
which, by curious combination OF circum-
stances, was given to the Secretary by him
self. The writer was so informed and
thought the little "Comedy of Errors' good
enough to print. While regretting that
there should have been any misstatement
OF facts In connection with the matter, THE
in spirit of the utmost good nature should
be misnterpreted as an "imputationn upon
anybody, which 1t was certainly not de-
signed to be. We cheerfully give place.
however, to the following note from Secre-
tary Whitney, in justice to all parties
concerned:
WASHINGTON, December II, 1886.
EDITOR CRITIC: 1t seems to me that /
should not allow this item to go without
notice.
Having enjoyed the hospitality of Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins, ought not to permit
their courtesy to me to be made the occa-
sion of so unwarranted an imputation upon
Mr.. Hopkins, The item is wholly without
foundation In fact, and beg you to insert
a contradiction OF II from me.
Yours truly,
W. @. WHITNEY.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
EDUCATIONAL,

ID DENIOvAL.-To Art students and
III PARENTS At the Academy Of Fine Arts,
moved to s0i Il ST, one can receive the most
thorough instrction in every style OF draw
ing and painting; years of study saved. Mrs.
!. II MORRELL, the founder and teacher,
has had twelve medals and studied fifteen
years In Europe with the most celebrated
artists. Particular attention to sketchlng
from nature. Children saturday. $40 per yelr
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

THE Apache campaign Of General
Miles, instead of being at an end, as
the country hoped promises TO be sup
plemented by tussle with the War
Department, The General Is evidently
determined to be vindicated, no matter
whose scalps are taken.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

ROBERT G.. INGERsoLL says that "a
public man should be like the centre
of the earth--not weigh anything, but
attract all things" So far as weight
is concerned, good many public men
answer Colonel "Bob's" description
already.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

IT IS proposed in New York to con
vert the Madison Square Garden into a
Permanent Exposition building. 1t is
q good scheme. The New York mer.
chants ought to have had a show of
their own long ago.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

WHAT has become of the "Constilu.
tion," which we were informed by
cable the other day, the Czar of Russia
had agreed to bestow upon his sub.
jects? 1t would appear from the dis
patch In question that the Emperor,
being frightened by Nihilistic note
which had been left on his desk, i'm.
mediately produced ready'made con-
stitution from HIS coat pocket and an
nounced that he would promulgate 1t
at once, Having heard nothing con.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
=
BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Burned out Dec, o. will REOPEN MONDAY,
NATIONAL HANK OF THE nEPUBMC
BUILDING, SOUTHWEST CORNER 7rH
AND u STREETS Established In 1864. More
than 10000 students have been trained in this
College. Services OF its graduates always
in demand. A practical business edu-
cation that qualities young men and women
to support themselves and successfully per-
form the active duties of life. Thorough in
struotion given in Rapid Writing, the English
Language, Correspondence. Rapid Calcula-
tions, bookkeeping, business Practice, Com
mercial Law, Political Economy, Stenography
and Type Writing. Regular day and even
ers. Tuition fees, day sessions--Regular
business course one year, $40, payable $40 on
entering and balance In monthly installments
of $40 each; year scholarship, In full on
entering, 500; tuition per quarter of ton
weeks, $50, paid on entering. Night ses-
sions-Year scholarship, $50 on entering; 3
months, S18, payable SO on entering and bal
ance In monthly installments of SO each, or
$40 In full on entering. Illustrated Circular
sent free on application.
HENRY @. SPENCER. Principal.
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER, Vice-Princlpal
CTENOGRAPH AND DTypE-wRITING
- DEPARTMENT.. Spenceran Business
College, reopened Dec. Z. 1886, at Room O,
Waverly Hotel, b0s Ninth 1t n W. Hours, 9a
m to II m, to 3 and TO 8p m. Leonard
Garfield Spencer and Geneva L. Wise, in
gtr
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

In society
Daughter; Mamma, Mr.. Blank proposed
TO me last night.
Mother: Did you accel him, daughter
Daughter: Yes, mamma.
Mother: Has he any money, daughter
Daughter: Only 81, 500 year, mamma.
Mother: Well, daughter, handle him
carefully till spring. Possibly you can pick
up something better during the winter.
Teacher TO small boy-Johnuy, II you
bad eight apples in your desk, and you
should give three Of them to your seat mate,
how many would you have left?
JOHNNY won't tell you.
Teachcr-D1 you know2
JOhnny-Yes'm; but amt goin' to tell
you, fer ef | did you'd take 'en away from
me an eat em fer yer lunch.
There is not much poetry in hash, but
there is good deal of hash in most of the
poetry one happens on nowadays.
The doctors to Commissioner Black: Sick
est rita.
The celery frtter is new dish in Boston,
but 1t does not affect the popularity Of the
bean meringue.
Love is blind until matrimony gives 1t
pair Of spectacles.
At the Mendelssohn Quintet Club con
cert.
Professor Viol to Mrs. Rongwerd-Ah,
madam, saw you at the concert last night.
Did you enjoy 1t?
Mrs. R.-Very much, indeed, Professor.
do so love clerical music.
Professor V.-What did you most admire,
madam?
Mrs. R.-All Of It; but l think Mr..
Rhodeses playing Of that fantastic by Ernst
was superb, and when he responded to an
ennm and gave us that tarantula, thought
/ should go into statistics.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
IL NEW POST BUILDING.
FnH RENT-..H0USES.

LNOR RENT-vcry Neat 2-Story, g.
window, all mod imps, di3 ID st c; house in
frst.cass order; reLt TO begin January I; pos
session at once; Se2.30. SWORMSrEDr 81
BRADLEY, 027 + st NV.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

THERE ought to be good attend
ance at the Masonic Hall meeting to.
night. All that is necessary to the sue
cess of the proposed organization Is,
first, the selection Of u strong and har-
monious committee, and second, the
formulation Of some practical plan Of
action on which to proceed.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

Mr. GEORGE w. CHILDs OF Philadelphia
has contributed $500 for tho monument to
the poet Hayne.
MILE. RnEA has written for the Christ
mas number of the Scranton Truth sketch,
entitled "lolanthe; the Story of an Actress"
"WHATEvER you do, my boy, begin at the
bottom and work up.n "But, father, sup
pose were going to dig a wel9."- Chicago
News.
MARION CRAwFoRD's new story is to be
published serially in Mdcmaldn's Magazine.
Its scene is laid at Naples, where the novel
ist now resides.
THE last feat of Krupp, the famous manu-
facturer of heavy guns, is cannon that
will throw ball weighing two tons through
thirty-eight inches OF solid iron.
BY THE new law in New York, which
fixes the close Of the season on December
10, 1t is estimated that the city dealers will
lose at least 100000 worth of business.
REV. B. j. McMANUs OF st. Johns
Church, Baltimore, has been elevated to the
| dignity Of monsignore He has been con-
Dected with St. Johns for about thirty three
years.
doing business at Columbus, Ind, who
were interviewed as to their Presidential
preferences, II were for Blaine; 9 for Sher-
man; s for Logan, and for Harrison.
Miss KATE FIELD is enjoying herself in
Washington society. She has 100000
worth Of telephone stock, and can afford to
attack the Mormon monster occasionally,
whether she hurts him or nut.-[New York
| World.
MIR. McLAuGHLIN, publisher Of the
Philadelphia Times, has proposed to take
the gas works of that city on twenty-five
| years lease, buy all the materials, reduce
the price Of gas to one dollar and spend
| S3,OOO,OOO in improvements the first ten
| years.
ONE of the novelties In Paris is big
wooden COW built in front of cafe. The
milkmaid milks stream Of milk punch
into glass, and a placard procaims the
| following astonishing fact: "France has
sent Bartholdis goddess to America, and
America gratefully sends in return q milk
| maid -
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

OFFICERS;
HORATIo BROWNING, Pres't.
WILLIAM E. CLARK, Vice Pres't.
SAMUEL NORMENT, Treasurer.
GEO u. ELpRlDGE, sec. and Gen'l Man.
JOHN II. LARNER. Counsel
7. S. RlDDELLE. NJ. D., Medical Director.
JOHN. II liElZER, General Agent.
GEO. j. EASTElDAY, Assistant Cashier.
s,554THE NATIONAL LIFE AND
W. MATURITY ASSOCIATION OF
WASHINGTON, ID. G..
1915 street northwest.
Issues Maturity Policies payable in cash at
the expiration Of five and ten years, and Life
Insurance Policies, guaranteed In amount
and with absolute limit of cost. Parties ia
milinr with life insurance are invitsl to ex-
anime the plan Those in search of informa-
tion can always obtain 1t at the office of the
association.
DIRECTORS.
Horatio Browning, Samuel Normeut,
William l.. Clark, James l.. Barbour,
Robert Boyd Frank Hume,
Levi Woodbury., Seymour w. 1ullock,
X. o. Holizman, u. Il. Baker,
James l.. Norris. John B. Larner,
=. s. Riddelle.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
OF THE MUTUAL
n@o EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

ASSETS OCTOBER, 1886, SOL, ,516,2G.
Monthly payments, $3.50 per share.
$1,000 advanced on each share.
subscriptions and payments on the teth
issue of stock can be made daily from $50 q.
m. to d.30 y. M, at the Office of the Assocla-
tlon, OH 4 street.
Pamphlets explaining the object and ad.
vantages of the ASSOCIATION furnished upon
application.
THOMAS soMERvILLE President.
. JOHN Joy EDSON Secretary.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
GENERAL AND cn1rrouLAn.

JrpGE wAXEM's POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Votes is TO politicians what souls is to
preachers.
Patriotism is the nest whar the Amerri-
kin Eagel lays its aigs.
A Congressman that cant git an apropria-
tlon 10 shore to lose his grip on his own dec
strick.
Reform is like hevvan; It's n powerful nice
thing to hav, but mighty hard to git
Prohibition is crate blessin to them rs
don't like ticker.
Some men cant be patriots unless they
air In office.
The Star Spangeled Banner wouldn't be
wavin in the breeze, ef somebody didn't
draw sallery fer hstln IL every mornin.
The ballot box without the spellin book
is a loaded bum shell.
When wimmen git to votin we will hay to
hire SON eboddy to do our cradlin.
THE TWO ToPERs
4 smphony IN crimson.
The rose is red,
The violets blue,
Your nose is red
And mine is too.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

EOR RENT-By 8. II. Walker, $50
L Louisiana ave n W.
2S i st n G, ~ rs, water and gas........... $50
30 st II G, 12 rs, water and gas........,... 90
EOR RENT-HandsOme IO-ROom
Il brick; all mod imps; thorough repair;
first.class locality; large yds back and front;
1884 S st n W. Apply to j. p. WRIGHT, $40
4l6 st n W or at ef7 Il Capst.
EOR RENT-OO5 II st w-MOdern
II conveniences; 3-story brick, splendid To-
cation, 0 rooms. Apply to Duncanson Bros,
9th and ID SITS n w.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

In REGARD to the alleged protest of
the temperance ladies of st. Louis
against the use of wines at recent
dinner given by member OF the Cabi-
net, Mis-. Cleveland has written to Mrs.
Swan, the president of a temperance
organization at Scranton, Pa, that she
knows nothing about the matter Off
cially, but is 'inclined TO think" that
il is all mistake, started by some
newspaper to injure the Women's
Christian Temperance Union. There
is clearness in this view of the case
which speaks volumes for both the
amiability and the wisdom of the lady
Of the White House. President Gar
field, on certain occnsion, made a
memorable response TO ladies repre-
senting the temperance case, relative
10 the use of wines at the White House.
but Mrs. Cleveland exhibits far more
dellcacy and much less evasiveness in
her treatment Of the sucject.
TIE Labor movement in Boston bears
no such fruit under the leadership Of
Mr.. McNeill that IL did In New York
under the leadership of Mr.. George. 1t
is quite probable that the action of the
Trades Unions at Columbus had some.
thing to do with this result; but in a
general sense it is due to the want of
proper organization and well defined
objects. The re election of Mayor
O'Brien yesterday shows that the
Democrats OF Boston substantially hold
their own. 1t also shows that the peo.
pie of that city, having secured chief
magistrate of Mr.. o Brien's ability and
honesty, are in no hurry to discharge
him.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

OYSTERS! Oysters! Oystersi If You
~ want fresh oysters, fat and juicy, by the
pint. quart or gallon, wholesale or retail, do
not fall to buy them of BEALE'S Oyster Es-
tablishment, 424 10th st W. You will get
them at reduced rates.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

flrmatory of this somewhat hazy state
ment, II Is to be assumed that the Gar
is Withholding the document for re-
vision.
TIE CRTIc cannot fully agree with
the views of zone of.the Dissatisfied
concerning the proposed Committee of
One Hundred. Wehave already stated
somewhat at length and in detail
various subjects to which the attention
of such committee, properly organ
lied, might be advantageously directed.
AT the same time we believe in free
speech and fair discussion, and the
criticisms of our correspondent will
serve good purpose In calling re-
newcd attention to the Importance of
wise and impartial action in the organ
ization of the committee.
If the legislative machinery Of the
House was as little complicated and
handicapped as that of the Senate,
there would be no trouble in passing
several important laws for the benefit
Of the District. Tied up as District
business is in the House, however, our
outlook for the promotion of local in.
terests at the Capitol this winter is de.
cidedly unpromising
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
SPECIAL MnTlCES.


.~-z-szoFFIcE OF THE NATIONAL
W. METROPOLITAN FIRE INSURANCE
GO, OF THE DISTRICT OF co
The annual meeting of tho stockholders Of
the National Metropolitan Fire Insurance
Company OF the District OF Columbia will be
ht Id at the office Of the company, GIG Ponnsyl'
vania avenue, on MONDAY. January 10, 1897,
for the election OF directors of the company
SAMUEL CROSS. sec,y.
s~sseOFTICE OF THE MUTUAL
w FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
TIE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
No, g02 PENNA. AVENUE NoRrlIwEsT,
WASHINGTON, Dec. G, 1886.
Policy holders are hereby notified to renew
their insurance on or before the last Monday
In December, 1886, for the year 1887. Tho rate
of interest on all renewals will be one ~ per
cent. on the premium notes. Please attend
to your renewals before the last few days,
and thus avoid the crowd.
j. WESLEY BOTELER, Secy.
nSssDR. j. a. MCLEAN, Dentist,
bSJ 7i6 Twelfth street.
Firstrclass work at moderate prices. Gold
and Amalgam filling. Artificial Crowns per
manently attached TO roots. Gold-lined Rub
Der plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
treatment assured.
nySo EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

LOANS.
In sums 10 suit at per cent.
The above is only small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at office
for bulletins issued on lst and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
FOR RENT...ROOMS.

TOR RENT-One Lower Front Parlor
II room, unfinished; lady preferred. 7if
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

COLUMBIA SHIRT CO., Harry g.
~ Towers, manager, are now opening at
No. 1di9 N ave full line of one OF the best
selected stocks of gents furnishing goods In
the city. A speciality in fine dress shirts,
ready made and TO order,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

ID ii. WHITE, Stenographer and
~ typewriter; contracts and specifica-
tions of all kinds at reasonable rates;speeches,
sermons, testimony, etc, accurately reported
A few pupils taken at moderate charge. 1906
Il st n w, Room 13.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
Gn1 IN BUYS $3.50 Soft or Stir Hat
pIlCU at 1.-THE Hub" 434 7th st W.

r RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE to
J. the public that have removed my dress
making parlors to 11l0 st W and enlarged
my place of business. Ladies will find 1t to
their advantage to call before going else.
where; handsome suits made for So and up.
ward; evening costumes speciality.
MADAME PERLIE.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
WANTED---ROOMS.

w ANTED-By e ladies, u Cheerful,
w sunny room and good board; stove or
open fire; central, and near or on railroad
car lire Address A. NJ. n. Critic office
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15

NXT TANTED-Old Gold and silver
w bought for cash by WIN. FREDERICK,
the manufacturing jeweler, Cos 7th st, opp
Patent Office.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-15
WANTED. MISCELLANEOUS.

w AETED-A Lady Wishes u Desk,
w medium size; must be in good order
and bargain. Address WARREN, Critic
office
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-10
John Wanamaker Wins.

The opinion Of Judge Butter In the
case of q. l.. Webster & Co. VS.. John
Wanamaker brought to restrain de
tendant from selling the popular work,
"Personai Memoirs OF U. 8. Grant,
was received yesterday Dy mail and
was filed by the clark in the United
States Circuit Court.
In his opinion refusipg to grant the
injunction Judge Butler says:
If this case was substantially iden
ticsl with the Publishing Com pauy vs..
Smith. recently decided by the Circuit
Court for Ohio, we would esteem il our
duty to follow the rnling in that case,
and grant the writ 1t is not, however.
In some material respects the cases are
clearly disting uisha BILE. The one be-
fore us Seems 10 resemble Clemens vs..
Estes, 20 Fed. Rep, s99, in which the
writ was refused. AS the question M usi
be further considered ON rinal hearing,
when the facts may be more fully de.
veloped, 1t would be unwise to discuss
1t at this time. After full consideration
the complainsnts' rights, as disclosed
by the affidavi.s and accompanying
papers, are not deemed suffi GENTLY clear
TO warrant the preliminary writ asked
for"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-10
Tho score, Of Success.

Here is the secret of success done VI
In small parcel, says the Berwicl
(Pa. Gazette: Look most to you
spending. No matter what comes in
II more goes out you will be poor al
ways. The art does not consist il
making money but in keeping it
Little expenses, like mice in barn
when they are many make great waste
Hair by hair the head gets bald; straw
by straw the thatch gets off the cot
sage; drop by drop the rain comes in
to the chamber. A barrel is soon
empty if the tap leaks but q drop 9
minute. When you mean to save be-
gin with your mouth; there are many
thieves down the red lane. The ale
jug is a great waste. In all things
keep within compass. In clothes
choose suitable and lasting stuff and
no tawdy fineries. To be warm is the
main thing. Never stretch your legs
further than the blanket will reach, or
you will soon be cold. A fool may
make money, but it needs wise man
to spend it. Remember that it is easier
to build two chimneys than to keep
one going. II you give all to back
and board there is nothing left for the
saving bank. Fare hard and work
while you are young, and you will
nave a chance TO rest when you are
old.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-08-10
A Wife's Presence of Mind.

James Cole lives with his wife, near
Hobdy's, Pa. A few nights ago he
awoke with strange humping in his
right ear, followed by twinges of pain,
as though the lining of the ear were
being torn away. Almost crazed, he
woke up his wife and told her some
thing had crawled into his ear and
was eating its way through his head.
Mrs. Cole lighted lamp and tried to
find what the foreign substance in her
husbands ear was by feeling in it
with a hairpin and a knitting needle.
She was unable to draw it out. Mr..
Cole then dressed himself to drive to
the doctors, eight miles distant. His
wife happened to think that certain
insects were generally fascinated by a
light, and she had her husband wait
until she tried an experiment. She
held candle close to his ear, assuring
him that it it was swapping bug or a
miller OF any kind it would come out
to the light. In less than minute
Mrs. Cole saw the head of a formula
ble-looking bug thrust out of her hus-
bands ear. The head was quickly
followed by a body an inch long. The
sug crept out and Mrs. Cole knocked