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The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
THE KNIGHTS IN CONVENTION.

The opening session of the conven.
tion of the Knights of Labor yesterday
was calculated to further strengthen
public faith in the peaceful and legiti-
mate character of that organization.
There was nothing sensational in the
discussions, or in the propositions ad-
vocated. The leading features of the
day were addresses ON the subject of
temperance and the advisability of or
ganization on the part of manufac-
turers. The address on temperance
was delivered by lady, who con-
graduated the order upon its support of
that cause, and spoke of the great in
fluence for good which it had. The
second address was delivered by a mem.
Der of large iron and steel firm at
Chicago, who proposed that the manu-
facturers of the country unite in an as
sociation, the object of which shall be
to work in harmony with the Knights
of Labor, for the mutual interest Of
both. He also proposed reduction in
the daily hours of labor at the rate Of
one-half hour a year, he believing that
the eight.hour basis could be reached
In that way without creating any dis
turbance of business.
The proceedings generally were
characterized by spirit of conserva-
tism and good sense, that should go
far towards disarming the fears of
those who associate the Knights Of
Labor with the revolutionary and So.
cialistic agitators of the day. The
Knights, It should be borne in mind,
are peculiarly American institution,
and have nothing in common with the
sentNpents Of the commune.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

TIE sixteen disgruntled Democrats
in Covington, KY, who didn't get the
postoflice appear to be having rather
an uphill fight against Speaker Car
Isle. who is backed by the man who
did get it and some 95,475 citizens who
wanted him to have 1t.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

THE Cincinnati Sun contains a por-
trait of Speaker Carlisle, which looks
little as if the threatened newspaper
war against him had really broken out.
The Sun is his friend, too
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS. FOR GENERAL SUP
l. PLIES FOR TIE DISTRICT OF co.
IIMBtA,
OFFICE or THE ESGiSEER COMMISSIONER.
WASHINGTON, u. C., May 90, 1886

OFFICE or THE ENGISEER COMMISSIONER,
WAsniNGToS u. c., May 90, 1886.
BY direction of the Board of Commissioners
sealed proposals will he received at this Office
until ~ O'Clock IN. ON THURSDAY, June 10,
1855, for furnishing the various branches of the
District Government with general supplies,
comprising Stationery, Blank Forms and
Printing school Books, Furniture Hardware,
Tinwarc and Street Lamps, Plumbers Mate
rails, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Drugs,
Glass, Paints and Varnishes, Lumber, For
age, Meats, Castings, Fuel. Dry Goods, Ce.
ment and Lime, Construction Material and
Telephone Supplies.
Blank forms and proposals, together with
all Information, can be obtained upon appli
cation at Room IL, Columbia Building, Four
and.a.half street northwest.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids or parts of bids.
WILLIAM LUDLOW,
Engineer Com. ID. G..
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AUCTION SALES.
DY Tuos. ,. FISHER & Co,
ID Real Estate AuctiOnccrs.


ID Real Estate Auct'onccrs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE. FRONTING PARTLY ON NEW
YORK AVENUE AND pANfbY ON FOUR.
TEENTII STREET NORTiiW
BY virtue of n decree Of the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia passed. In equity
cause No, 23i3 In pursuance of tho mandate
and order of the Supreme Court of the United
states, will sell In front of the promises, on
the 2STli DAY OF MAY, 1886, Ht y o'clock y.
M, all that certain piece or parcel of ground.
situate In the city Of Washington, District of
Columbia, and known and described on the
plat o I said city as all of lot numbered seven
(D, In square numbered two hundred and
twcntythree (223), outside of and except that
Iart thereof upon which the building known
as the Palace Market stands,
Terms of sale: Onc-thlrd OF the purchase
money TO he paid at the time of the sale, and
the remaining two.thirds In equal payments
in one and two years after the date of said
sale, the deferred payments TO bear six per
cent. interest per annum, and to be secured
TO the satisfaction OF said trustee. A deposit
of two hundred dollars required at the time
of sale. Convoyancing at tho cost of pnr-
chaser. Terms of sale to be com6iod with In
ten days from day of sale, otherwise trustee
reserves the right to resell the property Mt the
risk and cost Of the defaultng purchaser,
after five days public notice Of such resale In
some newspaper published In Washington,
ID. G. - -
WILLIAM Il. WEBB.
Trustee.
Tnos. ]. FISHER & co.
AupttOncers,
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LIVERY STABLES.

VFYOU Want to Buy, Sell, Exchange,
or hire horses, carriages, harness, etc., 20
TO VIM. II. Downeys stables, 1870 to 1924 l. vt;
repository, 1927 and 1899 st y W; none but
reliable stock handled everything guaranteed
ss represented. VIM. y. DOwney.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

The three months campaign in
Maine this summer promises to be a
warm one in all respects. 1t will be-
gin about the middle of June, the
election takes place September l3, and
our Republican friends in that State
have already arranged for an importa-
ton of small regiment of stump
speakers, including Senators Sherman,
Logan, Allison and Hoar, Representa-.
tives Burrows and Mckinley and Gov
ernor Foraker of Ohio and A. w.
Tenncy of Ohio, the distinguished rear
platform orator of the Blaine cam
paign. One would imagine from the
preparations going on that there was
great danger of the Democrats carry
ing the State. but between the lines,
as it were, We note that all this is In
the nature of boom for the statesman
of Augusta.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
REAL ESTATE.
d. d. STONE. NJ. L. LITTLEFIELD.
STONE 81 LITTLEFIELD.
Real Estate Brokers,
1926 + street N. w.
Prompt attention given to loans and to the
sale and renting Of real estate.
FOR RENT-..HOUSES.

EOR RINT-SS Month - Broom
Il brick house with large yard; side alley;
No 413 9Th st 3 o. newly painted. Apply at
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

Chicago should embomb the dead and
living Anarchists she still has on hand
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

The Senator from Maine has gone
Up to his home to try
To get bite-and yet there should
Be other fish to Frye.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
DEPARTMENTO OF THE INTERIOR,
~ WASHINGTON, MAY II, 1886.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until 12 o'clock M, SATUR
DAY, May 30, 1886, for furnishing supplies, con
sistug mainly Of meats, provisions. groceries,
fuel, ice, lumber, Sc, for the use of tho Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane near Wash
ington, during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1857
Blank forms of proposal, schedules of items
and estimated quantities, specifications and
instructions to bidders will be furnished upon
application to this Department.
l.. @. G. LAMAR, Secretary.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

Mr.. Beecher lectured on "Conscieuc" at
the National Theatre last night, and all the
politicians iu the house carried librettos.
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oENKnAL AND cnIrIouLAn.

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GENERAL AND CRirICULAR.
"Danicl " said the President, in business
like tone this morning.
ayes, sire responded the Secretary.
az undcrstapd, Daniel, you have been
buying nue house In the suburbs"
ayes, sire"
"Whot are you going to do with 1t,
Daniel"
81 shall live in It, sire and he happy in
my old days"
"Danlel," sail the President, smiling
with a sweet and confding smile.
"Yes, sire.n
"Daniel, you are standing by me nobly
In my present complications and desire TO
reward you; but, Daniel, | didn't think
you intended boarding with US pcrma-
nently."
They say now that some one In Paris
Asked frankie if she were engaged,
And the "mortined girl" dlsavowed it
And was otherwise greatly enraged.
Goodness sakcs aliyel
Senator Teller has Introduce bill TO
create an Assistant Commissioner OF In
dian Affairs. Mr.. Teller wants somebody
to catch Geronimo, that's plain to be seen.
The Dunn Free ship bill will be undone
when Congress gets through with It,
"Daniel," remarked the President this
morning, as he drew up before cheerful
wood fire and shivercd Just little TO bring
out the pleasant effects of the cracking
blaze.
ayes, sire,n responded Daniel, carefully
pushing back a half.burnt stick with his
foot.
"IIavc you seen the papers this morn
ingg"
ayes, sire.m
"And that dispatch, Daniel, about 'mor-
tifed girl denying the existence of a GER
tain engagement"
"Yes, sire"
"What do you think Of 1t, Daniol2"
"All stuff, sire. She never said lt.n
"You think I'm safe, Daniel 2"
"Just as safe as a Republican in office,
SIRE"
"But Daniel, have you not observed that
this is very cold day ?"
ayes, slre.n
"And II is very near June, Daniel"
"Ycs siren
"And what kind of q day is 1t when
man gets left, Dauel?n
"Sire, sire,n groancd Daniel, "your argu-
ment is unanswerablo. Let us hope that
as on other occasions 1t Is the lying news
papers which have cast this shadow upon
our hopes, and wait till we hear direct from
headquarters"
"Yes, Daniel" said the President in
deep sadness, sinking back in his chair
Then rousng himself he spoke again:
"Daniel," he said
"Yes, sire.n
"Bring me my overcoat, Daniel.n
And the coat was brought aud the fire
cracked on the hearth and the Ruler Of
sixty millions of people shivered
And they do say Ira Davenport is going
to get married, tool Everything goes:
Ca Irdl
The President has been invited to attend
the California State Fair In September.
Tickets for two, please.
If Senator Ingalls, had 1t to do over again,
he would no doubt vote against pension
| for General Black.
DEAR GROVER: Spring chickens are at
| their best in June, Il. B. HAYES.
Mr.. Beecher lectured on "Conscieuc" at
the National Theatre last night, and all the
| politicians in the house carried librettos.
Chicago should embomb the dead and
| living Anarchists she still has on hand.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
BELMONT HALL.

SCHooLEY's MOUNTAIN SPRINGS, N J.
This beautifully located family summer re-
sort will be open from June I to October For
circular and partlclars address
ID. A, GROW ELL. PrOprietOr.
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WANTED.-.R00MS.

WANTED = A Room In Private
w family suitable for young lady; rent
moderate. Address Miss WILSON, 7s6 9Th st
NV.
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SIMMER vESORTs.

UsKIN COTTAGE, Spring Lake
III Beach, n j.. will be opened for guests
June t2 boating On lake, ocean bathing, de-
lightful country walks and drives. Address
to June o, Misc II II PAUL, 1917 Filbert st,
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DEAR GROVER: Spring chickens are at
their best in June. II. B. HAYES.
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schooner load Of the coarse, prosaic
article which must be bought at so
much per hundred weight on BAD
smelling dock.
The grave and important questions
involved in the issues now agitating the
country, and bringing the laws Of 1888
and 1918 into the fierce light which
beats upon newer time, sink into the
profoundest depths of painful In.
significance beside greater one,
namely, Is there worm under the
stone that the Senator turns over on the
green grassy bank of some pine clad
lake beneath Katahdin's grim, gray
frown2 We sincerely hope that the
Senator will have nice time and
catch lots Of fish, and that the usual
fishermon's luck will not be found in
his effects when an inventory is made.
True, there is danger that while he Is
whipping the brooks of Maine, Eng.
land will be preparing to whip the
everlasting stulllng' out of the
American Eagle, but that should not
disturb the Senator If he is happy,
should he permit such a trilliug event
rs a war to interfere with his pleasure?
No, u thousand times no. Go on,
Senator, and dangle your legs over the
sawlogs and milldams Of the purlng
strcams fish, cut bait and be merry
while you may And while you are
at it, run a fish hook through your
hand, and after the war wen give you
pension.
Z. S.-Thc above was written TO
mislead tho enemy. Senator Frye is a
belligercnt of the most pronounced
type, and instead of casting the sport
i've hook in his beloved Rangely Lakes,
he is in reality massing his forces in
the sawlog camps, and will prccipitote
them bodily upon the frontier at an
unexpected moment. The Senator read
Abbotts Life of Napoleon" when n
boy, and he has been waiting long
time to work the Napoloonic racket on
some naughty and imperious foe. The
chance appears TO be almost at hand.
--~
CoNGREssMEN who are making the
hall Of the House of Representatives
ring with their eloquent inycctives
against oleomargarine should not lose
sight of the great fact that the public
needs quite as much protection from
dishonest butter rs It does from imita-
ton butter. 1t needs no expert sam
pier TO demonstrate this fact. Any
man with nose of average smelling
power can soon satisfy himself that
much of the genuine" butter which
is exposed for sale in the stores and
markets is unfit for the human stomach,
and no more suitable for cooking pur-
poses than it is for table use. In the
name of suffering humanity, there
fore, the people well may pray that if
butterine be taxed out of existence,
there be also some enactment passed to
prohibit, under heavy penalties, all
traffic in the dirty, rancid, "frowsy"
compounds that are constantly being
foisted on the community under an
"Orange County" or some other
equally enticing label. If we have
butter reform, let it include butter. If
Congress deems it wise to force the
people into paying forty to fifty cents
pound for the luxury, let us have
some assurance that as between It and
oleomargarine, the butter is not the
bigger fraud.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
WANTED--.HQUSES.

WAN ItU---hUUoeS.
w ANTED-To Purchase on the In-
w stallment plan, house of or q rooms,
mod imps, good location; price not TO exceed
S2AO; Capitol Hill or northwest preferred.
Address j, b, w, GIL 9th st n W,
w ANTED--Fora Year or Longer, 10
w or l2 room house, on or near Il st line
of cars, Address s. c., Critic Office.
WANTED--small House in Country
railroad station. Address, stating price and
location, + q Box No. 534.
WTANTED--To Rent-Small House of
w B or rooms; family OF adults state To-
cation and rent. Address HOUSE, Critic
office. -.-. ar ---a
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

rJNIiE WETHl3RiLJ, Atlantic City, ".
1 j. ocean end of Kentucky avenue; forty
yards from the beach, convenient TO all de-
pots; frat class table; comforts of a home
combined with moderate prices. W.W.RElD,
Hrnnrlntnr.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

Senator Teller has INTRODUCED bill TO
create an Assistant Commissioner of In
dian Affairs. Mr.. Teller wants somebody
to catch Geronimo that's plain to be seen.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
FOR SALE.--LOTS.

nor sALE-Three Lots on Il Street,
II just west of n II ave- 2ix97 ,05c foot.
Apply to OWNER Room H. 1891 Il st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

ELENWOOD HALL, ..
" CATSKli.L MOUNTAINS.
The finest and healthest place In Cntskill half
way up the Mountain. No. NAL aria or mos
quitocs. Board 49, Send for circular.
V. HRAMSON. Agnut. CAtskill. N. Y.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

The Dunn Free ship bill will be un1ono
when Congress gets through with 1t.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

If Senator ingalls, had 1t to do over again,
he would no doubt vote against pension
for General Black.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
FnR REhT-.-RG0MS.

Advertisements Of Three Lines under This hsa
tnserted Mtee tlnes for 25 ccnts.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

THE MONTGOMERY HOUSE,
i ROCKVILLE MD.
Flrst.class accommodations in every way.
Well ventilated aud nicely furnished rooms
Fine table board. JOHN IL. KELCliNER,
prOuriptOr.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

WANJED-Positio by u Lady OF
w New York; English instruction, with
music, French and German, or same given In
lieu of board; fine reader and copyst; no OBJ
lection TO travelling; references exchanged
Address X NJ MANsFoRD, 1913 Main vt, Mem
nh
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

WANTED-A Young Girl to Assist in
w homework In small family: no wash
ing; must stay at night. Apply at 7O3 | ave
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

4" TED-Expcrienced Saleslad es
w in lace and hosiery departments: also
window,drcsser Apply at BON MARCiIE,
3lG 9Th ST n w,
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
whNTED SITUATIONS.

Adrntis,ueHfs Of Three Lines under Mls ht
inserted Nysc UDies fOt Oh c6Ufs
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
CONGRESS HALL.

Saratoga Springs.
OPEN FROM JUNE 10 TO OCT. 1.
Accommodates iooO guests. Rates 90, $3.50
and 81 per day, according to location of
rooms. Special rates to families.
CLEMENT & COX, Proprietors.
n 9 Cr rMENu, Hto,oso,
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

NOR REST-Furnishcd- Large
n bedrooms and one hall room; pleasant
and airy; no children in the hodsc;.5O3 i3th ST..
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EOE RENT

A LADY Living IN n w Part OF City
"A has q nicely-furnished Groom house
sponsible party very reasonably; references.
Address Mrs. b., Critic office, the next ten
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

w ANTED--Ap Experienced Watch
w man desires permanent engagement
inside or outside. Address WATCIIMAN,
Critic office
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wv TANTED-A Neat and Respectable
w middle-aged colored woman as perma-
nent nurse or attendant for an invalid lady;
must have experience and satisfactory ref
erences. Address NJ q, Lock Box Gl, City POST
Office
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

The President has been invited to attend
the California State Fair In September.
Tickets for two, please.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

n>ySRFARMERS' and Mech hanics' Fire
w. Insurance Company 1410 f st n W,
Washington, ID. @. Capital stock, $1,000
Small lines written
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

EOR RENT-By May 1, u 7-Room
II brick house, furnished, to or adults;
no small children 323 1st st o, near Capitol.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

:" ANTED-A Colored Girl for Gen
w eral housework. Apply at once g0j Il
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

EOR SALE-At 40 G st N w, n Num-
II ber of new and secondhand carriages,
buggies and wagons of all styles; terms to
suit; also, carriages, buggles and wagons for
hire; all kinds of carriages repaired at his fac
tory, WIN. f. GEYER,
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN - Humphrey ~
Nl Adams, duly bonded and licensed real
estate brokers, can procure you loans on APP
proved security. G1S 4 st n W. Telephone
na1
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

EOR SALE-A Nice Groom Base
Il ment house, pressed brick; bay window;
gas, water. bath, two water closets; worth
S2,900; will sell for S265O cash. Inquire on
premises, 1906 NJ st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
WANTED HELP---FEMALe.

WANTED-A Good Cook, washer
w and ironer; colored. Apply at once at
9l10 II st n w
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

EOR SALE-Very Cheap Fixtures
II and lease OF market and provision store I;
good location. w ii FISKE Co, No 1420 N Y
ayenw
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TOR SALE-An Office Room Parti-
II tion with glass door; also railing and
gate; easily put up again and very cheap. APP
Dly 1901 n at.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

They say now that some one In Paris
Asked Frankie II she were engaged,
And the "mortilled girl' dlsavowed it
And was otherwise greatly cnraged.
Goodness sakes aliye
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

CHILDREN'S BOarding- Home Open
~ the year around; for terms apply to Mrs.
GARRISON, Falls Church, Fairfax County,
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26
DOR RENT
TIE NEW POST BUILDING.
FOR SALE.--MISCELLANEOuS.

DOR SALE-A Jump-Seat Buggy, In
Il good running order. Apply ut 1872 18th
ST @, after O'clock.
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

A SETTLED and Refined Lady, Good
n references, would like TO 20 as maid
with pleasant lady during the summer; has
been IN good society and knows how to make
herself useful. Address MAGGIE, Critic
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

LOR REET-Doubic rnrlors, Very
Il nicely furnished bedrooms and parlor,
in small, quiet family; Sl5por month. 7l3 II
The Washington critic., 1886-05-26

~ @. YEAKLE, Practical Watch
VI. maker and Jeweler, repairs all kinds of
watches and iewelry in the best manner, at
1910 1th st n W; 80 years. eXperience.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-19
nrf @napn.
GRAY & r

Late arrival of Spring and Summer Dress Goods in all
the latest Novelties, combination and plain Dress Goods.
Imported Sateen8, Canvas Grenadines in black and
colors, either in plain or combination.
Etemime, in all the newest shades, in plain or combina-
tons. Black and white all Silk Foulards 81 to 80 inches
wide. Check Summer Silks thick as a board, black and white
and in checks, at soc, equal TO any 75c goods. Full line of
Surahs in all shades, worth 75c; sold everywhere for ST..
Heavy Dress Silks, eros Grain, worth 81 at 75c, Forty
inch Pongee at 81 25; good value for 81.
Embroidered Robes in boxes. Imported Sateens, war
ranted fast colors. 800 Embroidered Chambray Robes. in
pink, blue and slate-job. 200 White Embroidered Robes,
in boxes, So to ST,
IS pieces All Wool Albatross and Nuns Yelling at 45c;
good value at Csc. 2 cases Nuns Yelling, in all shades, at
l2ac; good value for 25c.
IL 600. yards Null Edgings at 18c and zoe worth soc,
500 yards wide Swiss FIouncings, As inches wide. rang
ing in value from ST 30 to So, We put all in at one price
aud offer them at Sc 75-sudicient for a whole dress that
would cost, if in boxes. at least $40 to So.
BOYS LOTING-A nice line of Bows Easter and
School Suits from 4 % Ia years-short pants. Nothing but
stahaard goods in tits line, trash kept in such goods.
We have in stock the largest and greatest assortment of
Black Goods for frst-cass trade that we have ever shown.
Full lines of Pristly & Co.'S London Henriettas, Silk and
Wool Nuns Veiing, Claretta, Princetta, Melrose Cloth.
Drap de Alma, Armures, Venetian, Maria Theresa Crepe
Cloths, etc.
so pieces Black All Wool Bunting, fine goods, at zoe :;
equal to any 81 goods for wear.
& O7BRTEN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-19

tersburg and the British Museum it is
difficult TO say which is the larger. Meth
er will vary much from /, 100, 600 volumes.
The Royal Library Of Munich has now
something over 900,0 900, but this includes
$780, 600 pamphlets: the Royal Library at
Berlin contains 100000; the library at
Copenhagen $40, 600; the library at Dres-
den SOC, 1000; library at Vienna 100000;
Universary Library at GOttingen, Germa-
ny, 1901 600. The Vatican Library at Rome
has about 100000 printed books, and com
menced in 1878. There are about sixty
other libraries in Europe larger thar the
Vatican Library. The National Library
OF Paris is one Of the very oldest in Flu
rope, having been founded IN 1850, although
the University Library at Prague il re-
ported founded the same year. The
British Museum dates its commencement
about 400 years later-11J3. OF the large
Libraries in the United states, the Boston
Public Library comes next TO the Con-
gressi0nal, with about $4,000 (including
the duplicates in its seven branches J, the
Harvard University collection comes
next, with about 100000; the Astor and
Mercantile, OF New York, have each about
10000; Yale College has about 10000;
yarmouth about $4,000; Cornell Uni
versity, with $1,000; the University OF
Virginia, Az Bowdoin, WITH $4,000; the
University Of South Carolina, With 10000;
Michigan state, 10000; Amherst, $4,000;
Princeton, rs. 900; Pennsylvania Mercan-
fle, l26. 600, AID Columbia University,
S)uih caro- ina, $4,000. 1t will thus De
seen that our National Library, as IL
should be called, exceeds all but eight, or
possibly nine. Of rhe ancient Libraries OF
Europe, and all in America.