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The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
WASHINGTON, APRIL Z, 1886.
MEMORIALS OF THE WAR.

DR.. |. William Jones, secretary OF
the Southern Historical Society, to
Judge by what he says in recent In
terview, is not at all satisfied with the
measures that are now being taken for
the erection of Lee monument at
Richmond or with the models that
have been submitted His idea is that
the two associations which are en-.
gagged In the undertaking should be
consolidated, and that all the late Con-
federatc States be invited to cooperate
In the erection of q more appropriate
memorial. He would suggest an cques-
trian statue of General Lee surrounded
by group of his most distinguished
lieutenants, each State to defray the
expense Of It's own soldier. There is
something grand and picturesque in
the conception, but it is doubtful if
any such plan be adopted.
In somewhat the same line Of thought,
though contemplating n notable CON
bination of the utilitarian with the
artistic, was The CRrTIc's suggestion
made some months ago for building n
bridge across the Potomac at Washing
ton In honor of General Grant and the
illustrious patriots and soldiers who CO.
operated with him In the restoration of
the Union, but there is n popular
prejudice against any departure from
the prevailing monotone of monu-
mental architecture. a stiff, stone
statue or dusky bronze horscman ap-
pears to be the set fashion.
Yet nothing could be more strikingly
typical Of the military achievements Of
the war, eliminating in the surrender
ofthe Confederate armies, than majes-
tic arch, or series of arches, spanning
the broad river which no longer traces
line of separation between the Sec
tions, and adorned with statuary and
bas-reliefs, representative of the glory
of American arms and the noble fruits
of peace which American valor made
possible and perpetual.
1t is now proposed to expend half
million dollars for monument to
President Lincoln, other hundreds Of
thousands for monument to Grant,
and so on, in city where monuments
already abound and where many more
TO men distinguished in various walks
of life are likely to be built in the
future. Why not combine in one com
memorative pile, which shall endure
for ages, with pillars of stone and ribs
of steel and ornamentation in bronze
and marble, our tribute to the great
President and the great General, and
others great in the same cause? And
what more impressive memorial than
the structure we propose as symbol
of our new and impershable brother.
hoodl Such work would open tc
architect and sculptor possibilities OF
creative genius hitherto untried and
should properly be made part of the
magnificent scheme of improvement
now in progress along the water front
The suggestion is made to Congress
not with any sanguine hope ofits adop
ton, but as something certainly wortl
more than a passing thought
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
THE NEW YORK PRESS.


The Sun this morning sum up the labor
situation in the West as follows: "The
knights Of Labor and the Southwestern rail
roads have now settled down TO contest OF
endurance. If they can find men who can do
the work, the corporations will win the fight;
but II they cannot, the Knights Of Labor will
win. Moderation, discretion and forbear-
ance are the qualities that are most needed;
and then let the great Issue be worked out to
its proper conclusion"
The World says "If the strike Is to be con-
tinued in earnest and extended, as now seems
not improbable, II Is TO be hoped that the
moral of the first era Of II, Just closed, will
not be lost upon the strikers. And that Is,
that they will lose ground In precise proper
tion as they adopt Violence While not OBJ
jecting TO the Mexican Pension bill, II hopes
that 1t will not be followed by another bill
providing for arrears.
The Times approves the bill of Mr.. Cox of
North Carolina for q reclassilcation of the
departmental service as move In the right
direction. IL fears that the Knights Of Labor,
by renewing their strike on the Southwestern
railroads, will only make their case worse.
The Tribunesays; "From Chinese merchants
and traders the country does not ask to be
delivered and the Presidents suggestion Ia
Congress that some way shall be provided by
which this class of foreigners can enter our
borders without too much trouble should be
promptly acted upon" 1t trusts that the
Navy Department will lose no time In send.
ing vessel Of war 10 the Nova Scotia coast
for purposes Of observation.
The Heyald thinks the Morrison Tariff bill
IN almost every respect good bill, The ro.
forms II proposes are necessary for the well
fare and prosperity of the country and Mr.
Randall should so regard 1t and act accord,
ingly As for the Ohio Democrats, Il does moi
matter that they have declared against 1t, as
''they are not worthy TO be called a part OF
any reputable political organization"
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
MIR. GLADsroNE,s DAY.

Tomorrow Mr.. Gladstone will an-
nounce the Irish policy by which he is
to stand or fall as the head of the
English Nation. Home rule and some
amelioration of the evils of landlord
ism are his aims. Tories, Wings,
Radicals and Scotch Liberals now ap-
pear to be united against him. BY
what expedients he may divide his op-
ponents and conquer, or whether he is
again to meet with temporary disaster,
are questions which today stir the
British Empire to its depths and create
profound interest In all lands.
Whether the British Pharoah will
release his Irish bondmen without the
discipline OF more plaques is the ques.
tion. The wrath of men Is often the
sharpest instrument for their destruc-
ton. 1t may be that English hatred
Of Ireland will restore the brutality of
coercion laws under Castle government
and make tyranny too hateful for its
own health at home. The English
people may be made weary of seeing
their government transformed into an
absolute despotism in Ireland. There
has been wonderful progress in that
direction during the past few years.
If now there is to be a receding wave,
it may only be to gather for the one
that shall finally reach the high water
mark Of fair play for the Irish subjects
of the Queen. THE CRrIc's predic-
tion is that the Grand Old Man" will
pull through. unless he thinks 1t best
TO lose this heat in the interest of the
race
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
A New Puzzle for ruxniers.

gentleman had four sons, A, b, G and
D, aged, respectively, 81, 20, 10 and Is
years. lie also had $4,000, which he de.
sired to divide equally among his four sons
in the following manner: A to receive his
share at once, the remainder Of the money
to be loaned at per cent; B to receive his
share when he became of age, the remainder
to be again put out at the same interest; 9
10 receive his share when he became Of age,
and the remainder to be again put out at
interest; ID to receive the remainder when
he became OF age-each to receive the same
amount of money. How much was 1t p
TFrom Monday,s CRITIC.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
4 Revival OF the Tnrbnn.

Says the London Graphic: "The turban,
which was so much In favor with our great
grardmothers as u fashionable head-dress,
is being rcsuscitated In Paris. AT present II
is only small edfice Of tulle or gauze, with
plume Of feathers at the side, but 1t
threatens TO become as large as It's prede-
cessor, which crowned the heads OF the
bellies early in the century"
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

SENATOR EpMUNDs was absent from
yesterday afternoons executive session
of the Senate, and again did that body
promptly take advantage OF his
absence. 1t proceeded to make con-
firmations right and left. Among those
confirmed was Mr.. Oberly to be q Civil
Service Commissioner. and against
whom II was expected very strong
fight would be made on the ground of
offensive partisanship. Mr.. Edmunds
is understood to have been strongly
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

OCCASIONAL newspaper paragraphs,
intimating that Senator Riddleberger
is not exerting due diligence in secur-
ing action by the Senate on the Free
Bridge bill are apparently made in ig-
norance of the fact that Mr.. Riddle
berger, in the earliest days Of the ses-
sion, secured the unanimous passage of
the bill by the Senate, The delay is at
the other end of the Capitol, and clli-
zens of Washington and of Virginia
are endeavoring in every way to secure
prompt action upon this most i'm.
portant measure.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

The peachgrowers are predicting
that this years crop of that fruit will
be very short indie ed. We fear that the
peach. growers are unduly jealous of
the price which peachblow vase re-
Gently brought in New York.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

opposed to Mr.. Obcrly's confirmation,
but he was not visible, and the mice
played and had very nice time The
calendar was cleared of all cases which
are known rs "unobj bjected" ones, and
unanimous report was made from the
Finance Committee that all collectors
of internal revenue should be con
frmcd, as Secretary Manning had
certified that there was nothing on file
in his Department rejecting upon the
moral or official characters Of the col
lectors who are to be superseded. This
report was adopted without any
lengthy discussion, but had Senator
Edmunds been there he would not have
allowed any such a course to be pur-
sued without stirring things up gen
orally. Senator Edmunds has prob
ably learned by this time that eternal
presence is the price which he must
pay in order to keep his Republican
colleagues to the line that he has
drawn, ana that even eternal presence
is more than likely to fail in that
particular.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
Total. ...$3.673

Divide $4,000 by that sum, and 1t gives
to A $27z256. Put the rest at interest one
year and deduct similar amoant for B,
and SO on through. All viii get the same
sum, except d Is short $40 of a cent as the
minute fractions were not kept account Of.
ARITHMETIC.
["A Guesser'' and "Mrs. Susan Wood
wardn send similar answers.-ED. CRITIC. |
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

The rumor that Mr.. Jay Gould is
going to Fort Worth, Texas, to as
sumo active control Of his interests in
that section is, we take it, without
much foundation
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
GENERAL AND CnITICULAR.

very accomplished gentleman. In truth, he
has acquired several accomplishments since
he came to this city. The one in which he
takes most pride is that of backing his
shoes like professional. His ''outft'' for
this purpose is very complete, even artistic.
On his recent journey South the porter Of
the sleeping-car appeared before him early
In the morning with the aforesaid shoes in
his hand and very lugubrious counte-
nance. .
"Can't git no shine on your shoes, sah."
"Why?''
"Cause a mighty fool nigger must Ter
BACKED 'em last time; they's gorrned all
over with blackin'."
"Yes," murmured the Comptroller soto
rocc; 'it was mighty fool nlgger," aud he
is now convinced that he understands the
currency question better than he does some
other things.
Miss Sarah Bernhardt, on her next visit
to this country, will come with wealth OF
gaudy and costly dresses. None of her
frocks, however, will be Of the decollete
variety. Miss Sarah is not built that way.
If Mr.. Powderly wants to know what
real labor trouble Is he ought to be Con-
gresham for about one term.
Paste diamonds constitute the consistency
that is jewel.
The BARRIERS now sing in the words Of tho
old poet:
OF all the days that's In the week,
We do not shave on one day,
And that's tue day that's comes between
A Saturday and Monday.
The National air of the Washington bar
bers is "God Shave the Queen" It's Eng
lish, you know.
The country may need standing army,
but there doesn't appear to be any need of
lying politicians.
"Bah !" said disappointed citizen to
| Thompson this morning. 81 think the
Forty-nnth Congress is the worst evel
saw"
"What's the matter with it ?' inquired
Thompson.
''It won't do anything, and what 1t doe:
do isn't worth anything"
SIT did one good thing yesterday"
81 never heard of It, What was it?"
"It adjourned"
There were innumerable little scratch
marks on the girls face when she appeared
at breakfast Monday morning.
"My gracious, Kitty p' exclaimed he
father, 'your face is all scratched up"
"Yes, papa" she replied demurely
"George was here last night"
"What's that got to do with itS"
"Why, papa, you know the barber shops
are closed on Sunday now, and"
"That's enough;" he interrupted, 'I'l
see about this" and he hustled off to SO
the authorities.
Regular boarder at hotel-W Waiter, 1 dom
see beans on the bill Of fare. Iwant som
beans, II you please. You know alway
call for them.
Waiter-Yes sab; but you CANT git non
to-day, sab. Fo' bundled skurshlnists fror
Boston visitin' de Capital yistiddy, sab.
A Western editor (married) says he vii
be glad to publish the poetry and board an
poet who will find word to rhyme wit
housekeeping which is not wlckedly pro
fame.
II somebody doesn't sit on Congressman
Benefits safety valve he will rush righ
| into the temple of fame without even hano
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

EDITOR CRITIC: In answer to above
submit the following as correct solution :
For each dollar given to A there must be
set apart for B, G and d sum which, at
compound interest at . per cent, will be
three years, respectively. We have there
fore
A, $1.00
b, 0.943x
C., 0.S9--
ID, O.S4- ...f.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

s~Es=s WE HEREBY NOTIFY ALL Per-
sons not TO pay any money on our account to
j. NJ. G. Wallach, commonly called Carl Wal
lach CHARLES WALTER,
CHAS. A. WALTER,
oto II q N W
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
LOST AND FOUND.

GTKAYED-From 2O1 ID st W, on
- Tuesday morning, a little white dog, with
black mark over left eye. Suitable reward
will be given.
II OST-1f the Party Who Was Seen to
IL take up black terrier dog with red
leather and nickel collar and tag 5O3, the
other day, wishes to avoid trouble, they will
return same to the undersigned and receive
reward. They are well known. B. q. Nc
QUAY, go Md ave wv.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
FOR RENT-.-HOUSES.

EOR RENT-By May 1, a 7-Itoom
II brick house, furnished, TO 2 or adults;
no small children. 3a3 list st 0, near Capitol.
EOR RENT-On the 18th, the Very
III desirable 10-room dwelling. No 210 1ith
81, near smithsonian; mod mp3; In good con
dition; large park. Apply to G. d. CHURCH,
p(0 f1fb NJ . w
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

REPRESENTATIVE BENNETT of North
Carolina Is out with definition of the
Mugwump that bears more resem-
blance to plain nature than to high
art. That amiablc creature he pro-
nounces to be "half horse, half alli-
gator and the balance swapping turtle.
II is to be observed that none of the
recent definitions of the Mugwump
have given that object its most distn-
gushing characteristic according to
the Mugwump itself. The poet laureate
of the Mugwumps, when he allows his
muse to soar aloft, invariably mentions
that the "Mugwump has crimson
crest" But it is evident that Mr.. B1n-
nett could not accept anything that the
Mugwump says about itself, for there
is not the slightest trace of the Mug
wump in his composition. He said in
the House yesterday that he had no
sympathy with the doctrine that the
spoils were to be divided among the
vanquished. 1t was as true to-day as
when the words were uttered by Marcy,
that "to the victors belong the spoils, T"
said Mr.. Bennett.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

THE Philadelphia Record consoles
the protectionists of that city with the
statement that mo city in the United
States will be so greatly benefited as
Philadelphia by repeal of the duties on
wool, hemp, jute, lumber, iron ore,
coal and other raw materials of manu-
featuring industries.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
HOUSES FOR RENT

In sums to suit at per cent.
The above Is only q small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at Office
for bulletins issued on 1st and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

A Western editor (marrieD says he will
be glad to publish the poetry and board any
poet who will find a word to rhyme with
housecleaning which is not wIckedly pro-
fnna
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

GOVERNOR LEE has issued u procla-
nation in accordance with the joint
resolutions adopted by the General
Assembly of the State, which declared
that the people Of Virginia will never
consent TO any settlement of her debt
other than on the basis of the Riddle
berger bill. The Governor appeals to
the people not to pay their taxes In
coupons which the Supreme Court has
decided to be receivable for such dues.
To do so would be unpatriotic and
abetting the States creditors who
are harassing the people by vexa-
tious litigation. If taxes were paid
in coupons Governor Lee says 1t would
bankrupt the Treasury. and the ex-
penses of government and of maintain
ing the schools could only be met by a
taxation so exorbitant as to be unbear-
able. The Governor concludes with a
reference to the fact that when West
Virginia became State she took with
her none Of the debt that was common
to oil of the Old Dominion before Its
disruption. The settlement which
brought that about was, he says, "the
result of bribery, fraud and corrup
tion. "
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

The famous Seventh Regiment of
New York will be the guests Of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps on
Monday, April 10, and the occasion
will be one of unprecedented interest
in our local military annals More
than this it will be an occasion of great
public interest, to which there is no
doubt citizens generally will literally
contribute, that our gallant New York
visitors may be Hospitality entertained
and carry back with them none but
agreeable memories of their reception.
THAT gentlemanly and urbsne GUS
toms officer ut San Francisco, who de-
tanned the new Chinese Minister and
staff until passports and credentials
were shown, ought to be whipped with
pig-tail until he learned what COM
mon courtesy was. The angels will
never get done weeping for the fan
tastic trickery of small men in clothes
too big for them.
THE Philadelphia Record consoles
the protectionists of that city with the
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

If somebody doesn't sit on Congressman
Benefits safety valve he will rush right
into the temple of fame without even hang
ing his hat up in the hall. Coming from
North Carolina, Mr.. Bennett as speaker is
somewhat OF tartar.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
CHAs. FLEIsCHMANN,s

" Ladies' and Gents Cafe,
1410 Pa. ave-, opposite Wizards Hotel.
Meals and luncheon at all hours. Open
from a. m. to Up. m, Boarders taken by
the week or month. oysters In all styles.
Open Sundays
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07

We have all respect for the Knights of
Labor, but upon mature deliberation we
have concluded to devote ourselves to
nights of rest.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-07
50 JOHN'Sn RESTAURANT, q
q ,s SAM 0RRIs0N, PROP.

Corner Seventh and d streets northwest.
II Is famous for its choice Oysters Terra
pin, Fish, Game, Wines. Liquors and Cigars.
The establishment has been remodeled, re-
fitted, restocked and In complete running
order. The celebrated Bumgarlner Whisky
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-01-07

Nom POSTMASTER Htnss TsousLE.-
There has been developed in the last
few DAYS another little international
episode. Last summer Postmaster
Hibbs, of Lewiston, Idaho, got bold OF
a large amount Of Government funds
and skipped 70 British Columbia. The
Possoffice agents traced him and ar
rested him on British soil. Next came
the question OF the extrsdition OF the
offender. The Postmaster General
called upon the Attorney General for
assistance. Solicitor General Goode
was directed 20 proceed 10 Victoria
After hearing the arguments OF coun-
sci the presiding Judge decided in favor
OF Hibbs' extradition back 10 the United
States. Most of the stolen money vas
recovered. In conductipa the proceed
inc~ at Victoria. Solicitor General Goode
EMPLOYED lawyers OF that city 10 assist
him. They have each sent in bill OF
5000. IL happened thai when the &C.
coun, Of the expenses Of she extrsdi-
ton proceedings vas presented to the
head Of the Department OF yastice,
0oode vas acting - ATTORNEY General.
he approved the sccoonis WHOA m
cluded $1,000 10 each OF the lawyers EN-
ployed; bat nos the Treasury omoiais
object 10 the payment. NOT that 10 would
appear sxorsitant, but because tue eu'
tire appropriation Of Consress for ex
tradition purposes 10 ouly &5ooo; there
fore 10 vas disarproved. There is no
aoust. hoxever. that the Victoria law
yers will get their money, fer even toe
Treasury officials bold oct In the belief
that Congress Gill naturally sppropriate
the sum necessary 20 pay for such Get
vices. Congress u seldom ni9Rardly IN
matters Of this kind.
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PACIFIC COAST.
The Dynamifers.

SAN Francisco. Jan. 6.-rhs three
dynaniters who were arrested on De
cent Der 10th were today found guilty of
storing guupowder contrary to the city
ordinance. The Jury was out one hour
and twenty minutes and recommended
the prisoners 10 mercy. Sentence will be
passed tomorrow.
Terry.Hiil.
SAN FRANcIsoo, Jan. Cit IL an
nouaced tonight that Miss Sarah Althea
Hill, plaintiff in the celebrated Sharon
divorce case, will be married tomorrow
morning at Stocktos. Cal, to David 8.
Terry. II Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court OF California.
San FRAsoIsco. Jan. 6. - Sailed
Steamer Beds for Astoria, ship Melrose
for Seattle, and ship Dashing Wave for
Tacoma.
TAroosH. Jan. 6.-Schooner passed out
at / .. m. barkentine Retriever at 8 p.
M, and steamship Queen of the Pacific
at $50 y. IN. Clear; brisk east wind.
PoRr ANoELos. Jan. Ozark Cow
litz in port. outward bound. Clear;
fresh northeast wind.
PoRT TOWNSEND, Jan. 6.-Arrived-
Bark Sarah Ridaeway from Victoria.
Sailed-Ship Entella for Sydney.
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SHOT HIMSELF WITH WATER TN
speaking of q recent suicide in New
York, the Telegraph says: The sui
eide was effected by the deceased sit
ting on the side of his bed and rest.
ing the stock Of q gun ubon the floor.
while the barrel was pointed at his
head. He evidently pulled the trig.
ger with his toe. When found the
body Of the deceased was lying upon
the bed. his head literally torn from
his body. So complete was the de
siructioR of the head that 1t is be-
lieved the gun was charged with
water. The appearance of the room
Ia which the shooting was done sus-
tains this view. The walls gave no
indication last evening that either
shot or bullets were used The room
presented no indication whatever
that such an awful tragedy was CON-
mitied in it beyond large blood
stain which overspresd the bed
clothing"