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The Washington critic., 1886-01-22


IT is an inyariable custom in the
House of Representatives, says the
Washington correspondent of the Min.
ncapolis 1ribuae, for Members to de-
pend upon the party leaders and to fol-
low the steering committee upon any
Of the important topics upon which
they are called to legislate. Every
visitor to the gallery for the first time
notices the supreme Indifference to the
proceedings which characterizes theac-
ton Of men on both sides of the House.
No matter how interesting the discus
sion may be, or how learned the views
expressed by the Member speaking,
one will always find 10, 20, 80 or even
100 Members busily engaged in writing
letters, reading newspapers, or other
wise occupying their time while these
discussions are in progress. Men in
Congress are very like boys at school.
They come with ideas but think it is
not necessary for them TO learn any
more upon any subject 1t frequently
happens that in private con
versatlon, after vote has
been taken, Member will say,
"lf had known that before | would
have voted differently" while the very
point upon which he has just been
enlightened has been clucidatod in
speeches time and again, perhaps,
through the entire session, The silver
question to-day is, perhaps, the most
important before Congress, Whether
members whose minds are now made
up will allow themselves to be con
vinced to the contrary OF their own
views is very doubtful, but il is still
certain that less than one.iifth of the
whole number of Representatives have
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

1t will be a wonder if the present
term of Congress does not kill off a
number of the Presidential candidates,
says the Washington correspondent of
the Troy Times. 1t is rare thing to
have Senator elected President--so
much so that there seems to be some
fatality about 1t, The Senate has q
quartette OF prominent Republican as.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22
FOR SALE AND RENT.
ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN

THOS. E. WAGGANfAN, 017 street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
THREE.SToRY BRICK AND FRAME
HOUSES For SALE.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22
FOR RENT---HOUSES,


VNOR RENT-3O8 to 316 Mass ave N @,
II Grooms, bath; bay-window; bricks; all
conyonionces; SCI. Apply to Henry Jaeger,
Is 9TH SITS
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

JoHN YARDwGDE is a member of the
Nebraska Legislature. lie is probably
"all WOOL" too, or his constituents
would not have elected him.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

NOR REST-Trick House., No. 1915
II Nj ST N W, g rooms; mod imps, and In good
repair; price $40. 1921 Il st, Lowe & Kintz.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22
PERSONAL.

GIVES, I've Tried 'Em All, ana the
4 FORSYTH CAFE takes the cake"
remarked gentleman In our hearing the
other day. The best 10 and 2jc, meals In the
citv hlg 10Th II
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

NyTANTED-S Situations for two White
w ChGmbermaids, either In one or sepa-
rate families; also for an educated youth who
has no dread of work, M NJ st II W, Dun
dorc & Co.. only emp. bureau conducted by
ladies.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22
EoR LADIES ONLY.

EINE CABINET PHOTOS. Sc u Doz
a. best quality; ON gilt edge cards; proofs
shown. Laldner, 02i Pa ave (over Vogts'O
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22
spRINaMAN.s EMPRESS,

SOUTH CAPITOL AND ID SITS. S. W.
General Transfer Agency Safes, Machinery
and Plate Glass moving a Speciality.
Telephone. 87i-2. solo
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

w ANTED--By u Young Man, with
w best of references, collecting to do for
one or more firms. Address W. L. D., Critic
office
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

A Nassar College diploma, while orna.
mental, Is not quite as useful as the knack of
Tapping over pancakes or cooking good cof-
fec, or deity sewing up q rent, or knitting a
warm comforter Therefore, ladies we offer
prizes for the useful arts of dressmpking and
fancy needework. A gold medal will be
awarded the lady exhibiting the finest sample
of sclfmadc dressmaking and another to the
lady exhibiting the finest piece of fancy work
of her own making at the Concordia "Jahr:
markt See the medals in the windows of
Mir. Ed. +. Droops music store, No. 0!j Pa
ave. For particulars address the secretary,
EDW. W. KOCH, washington Journal"
office,
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

~ REAT Bargains in Watches and
" iewelry previous TO removal. Thomas
A In1spu hJS NH a.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

A GENTLEMAN of Culture and Re-
N hnement in all his taste, would like to
meet young lady or widow with Ike quallli-
cations, for companionship. Address Com
nnninn. Crltln nlllrn.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22
WAIVED SITUATIONS.

w ANTED-By u Practical Coiored
w painter, house. painting by the day;
small contracts preferred; graining a speciality
Address Painter. 2ilgl6 Il 80 n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-22

AIDES HAIR DRESSING, CUT
IL ting and shampoong, at Nine Demon
geots Human Hair and Perfumery store, 900
II st n W, opposite Masonic Temple.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
A Resolution

For the construction of a sidewalk on the east
side OF Broadway from Sixth street to the
Roadway bridge across the Rhine creek, in
in block 5e, and lots :, 8, AS, 6, 4, s and 8, in
block q, Iodd's %Yankton. and thence north
IN front of land owned by ...... ....e., to
the said Broadway bridge.
BE 1t resolved by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Yankton:
Section l.. That it is, and is hereby declared
necessary, that the following sidewalk should
be constr ucted in the city of Yankton to-wlt:
On the east side of Broadway from Sixth street
to the Broadway bridge across the Rhine creek
in front of and along lots IL, 8, 4, s, 6, Z, and
=, in block %, and lots 2, 5, 4. s., d, T., i and 8,
in block II, .Todd's Yankton, and thence north
n,front of land owned By .,..,, ,..,,,.t 10 said
Broadway bridge,
Section 2. That said sidewalk shall be six
feet wide, the outer edge thereof to be laid up
Oh the curb line of said Broadway street $50,
feet distant from the adjacent lots above des-
crlbed;, and the said sidewalk shall be con-
structed OF wood and in all respects in accord
OF the city, and plans and specifications to be
prepared by the city engineer, and approved by
the Mayor and Council The said side v alks
alongside, or in front of any of the aforesaid
section OF two Streets shall be extended to the
curb Ane of the crossing street, or SO as to
meet ana connect with any sidewalks now laid
down., or that may be laid down hereafter,
upon such crossing streets.
section s. That the cost and expense of
making the aforesaid improvements shall be
betrayed by special tax, to be levied upon the
aforesaid lots, or parts of lots, bounding or
aputtlng on the same, in proportion to the
feet front OF the said lots or parSa of lots SO
Astounding or abutting.
Sectlon 4. That said sidewalk may be laid on
grade as designated in the said plans and spe-
clncatlons to be prepared by the city engineer.
Seollon .. That this resolution shall be ub-
nshed for tour consecutive weeks in the official
newspaper of the city.
Adopted September 18th, 1888.
- y NJ. 0'BRIEN, Cry Clerk.
approved this 18th day of Sept. 1885.
- JAMES GROVE. Mayor nro fem.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

But the old Dutch style stone houses, with
high gables, influenced all the early building.
One of the most notable of these old style
American houses is the esidence of Mai, Ben:
Perley Poore. Mai. Poore is so we'll known
as a Washington newspaper man and author
that it will surprise many to know that he
has a country nome at all. That he has, and
one Of the quaintest, solidest old houses In
the country, too. 1t is at Indian Ilil, ltasss
Maj. PORES afad," as the English would call
1t, is farming, a strange fancy for a newspaper
man. But the veteran major is a fortunate
journalist. He is able to throw away some
of the money he earns in writing in keeping
up a model farm.
There are stone houses, built in somewhat
the style of Maj. PORES, only smaller and
single rooted, scattered about New Jersey
and New York state that are not less than
$50 years old. That ancient iron-like stone
which abounds in those parts is as rigid and
unchanging as Dutch customs and New Eng
land P%uritanism, More so, indeed, far more.
Knickerbocker ways long since gave place to
the American spirit of go ahead, and New
England Puritanism is only the shadow Of
itself. But the old houses in which Puritans
sang psalms through their noses and Dutch
men smoked their pipes and drank beer re-
main.
Very comfortable were the old colonial
houses. One strange thing impresses the
deliver into the architecture of those days.
Even the most primitive structures, those
built in the pioneer days of the Atlantic
division of states, are infinitely more comforts
able and durable than the pioneer houses nov
put up in the prairie states. The latter are
riekety and pasieboardline, HE everything
else in this makeshift age. The fact does not
indicate improvement in the American
character.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
HOME OF WILLIAM wALTr puErp

HOME OF WILLIAM WALTER HEbPs
A case in point is at hand. The illustra-
ton shows the residence of, William Walter
Phelps, Esq mt Englewood, N. j. Its "long,
low and rambling enough to suit the fancy
of the veriest young lady novelist. The dis
tingnished New Jersey congressman and his
family live here all the year when they are
at home,sin preference to anywhere else. His
house; like many other recent mansions, imi-
tates the farmhouse pattern. The cottages
so-called, of the summier jewellers at our
watering places furnish some notable speci
mems of architecture, though, like many other
things American, they are vastly orerdone.
They are too fine, too large and costly to be
inhabited only four months i'll the year. 1t
is pleasant to feel sure, though, that many Of
our suburban homes of stone. brick and wood
are as handsome and tasteful enthusiastically
as any in the world. With the wealth that is
rapidly increasing, the number Of these will
be- constantly added to.
It is a relief to know that the. high, narrow,
box fashion Of house is departing. Mod.
erately low ceilings are far preferable to the
lofty slit III the wall which used to be thought
the correct thing. When we go one step
further and have houses built of plaster on
the outside, with red-tiled roofs in ridges, that
will be another step toward artistic beauty.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
Advice to Mothers.

Are You disturbed at night and broker
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? Ifso
send at once and get a bottle Of
Mrs. WINsLow's SooTHINa SYRUP fol
Children Teeth1ng. It's value is lnoelcu'
liable. 1t viii relieve the poor little sui.
ferer Immediately. Depend upon it
mothers, there is no mistake about it
1t cures d~ysentery and diarrhoea, regu.
lates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind cello, softens the gums, reduces in.
hammation and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. Wjnsloao,s
Soothing Syrup for Children Teething is
pleasant to the taste. and is the prescrip'
ton Of one Of the Oldest nurses and
best female physicians in the United
States, and is for sale by All druggists
throughout the world. Price twenty
five cents o bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
character.
HALLWAY OF S, a. WARDS HOME.


,one of the most beautiful of the lately
built American country houses in the eastern
states rave returned somewhat to the old
colonial pattern in construction, In the pict-
ure we have a hall and stairway from the
residence of Samuel Gray Ward, of Lenox,
Mass. All this region, in the n~eighborhood
of the Berkshire hills, is picturesque, and
mon and means and taste have been not slow
to avail themselves of its advantages in build
ing sites, Some Of the most beautiful rural
mansions in America are in this neighbor-
hood.
tits rather a noteworthy fact that while
the finest homes in England are hidden away
in The heart of the country, the most splendid
and attractive homes of America are, without
exception, III the suburbs of the large cities.
They are not exactly city or country houses,
but half and half, as if our rich Americans
had not yet quite made up their minds
whether they liked the city or country best.
That Is just the case. The: generation of
wealthy Americans Immediately past chung to
the city and detested country life. Now the
tide Of evolution is setting towards the coun-
try. 1t is q mark of Improvement iii taste.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
An End to Bone ScrapInq.

Edward Shepherd Of Harrisburg, III.
says: "Having received 30 much benef.
from Electric Bitters, l feel it my duty te
let suffering humanity know it. Have had
a running sore on my leg fer eight
years my doctors told me 1 would have tt
have the bone scraped or leg ampn.ated.
used, instead, three hotties of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Armies
Salve, and my leg is now sound and WE'LL
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty. cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25t
per box by the Excelsior Drug store O.
Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
some aMERICAN HOMES.
SPECIMENS or OLE hND NEW SUB
uagAN ARCHITECTURE.

Can There lie sucii = Thing as an
AMERICAN Architecture? - Long, Low,
Irregular sI%;lnsions Fashionable for
the Country N~ow-Coionial Houses.
Many people with high art notions are fond
of talking about american architecture. y
Il don't believe there amt 10 sicl pusson,"
saws. Mrs. Prig. There can be no snoh ding
rs an American architecture. In Louisiana
and Alabama n house should be low and
broad, with halls as wide as a room, and 4
large rooted yeranda all about it, To make it
as cool and shaded as possible. In Minnesota
a dwelling viii want To be just as compact
and tight built rs it can be made, for warmth
The walls should be Of triple Thickness, the
windows and door castings doubly lined ana
Joined with tac utmost care. Even then the
needle-like frost points OF a Manitoba lizard
penetrate them and lie in curdling little heaps
upon the floor about the base boards. What
kinship can there bo between inonses in which
| the first objee is to keep heat out and those
| where the chief end OF building is to keep il
in. AS has been remarked once or twice be-
fore, this is asbig country,
In the old colonial days whom only a small
strip along the sea was inhabited, there was
an Observation-Disclosures Dutch in the
neighboriood of New YORK and American.
English in the neighborhood of Boston.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15


inches in the broad jump. The competition
was decided by allowing five points to the
winner of a single event, three points to
second man and one point to third man. Mr..
Ford secured Al points in nine competitions,
and being thus assured of the championship
did not compete in the two other events.
Unlike many other famous athletes, Mr..
Ford has not O long string of broken records
to his credit, but his performances have all
been worthy of recognition. But his stand
ing jump, without weights, in which he
cleared 10 feet 9& inches, has never been APP
preached by an amateur. His feat of clearing
"a feet AZ inches in three standing jumps is
also the best on record in the world for an
amateur. III vaulting with. one fand on a
bar he has cleared 5 feet 32li inches, a feat
never equaled.
Mr.. Ford is a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y,
is "a years old, 5 feet 6 Is inches tall, and
weighs about 145 pounds,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

the medical depart oFESS couES.
ment of Columbia university at Washington.
He is an elegant and ~forceful writer, in
fusing even into scientific subjects q liveliness
which makes the dullest topic treated by his
pen readable. His home is iii Washington,
Being known by his scientific fellow labor
ers to have so clear a head on him, wonder
has been expressed that he should permit him
self, as they say, to be deluded by that mix
ture of Buddhism and blatherskiteism known
as theosophy. To all of which the learned
doctor answers his FORMER brethren much in
the spirit of Fanny Squeers' postscript to
Nicholas Nicllleby. "P. 81 pity your ig-
norance and despises you,' or at least,
if not that he tells them that great
discoveries are ON the eve Of making
in psychic science. Spiritualism, mesmerism,
clairvoyance and ghosts are drops of the
coming shower. He himself has simply
already perceived and acknowledged facts
which all will be forced to give i'll to ere
long. Many have already northumberland
and silenced by the manifestations of powers
hitherto unsupported in mankind. To which
the professors opponents answer "Bosh," and
he in turn simply says, "Wait; you'll see.n
DR.. Coues has certainly proved his faith by
his works. He has given up various scien-
tific positions of honor and enaolumcnt to de.
vote himself to occult studies,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

Over Many q League

Spreads the missms, or poisonous vapor, that
begets malarial and typhus fever. Wherever
there is s~tagnant water in which vegetation,
or refuse of any kind decays, there, as surely
as the sun rises, are generated the seegis Of
fevsr and ague, dumb ague. and other endf,mAc
maladies of the malaria1 type. For the effects
os this envenomed air, Hostetter's Stomach
both the contraction and recurrence of sDch
maladies. Even along the line Of excavation
for the Lesseps Panama Canal, where malarial
gssessses are not only virulent but deadly.
Hostetter's Stomach BItters has demonstrated
lts incompatible protective qualities. Not
gnly Tor febrile complaints. but also for dis
ORDERS OF the stomaNh, liver and bowels. for
Ine1matism and inactivity of the kidneys and
nladder, IT is very effective. Il counteracts
sne cnects of fatigue, damp and exposure.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

fantry, and was transferred to the cav
airy in 1870. During the last seven years
he has been captain of Company B, Fourth
cavalry, and was much esteemed for his sol
dierly qualities by Gen. b.. S. Mackenzie, on
whose staff, we believe, he served. In his
great pursuit of Geronimo, Lawton kept
him shooting until he had nothing left to
shoot with" as Gen. Stanley once expressed
it, and it was no doubt their lack of ammuni,
ton that largely influenced the surrender Of
the Apaches. When once Geronimo and his
son Chappa came in, and the hereditary chief,
Natchez, followed, the campaign was crowned
with complete success.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
Sc0TT'S EMULSION OF PURE

God Liger OIL wiM HWophospAites, for
Lang Troubles and Wasting Diseases.
DR.. j. Simonaud, New Orleans, La,
says: '.Scott's Emulsion isthe finest prepara-
tion, of the kind ever brought to my notice. In
affections of the lungs and other wasting dis
eases, We may consider it our most reliable
agent. In a perfectly elegant and agreeable
form"
Several hundred bushels of wheat
were raised on the agricultural college
grounds at Bookings this year, for e1-
perimenting purposes, under the direo-
ton OF Prof. Foster.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

rnand is due the
credit OF the cap
ture. Capt. Law
ton entered the vol.
unteer army in
April, 1861, as a ser
geant of the Ninth
Indiana infantry,
and at the end OF
the war had be
come lieutenant col.
one of his regi.
ment. Then he en-
tered the regular
service as second
~lieutenant of in,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
A Resolution

frovidIng for the extension of a wator main,
On walnut street from Third street to
Resolved, That a water main of .;x inch n; no,
ne iaid from the main on Third street at the
snretsection OF Third and Walnut streets,
so oa on walnut street to the south side Ok
oecona street, with hydrants at proper point
oa points; Provided, that the money to pay the
c cita tnereoI be Immediately deposited III the
n r treasury by the person or persons whose
70 De returned to said person or persons. as the
case may pc, at the pleasure of the mayor and
Sotac " OF SAID city, within two years from
OF Ten per cent per annum added.
Der, 1883. oepeeh-
Attest: e. NJ. O'BRIEN, City Clerk.
approved inns Ilth day of September, 1888,
JAMES GROVE, Mayor pro tenn.
Accepted by the person or persons whose
OF September, 1888: .
Charles +. Rossteuscher sksa
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
Nervous populated Men

You are allowed a free trial Of thirty
lays of the use of DR.. Dyes celebrated
Voltalc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and
permanent cure Of Nervous Debility,
loss of Vitalisi and Mann God, and all
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diseases. Complete restoration to
health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred. illustrated PAM
phlet, with full information, terms. etc.,
mailed free by addressing Voltaic Belt
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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

;troyea by a gale. In 1855 the work of build
ing a stone tower was begun. The ledge had
to be ~excayated far down i'll q pitlike hollow
70 furnish foundation enough. SO furious
arc the breakers here that this could only be
lone ut low tide in the calmest weather. 1t
was n bad season that year, and workmen
were able to get in only 100 hours labor alto
sether.
During the whole year 1857 there were only
100 hours and q minutes of working time.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
Bmckten's Arntca satre

The best SalYe in the world for Outs,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Corns, aud all Skin Eruptions, and pos.
itively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For Sale by the Excelsior Drug Store Of
Purdy d Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15
eERoNlMo's cApToa.
Capt. Henry w. LaEton, Fourtl, United
Stn.cs Cnyairy.

Oiit' fiefify ". IMWtuh, IUuFtH ShIttu
States Cavalry.
The chase aud capture Of Geronimo and
Natchez together with their banl of OUT
lnwed Chiricahuas necessitated one of tho
most harassing expeditions that ever fell to a
soldiers lot. The exceptional witness OF the
savages and the wild nature of the country,
through which the pursuing soldiers were
compelled to travel thousands Of miles, adds
to the glory of the expedition.
To Gen. Miles is due the credit of planning
the campaign, but to Capt. Lawton's com.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

which employs CHARLES Il. SAWYER
1000 hands. He has served two terms in the
Legislature of his state, which is the only ex-
perience in public service which he has
had. He is interested in several railroads
and other commercial enterprises.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

Naturally they were a little nervous about
that time, In 1881, however, the brave fell
lows completed their work and Tillmanook
became an illuminated danger instead of a
dark one. An iron bridge has since been built,
one end of which rests on the rock and the
other is dropped down to a vessel when a
landing is attempted, which can only be in
calm weather.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-15

foremost living or
%nithologist. At
tached TO his name
is a string of titles,
honorary and sci
entific, nearly half
q dozen inches
long, printed in fine
type, wide column,
He is a member of
the British Ornith-
ologists' union, q
collaboration in the
Smithsonian in
s%titutiou at Wash
ington, and profess
sor of anatomy in