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The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

Seventeen young and pretty maidens, mono
under sweet sixteen and none very much
over that halcyon age, hired cottage at
Eden Centre and ran Il themselves for
about two weeks, doing their own house.
keeping, baking aud washing. Tho summer
days were spent in botaniziug aud trlmping
about over fields. All came back tD Buffalo
yesterday aud as brown as Spanish seno.
iiias.- Buffalo Courier.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

TOR RENT-222 N. j. Ave S E, Fur
Il nished rooms on 1st, I'd and 3D. floors;
prices reasonable for summer.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
PROPOSALS.


HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,, u. y,
WASHINGTON, d. O., Aug. 9, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Office until i2 o'clock noon on WEDNES
DAY, September !, 1886 for the delivery Of
eight hundred 900 tons of the best White Ash
Furnace Coal (screened); also eighty tSO)
cords of the best Spruce Pine and eighty (SD
cords of the best oak Wood, and rs much
more coal and wood as may be needed ut the
House of Representatives during the present
fiscal year, said wood and coal to be delivered
and stored In the vaults at the south wing of
the Capitol on or before the 18th day of Oo-
tUhcr, 1856. The coal must weigh 22iO pounds
10 the ton and the oak wood be cut In three
(D pieces. The wood must measure l93 cubic
cut at the Capitol. The right to rcweigh the
coal at the Capitol, and the right to reject
any and all bids L. reserved. The bids to be
indorsed Proposals for Coal and Wood" and
addressed to
JOIN u. CLARK, JR.,.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
JOHN II. CLARK, JR.,
I1prE pf TTpugp pf Ron n 4
nErARTMENT OF STATE,
IL WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, II

SEALED PROPOSALS will he received at
The Department of state until IL o'clock noon
MONDAY, August 10, 1886, for furnishing the
Department with Ice during the fiscal year
ending 3Gth June 1857.
The right to reject any AMI all bids Is re-
served. Necessary information will be fur.
nishcd upon application TO persons proposing
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

The decree Of divorce obtained by
Mr., Donald Crawford from his wife
because of her relations with Sir
Charles Dixie has, the cable informs us,
been made absolute. Now let the
cable preserve an absolute silence on
this subject and morality Will have a
chance to convalesce.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
EDUCAIIGHSi.

e. HORIUANU Rpvoiutionizrd and
- brought within the Immediate reach of
all persons possessed uf the rudiments OF elu-
catitu. Sloan. Dupluyau possesses "A lCgibllty
hitherto unknown. a specIl NEATNESj Of
that The erti c system Is uniailingly Impaired
In 12 iours' tuition or ~ postal lessons. at
cost much below other systems. Glasses and
private tuition daily. Books, etc, ON hand.
call or send stamp for prospectus, THE
SCHOOL. lf1f Il II N W
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

A GRAND exposition of minerals is
TO be held at Lima, Peru, under the
auspices of the Government, in June
Of ncNtyear the object being TO make
known to the world the wonderful
mineralogical wealth of that country.
The same exposition will in all proba-
bility be transferred to Washington in
1880, TO be opened under the auspices
of the managers of the American Cen
tennial. There is no country on the
Western Continent that will not be
willing to avail itself of the incalcula.
bic benefits from display of its re.
sources at the Capital of the United
States,
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

30 TO TEMPLE PHARMACY For
VI Pure Drugs ana Chemicals.
Best and coolest soda water in the city.
Corner i and 9th SITS n w.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
WANTED nELp--.MAtE.

w ANTED--Boy and Girl in Printing
w office, $3.50 per week to start with
o. 81
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Advertisements Of Th1ee Lines aR0er this Aea
inserted three times for 20 cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
'FFICEs FOR RENT.
LOANS.
REAL ESTATE.

TOR SALE-By ID. q. Proctor & Son,
IL 1926 T. ST. n W., on easy terms.
lst st $ O, bet Il and q, & rs, all m i.....si000
II ST IL @, bet l2th and 18TH u rs, all m /. 1900
W st W, bet 18th and 18th, rs, all IN l. 5000
Is 81 c, new brick, ~, all IN i,,....,., 800
ali m i..,. "" :i.,,,'.,,',:,,,,..,,,,',' @ D' a,lOO
O. 6rs all "a Observation-Disclosures, ''' Wv ,' "" -y' 1000
Two lots ON N & ave c, price por ft... GOO
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THE New York Sun spells River and
Harbor bill with three letters, viz,
job, The orthography Of our es-
teemed contemporary seems to be sut-
fering with torpid liver.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

Yesterday New York detective, accom-
panied by a Washington officer, was at one
Of the depots looking at an outgoing train.
There was a big crowd of men rushing for
the cars, and the New York detective was
watching them intently. Finally he turned
to his companion:
"By George, old man." he said, "why
don't you spot some OF them chaps?'
"WhichY' asked the Washington man.
"Why, them chaps pilin on to the cars
There's meat in that gang, sure"
saw, come off," was the indignant an
swer "Dldn't you know Congress had ad E
journed? Them's Congressman startin fer
home.n
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07


NOTWITHSTANDING the new aspect
within bc last few Jovs on1 t,r
Ground to,,cn hy u,c Goyrrnmcn, of
Mcvicn In r.s,ons, ,o th, dcm,,I of
Mr. Rovard Tho dnm,,J m.do NJ thn
limo and ur1,r ,hr circumstanco.
It wos wns none thn less warrnntoble.
As tbc pbiln1aInhia Iym,. remarks
this mornin, "natbinc In, occurred I,
involidate ,be nosilion as,umcl by th,
Denar,ment of State" and conse.
oueptlv nothing has occurred TO excuse
,he silence Of Con,rcs. ,lpon the subject
The claims of Mexico TO extra terrific.
riol Jurisdiction. whether advanced in
the present trial or not. are absolutely
untcnoble. The same claims are liable
TO he made ON other occasions. We
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

MEMBERS of the National baseball
club were present last night at bau-
quet given the Chicago nine by the pro
prietor of Wizards Hotel. Two floral
baseball bats were among the table dec
orations. On one Of them was the word
"Chicagos," in pink. and on the other,
Nationals" in blue, The blue color
on the Nationals floral bat does not by
any means indicate their state of mind.
The Nationals can be beaten every day
of the week with hilarious cheerful
ness that is commcndable and certainly
worthy of a better cause.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
ROhRnlNG.
LOST AND FOUND.

EUUND-On Wednesday Evening,
IL Aug 4, pair of cuffs and outf buttons.
owner can have same by calling at 1883 Pa
ave and proving property.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

over the magnificent sigh presented at
New London when the New York
Yacht Club weighed anc ,or and start.
cd on its annual cruise. In the eX.
ubcrancc of It's admiration the sur cX.
claimed. start your sheets and splice
the maiubracc, gcntlemcni f" Splicing
the mainbracc if not done too fire.
qucntly and deeply will not Interfere
with any yachtsman's starting on a
cruise, but the yachtsman who should
commence cruise by starting his
sheets would remain about in statUquo.
We fear the nautical editor of the star
thought that the starting Of the sheets
of yacht meant progress like the
starting of the stars presses.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
PROPOSALS. FOR CASE IRON
PLATES.
Office Of Builder for state, War and Navy
Dnuuptmputg

Office Of Builder for state, War and Navy
Departments,
WAsHINGTOS. d. c., July 30, 1856.
SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing, de.
livcring and fttins in place tho Cast Iron
Trench Plates required In the floor of the sub
basement OF the west and center wings Of the
Building for state, War aud Navy Depart
neuts, IN this city, will be received at this
Office until IL NJ, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th
day of August, 1856, and opened Immediately
thereafter IN presence of bidders.
Specifications, general instructions to bid
dCrs and blank forms of proposal will be fur
nished on application TO this Office,
TuOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
Col. Corps of Engineers.
DROPOSALS for ELECTRIC CABLES
Office of Building for State, War and Navy
Departments,
WAsHNGToN, D. c., July 90 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing and
delivering about $500 feet If lead covered
Electric Wire Cables for tho Building for
state, War and Navy Departments In this
city. will be received at this Office until IL m.
on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day OF August,
1856, and opened Immediately thereafter in
presence OF bidders.
Specifications, general instructions to bid
dCrs and blank forms of proposal Will be fur
nished 10 established manufacturers and
dealers on application to this office
THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
Col Corps of Engineers.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THE esteemed New York star is
very enthusiastic admirer Of the noble
sport of yachting, 1t waXed eloquent
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
KEEPS SHIRTS.

At Usual Prices.
C c Brand nd,...,,.,,.,.....,....., 75c
Grthu ,'' ''''''''''',,''' '''''''''''''' ~
y bIhlu' ''''''.'''' '',. ,.''' ''''''''''''' l'sD
The ladies are especially requested 70 call
Keeps Shirts
KEEPS SHIRTS made to measure as usual
SIN for $40. The very best that can be pro
duced. Satisfaction guaranteed.
X x Brand Collars, six for....,.,,..... 0Oc
X Brand Cutls, per pair.....,...,... 2jc
Closing out entire lot of TRAVELLING BAGS
at ACTUAL COST. If you need one, don't
fail to see them.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
LIVERY STABLES.

IF YOU want to Buy, Sell, Exchange,
4 or hire horses, carriages, harness, etc, go
To VIM. II. Downey's stables, 1920 TO 1924 l. 4;
repository, 1877 and 1929 l. st n W; none but
reliable stock handled; everything guaranteed
as represented. VIM. u. Downey.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
The Norwood Institute.

A Select Boarding and Day School for Young
Ladies and Little Girls.
REoPENs SEPTEMBER 30. 1856.
For catalogue and all particulars, address
MIR. AND MRS. wM. D. CABELL,
Principals,
1919 and i2l4 1ith ST. n. w,
or for immediate attention at Norwood. Mol
son County, Va. Pupils desirous of preparing
for the regular course OF the Norwood Insti-
tuto, or who wish an opportunity TO acquire
find II TO their advantage to attend the sum
mer session at Norwood.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

A woman wears her prettiest stockings on
o rainy day Life.
is that so? Well, now, don't you know,
we thought she wore them on on, but
then we may have been mistaken and We
will not contradict one who apparently
speaks by authority.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
FOB SALE...LOTS.

NOR SALE--LOt 90 rt Front, on 9th st
A ne, near corner Il Cap st. Apply at s92
Il Cap 1t.
NOR SALE-A BARGAIN-A Nice
IL building lot near Govt Printing Office,
only 35C per foot; terms, $500 cash, balance
on long time. Address g., Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

One lot Four-in II and silk and Satin Ties,
regular prices 5Oc, Zoo and 81; now we Will
put them all at 35c each
SOC. Tock and Puff scarfs. SOC
15C. " ,n....,.,...,.. SOC
Fisk, Clark & Fiagg's Punjab Scarfs... 35c
We mention one special bargain in Fancy
Trimmed Nlrht Shirts al 1hn. rclllY worth 81 =
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

Some old philosopher says man had
better buy than borrow. OF course, OF
course. Aud wouldn't a mau look like
philosopher slipping around trying to buy
adolar to hold him together till payday?
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
GENERAL AND CRITICULAR.

The oleomargariue men of Chicago say
they will fight. They haven't the strength
OF butter men.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THE Senatorial edition Of the Mt
iiondl Republican will be issued on or
about the 18th of August and the en-.
terprising managers of our esteemed
contemporary are already assured that
it is to be one of the great newspaper
successes of the year. Much time,
labor and money are being expended in
its preparation and it will abound in
features Of valuable interest not only to
Senators and Members Of Congress, but
to the general public. We extend to
the undertaking our kindest and big
gest wishes.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THERE have been shipped from Ha-
zlehurst Mississippi, so far this season
$4,000 boxes Of the finest peaches, and
shipments continue at the rate Of /, 900
boxes day, Such outrages on the
part Of Mississippi are very roprehen.
siblo.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
FOR SALE--H0llSES,

LNOR SALE-Brick House 033 NJ at,
Il bet 9th and 10th sts W; II rooms, two
bathrooms: lot "a by 105 to alley; cheap and
terms reasonable. Apply ON premises.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THERE are to be thirty-one State
elections this fall and they all occur
on the second of November, excepting
in Maine, where Governor, Legislature
and Congressman are to be chosen on
the 18th of September, and in Georgia,
where State officers are to be chosen
October 6. Alabama, Georgia, Ken
lucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi
and Virginia elect only Congressman
in November. The election in Orego n
took place June 7 and in Rhode Island
April 7,
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

The day with watery eyes awalles,
And o'er the earth
Its grim, gray light unhealthy breaks,
Devoid Of mirth.
The low-hung clouds are ashy pale;
And damp and chill
The air from every hill and dale,
Foroboding Ill,
There is no flush upon the sky
OF healthy red;
All round the painful shadows lie,
Pale as the dead.
The clements refuse to work
On land or sea
'Tis thus the Signal Service clerk
Goes on spree.
Two ice houses were burned in st. Louis
yesterday. st. Louis, even in cool sum.
mer, has a terrific climate.
Land Commissioner Sparks will send O
corps of surveyors up to Comptroller Dur-
ham with instructions to run a few lines
over him and determine his area. Mr..
Sparks wants to compare the figures with
his own dimensions.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

There was Cox of North Carolina,
a beautiful NJ. c.;
A civil-service Member,
As handsome as could be.
lie asked denomination;
The Tarheols asked to know
His views of Office holding,
Which he took pride to show.
He favored reformation
In the civil-scryice branch
The Tarheels showed him under
With mighty avalanche.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07
PERSONAL.

IALIFORNIA WINE ROOM, TI3 ID
" st n W. Jacob Gundach's Celebrated
White and Clnret Wines by the glass and bot
Tie. n. K. WEYAND, late from san Bernar-
dino Iinl
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

WILL Lady, who sat Facing Gentle
w man in open car last Saturday even-
ing. and who entered Sth ST drug store please
rive address to HORN, Critic Officer
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THE Central Labor Union Of New
York has decided to 90 into politics
and will nominate a candidate for
mayor Of that city next fall. This news
has caused clutter and good deal
Of excitement among the New York
politicians.
The Washington critic., 1886-08-07

THE Congressional Record of the ses-
sion just closed, so far as completed,
fills S, s,G30 pages, which will probably
be increased to 5000, not including in
deXes and appendices 1t contains
about 1900 pages more of debate than
ever before manufactured by any pre-.
ceding session OF Congress, 1t seems
strange, considering lie acknowledged
power of the English language, that
so much could be said to comparatively
SO small a purpose.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10

30uglla, Colds and Pneumonia. No. 5--Ufiicer J. D. Green, of the po- |ice forcs of Little Rock, says Able's Honey of Tar cured him of q terrible Bold that had settled on his lungs, and ' also cured as If by magic dangerous tase of croup In one of his little chil-
 Iren.
 No. 56-Mr. W. W. Burrows, q mer- thant at Renter, Grant county, Ark,
 \rites under date of September l7th,
 ld says: Your Able's Hcney of Tar tnd Lemon cured msof very distress Ing cough last spriDg, after having Sried variety ofother remedies. Yours ks the best have ever taken. t0ugh in children use Able's Honey of
 Tar and Lemon. For sale by J. w.
 Reils. and J. T. Odom, Dover.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10
LEMON ELIXIR

Cures indigestion, headache. mala- ria, kidney disease, fever, chills, loss of appetite, debility and nervous prostration by regulating the Liver. StnmacI. Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.
 Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh julce of Lemons, combined with other vegetable liver tonics, cathar tics. aromatic stimulants and blood purifiers.
 Fifty cents for one haIf.pint bot tic. $1.00 for Pint and hall bottle. Sold by druggists generally. and by all wholesale druggists. - For sale by J. w. Wells. nov3O
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10

During the fsca. year 3.4S2 post offices were established and l,l20 were discontinued.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10
IT Ths W aEsE
IN nonxa 1ea4z sznzzsox.

 Hear the W4ters As they rear, as khey p0tlr. Gushing forth from ont flIe mountaln Fron1 Is hidden 1ake or foG1nf aii 10 the plains below. Drink the water AS it glIstens. whils you listen To the music of its running and its
 fi0unclng As o'er each rock and boulder bounc- To tile open plains below. See the water With f1ash and dash, Ever onward with q censeless flow With its white foam down they go, To the meadows with Il pISsh- See the cattle, As they wink on the brink, And V ith pleasure look around And rejoice that they have found Such sweet refreshing drink. See the children, As they stand on the sand, Throwing pebbles in the water out of
 sight, While they shout in their g,adness and
 delight, Wingless angels of the land.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10

We, the undersigned Banks and Bank CTS will pay Prizes drawn in the Louis- iana State Lotteries which may be pre- scented at our counters.
 J.H. .OGLEsBY, Pres. Louisiana NatY Blk J. w. KILBRETH, Pres. State Nat'l Bank A. BALDWIN, Pres. N. o. Natl Bank.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10

zoarlhan4 ~Ith tlle telephone 6on 4shneton to Nex York 10 solted ie satisfactory talk with Eleo ple|at eaoh end of tlIe three hundred
 Dlm A. Fnea<r. COG Walnut street, St Louis Mo.. suIIered Tor two years with uml,ago. and was conhned to tic he'd f,r several montis. He was entirely cured by the use of St. Jacobs OiI, which he says is also the best cure for sprains and alI other pains.
 The Chief Of the Bureau Of Statis- tics reports the valne oi exports for the year ending September 30. as $699. 708, ,563; imports for the same period. $654, ,S72,5sI.
 The combination, proportion, and process in preparing Hoods Sarsa- parilla are peculiar to this medics.t...,, and unknown to others. I4 af4If Thee is an artesian well, one thousand feet deep, in Aberdeen, Neb., thar throws ont numbers of IfisIies that lock like the ordinary brook minnow
 .Age cannot witIcr 1t nor custom state it's infinite variety.u Flesh is hardly heir to an ache or pain which |cannot be cured by using Salvation IOil.
 In view of the recent severe dis asters from tho tidal waves at the Sabine river in Texas. in which about two hundred and fifty lost their lives, it is claimed that that part of the Texas and Louisiana coast IS gradually sinking.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10
The Grant Memorial Fund has reacliod the sum of Sl23, 503.lS.

WHATEVER name or designation is given to Fever and Ague, or other intermittent diseases it is safe to say that Malaria or disordered state Of the Liver IS at fault. Eliminate the impurities from the system and a sure and prompt cure is the imme diate result. Prickly Ash Bitters is the safest and most effective remedy for all hillary troubles, kidney dis eases, and like complaints that has ever been brought before the public. A trial is it's best recommendation.
 Nov 30.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10
NOTICE FOR pUBtIcATIoN.

L2ndoince at DaruAUcilc. Afk.. Oct lps lcc0.
 Notice is hereby given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof In support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the County Judge of Pope County at Dover Ark, on Nov. 22nd lSS6. viz:
 John K. Wirth. Hd entry No. I5 .00i, for the X " A sec 90, 1'p s, n I 10 west.
 He names the following witnesses 10 prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 !. l.. Turner. James A. Norris. !. c. Turner and w. J. Mathews, all of Gum Log. Pope Co.,. Arkansas.
 Nov i7-5t A. G. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-10
Temperance Itens.


 1t is amour ed that the arrests for misdemeanors have decreased one half in Rhode Island slnce the new temperance law went into effect.
 The Catholic Total Abstlnence Union of America, at it's recent an nual meeting, declared in favor of total abstinence, but agalnst prohl- bition. m
 A correspondent writes from New York city that the prohibition senti- ment is growing rapidly in that city and vicinity. Ministers and lay men are taking an advanced posi- tion.
 Seven liquor saloons in New York city expended two hundred and fifty thousand dollars on pictures and other embellishments, to smooth their "way to death," by rendering it attractive to the senses.
 The Organizer, the organ of the Indiana Woman's Christian Temper ance Union, is handsomely printed in all office owned by women, where all the work is done by women.
 What fearful contrast is shown in the charge of Archbishop Jeffries, who, after spending thirty one years in British India. says, 'sFor one really converted Christian as the fruit of missionary labor, the drinking prac. tices of the English have made one thousand drunkards.
 A large New York tobacco manu- facturer declares that an appalling amount of valerian and opium are used in the manufacture ofcigarettes, and that arsenical preparations are used in bleaching cigarette papers.
 Prohibition prohibits in most coun. ties in Kansas. According to reports received by the attorney general from seventy two of the eighty five counties, eighty per cent. of the ar rests for liquor selling resulted in conviction, and only fifty per cent. of arrests for other crimes.
 Under date of October 13, the Ma. tional Committee of Anti saloon Re publicans issued stirring address calling the attention of the pubic to the iniquity of the liquor traffic, and urging It's destruction. The Repub llcan party is urged in the address to take advanced temperance grounds. The Chicago city collector has presented table showing the statis tics of the saloons of the city during the first and second six months of this year. During the first period tue numoer or saloons reached j,022. In the second, or present psriod, this number has increased to 3,62l.
 At the recent meeting of the West Jersey Presbytery a resolution was unanimously passed, giving it as the opinion of the Presbytery, that church members who required appli- cations for licenses to sell liquor, were proper subjects for Church dis cipline, and Church Sessions were enjoined to deal with such persons by censure or suspension from Church Evangelist.