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The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
THE rREEnMAN,s HANK.

That portion of the Presidents Mes
sage relating to the affairs of the Freed
mans Bank and recommending that
the remaining creditors of this institu-
tion, so far as they can be found and
identified, be paid in full by the Gov
eminent, deserves prompt and favorable
consideration by Congress.
Considering all the circumstances
the original charter of the bank and
its professed object; the glittering in
ducements which 1t held out to the
POOR colored people as place Of de-
posit for their savings; the confidence
that was thus placed in 1t and the out
rageous manner in which this conf
depce was betrayed-the scandal is
without parallel in our history. The
New Orleans Times Democrat, which
may be considered fair representative
OF Southern sentiment, says in regard
TO this matter:
The President has recommended the pay
ment by the GOvernm sut of all creditors of
the Freedman's Bank. This Is Ouly right
aud proper, aud the least that Government
as rich as this can do IL was able to shut
tle legally out OF this debt, but it was NOR
ally obligated to the unfortunate and gem
orally ignorant people who put their IN )ney
into the bank with every reason for be-
lieving that 1t was Government concern,
encouraged aud backed by the UAited States
II appears that on the liabilities Of
the bank when it failed, dividends have
been declared to the amount of sixty
two per cent. There remains unpaid
considerably over n million dollars,
with assets in hand of only $4,000. At
this late day it will be di1icult-in
many cases impossible--to find the un.
paid depositors but an earnest effort
should be made to hunt them up and
the money appropriated for the pur-
pose Of settling their balances kept
scrupulously out OF the hands of agents
or attorneys. The Government owes 1t
to itself, and to its own sense of justice
and honor to see that this work is
done and such of the amount as is not
called for should in due time be applied
10 some special object for the benefit
of the colored people.
If it is impossible to make good tc
all the sums of which they were robbed,
let 1t not be said that the Government
shirked its plain duty in the premises
The race, in whose behalf the institu
tion was founded, as Mr.. Cleveland
says, for the purpose of encouraging
them in industry and thrift" should
be made the ultimate beneficiary of the
residuary fund.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
THE BLUE AND GRAY,

The bill introduced in the House by
Mr. Herbert of Alabama, to make ex-
Conf, derates eligible to appoint nent
in the army and nary, will be more or
less distasteful, no doubt, 10 those who
have not yet learned that the war Is
over. 1t involves point relative to
which there is an abiding sin3iriyenes3
among some Of our Northern frenls.
The last feature Of the ats unpleasant
ness to be forgotten or forgiven Is founl
in the fact that 50 many men left the
old service to take up arms against the
Union and to those whose preJudic9s
in this direction have not been mo II.
fled by time, the proposition to recruit
the army from those who spent their
best and bravest efforts for four years
to humiliate aud defeat It, my not be
acceptable.
Yet Mr.. Herbert's reaSouing in sup
port of his bill is undenilbly strong 1t
is very certain that In case Of a war be-
tween the United States and any for
eign power, the Government would
not hesitate to avail itself of the mill.
tary skill and experience of the South.
All sectional remembrances, as we'll as
sectional lines, would forever disap.
pear the moment that the doors of the
service were thus opened and North
and South marched forth to battle
again under the same flag and to the
same music.
But why should this day of hnal
reconciliation be indefinitely. post
poned2 Why wait for national ne
cessity when the same object can b.
sooner and more graclously accom-
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
GESERAL AND cRiTICULAR.

A story is told OF lawyer 10 this city,
known nearly as well for his love OF fee as
for bis legal ability, both of which are un-
doubted. On one occasion when he was in
the law school he was up for examination,
and the Professor put q difficult question to
him.
"Do you mean that for business or just
for fun?" he asked.
"For business, of course, SIR" replied the
Professor, with some show of wrath at the
young mans impertinence, "and l want an
answer.n
"Oh, WE'LL" he said, coolly, "you needn't
get mad about 1t. was only asking for in
formation. AS 1t is business matter,
must say to you that l can't give you an
answer unless you give me retainer.
Business is business"
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
THE LAST Of the CALLER :.


The door is Shut think he fine old face
Ircmblrs llttle round the under lip
His luoE Is wistiul-cln n he the place
Nhtre, at his kuock the bolt was quick TO
slip
dthad a anooker them, when, bravely decIed,
lie tnoR, Of New Years, with his lowest
bow,
His glass Of cssuog, white and nutmeg,
From her who is-where Is the young bride
noNy
o, Greenwood, answor Through yolr ample
gate
There went a heGrse. these many years ag5,
And often by n graye-more oft of late
stands an old gentleman with hair like snow.
Two graves le stands by, truly: FOR the frsul
Who won her long hls lain beside his wife;
aud their old cOmrtde, waiting for the end,
Remembers what they were to hlm in life.
And now no stands before the old.time door,
A little gladdene1 IN his lonely heart
To glvO Of love for those that are no mora
To those that live to-day Il generous part.
Aye, she has gone-sweet, loyal, brave and
gay
But, then, her daughters grown and wed
the while;
And the ola custom llngers; New Years Day
Will not she greet him with her mothers
smilef
But things are changed, ahl changed, you sec;
Wekeep no New Years now, not We
It's an Old.time day
And an old.time way,
And an old'time fashion we've chosen to cut;
Ana the dear old man
Nav wait as he can
In front of the oldtime door that's shut.
In. G. Bunner In Puck.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
"The Great Irish Commoner."

EDITOR CRITIC: In your paper yesterday,
you mention the fact OF certain newspapers
turning their backs on Blaine. 1t will not
amount to anything. The ''common peo-
pie" will demand. his nomination in such
empl attic tones at the next Republic III Con
veuton as to make said gathering u mere
foimality. The people will not rest salts
fed until the great Irish commoner of
North America adorus the White House
You may scout nt III idea, hut It. rem aims
true all the same, that he will get $50 900
Ilish votes he did not receive at the last
Pre- ssidGLtial election. IRISH DEMOCRAT.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
How 70 neeone a Mugwump.

"Father," said Rollo, ~ see by the paper
that the Democrats made unprecedented
gains In every State that held an election
this month, and have increased their
strength in both Houses of Congress-
"Well in said ROllO's father.
"And | see further,n said ROllo, "that
the Republicans gained sweeping and de-
cisiye victories at every poll, and have In
creased their strength In the Senate, and
wrested the House from the Democrats"
"Well :" said Rolo's father.
"Noll, hut ] cannot understand IL at
ALL" said Rullo; "what does IL meanYn
at neaus," said Rolo's father, "that
you have been reading the papers Of both
parties. That Is right my sou; read all the
paperf, aud believe what they tell you, and
you viii never become an offensive partl.
SAM
"What Will becomefn asked Rollo.
"iOu Will hGcOmG mild, harmless
lunatc," said his father, "aiilicted with
certain vague sentiments too limp for con
yctions and not quite labby enough for
drivel.u
Rollo looked inquIrlngly at his Uncle
George.
Gle means.n said Rollo's Uncle George,
"that you will come to be Mugwump."-
LBiooklyn Eagle.
Nhnt IL u Coal Pool?
"Ma, what Is this coal pool read about
In the papersY' asked little Johnny. 'I'm
sure don't know" was the reply, "unless
i Is where miners 60 in 'swimmIng. -
llazleton Sentinel.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
EDUCATIONAL.
= HkWEER ERIAW
nrSINEss COLLEGE.

BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Burned out Dec, o. will REOPEN MONDAY,
DECEMBER ~. IN COMMODIOUS HALLS,
NATIONAL BANK OF THE hEpUBlIC
BUILDING, SOUTHWEST CORNER TrH
AND d STREETS. Established in 1861. More
than 10000 students have been trained In this
College. Services of Its graduates always
in demand a practical business edu-
cation that qualities young men and women
TO support themselves and successfully per-
form the active duties Of life, Thorough IN IN.
Language, Correspondence, Rapid Calcula-
tions, Bookkeeping, Business Practice, Com
mercial Law Political Economy, Sienography
and Type Writing. Regular day and even.
ing sessions. a full corps OF teach
ers. Tuition fees, day sessions Regular
business course one year, $40, payable SO on
entering and balance in monthly installmcuts
of $40 each; n year scholarship, In full on
entering, $50; tuition per quarter Of ten
weeks, 500, paid on entering. Night ses-
sions-Year scholarship, $50 on entering; o
months, sis. payable 50 on entering and bal
ance in monthly installments of so each, or
$40 In full on entering. Illustrated Circular
sent free on application.
HENRY G. SPENCER. Principal.
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER, VicePrncipal.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

JOHN L. OWENS is dead, one of the
best and brightest of our old.time
comedians. He made many friends in
the course of long and honorable pro,
fessional career, was esteemed for his
virtues in private life, andi dying,
leaves many mourners to scatter i'm.
mortelles upon his grave.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

OYSTERS! Oysters! Oysters! IF You
" want fresh oysters, fat and juicy, by the
pint. quart or gallon. wholesale or retail, do
not fall to buy them of BEALES Oyster Es-
tablishment, 424 10th st W. You will get
them at reluced rates,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

CTENOGRAPH AND NDTyPE-wRITING
- DEPARTMENT.. Spenocrian Business
College, reopened Dec. z, 1886, at Room o,
Waverly Hotel, sos Ninth st n W. Hours, 0 n
m TO ~ m, 1 to 3 and to Sp m. Leonard
Garfield Spencer and Geneva l.. Wise, in
struCtOrs
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
C1 I'm BUYS IA $3.50 Soft or Stiff Hat
DuCU at 1.-THE HUB 1874 9TH st n W.

r RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE to
J. the public that have removed my dress.
making parl9rs to llio % 81 " % ana ena eeniaarged ca
their advantage to call before going else.
where; handsome suits made for S5 and up
ward; evening costumes speciality.
MADAME pERLIE,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
AunIlnM SALES.
.-..,-.,,.. , oS'iON ohLGo' ....-
THOMAS BOWLING, ,Auotioneer.
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY, NO.
10 DEFHEES ST ~ w.

16 DEFREES ST. N. w
by virtue Of a deed of trust dated 2lth day
Of April, a. u, 1876, and duly recorded in iber
No. $40, folio 1lS, ct seq, OF the land records
of the District Of Columbia. we will sell ut
public auction, In front of the premises. on
THURSDAY, the 9TH DAY or DECEMBER,
1856, at 1870 o'clock y. m, all that certain
piece or parcel of land In the city of washing.
ton, ID. O., known and designated on the
plats and plan of said city as all of lot mum
bered so, In A. X. Shepherds recorde subdi
vision Of square numbered 623, in the city of
Washington, District of Columbia, together
with all the appurtenances, rights, privileges
and other hereditaments thereto belonging.
TERMS $500 cash. balance in | and years
respectively, from the day of sale, with inter.
est at the rate Of @ per cent. per annum until
paid. and payable sem.annualy, secured by
a deed of trust on the property sold, or all
cash at purchasers option. a deposit OF 800
will be required at time of sale. All convey.
ancng and recording at purchasers cost. II
the terms Of sale are not compiled with IN 10
days from day of sale, the trustees reserve
the right to resell the property at the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser.
MARTIN NJ. ROllRER,
THOMAS |. GARDNER.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
EN- WILLIE.

EN- VILE.
The terrapin now roosts aloft,
The oyster climbs tree,
The turkey gobbles up itself
With great celeryty.
The champagne pop is mum to-day,
The canvasback has fed;
The city is a sombre black
Where once twas painted red.
The bar-room doors are shut and barred,
And all is hushed within;
There is no sound of revelry,
No hint OF rum or gin.
The jack. pot is an empty thing,
The noble game OF draw
Is frowned upon as only means
To violate the law.
All these and other charms OF life
Are ruihlessly put down,
Because, forsOoth, the time has come
When Congress is in town.
To the beautiful snow-Come of.
The Michigan woman who kicked bear
to death recently, explained her extreme
ctlon by saying she thought it was her
husband.
The men who are wise will advertise
And sell out their stock each day;
But there are a few who never do,
Because they aint built that way.
P. S.-For wisdom and advertising rates,
apply at the business office.
Lecturer on Pessimism If there is a
t,- tOlt Lat
rise to his feet.
Man in the back seat gets up
Lecturer-Arc you happy man?
Mani think 80, sir.
Lecturer-Married or single?
Man-Marri,d.
Lecturer-lndeedP
Man-Yes, sir; widower.
Lecturer-Oh
Some unknown poet, over the signature,
"Zlg," having evidently learned in suffer
ing what he would teach in song, sends in
the following, which we gladly publish for
the benefit of other sufferers:
sLEIGHING ON THE AVENUE.
The horses dash,
The seighers laugh;
But walkers say:
SHOW very RASH"
II.
But If they clash,
'Tis not our biz;
For he who sleighs,
Pays his own cash. (Perhaps,)
For their last ''mash"
They pay their ALL
When overdue
Their bills for hash.
| ".
| Now, fair, sweet girl,
| Beware the sleigh
| May Overturn,
Aud out you'll hurl.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
FOR SALE-hpuSES.

IN OFFER WANTED-FOr u Nice
IN residence In Georgetown, 1881 o st n W;
reason for selling, too large for the owner,
Address L. NJ. l., Critic Office.
NOR BALE-Cheap-A 1O-Room B.
II story brick house, all mod imps; % It
front; lot running back to a paved alley;
situated northwest. Address llSj n j ave
", city.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
REAL. ESTATE.
BOARDING.

DOARD-Mrs. Maria l.. Gray VIII
sent out at Si5 per month, 20i d st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

IL THE case of Thomas j. Cluverius,
the young man condemned to death at
Richmond for the murder of Fannie
Lillian Madison, there seems to be no
further hope, excepting such as posi-.
bly, lies in brief respite from the gal.
lows. The Governor decides that the
law must take its course. The pre-
dominant sentiment throughout Vir.
ginia inclines In the same direction. 1t
is generally felt that the crime of
which Cluverius has been adjudged
guilty was without mitigating circum-
stances and of aggravated cruelty, and
that less than his death as a penalty
would not satisfy the ends of justice.
1t is to be hoped that there is no error
Of judgment in the matter.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

THE appointment of William G.
Moore as Major and Superintendent of
Police is announced by the Commis-
sioners to-day. 1t is an appointment
which cannot fail to give general satis-
faction. Colonel Moore is a good citi-
zen and thorough gentleman. He has
also exhibited executive qualities in his
military capacity that leave no doubt Of
his proving a good organizer and eff
cient disciplinarian in the new position
to which he has been assigned. We
congratulate the force and the com
muniiy at large upon the Commissioners
selection.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

The Michigan woman who kicked bear
to death recently, explained her extreme
ctlon by saying sh thought 1t was her
husband.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
FOR ShLE---L0TS.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

lIOR RENT-Basement Kitchen for
IL laundress; especial advantages For
information apply to 1878 81, between hours
OF and 10; references required.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
JAS H. MCGII.L
DEALER IN BUILDING SUPPLIES,


0OS TO O14 q street northwest, next National
Rifles Armory.
Architectural Iron Work, Cement, Plaster
Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Wall Slate, Paints, OILS
Glass, etc.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

plishcd All other Determinations are
done away with The South is fully
and ably represented in Congress. She
is awarded her fair quota Of govern.
mcnt patronage She Is more than
ever an indissoluhlc part Of the Union.
Trade and commerce. religion. litera
ture, all the humnnites are makingus
one people with common interests to
promote.
Is 1t wise or well under these circum
stances to deny the South the same
share in the distinctions and honors Of
the military service that she 50 freely
and without objection enjoys in the
civil service?
1t Is to be recollected, moreover, that
the number of ex. .Confedcrates eligible
TO appointment in the higher grades Of
the army Is comparatively small and
daily growing less. Three of them,
only, have been appointed by special
act of Congress; and even the passage
of Mr.. IIerbert's bill would not be apt
10 irritate or incommodo many people
In Its practical application. In case
the army should be increased, to CORE.
spond with our population, say by
about fifteen regiments, the South
would, of course, contribute her share,
and the larger proportion of the men
thus furnished would necessarily be the
sons or other descendants of those who
fought for the Stars and Bars, but
whose loyalty is now thoroughly re-.
established.
The legislation which Mr.. Herbert
proposes will very likely cause the
country to be reminded from various
directions that "thc Southern Confed.
eracy is again in the saddIe;' but so
long as cur squa1rons are charging In
Que triumphant direction, against the
foes of liberty and under the leadership
of gallant Phil Sheridan-what' the
| odds.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

EAST WASHINGTON is badly in want
of more facilities for the extlnguish.
ment of fires, and this Is the season of
the year when such facilities are most
apt to be needed. The desired legisla.
tion for new engine and engine house
should be had with the least possible
delay. 1t is something that Congress
can vote without the waste of any time
in argument.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
WANTED. .mlsrE,laurous.

AdtCrf,sdneHts Of Thrse Lanes undsr Mis head
Inserted ufeo times for % ceHts.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

The men who are wise will advertise
And sell out their stock each day;
But there are few who never do,
Because they aint built that way.
p. S.-For wisdom and advertising rates,
apply at the business Office.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

DA1NTISG.-Lcsso in OIL Painting,
i water.colors and decorative art by an
experienced artist; 80 cents a lesson.
11iO 9th st n w
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

A PETITION has been numerously
signed in the army and will be pre-
sented very soon to General John A.
Logan, chairman of the Senate Military
Committee, asking that Congress may
amend the law allowing enlisted men
of the Army and Marine Corps to be
placed on the retired list, by changing
the period of service required from
30 TO 20 years. The present law
has already had very beneficial effect
on The enlisted men OF the army, and it
is believed the proposed amendment
will be further benefit
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

nIL PAINTINGS Artistically and
" satisfactorily executed from photo.
graphs from 81 up, by Arthur, tho French
Artist: residence, 0l2 18th st n W; orders taken
at ROCuON,S h31 18th st II w.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

To the beautiful snow-Come of.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

VNHE Fred w. Evans Dining Rooms,
i at 019 L st II W, continues to serve the
limited or fixed meals Bill of fare at follow.
ing rates: Breakfast, 15c; lunch, Zoe; dinner,
20c; cakes and coffee. 1Oc; regular monthly
board, go; meal tickets, 3 for 81; 10 for s5.
All orders filed promptly, and in the best
manner known to the trade.
i. w, EVANS, Proprietor.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

THE announcement by Archbishop
Ryan OF Philadelphia that under the
DEGREES Of the Baltimore Plenary Coun.
Gil no more balls can be held for
charitable purposes is the occasion of
much surprise and regretful comment
in Catholic society circles. 1t is not
only an effective controversion of the
favorite theory that the end justities
the means, but it leaves the dancing
community little or nothing to stand
on, as IL were.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08

ID II. WHITE, StenOgraphcr and
~ typewriter; contracts and speciica-
tions of all kinds at reasonable rates;speeches,
sermons, testimony, etc, accurately reported.
A few pupils taken at moderate charge. 1906
II 81 n w. Room 49,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08
WANTED HELP.-.FEMAlE.
WANTED HElP---aALE..

hdUsrt,se1tsats a OF Three Lanes under thts head
Inserted three times for 90 cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-08


NTANTED-A Good Pastry Cook,
w man or woman. CLARENDON HOTEL,
18th st and n Y ave.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-02
A HIGH FEE.
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars, Paid
PHYSICIANS Visit.

About a month ago a.London pI
clan had a telegram from the wife
noble patient at Cannes: @Comd
consultation; f1,O00." The
doctor replied: ''Anxious cases.
not come" Her ladyship seem
have thought that this wasbut a VT
making a better. bargain, for AZ
creased her offer in four successive
grams. till the last read: Soon
once, E5.000." While. the first
grams and replies were being sentt
ward and forward,. the, ian xiousc
considerably died or got better; s.
doctor, in his last reply. wired 4
ing" After he had seen his patel
Cannes, my lady inquired what wa
fee?' He said "All the Riviera dol
with! English clients met and fixed
fee for consultation--the consnl
coming expressly from London
.f1,000." A check for. $1,000 wal
cordingly presented to, him. Cal
on his way to.his train next day, me
to say goodbye and inquire afte
patient, the lady handed him an
velope mot to, be opened till BY,
by" The doctor said: II have
my fee. This, visit is. not professio
but complimentary" but being tol
put the envelope in his pocket. he
so. Later on he. found it contain
check for 9500--a sum which hal
particular relation to the telegra
bids. Nor is this all. Four CHI
came on successive. days, their IN
value being 93,500, all signed by
!ladyship; and at the bank, letters
received preparing the cashier for 4
presentations. The, doctor wrote.
ing he had his. fee, and could taxi
more. He. offered to return G4,VA
distribute it among useful institute
AS the money was left in his hand;
adopted this latter course, with the
suit that fl,OD0 was given to the N
cal Examination Hall, 91.a0O toe
of two hospitals, and 9l,00O to on
the medical institutioas.-L'
TRUTH.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-07-02
LEGAL. NOTE.
The Accomplishments of a Prospective
Membe of the Dakota Bar.


Member of the Dakota Bar.
Two residents: of this Territory were
talking of a young man, a friend OF
one, who was coming out from the
States. Said one Of them:
"What are you going to have him
be when he gets here?'
"Well, l don't hardly know whether
to advise him to, set up for q doctor or
a lawyer"
'Why not.haNe, him say he's a news
paper man"
81 might of course-he really has
had a little. experience in that business
used to drive the dray that carried
the paper over to- the editor down there
where he livcd-but he has always been
used to sving pretty well, and I don't
know as hc'dlike it,"
:.Yes, that's SO. Guess you'd BETTER
call him q lawyer"
''Yes, / reckon. Court will be, in
session here then, and he can stop in
and get admitted to the bar while he's
coming over from the depot.-EStcM;ne
Cd. ~ Bell.