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The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
NOTES AND GOSSIP.


EnwiN BooTH is the guest OF Lawrence
Barrett at Cohassott.
TEMPERANCE mountaineering beer, mtde
in Providence, H. | is found to coltun
three per cent. OF alcohol.
Mr. ANsrrY, author OF "vice Vsrs,,"
"Tle Giants Robe" and other c,pltil
stories, Is abOHt to publish another, "Iao
Fallen IDOL"
Mrs. PHELPS, the wife Of tho American
Minister in London is gaining great popu-
latity by her bountlful and unwearying
hospitality 10 American visitors.
NATURE still cnforces the law Of compen-
Fl t,on. The Legislature having adjourned,
another natural gas well has begun to spout
in Albany County.-LN. Y. Graphic.
THE Concord school is to discuss Plato
this summer, and the illustrated journals
will have chance to fix over the old Lydia
Pinl ham cut and work II of on the innocent
public Burlington Free Press.
GOVERNOR SwISEroRp OF Alaska was
married last Sunday to Mrs. Minnie Smith,
wealthy widow Of Pequaming, Baraga
County, Mich and Immediately left for
Marquette. The affair Is said to have been
surprise to his friends. Mrs. Swlneford
will Join him In Alaska next fall.
Mr.. STALLo, the American Minister to
Italy, is the author of scientific work en-
titled "The Concepts and Theories of Mod
ern Physics.n which is soon to be issued in
German and Italian, as It has already been
In French. II has received much more at
tention among European scientists than 1t
has at home.
MRs. DIAz, wife o. Il c Pr sident of Mex
leo, appeared as "Diaua" at a fancy dres:
ball given by the British Minister, Sil
| Spencer St. John, at the City of Mexico
She wore a brilliant dress made by Worth
richly embroidered with gold, and carried
golden arrow Her head.dress was o
ostrich plumes, and her necklace of larg,
diamonds
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
WASHINGTON, JULY II, 1886,
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

We do not mean an aggressive, blus'
tering policy, but policy firm, prompt
and energetic--a policy calculated to
bring international difficulties TO n
short, sharp and decisive termination.
The State Department should not be
o circumlocution Office.
We believe that even Under existing
treaties the United States would have
been warranted in demanding of Great
Britain immediate reparation for the
seizure of the schooner Adams. BY i'm
mediate reparation we mean reparation
without any 'ifs and ands" or "hems
and haws" in it, These are for
negotiations. The other is for an is
sue.
AT any rate, such demonstrativc
policy would have been wholesome
thing for the country, and involved no
more danger of hostile rupture than
is likely to grow out of protracted con-
troversial debate.
1t would have shown the people that
they had a government at their back
quick TO resent indignities and prompt
TO defend the honor of the flag. 1t
would have diverted the public mind
from the various pernicious tendencies
into which 1t is always prone to run in
times Of business depression and dis
content; concentrated attention upon a
common object of interest, stirred the
national blood with new vigor and re.
stored to healthful, normal conditions
the great masses of worlSingmen dis
tracted and i'll at case by reason of the
labor agitation.
1t is not too late for such policy
yet, though there might be some awk-
wardness in its belated adoption. There
is no doubt the people would stand by
the Government to n man in resisting
the audacious invasion. of maritime
rights by the Dominion authorities.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
A FREE LIBRARY PROJECT.

The movement to provide public
library and attractive reading room for
the laboring classes of this city is en-
titled to the most cordial support. The
fact that the public buildings, museums,
galleries and reading rooms are so regu-
lated as to deny all their advantages to
persons employed during eight or more
hours daily is one of the greatest dis
advantages under which this city suf-
fers. A library, we'll selected and well
managed, designed to supply the great
want which existing institutions do
not supply, would be desirable ac-
QUESTION and would be far-rcaching in
its good results.
Still, the good fight must not be
given up for Sunday openings of all
proper places of resort. Private en-.
terprise and liberality may do great
deal for those whose circumstances in
hibit their admission to the libraries
and museums, but the necessity for
this excellent movement only empha-
sizes the still greater necessity for in
sisting upon the other.
There is no more melancholy farce
on the face of the broad earth than the
spectacle of vast collections of books,
and works of art and science and nat
ural history practically closed to the
great body of the people, and especially
to those classes of the people who most
need their instructive and recreative
influences, upon the narrow plea that
their opening on Sunday would be in
some sense or other dcsecration OF
the day.
The world moves very fast, and some
time or other it will pass this strangely
surviving superstition.
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gether or compel them to fall back on
the express companies, in order TO get
their dishonest, dehauched and per
nicious sheets into the hands of sub.
scribers.
This will hardly DC done at the pres.
ont session, but just as soon as the
members of Congress come to n clearer
understanding of the total depravity OF
the press we may look for the move
meut TO c inauguratcd aud the disin'
fcction of Uncle Sans mail.bags to
begin.
Then, in due course, will como the
millennium.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

Mn. JAcoB SHARP, the able and ac.
complished purchaser Of aldermen, has
been interviewed and he talks a good
deal as the late William Tweed con
vcrsed. OF the Broadway Railroad he
says chcerfully that he event into the
thing 10 make a good pile of money
out of IT," that he has succeeded,
"and that is all there is about IT, Yet,
despite the fact that Mr. Sharp himself
says that he has been berated and
abused so much, he is callous; his
nature is still somewhat sensitive. The
daily papers are not so bad he says, rs
the picture boomerangs, who have no
regard for PERSONS feelings" The
picture boomerangs should let up on
Mr.. Sharp. They should have respect
for his feelings. lie has always re.
spected the feelings of others. For
instance, he paid much attention to the
emotional ycarnings of the aldermen
that is, when they were feeling around
for Doodle in exchange for votes.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

THERE is much strong talk in favor
of prohibition in Boston. Boston did
not dare talk in that strain while that
eminent slugger, Colonel John l., Sdlli-
van, was one of its residents
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

DIuinc anu otner ainerican cplstolaIy pOll-
ticians.
A ministerial-looking citizen was intro
duced to Congressman Butterworth Of
Ohio day or two ago.
"Ah," he said, ~ understand you are
from Cincinnati?p
"Yes," replied the Hon. Ben, with
Buckeye blossom smile, "that's my home"
"pve heard good deal of that town as
most wicked and ungodly place." said the
pious looking man.
"Well," replied Mr.. b., in half apollo
getic tone, tive do have shows on Sunday,
beer gardens always, riots now and then,
floods occasionally, election rows annually,
murders at intervals, prize fights, horse
races and few other trining moral eccen-
tricities between times"
$50 I've observed. But I'm pleased to
see that the era Of reform has set in aud a
great moral revolution, promising complete
regeneration to the whole city, has been
inaugurated."
"Noyn said the astoDished Ben; 81 hadn't
heard of It? What is it2 Revival of Re.
ligion2"
"Oh, no,n and the mans face assumed
deep earnestness, "oh, no; they mobbed a
baseball umpire there last Sunday"
We would suggest to all United States
Senators that before they get to splashing
around too much in the River and Harbor
bill they put on life preservers. There is
such thing as a man getting in over his
Senators who sleep In the cloak rooms
during business hours should pull down the
blinds.
The editors Of Maine have swarmed down
on Bar Harbor, but 1t isn't the Aarbor that
presents attractions for Maine editor.
No, my child, there will be no war be-
nmeen huseia alu .no ome.s. Oh'y vio
Co,r.nT tho,, r,,sb;n, frrrv man
thu Lrowost hv thy wit
r,,, raan ,,o,,Ia ,,i,o ~ dron ,,,o po,uo,,
In,n tho PatoumIoos NIT ' ''
Tho Kiro - Siam hos ror,oa his nor,-
horn con Gooroo Woshino,on t.rTo ,oor -
no,ar ho os nreot 90 b,s nomosol,a - ro.
nnor,,oa ,ho Kin~ chm, ~ bo ia as 1,ro,t os
s,au a will 40 = .No ~ bo oontinnaa In
ronIy n n onorv u,ho ohorry ,roo is nn,
insi1ororo ~ onr coil M voc, wa ,awo
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
prDplSALS.
J|RcpnsAIs roR GnADINa AND
/ nhuULA1 INC ~ THE CITY OF
WASHINGTON, d. G..


bflAtE Nl THE ENNlNLEN \ NuN NMINSipNbNs
WAsnfNGroN. July IS, 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS. will bo received at
this Office until i2 O'Clock M, on SATURDAY,
July -, 1856, for Grading and Regulating
ynrlous streets and avenues ia the city OF
Washington, -, g.
bpnk forms uf proposals and specifications
cuu he obtained at this Office upon applica-
ton therefor, together with all necessary In
formation, and only bids upon these forms
will be considered.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids or parts Of bids.
WILLIAM LUDLOW.
Engineer Commissioner u. G.
rl'REASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Q july 3, 1886
sRALED PROPOSALS will be received at
the Custom House building, Georgetown, d..
c., until IL o'clock noon. MONDAY, July 20,
1896, for supplying fuel, gas, ice, water and
miscellaneous articles required therefor dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30 1887.
Blank forms and detailed Information may
be had upon application to the Custodian OF
the building.
Bidders for supplying fuel will be required
to deposit ten (i0) per cent. OF the amount OF
their bid as guarantee OF good faith.
The Department reserves the right to reject
any or all bids or parts OF any bid, and To
waive defects. -
@. s. FATRCTI1LD,
Acting Secretary.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

NOR SALE-The North washington
X Real Estate Company have large and
choice line of improved and unimproyed prop
erty for sale, offering rare chances ior invest
ment. Parties desiring TO purchase or haylhs
tion Of the city will find 1t to their advantage
10 do SO through this company which gives
It's whole attention and energy to the develop
ment of that part of the city. Ths company
mas seventy thousand feet IN one tract on New
Hampshire ave. at a bargain for Investment.
Also, 2OO,0 900 acres of improved farm lands
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

THE fame of Representative O'Neill
of Missouri is not only national, but
international. The Mouders' Union
of London have voted him their thanks
for his efforts in behalf OF the National
Trades Union bill, and to the Presl-
dent for signing it.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
bur1I0N SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE OF 1890. 1881
Il AND 1888 FOURTH STREET N. W,

BY virtue Of deed OF trust, dated March
s, 1884, and recorded In Libcr 1914, folio
1S2, ct seq, one of the land records of
the District of Columbia, and at the request
of the party secured thereby, will sell at
public auction, In front of the premises; on
THURSDAY. JULY 10, 1896, at $3.50 o'clock p.
m, lots u, G and d, In Lent's subdivision Of
lots @ and z, IN square No. b2I, improved by
three small two-story brick dwellings known
as Nos. 1929 1854 and 1888 Fourth street north
west, Washington. ~. G.
Terms: $3.50 with interest at per cent. from
March 8, 1885, and expenses of sale, in cash,
balance In six and twelve months, with inter
est. deposit of $50 required on each lot
at time of sale. All conveyancing at pur-
chascr's cost, and If terms are not complied
with In seven days the property TO be resold
nj the risk and cost Of the dcfaultlng pur-
chaser. Lot B is TO be sold subject TO trust
OF SC0O, with accrued interest at Sper cent.
from January TO- 1885, and lots G and u are to
gether subject to trust of 81 $50. with ac-
crued interest at 8 per cent. from March !,
1886.
EDWIN A. MCINTYRE Trustee.
THOS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

SHOULD the Morrison resolution for
paying Off the public debt at the rate
of $1O,000,000 month, out of any
available funds in the Treasury, be.
come a law-but 1t never will, The
President, 1t may safely be assured,
already has rod in pickle for it.
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WkNTED---HOUSCS.

y" "ANTED-SmalI House In Country
w not far from city and convenient TO
railroad station. Address, stating price and
location. y q Box No b3l.
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REAL ESTATE.


TOR SALE-By DC. Proctor 81 SOM
1876 st. n W.. on easy terms.
IMPROVED.
l7r stone house, all IN /, stone stable
and barn. 5000 feet ground, over
looking entire city; a few steps
from new reservoir; price,, 80. $4,000
Mass ave bet 18th and lith n w, frame 1000
18th st, bet Q and II n W. all IN !, II rs. 10000
S st, bet 9th and 10th W, all m |, 10 rs 1000
II st, bet 18th and 10th II W, all IN !, rs 5,OOo
18TH st, bet II and n W, all m 1, 0rs., $500
18th st, bet W and Boundary II W, all ooo
N !, rs..,,,,,,,...,,......" "''''''', ~,ooV
V'h "a 81, sdc% aGoVe boundary W. ahouses'o 1000
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
GENERAL AND CRITICULAR.

A tramp sat in the House gallery yester-
day listening to the able discussion on the
money question, and afterward brought in
this report.
They had hundred millions here,
A hundred millions there;
They talked of cash as II 1t were
A triile light as air.
A thousand millions aint a smell,
The people need much more
To start the business boom all round,
In shop and farm and store.
The money should be scattered out,
Where all, who need, may reach,
Said every clever Congressman,
Who made his little speech.
l thought those men the pe,p!e's friends,
And said, snow is my time'--
! went and saw those speakers, and
j couldn't raise dime.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
BOARDING.
EDUCATIONAL.

NTEChANICs-G Board and Lodg-
Nl Ing to be had for $3.50 per week at 2Oio
III ST II W.
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MRS. JAMES BRowN POTTER, who Is now
In London, has been frequently importuned
to reoite the poem that created such furor
last winter In Washington. Mr.. Sims, the
author, sent Mrs. Potter a note asking to
meet her He thanked her for the great
popularity she had given his poem in
America. Sims, 1t is said, is TO write u new
poem specially for Mrs Potter, which will
be her exclusive property and viii not be
published.
GEORGE w. CABLE is buslly engaged in
literary work this summer at his home in
Northampton.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
rl,REAsURY DEPARTMENT,
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SVIIGuLAND SPA WATER" Sold
Ill everywhere. Ask your druggist or
grocer for It, Family trade especially solic-
tied. Sold in quart bottles.
n>ys.G5 AND 10 CENTS
kS FOR BINDING
HARPER'S. CENTURY AND ST. NICHOLAS
MAGAZINE.
THE LYCETT BINDERY,
1910 and Nl2 Pa. Ave.
All vnrI, sunrantppd
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

COLONIAL BEACH.
POPULAR WATERING PLACE AND EX-
CURSION RESORT-SPECIAL
ATTRACTIONS.
Large Hotel. Dining Rooms and Pavilion.
Best Bathing Beach and Shore Dinner.
All the Popular Amusements,
STEAMER T. V. ARROWSMlTH,
expressly fitted for the service, Capacity
1000 passengers, will make regular excursion
trips to the Beach on TUESDAYS, WEDNES-
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS during
the season,
Leaving 7th st wharf at...,., $50 a. m.
Leave the Beach at..,......,.5:00 p. m.
Home at.,... ....v:3U p. IN,
Music, Refreshments and Dinner ON board.
Tickets, 80 cts. Children, % cts.
Special rate to organizations
N B.-For oharter Mondays and Frldays.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

MORE rioting in Belfast. The tri.
umph of Toryism bears speedy fruit.
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FOR SALE-H0USES.

NOR SALE-HOUSEs-
II N ave, bet + and sts n W, Gr
b b, east front. ...,..,..,..,,.,...,..,. 81 300
L ST, bet 9th and 9TH o, Or 4 h,..,.,.,, 1900
l. 81, bet 9th and 9TH W, S-r ( h, cellar,
all imps.',,.,,..'.. .,',.''..'''''.'''''' snu
1914 10th IT n W, s,r b h.....,., .......... 1850
Knpman Place, bet 10Th and 10th SITS
W, CIR b h and basement, $500
81, bet 18th and 18th W, 7-r b b, bay
lot skis 3d. ''...',,,,c.''....., - ,. M 5000
III mps ...,,....,,',',.'...,.,,S :" 10y ] $3.50
"a ali mod imps, I'M g. bay.window 1900
Riggs ST. bet 18th and 18th, south side,
ilr b h, concrete cellar, all imps,,.,. $500
Easy terms on most of these houses,
Rents collected on small commission.
D.. q. COOK, Cor. 18th and + SITS n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

NOR SALE-House No. 2306 NJ st n W,
II two stories and basement, pressed brick
front, two water-closets and BATH with bay
window; price, $1,000.
EOR SALE-ISriclS House 033 NJ st,
II bet 9th and 10th SITS n W; II rooms, two
bathrooms; lot "a by l05 to alley; cheap and
terms reasonable. Apply on promises.
HuIGnLAND SPA WATERPROOF
III and refreshing. children ask Tor u.
Mothers need ii. An Indispensable article TO
every household.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

AS TIE Post says, Mr.. Beck's rail,
road attorney bill ought to pass. "pure
and simple" He has been the victim
of set conspiracy in this matter from
the start But Mr.. Beck's attitude be-
fore the country is much to be preferred
to that of the corporation lawyers of
the Senate who stand in his way.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

kNTEAMEK AKKOWSMITH,
SELECT SATURDAY EVENING ENCUR-
SIONS TO MARSHALL HALL during the Sea-
son, commencing JULY 3d. from 9TH ST. ferry
wharf, at $50 p. IN.
Music, Dancing and Good Dinner.
Fare round trip, 25c.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
MONEY TO LOAN.

rTOCKs. Honds, Commercial Paper
- of ali kinds bought and sold. Money
loaned at low rates. LOUIS CUNNINGHAM,
Ilroker 1llO II st.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

We would suggest to all United States
Senators that before they get to splashing
around too much In the River and Harbor
bill they put on life preservers. There is
such thing as man getting in over his
head.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

s~eA GARD.
To all who are suffering from the @ errors @IH ana
early decay, loss of manhood, &C., will send
recipe that will cure you FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by mis-
sionary In South America. Send O self'ad-
dressed envelope to the Rev. Jos. 7. Inman,
Station d, New York CITY.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

EOR RENT-2-StOry Brick House, 4
a. rooms and kitchen; bay window; good
water in front of the door, $40 month. 9O2
lstse.
EoR RENT-$I5, Pretty Brick Cot
II tage In Falls Church; furniture com
plete for sale cheap for cash. Address IT.
b., Critic Office.
EOR RENT-2-Story Basement and
IA attic brick, 0i5 9th st n W, rooms; water
In kitchen. Terms, etc, at Room 70, Corcoran
Building.
EOR RENT-A Story Back Build
II ing brick house, No 1907 10th st II W, hay-
Ing rooms and bath, with all modern iIn-
provements, Apply at 1915 18th st.
FOR SALE---L0TS.
DOR 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., 1886-07-14

Mr.. PARNELL, in a letter to Lord
Harrington, repudiates emphatically a
statement made by the latter to the ef-
feet that the National League and the
Fenians are acting in concert He
knows nothing of the latter or their
leaders. They no doubt agree, how
ever, in uncompromising hostillties to
the policy Of coercion, as substitute
for Home Rule.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

on Bar Harbor, but 1t isn't the Aarbor that
presents attractions for q Maine editor.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

No, my child, there will be no war be-
tween Russia and the Powers. Only the
Batoum has fallen out OF the treaty-that's
ALL Post.
Comeofr, thou rushin' funny man,
Thou knowest by thy wit,
The Car would like to drop the Powers
Into the Batoumless pit.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

Senators who sleep in the cloak rooms
during business hours should pull down the
blinds.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
HOUSES FOR RENT.


LOANS.
In sums to suit at O per cent.
The above Is only small portion OF prop
erty on my books For full list call at office
for bulletins issued ON 1st and 18th.
HIGHLAND SPA WATER"-What
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14
FOR RENT--.HOUSES,

EOR RENT-305 11th st w. Near
IL Smithsonian, 10 rooms, cellar; park and
mod imps. Apply to G. b. CHURCH, 3O6 1ith
st sw.
NOR RENT-Cheap, to a Responsible
II party nicely furnished nine room house;
convenient to cars and derdics; excellent To-
cation. Apply to 113 st n g, at G:3O m.
EOR RENT-House TAO 9th st. II. W.,
IL containing rooms; rent, D per month,
IN advance. Inquire of VIM. u. Morgan, SIG Il
st n W, between 10 and 12 a m and and p m.
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PERSONAL.

ORDER Your Ice Cream for Sunday
~ at WEYMAN'S. $3.50 per gallon. 13i
Of
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

The Duke Of Argyle,
With surplus Of bile,
Has written and published letter;
And wen say to the Duke,
BY way of rebuke,
A man Of his age should know better.
p. S.-For references, apply to j. G..
Blaine and other American epistolary poll
ticians.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

GFA SIDE, Lake Side, Franklin
~ Square Library magazines, books and
pamphlets bought for ready cash, at
2O7 AZ STREET,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-14

mweELECTRIC TREATMENTi
LOCAL AND IN BATH, FOR THE CURE OF
ALL NERVOUS AND CHRONIC
AFFECTIONS,
By Resident Electropathic Physician.
CONSULTATION FREE.
DIR. j. w. HAYWARD,
go Ninth st W.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-22

0TNQr Ohtlati NaAltfs
The Texas coast has been terribly
lsshed 10y storms this year, only one city
on the coast escaping material damsse
and that one is Corpus Christi. The
tides have been higher here than for
years, and the wind during one storm,
exceeded sixty-fve miles an hour. Aside
from blowing down few shade-trees and
old fences, aud Bleaching few boats OF
the smaller craft, no damage was done,
white at Galveston, Sabine, Indianola and
Brownsville there has been great loss Of
property and at some, fearful loss
of life. Galveston, Indianola and
Sabine are situated on low lends,
only four TO six feet above ordinary tides
The three towns during st rms are cut
of from high main land leaving no escape
from the angry waves. Corpus Christi is
situated on bluff ihirty-fye feet high or
more--the highest land on the gulf coast
within American territory. Its bay is
completely land-locked, with blufty
shore Of twenty to thirty feet in height.
There are no inland lakes or bays cutting
Corpus Christi Of from the main land.
The surrounding country is high, rising
gradually as 1t extends inland. IL is true
a portion Of this city Is located on spur
OF land considerably lower, but the
waters edge is within a stones
throw Of the bluff, aud even II tidal
wave were TO sweep into the bay there
would be no danger to life. There Is no
coast town in the United States with a
finer site for great city than Corpus
Christi 1t is not at all improbable that
III will become, in the near future, the
only coast city of Importance in Texas, as
IL is now the only safe one. 1t must be
acknowledged, when its advantages are
fully understood, that deep water can be
obtained here at much less cost than at
Galveston. This fact, with it's safe and
excellent location, must bring Corpus
Christi to the front as the only place on
the COST for a great seaport.