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The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
WASHINGTON. MARCH 1s, 1886.
CHAIRMAN BELMoNT's POLICY.

The House Foreign Affairs Commit.
tee has at its head man who evidently
esteems the honor of the flag of more
immediate Importance than the clamor
of the politicians. Even admitting all
the arguments of the anti. Chinese mem.
bers of Congress to be well-fouudcd
and entitled to legislative cousidera
tion, II is still gratifying to know that
so far rs the influence of Chairman
Belmont extends It will be found In
favor of first settling the obligations
that are due from this country to
China by way of indemnity before en-.
tering upon new legislation calculated
TO complicatc the settlement of existing
difficulties and win for the Chinese
Government as against the United
States the sympathy of all other civil.
lied nations.
THE Critic has no disposition 10
condemn or preiudge the Senators anl
Representative who insist upon sum.
mary and extreme measures for the
expulsion of the Chinese. They are, no
doubt, honest in their views and have
local public sentiment of some
strength to back them up. But of far
more consequence than the return of
these gentlemen to Congress or the
qualification of their constituents is 1t
that the course of the American Gov
ernment in this matter be statesman
like and just, honorable alike to the
Administration and the people.
If it be finally deemed expedient to
exclude the Chinese altogether from
the United States, so be 1t. If 1t be
thought wise TO obliterate all treaty re-
lations between the two countries and
erect in their stead an implacablc and
insurmountable barrier to intercourse,
so be II also. But in the name of all
that is honest and right and becoming
the dignity Of great nation, let US
pay what we owe, wash our hands of
innocent blood and dissolve the part
nersbip with as clean balance sheet
as we can. Then, and not till then,
can the United States say to China:
"Get out and stay out" without in
curing the scorn and contempt of
Christendom.
Even then all Christendom will
laugh at our folly and profit by it in
thus estranging from American enter
prise and investment field of untold
magnitude and wealth producing re.
sources.
"There is the East" said Tom Ben.
ten, as he pointed towards the Pacific
and contemplated in imagination the
magnificent results of railway system
that Was destined to bring us to the
very doors of India and China. And
who that has stood by the statue of the
Missouri statesman in st. Louis, with
its prophetic right arm extended to the
setting sun, but has felt sense of his
greater than oracular vision?
The American Congress should Ger.
tainly be in no haste about adopting @
policy which, for the sake of driving q
few thousand Cinnamon from Seattle,
Portland, and San Francisco into the
sea, shall pervert the significance OF
this noble monument TO cruel satire,
and divert TO other and friendlier
markets the millions upon millions of
6nmmerce that were ours for the
asking.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
THE NEW YORK PRESS.

The World this morning presents It's COM
pliments to the 'plunderers of the Cable Rail-
way ring," and trusts, for the sake of the city,
that the Assembly will rise to the occasion
sufficiently to circumvent them. IL does not
believe there Is much mystery connected with
the loss of the oregon, and considers the col
liding coal schooner theory the only one
that can be sensibly discussed. Referring to
the DEGREES of divorce granted at Newport to
Mrs. Frederick w. Stevens and Mrs. Grace
Townsend Turnbull 1t remarks that the repu-
tation of Rhode Island as State where d-
vorces can be obtained with dispatch and
without unnecessary trouble Is becoming
firmly established.
The Sua thinks that II the Assembly does
not stamp on the cable railway scheme the
Governor will. 1t critcises Mr.. Chamberlain
severely for his resignation from Mr.. Glad.
stones Ministry, and charges him with lnsin.
oerity and inconsistency. Abiding to the
Tenure of Office act, 1t quotes Mr.. Sherman
in support of its opinion that the party in
power should choose its own agents to exc
cute the trusts committed to It, It approves
the item Of 100000 for torpedo boats in the
Naval Appropriation bill, and thinks more
might be proftably done in the same direc.
tion.
The Times utters a strong pronouncement
against the schemes OF the cable corpora
tionists" as transcending In comprehensive
ness and audacity the worst achievements of
Jacob Sharp. 1t charges the friends of the
Bland bill for unlimited coinage with not be.
ing the real friends of silver, but advocates of
a relatively worthless currency" The de.
cision Of the referee In the suit brought by
the receiver OF Grant & Ward against
the latter for million and quar-.
ter of alleged profits" is viewed with
complacent satisfaction, but justice 1t says,
will not be fully satisfied short of criminal
prosecution.
The Tribune regards the decision Of Referee
Cole in the suit against Warner as showing
singular delicacy," and suggests that Coles
extreme artlessness Is out of place in the
profession of the law" so "tender and COM
passionate" Is his nature. IL considers the
appointment of Mr.. Oberly as ClyiService
Commissioner as one that unmasks the
'sham civil-servlce reform face that Is carried
In the White House." The general use of the
electric light at sea is strenuously advocated
The Herald, referring TO the Presidents
Chinese message, says that short though Il
fell of the proper standard of our national
duty, II has nevertheless done the service of
"awaking the nation to consciousness that IL J
honor Is at stake" II speaks OF st. Patrick's
Day as an immense success. The establish
ment Of relief areas for vessels disabled in
mid ocean, to which all ships in distress should
make their way when possible, Is suggested.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
ONCE.

Once loved. Twas long ago,
Many summers back-say, thirty.
Gypsy face and eye like sloe
She possessed, but she was tirty
True, was "a bashful Ounce.
When first loved madly-onoe.
once loved. The maid was fair
Face like milk and roses mingled;
Sapphire eyes and golden hair
Gracious, how burned and tnglely
once loved. To be precise,
That occasion made it-twce.
Once loved. A woman this
Large, majestic, wild and mournful,
Filling me with timorous bliss
Chillingme with GOODNESS scornful.
Once loved, II were vice
To conceal that this was-thrce.
Once loved. Nay, be not wroth!
Hang your 'once,'" some Goth or Hun
says;
Well good sir, or miss, or both,
I'll confess TO scores Of onces
Maidens OF all creeds and climes
loved once-a many times.
Once loved. But why proceedY
Constant time and use will soften
Smarting wounds that used TO bleed
Once loved. A deal too often;
But, believe me, though Ounce,
Never more than one-at once
-IJudy.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
OUR NEW "wEBsrER. !"

A number of learned men, at the
head Of whom is President Noah
Porter of Yale College, are busy in
New Haven revising Websters die
tionary and in preparing an enlarged
and improved edition of that valuable
publication AS far as possible the
same general forms of spelling will be
preserved, though some of the gentle
men engaged on the work of revision
advocate the adoption of new Or
biography in many cases. While the
determination to adhere to the old
forms may be questioned as to its ad-
visibility, there can be no question of
another decision which has been
reached, that is to anglicize imported
words. If we find word in any
foreign language that expresses
meaning for which we have no compe-
tent synonym in English, there is no
reason why we should not make
United States out of it. 1t becomes a
part of our language and should be
treated as such.
To certain class of our population
the announcement will be welcome
that they are to be recognized in the
revised edition. The word "dude"
will be put in and defined, says Pro-
fessor Porter, although he acknowl-
edges that while 1t conveys a specific
idea, it will be difficult to give def
mite description of its meaning. Some
people might suggest this entry after
the word dude: "See fool" "Boy.
cott' Is another word Of recent origin
which will be put in by the revisers,
but we regret to say that no mention is
seemingly to be made of that esteemed,
though decried class of fellow. citizens,
the ''mugwump." They are certainly
Of recent origin. But perhaps Pro
fessor Porter and his colleagues regard
the mugwumps as also of recent death.
MANY good words for Ireland were
heard on both sides of the Atlantic
yesterday. In most of the speeches
there was the triumphant ring of ex-
pected victory. Mr.. Parnell was sick,
and did not, therefore, issue the ulti
matum of the Nationalist party that
was expected of him. 1t is hardly
probable that he would have issued IL
anyway, for he Is very shrewd as
well as conservative leader and would
undoubtedly wait until Mr. Gladstone's
scheme for dealing with Ireland is an
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

THE New York Egening Post is de-
cidedly in favor of substituting the Both
of April for the 4th of March, as the
day Of Presidential Inauguration.
Equally so is the Washington CORE
spondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Climatic, historic, sentimental, consid.
erations all commend 1t.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
GENERAL AND CRITICULAU.

At Bladensburg, before the Spring
Has heard the Summer robins sing,
The world VIII see In fierce array
Eight warriors ready for the fray.
Great Edmunds, with proboscis red.
VIII yearn Kentucky's blood to shed
While Beck, with boasting shout and vaunt
viii blast the quarries of Vermont.
Then George, full armed with butcher knife
viii puncture Morgan in the strife;
And Morgan, dripping in his blood,
VIII trample George into the mud.
Then Logan's trusty blade will whack
The Riddleberger up the back;
And Riddleberger's might and main
VIII pile the ground with Logan slain.
A bloody time, forsooth twill be |
A bloody time, s'death we'll see
At Bla2ensburg before the Spring
Has heard the Summer robins sing.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

THE New York Graphic suggests
that the Democrats in Congress are
drifting when they ought to be row.
ing" Naughty if not nautical.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

THERE are numerous Californians
who would like to see the Register of
the Treasury appointed to the seat just
vacated by the death of Senator Miller,
and strong Endorsements to that effect
have been sent on. Governor Stoneman
and General Rosecrans are old army
friends; but, as we all know, Califor-
mia politics, like the Heather Chinee,
are peculiar.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

.@zs.THE WASHINGTON LIGHT IN
s-sS fantry Corps Fair Committee have
opened their headquarters for the reception
~ donations at 9i1 Penna. ave. n. W., where
they will be pleased to receive the contribu-
tions of their friends. Parties desiring to com
pete for the various articles can obtain sub
scription books from the secretary at the
above quarters. -
II. DINGMAN,
Chairman Executive COnmittee
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

SENATOR JONES of Florida is opposed
to ship railway across the Isthmus.
He would prefer bridal path.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

ING utlu WIZ DOuBut tuuI SlO,UJO NuSc,
no doubt, pronounees 1t "vahs."
There was no clock In the hotel parlor.
The young man had no watch. Neither
had the young woman on whom he was
making visitation. They had been talk
ing about bores.
81 meet good many" he said.
81 DON'T" she responded. THAT is, l
don't before 10 o'clock in the evening""
"Ah," he said, significantly, "it is about
0 o'clock now."
"Oh, she said, forgetfully, ''is 1t so early9
thought 1t was half past 10, at least"
Then he got up and went away.
1t is as much a question as to what struck
the Oregon as it is who struck the Hon.
William Patterson.
The Hon. Dan. Dougherty has decided to
remove from Philadelphia to New York. 1t
is very difficult to keep mile-a-minute
man in q rod-a-week town.
date:
World: The World is the best paper in
New York.-[Boomville Trumpet.
Herald: The Herald is the best paper In
New York.-[Slingtown scimetar.
Tribune. The Tribune is the best paper
In New York; Bungtown Boaster.
Times: The Times is the best paper In
New York.-[Apollinaris Lyre.
Sun: The S,m is the best paper in New
York. Indiana Index.
Hon. Jack Hiestand, the German men,
ber from Lancaster Co., Pa, wore sham
rock and q green ribbon yesterday. Yus
hast du gesagt, JohannesF
When Senator or Member gets the floor
and announces that he wants to say word,
1t will be observed that he usually has from
one hundred to one thousand to say before
he reaches the one he wants to say. 1t is
small things like this that makes the thorns
grow among the roses.
"The cockroaches in this house are re-
markably versatile" said an actor at a
hotel table, picking up biscuit. ~ notice
that they appear in different rolls every
morning"
Uarper's Weekly says the Democratic
party has "discarded its policy" Does
''its'' In this connection refer to Hdrper's
Weekly or to the Democratic party? We
make this inquiry because we seem to have
faint recollection that the Weekly was run
ming little policy game of its own some
where along in the early winter of 1884
II we are mistaken we beg pardon.
1t is worthy Of comment that very many
more men drink poison out Of a bottle In
mistake for whisky than drink whisky out
Of a bottle In mistake for poison.
Boston finds her glory in the past, be-
cause she belongs to the 'has beans.n
The Cincinnati chief OF police says he
thinks "square faro banks tend more TO
help the business interests Of the city than
injure them" That depends largely upon
what the "business interests are. The
chief is probably right as to his own city.
The Senators are growing poetical and
humorous. From yesterdays proceedings
for instance:
Mr.. Edmunds; He does not take things
on the fly. [Renewed laughter,l
Mr.. Beck: Nor do take them on the sly.
[Uproarious laughter on the floor and In
the galleries.]
Perhaps the best way to settle the vexed
question of the tall hats at the theatre will
be to divide the house like Quaker meet
ing, putting the men on one side and the
women on the other.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

r>yszTHE CLERKS EARLY CLOS
E-sJ ing Association, believing in tho jus
tice Of It's cause, and having received some
financial aid from merchants without solici.
tation, now appeal to all who favor the move
ment for substantial assistance. Contribu-
tions can be sent to
WIN. II. DANIEL, President,
400 1th ST n W.
JOHN w BLAKELoCK.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

The resignation of Mr.. Il. w. Clark,
chief of the Revenue Marine Division
of the Treasury Department, is to be
regretted. He is most capable AMI
efficient officer and the present admira.
bic condition of the service is due to
his intelligence and hard work. 1t
will be a difficult meter to find sue
cessor who will be in every way rs
well qualified for the position as Mr..
Clark is. His resignation was wholly
voluntary.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
JOHN w. BLAkELOCk.
Financial Spcy, 400 7th at n w.

syssWHEREAS 1T HAVING COME
~ to the knowledge of the Clerks
Early Closing Association that a few mer-
chants on 7th st.. having guaranteed a closing
of stores at o'clock In accord with the sense
Of the merchants meeting held several weeks
ago, have broken faith and retuI ned to uRcey-
tain hours of closing; therefore be IL
ReSOired That this association condemn
undertaking to tighten labor, as being n dis
regard of public sentiment, and contrary to
the desire of the majority of merchants In the
District of Columbia.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

So far the Pan-Electric inquiry has de-
veloped nothing very shocking.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

The Columbian University turned loose
upon the world last night eight new physi-
clans. There will be a pro rata increase Of
undertakers on the quiet. The law Of com
pensation is never violated long.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
FOR EXCHANGE.

w ANTED-TO EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones at Buffers Stove Exchange,
or no pay. STOVES exchanged for groceries.
Old stoves bought.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

Miss CLEVELAND has written letter
to friend on the subject of decolleto
dresses and in answer TO the criticism
that she has her garments cut rather
too quick at the upper end. This Miss
Cleveland says she does not. She d..
fines her position on this subject as
that of approval of the evening dress
which shows the neck and arms. but
not the bust. Between the neck aud
bust" says Miss Cleveland, there is u
line always TO be drawn and it is as
clear to the frivolous society woman as
TO the anatomist. If fashionable
woman's dress is immodest it is be.
cause she prefers it to be so.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

nounccd. A member Of the Gladstone
government was heard from, however.
He was Attorney.General Russell, who,
in addressing some Of his constituents,
said that Mr.. Gladstonc's plan would
be just and equitable aud would unite
the Liberal party and strengthen the
best interests of the empire. Coercion.
he said, had failed, and It therefore
would be wise to give Ireland iudicious
home rule. Good weather Is reported
from all points as prevailing yesterday.
There were no disturbances anywhere,
Taken all in all 1t was a great day for
st. Patrick and Irish independence.
THERE is so much mystery about the
loss of the steamship Oregon and the
failure of any satisfactory evidence
showing that she collided with n sailing
vessel that the suggestion is submitted
that possibly the sinking of the ship
was caused by dynamite, torpedo or
internal machine. 1t would seem that
If three masted schooner" made such
tremendous hole in the side of the
Oregon some splinters or fragments Of
the sailing vessel would be found in
the Oregon's wreck. But there Is no
existing evidence of any such sailing
vessel causing this terrific collision.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
weCARRIAGE MAKERS. ATTEN-

rSoCARRIAGEM MAKERS, ATTEN-
~ TION.
The washington Guild of Carriage Makers
of this city desire to tender their thanks to
the following manufacturers of carriages,
ETC.: Messrs John McDermott & Bro. a. j.
Joyce. VIM. Waller's Sons, VIM. Sauder and
II. II. Graham for acting so generously and
friendly by complying with the associations
requeststo close their respective manufacture
ing establishments at o'clock on Saturdays.
A. NJ. CR0NK, President.
l. w HIRpg Secretary
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

The man who bought that s1s,O)O vase,
no doubt, pronounees 1t "vahs."
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

nSDDR. j. A. MCLEAN, Dentist,
W. 1102 18th st. II. W.
First-class work at moderate prices. Gold
and Amalgan filling. Artificial Crowns per-
ber plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

nv HO is SAM?-He is the Discoverer
w and manufacturer of Nichols Vege-
table Hair Lotion, 25c a bottle, In barber
shop at U. S. Patent Office, and at laboratory,
O33 b st n Q.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
WANTED SITUATIONS.

Advertisements or Three Lines under The head
inse,t ted three timts for 25 cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

nRAWING AND PAINTING - The
~ best and cheapest place to learn draw
of t Fine % Arts Rt Corner 18th I st % AMI ave; ai
commencing Immediately will be received at
half.price; children's Saturday class $40 per
year; classes after O'Clock for those in the
Denartmenfs
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

EOR SALE-vacant Lot on u st, Be-
IL tween 18th and 18th SITS W, on easy
terms. Inquire at 2032 18th st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

20 TO FUNK'S Sewing Machine
VI Agency, 1881 7th st, near st market; 1t
Is the best place to buy or have old machines
repaired elegant llght.running machines from
80 to $50, warranted for five years. Agents
for all kinds of sewing machines.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
BUSINESS CHANCES.

w house, IN good ay repair; Sr Centrally 9o% io.
Gated; must be very cheap for cash: only an
swers giving street and number, price and full
particulars will receive attention. Address
BOTTOM PRICE, Critic office.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

NHAPPED Faces and Hands Cured
~ and the skin kept smooth and white by
the use of Camphorine Lotion, to be had only
at Ware Ebbitt House drug store.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

IL bracelets; ono with monograms, the
other with sea beans. A reward will be given
II returned to 907 N st NV.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

YNO ART1STS-SOlar and Electric
l. light prints; orders filed In "a hours. p.
II. Wheeler, 200 9th st, corner G..
VNHE DENTAL INFIRMARY, Ma
l.. tional University, 1904 L st W, open
at cost of material; teeth inserted with or
without plates; gas, ether and chloroform ad-
ministered by competent and experienced
OperatOrs
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

An Albany correspondent of the st.
Louis Globe Democrat, under date of
March 10, says Roscoe Conkling is
not only averse, professedly, to the
proposition that he should enter the
struggle for Warner Miller's place in
the United States Senate he goes fur
ther In his show of stubbornness-he
absolutely refuses to re-enter politics
at all. Within as many days three
personal, intimate friends have told
your correspondent that he has now no
other purpose in life than to gain n
competence against old age. 1t has
been truly said that he was ruined
through Endorsements of the notes of a
friend, but to understand his pres.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

order. The celebrated Bumgardner Whisky
speciality.
T AIDES HAIR DRESSING, OUT
IL ting and shampooing ut Nine. Demon
geot's Human Hair and Perfumery store, 900
4 st n W, opposite Masonic Temple.
EOK the Best Toilet Soap in Use Ask
Il for the &c. b." brand made specially
from oil selected for its manufacture; 1Oc. per
cake, or 3 for ESQ. For sale only at Van
syckle's pharmacy, cor. 18th and G stsnw.
TEANNERET'S Hair EmporIum-Hu-
d man hair and toilet goods. Ladies' hair
dressing and cutting. Ne cor and 1Sth sts.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
FOR SAlE---L0TS,

LNOH SALE-A Bargain-Lot on ID st
II near Presidents grounds: d8 IL. o In. by
1876 IT,. 2 in. to Soft. alley. A. s. CAYWOOD,
cor 9th and X SITS n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18

n>Ea1FARMERS' and Mechanics' Fire
RsS Insurance Company, 1410 + st n W,
Washington, D. @. Capital stock, 3100. 900.
Small lines written.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
Sc JOHNS" RESTAURANT,


(Formerly Of Leesburg, Va),
Corner Seventh and ID streets northwest.
1t is famous for its choice oysters, Terra
pin, Fish, Game, Wines. Liquors and Cigars.
The establishment has been remodeled, re-
fitted, restocked and in complete running
order, The celebrated Bumgardner Whisky
specially.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-12-16

SHOULD the suggestions Of General
Sheridan in his annual report TO the
President, SO far as 1t relates to the cut
ting down Of Indian reservations, he
followed, the result would be the open
ing of q tract Of land in the eastern
portion of Arizona to the stockmen
larger than the state of Rhode Island.
The land In question is occupied by
the reservation set aside for the
Apache Incians, and is surpassed In It's
adaptabiIity for grazing. agricultural
and mining pursuits by no other por.
tion of the southwest. Its occupants
at present number but about 1900 Of
the dirtiest, LATEST and most contempt
ible creatures that ever cursed any
spoton Gods green footstool.I effort
is made ty them to utilize this vast
tract of land in any way. except as
hunting ground; but even then only
as q pastime, as they depend entirely
on the rations issued them by the gov
eminent for their means OF subsis'
ence.-Hoof and Horn.