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The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

SECRETARY BAYARD cheerfully re-
marks that he has no doubt whatever
the Mexican Government will do right
in the Cutting affair, and that there
will be a satisfactory termination of the
pending negotiations. He said the
same thing about the British Govern
ment and the fisheries affair, We only
hope that Colonel Cutting, who, by the
way, has not been released, as reported
is better satisfied with the assurances
of Mr.. Bayard than are the American
fishermen who go down to Canadian
waters in schoOners.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

shallowest of pretexts to avoid action,
which any man Of practical business
sense knows to be of the utmost
urgency. To lose this appropriation
now will involve a loss to the Govern
mont much greater than the amount Of
the appropriation. If IT cannot be
made through the River and Harbor
bill, let It be made through special
enactment. There Is time enough
for that, and the obligation
is imperative. 1t Is only to be regretted
that Members of Congress do not so
kecnly appreciate the importance Of
making an appropriation for the Dis
trict, as they do for making one of
possibly tenfold less necessity for soe-
ton of country in which they have
constituencies TO be propitiated. Here
Is where the real trouble lies.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
FOR RENT---HOUSES.

L'OR RENT-The Whole or Part of
II fine house; very central; suitable for
business purposes; terms low IL taken at once.
Address OWNER, Critic office.
DOR RENT--1S31 18th ut n W, House
II In good repair; modern convenences.
Inquire at 9N N ave.
EOR RENT-2-Story Basement and
in kitchen. Terms, etc, at ROOM 20, Cor
coran building,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
COUNTRY PROPERTY.

1NOR SALE-Farm of ca Acres, Cheap,
Il or exchange for city property; miles
from Washington near b and II II. Inquire
at $3.50 A st and particulars will be given;
title clear
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

THE fire which destroyed a portion
of Barbour & lIumiltons large grocery
establishment on the Avenue last even
ing was one of the most destructive
conilagrOtions that ever occurred in
Washington, and at times threatened
widespread disaster The Fire De.
partment worked with will, and de.
serve credit for their efficiency, but
there are said to have been delays for
fuel, which should certainly not have
occurred. 1t will never do to go into
battle without full supply of ammu-
milton. Fortunately, the bravery and
energy of the Chief and his men
proved adequate TO the occasion, and
with this exception the fire was ad-
mirably handled. The Police Depart
meut also did most useful and effective
service.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

FoR the want Of direct and vigorous
representation in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, the appropriation for the
Potomac Flats is seriously endangered.
1t is objected 10 on several grounds,
one of which is that il has no business
in the River and Harbor bill. This
seems to be the thinnest possible objec-
tiop, yet, admitting it to be valid, who
is responsible for the gravity of the
blunder which permitted this import
ant item to be incorporated in bill
where 1t had no business? Again, 1t Is
insisted that work should be suspended
and all appropriations cease until
question OF title as to GER
tain portion of the flats to be
reclaimed is settled by the courts,
which means indefinite postponement.
AS to this objection 1t has been shown
on the highest Government authority,
as cited in the Senate debate, that the
legal questions raised in this matter
need not interfere with the prosecution
OF the work; and the suggestion of any
such technicality by the House is the
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
LORD sALIsEuRY,i SPEECH.

At the Carlton Club last evening
Lord Salisbury, England : new Premier,
made a speech, of which the cable to.
day gives us meagre outline. The
Premier's remarks. however, show
very clearly that the administration of
Irish affairs is to be the leading ques-
ton before the Parliament to be con
yened next month. The Ministry"
said Lord Salisbury, "will forthwith
prepare bill to grapple with the Irish
difficulty in the direction of extended
local self-government." Again, he
said that the Liberal. .Unionists would
give "any measure proposed by the
Government for the redress of Irish
grievances most careful consideration.
While these remarks do not carry
with them any hope of substantial re-
lief for Ireland, yet they indicate that
the new Government will not, as the
more pronounced Tories have given us
to believe, undertake measures Of coer-
cion, from which nothing good has
ever come, nor ever can result. That
coercion is not part Of the plan of a
Conservative Government, is a good
indication that Mr.. Gladstones efforts
in behalf of Ireland have already ex-
erted strong restraining power upon
even victorious party, hostile to Ire
land and elected on such avowed
r hostility.
As stated we have but few details of
what Lord Salisbury's plans for Ire
land are, yet his ideas on the subject
are pretty well known. He referred
last evening to bill for the extension
of local self. government in that coun-
try. This does not mean an Irish
Parliament or Home Rule by any
means. 1t does not mean what Mr..
Gladstone proposed. 1t means only
Irish control of local boards, or, as Sir
John Morley so aptly says, simply an
Irish autonomy of sewage and gas"
But even that is something and shows
progress towards the end which will
undoubtedly be REACHED by working
and waiting. If, as we are told, all
things come to him who waits, he who
both works and waits must have the
better chance of success; and Mr.. Glad
stone is both a worker and waiter.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

SOME Of the gentlemen Of the press
who have been printing imaginary con-
versations between the President and
Mrs. Cleveland have represented the
former as addressing his wife as
frankie" This shows how little they
know about 1t. Mrs. Cleveland has
written letter to Kentucky lady
who named her newest daughter after
her, in which she says that it would be
favor If her namesake were not
called frankie" II dislike the name
very much" she says, That settles it..
1t is evident from this fact that the
President never calls his wife
"Frankie." The gentlemen of the
press referred TO are way Off. And the
letter of Mrs. Cleveland will be OF
great aid to Colonel Charles A. Dana
in his warfare against the Melies, the
Mamies, the Maudies and the other silly
diminutives of good oldfashioned
names for girls
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
Monument to Tripoiis Heroes.

EDITOR CRITIC; / find In "Bohu's Hand
Book OF Washington published in 1852,
an account of marble monument erected
IN honor of the naval officers who fell in the
war of Tripoli. a picture OF the monu-
ment adorus the cover of the book, aud Ia
a view Of the Capitol, showing the west
front, the monument appears to occupy the
position now occupied by the oval fish.
pond, fed from the fountain beneath the
western terrace wall, just at the foot OF the
western staircase.
Having curious disposition, | am en-
deavorlug To ascertain II tho mOuumaut de-
scribed in Bohns history was once standing
there, and II so, what became of il and
where is it at preseutg | would Ike,
through the columns Of The CmTIc, to
ask some Of the older citizens, whose
memory remains good, to give me such
information as they may possess concern
| ing 1t. | iuclose a copy Of the descrp-
tion Of ii from "Bolin's Handbook" )"
page 30. FRED L. WOODWARD.
| WASHINGTON, July ~
Near the western entrance To the Capitol
| stands monument erected by the officers of
the navy to the memory of their brother OF.
fcers who fell in the war with Tripoli. II Is
OF marble; rises out of a pool or basin of water
and Is forty feet high ON one side of the vase i
aview of Tripoli aud the American fleet; on
| another the words, "ro the memory OF Som
| mers, Caldwell, Decatur Wordsworth, Dor
| sey, Israeli and on another side brief but
| comprehensive history. At the base OF the
| column are -four marble emblematic figures
| Mercury Fame, History and America. The
column has also appropriate embellishments
and Is surmounted by an eagle,
This is one Of the most beautiful monu.
ments ever erected here, but Admiral David
ID. Porter argued that It flttingly belonged
at the Naval Academy, where IL was re-
moved in 1866, and now stands just in front
Of the New Mess Hall building. When II
was here, 1t projected up through the water
| in the great fish pool west OF the Capitol
| building,-ED. Critic
1T is STATED, says the Paris NelOs, that
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

We are in receipt of Volume l, No. /, of
the Town Fork IN. o. Neps. The most
remarkable circumstance in connection
with the Nel0S is that 1t is "Entered at the
Postofllce as second class water.n The Ne,os
wants to keep abreast of the times in the
matter of intelligent composltors and argus
eyed proof-readers.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

No man In Baltimore being willing to
advertise that town by going through the
whirlpool or jumping of of the Brooklyn
Bridge, an old colored man has undertaken
the job by dying at the age Of 1853 years.
Those figures are "leetle rlsin'," but as
he won't have to swear to them in Dime
Museum, we shall not interfere.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
REAL ESTATE.

TIOR SALE-The North Washington
IL Real Estate Company have large and
choice line of improved and unimproved prop
erty FOR sale, Offering rare chances for invest
ment. Parties desiring to purchase or having
tion of the city will find 1t to their advantage
to do so through this company, which gives
its whole attention and energy to the develop
ment of that part of the city. This company
Hampshire ave. at a bargain for Investment.
Also, 100000 acres of improved farm lands
IN Virginia for sale or exchange. $40 II st n w.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

a man named Potts is going to try a
voyage through Niagara rapids.
A barrel having tried the trip,
And travelled safely through,
There is no reason why Potts
Should not go safely, too.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

EX. CoNGREssMAN FfNERTY of Chi
cago pronounces against the new ex-
tradition treaty quite as savagely as
O'Donovan Rosa does; and equally
emphatic Is the condemnation visited
upon 1t by John Boyle O'Reilly. To
surrender the point, however, that
dynamite conspirators are nothing
more than ordinary political offenders,
not to be reached by treaty, would go
far towards quashing the indictments
against the Chicago Anarchists aud re-
duce their misdemeanors to the level of
common assault and battery. There Is
a deep settled conviction in this coun.
try that the bomb.throwcr is nm enemy
to social order, aud that the dcliverancc
of Ireland from English coercion is to
be wrought by other methods.
Whether the new treaty is altogether
what II should be is another thing; but
1t can be assumed rs a sound PROPOSE
tion, that England 5 old habit of har.
boring socialistic assassins and incendi.
aries, furnishes the United States with
no excuse for doing the same thing.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

The true fisherman sits on log with
baited breath, waiting for bite.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

1T is STATED, says the Paris NelUs, that
there are 500 American girls studying music
in Milan, and that there must be nearly
1000 In the French Capital.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

Keely's motor promises to prove of great
efficiency at political and other conven-
tions. According to the Philadelphia Sun.
day Meas, the machine showed at the last
exhibition a speed of 5000 resolutions" q
minute, which rapidly went up to between
5000 and 1000. p S.-If the Nous has nc
intelligent compositors on its force we are
ready to retract.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
The HeDnepin Canal,
That mighty inland river,
Which runs through Illinois,
(But not through Congress)
Is locked and dam'd forever.

Jack Dempsey, the pugilist, has retired
from the professional prize-ring and got
married. All jacks skill and his knowledge
OF the Marquis of Queensbury will avail
him naught in this new match. Poor Jackl
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

EOR .RENT-Store ON 7th st, N w,
~ good stand for any kind "a Of business; fix
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
WASHINGTON. JULY %, 1885.

Persons leaving the city for the SUM
NOR can have THE CRITIC mailed
to their address for 40 cents per
month, postage paid.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

The New York Morning Journal, in 1t.
notice of Prince Fushimi OF Japan, tn,
latest royal arrival in New York, says: "a
prince of the real blood descended from
the gang-plank OF the steamship Umbria,
&c. Well, well; things have come to {
pretty pass, indeed, when society goes wild
over prince descended from gang-plank
No wonder New York is losing her socia
grip.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

Only Japansy blossom-The Prince
Fushim.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

EOR SALE-Brick House 033 M ut,
Il bet 9th and 10th SITS n W; II rooms, two
bathrooms; lot "a by 105 to alley; cheap and
terms reasonable. Apply on premises.
CINCINNATI BEER-You Will Get
" an excellent cool glass of this celebra-
ted beer at Peterson's, 40 81 and Pa ave.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

As THE Morrison resolution comes
back to the House from the Senate it
simply informs the President and the
Secretary of the Treasury that they
can handle the surplus and the public
debt just as they see fit, under existing
laws, This is what the President and
the Secretary have been doing all the
time, and just what they want to keep
on doing. In its present shape it would
be difficult to name anything more sur
plus than the Morrison resolution.
GOVERNOR PATTIsoS OF Pennsylvania
made a score Of 30 pins with three balls at a
bowling alley the other day The first ball
made a strike, the second the same, and the
third the same, the ball rebounding on the
opposite alley and striking down five pins
more,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

THE Civil Service Reform Associa.
tion of Baltimore has for year or so
been protesting either to the President
or Secretary Lamar against the appoint.
ment of Mr.. Morris \. Thomas as In.
dian Inspector or trying to induce the
Senate to reject Mr.. Thomas nomina.
ton. Yet after all their talk and work
the Senate yesterday cofrmed Mr..
Thomas. The Baltimore reformers
may console themselves somewhat by
remembering that while they were ap-
pealing to President Cleveland and Sec
retary Lamar, Senator German, who
secured Mr.. Thomas appointment, was
saying few words to those gentlemen
in behalf of his protege; also looking
out for his friend interest in the Sen.
ate when the Baltimoreans began to be-.
seige that body. Senatorial courtesy
is a "biger man" than Civil Service
Reform.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

EOR RENT-1227 and 1881 I'd st Il,
II new 5room houses, water in the rear,
so. Apply at 1225 81 st Q.
C,INCINNATI BEER-Thiss Celebra-
~ ted beer can be ordered of q. q. Corn
well x Son. 14lS Pa ave n W. All orders will
receive their prompt attention.
vNOR RENT-IIouse 7iO 9th Ut. n. W.,
IL containing rooms; rent 25 per month,
In advance. Inquire of VIM. D. Morgan, sl6 +
st W, between 10 and 12 m and 4 and p m.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

nPEH ALL MMER-The National
" Academy of Fine Arts, corner OF 9TH and
SITS n W, will be open for students all sum
mer; the most thorough ns tructiOn In every
style of drawing and painting; years Of study
saved; Mrs. ImOgenc Robinson Morrell, the
founder and teacher, has had 12 medals and
studied 10 years in Europe with the most cole
brated artists; particular attention TO sketch
ing from nature; ohildrcn's Saturday class
t0r
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
Hail, Prince Fushimi Of Japan,
We know you are gentleman

Hail, Prince Fushimi Of Japan,
We know you are gentleman
OF polish-we have used with care
The Japan varnish everywhere
While you're in our delightful cline
Just have Japaneasy time,
And when your pleasant visits through,
Wen very sadly make adieu,
And hope that in the future, when
You're Mik-ado, you'll come again.
A new book, "Hints to Poets" is just
out, 1t will be followed by a sequel,
"Theres the Door," for use in editorial
rooms.
Now Boolinger, the Frenchmans friend,
Takes off his soldier hat,
And with winsome smile TO France,
lie bows with great eclat.
For Boolinger is deep of mind,
And sly as any cat,
And one Of these fine afternoons
He'll boom coop dc tat.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
GENERAL AND CRITICULAR.

"Yankee Doodlen is Americas National
air, while that OF Japan is "Mikadoodle. :"
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
HOUSES FOR RENT.
OFFICES FOR RENT.
Per Month.


In sums TO suit at 0 por cent.
The above IL only small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at office
for bulletins issued on 1st and 18th,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
FOR SALE---L0TS.
MONEY TO LOAN.

GTOCKS, Bonds, Commercial Paper
- of all kinds bought and sold. Money
loaned at low rates, LOUIS CUNNINGHAM
Broker, lilO Il st,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
EDuCAIInNAL.

~ HORT HAND--Morning and Even
- ing classes; Ben. Pitman's system; az per
month: use OF Typewriter free; speed TO ad'
vanced scholars; Instructions In punctuation.
Address BOX 5i5 postOnlce.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
The Norwood Institute.
A Select Boarding and Day School for Young
Ladies and Little Girls.
REoPENS SEPTEMBER 20, 1886.
For catalogue and oil particulars, address
MIR. AND MRS. WIN. d. CABELL,

MIR. AND MRS. WIN. d. CABELL,
Principals,
1919 and 1914 1ith st. n. w,
or for Immediate attention at Norwood, Nell
son County, Va. Pupils desrous of preparing
for the regular course OF the Norwood lnsti-
tute, or who wish an opportunity to acquire
practical use of the French language, will
find II to their advantage to attend the sum-
mer session at Norwood.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

r RICE, NO. 400 MAINE AVENUE; CAR
IL. pets TO clean, mattresses romade;
feathers renovated. Telephone call,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
WANTEn---HlUSES,

=" ANTED-To Purchase n Small
w house In the w section; price not to
exceed $500; no agents. Address CASH,
Critic office
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

r-S5sA WASHINGTON, ID. O.,
~ July 81, 1893.
10 John Il. Beall, Esq, Secretary National
Mutual Life Association, fi20 + st,n. W.
Washington, u. c.:
DEAR SIN. I hereby tender through you to
your association my hearty thanks for your
settlement IN full this day of two policies of
Insurance ON my husbands life No. i57 for
$1,000 and 818 for $1,000. MY husband, Al.
pheus Lear, died on June 2, 1886. but did not
notify you or ne death proofs untll July ",
full My husband was insured IN August,
1884, for $1,000, and in April, 1885, for $4,000,
and this Insurance has cost him to date of
his death slS.57
Wishing your association continued pros
pority, am truly yours,
ANA. E. LEAR,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28
Observation-Disclosures.

Advertisements Qr Ibree Lines Undsr AlS h
inserted Nrts times far 20 cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

L'OR SALE-At 40 g st N w. n Num-
Il ber of new and secondhand carriages,
buggies and wagons of all styles; terms to
suit; also, carriages, buggies and wagons for
hire; all kinds of carriages repaired at his fac
tory, WIN. II. GEYER.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

WTANTED-ALL 10 KNOW THAT DIR.
w Taylor, 93i II street, near Tenth, makes
beautiful sets OF artificial teeth for S5 guar
anteed to give full satisfaction; extracting
cents; without, 25 cents; filling at very low
prices.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

IJN CINNATI BEER-For sale ut the
" BelyidCre Hotel, Pa ave and 81 st. The
guests arc highly pleased with 1t. Everybody
calls lul It,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-28

w ANTED--Io Insure the Health OF
w persons who win assist me with now
motive over. Address W. IL, Runsey, City
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-22
KILLED BY MEXICAN BANDITS.
A Ranchero and His Clerk Shot Down and
the Place Looted.

the Place Looted.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 22.-The intelli-
gence has reached this city from Hidalgo
county, bordering on the Rio Grande and
lying in the extreme southwestern portion of
the state, that a band consisting of eight
robbers crossed over from Mexico few
days ago and raided the Palmos ranch in
that county. The raid was made in open
day. Carlos Schunaor, the proprietor, and
his clerk made stout resistance but both
were shot down Schunaor was fatally
wounded and will die, while his clerk lies in
u very critical condition, with small hopes
of recovery.
Having disposed of the occupants of the
ranch and store. the thieves leisureiy pro-
ceeded to despoil the premises, and carried
away money and valuibles amounting to
-, 800, besides a number of horses None
of the perpetrators have been apprehended
1t is believed that they are portion of an
organized band OF outlaws under the leader
ship of tho notorious LIE Peou, who is one
OF the most daring and blooithirsty bandit
chiefs of the lower Rio Grande, the deeds of
whose lawless gang of deiperados have often
struck terror to the citizens Oh either side OF
the river
This raid has caused widespread con-
sternation in Hidalgo county, which is
principally occupied by ranehers whose res
licences are so remote from each other they
can not successfully combine and resist tue
attacks of these bold robbers, and whose
only protection lies i'll the ranger service of
the state, which has been reduced So as to
render it practically useless as a constabul
AIRY force
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-22

DETROIT, Mich. Jan. p A terrible plot
to poison an entire family has been discov-
cred by the merest accident On Jan. Is
Elizabeth Girardine, widow of the late
Capt, Girardine, OF the police force, was
sent two cans Of Strawberries by friend
residing in Michigan Wednesday while she
and her seven children, with two
guests, were at dinner she desired
the servant to open the cans of fruit
and serve them up. The latter, who usu-
ally samples the food before serving it, was
taken suddenly ill, when it was found that
she was suffering from poison Her life
was barely saved, and DR.. l. f. Clark re
ported that the fruit contained enough
arsenic to kill thirty men The theory is
that Mrs Girardine's friend, lady who has
been living on bad terms with he r husband,
had recently deserted him, and the latter
suspected she was being sheltered at Girard-
ines, as she had been before under similar
circumstances, and sent the fruit in hopes of
making a clean sweep of her and the entire
family