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The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
SIXTY YEARS GRACE.

The representatives of the people
should remember that they were
elected TO make laws for the whole
and not for favored few of the poo.
pie. The cunning fellows who took
advantage of great civil war to
"whoop up" the acts of Congress Of
1862 and 1864 for aid in constructing
the overland railway, took gool care
10 provide for themselves. Their law.
yers drew the bills, and the patriotic
Congressman, with all sincerity, voted
blindly for whatever the philanthropic
schemers told them was necessary to
"bind the East and the West together
with bands of railroad steel"
The railroad lawyers could not catch
The patriotic Congressman, however,
without inserting in the bills some
provision for repaying the Govern.
ment in the years to come. They oh.
tained the bonds of the Government in
amounts exceeding the cost of the road
and lands exceeding in extent the thir.
teen colonies
They had the Government take n
second mortgage for security, and then
made themselves the money kings of
the land by borrowing millions upon
first mortgages and putting the same in
their capacious pockets, their roads be-
ing already paid for by the Government
loan.
Since that time enormous earnings
have added to this fund, until to. day
they are the richest men in the world.
They can give no excuse for not meet.
ing their obligations to the Government
10 the letter. But they are not troubled
about this. Even excuses they do not
count worth making.
What they are busiest about is an
inventory of their votes in the two
houses. They want until the year of
our Lord 1856 to pay the Government
the money that will be due and payable
in 1896. An average of sixty years is
the modest extension for which they
ask, and they hope to obtain the CO.
operation Of Senators and Representa-
tives enough to compass this end 1t
is true they promise to add to the Sc
curity in exchange for this extension.
But what addition do they Offer? An
extension of the second mortgage to
the mortgage.ridden branches which
they have constructed and which are
by every rule of equity already pledged
for the debt to the Government.
II the past, however, is any criterion
for the future, these branches will be
submerged with new pretended debts
before even the time comes to pledge
them to the Government
If any Senator or Member of Con
gress hopes to make the people believe
that he really trusted the slippery
magnatcs of the overland railroad com
panies, after all their tergiversation OF
the past, he will awake to his folly
when his complaining constituents call
him to an accounting.
OF course it is known that a certain
percentage in Congress always find til,
railroad demands just aud righteous
Why?
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
Odd Conceits In JeweIry.

Little gold mushrooms are now worn as
pendeloques on bracelets.
Bangles are now Of larger style than
formerly and are jeweled in Rococo style
A solitaire pearl set in dark blue enamel
ring is the most fashionable engagement
ring.
A pretty pin for fastening the bonnet
string is composed of a cats eye set with
diamonds.
Amber will be worn with rich black cos
tunes this season, and when it Is combined
artlstically it is pretty.
Garnets have again become the fashion in
clasps, pins and buckles; for fastening the
eorsage these stones are quite effective.
The four-leaf clover is the most fashlona-
bic form for pins and pendants this season.
The wings Of Mercury are also a favorite
design in jewelry
Among the novelties In jewelry are gold
crochet hooks and knitting needles, tipped
with small stones, pearls aud brilliants
being mostly used.
The fashion Of wearing ornaments In the
hair is steadily becoming more pronounced,
and many odd aud beautiful designs are now
shown in jeweled combs, spears, daggers,
etc, Some pretty combs have several large
silver or gold balls at the top.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

to recognize It's sloudcrous utlcranccs
We have before us the unmistnkablc
evidences of q noble generosity, com
prehonsiye charity, and naught that
the mind OF malice can conceive, the
lips Of envy utter or the pen of hatred
indite will have the slightest effect
upon us. Fj0t JuI6it, ynut Cr'am, Is
our motto, and every ctlam from
Genesis to Revelation mny rVt like q
thousand Of brick before we permit q
single jHstti0 TO fail of .fp', and don't
you forget it. Mr. Hayes just call on
us when you want boost, and you
shall have it without cent per cent.
discount.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
GrNrnAL ANn cntrIcuLAn.


a cooperative dairy company went TO
pieces, a lawsuit grew out Of II and one OF
the employees was witness.
"Was this an Incorporated conpany"
asked the attorney after the usual prclmj-
narles.
"Yes, sir, replied the witness.
"Did you hod stJck i'm itl'
'lcs, sir"
"Was the stock wateredi"
"No, sir, but the milk was"
. hc inn, cent tngss couldn't understand
what made the jury laugh,
"l notice the President aud party have
gone on the Corsair for trip down the
bay," said friend to Congressman Hemp
hill.
"Yes," replied the punster, with a sinister
glcam in his eyes.
ADO you think there Is any danger2"
"Of Corsair isn't,n he said, with terrific
force.
Mr. Bayne rasps the President for his
vetoes and wants him to understand that
the 325 Congressman are greater than he
Is. Has Mr.. Bayne ever read the fable Of
the frogs and the OK
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
n Lasting Memorial.

"You are going to erect a monument to
your fathers memory, SUPPOSE"
"Oh, no. Monuments crumble and de-
cay and are forgotten. We are going to do
something that will keep his memory alive
much longer"
"What's thatSn
ave are going to fight in the courts for
his property. y."-LChicago News.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
SPEGlAL NnTlCES.


r LOCAL. ASSEMBLY, No. ITiS,
- X. OF H., viii change their regular
meeting nights from Thursday to Monday.
All mcmbcrs arc requested 10 attend the next
regular meeting MONDAY, 1T NE ~, 1876, "a
business of mn riance will he transacted.
~ NOIiCE ~ uE0EBY GiVES
49, that the FIRST meeting pf the stock.
holders ul the Maryland llrorn Stone Com.
Ipny. q corporation organized under the laws
Of tie state ul West virginia, VIII be held at
HcCu 20, Corcoran Building, Washington, d.
c., July o. 1886, at 10 o'clock q. M, for the
purpose of choosing Board of Directors,
adoption OF Bylaws, and any other business
proper to he done at said meeting.
49, THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE
- ASSOCIATION, Office i420 st.
W. W. Dudley, Pres Geo II. u. White, Treas;
John ". MagrudCr, V. p; John, T. Beull,
Sccy; Frank j. Tibbts, Gen Man.
FOR A POLICY OF $1,000.
Admission fee and medical examination, s5.
A receipt will be given in full for FIVE as
sessmcnts paid in advance for one years in
suranCe as follows:
. A .
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
ELSEWHERE.
We stand Corrected.

THE WASHINGTON CRITIC is generally
pretty sharp in its observations, but for
once it misses its point in order to perpe-
tratc predetermined joke. 1t says: "Mr
Bodwell, the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor Of Maine, used to be shoemaker
He will put soul into the campaign"
The point Is not on the sole but the heel,
for the rich granite contractor was selected
because he was "well heeled. NJ Manches-
ter IN H) Union.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
DEATH.

Two trayel.worn and weary feet at rest.
From paths Of pain now shrouded In the
past
Two cold hands folded on q colder breast,
From which the soul has taken flight at last;
Two eyes from whose dark vacant cells the
glow
of sunlight seems forever to haye fled;
Two mute lips meeting like an unstrnng bow
From which the final arrow, speech, has
fled.
This is the subtlcst Of all mysteries;
Some call II Death, and others name II Peace.
-lSouthern Biyouac.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

TuoUGH Mr.. Gladstone Is perfect
master of invective 1t is very seldom
that he uses It except in general way.
lie has just given fresh instance of
his uniform courtesy in this respect,
In speech yesterday he referred to
the fact that certain utteranccs of Mr..
John Bright made 1t appear that he
(Nlr. Gladstone) had once condemned
the principle Of Home Rule. That
was not correct, Mr. Gladstone re-
marked, but he would refrain from
criticising the gentleman. "I will
never" he said, utter word to dis
parage the man whose integrity / re-
we're, whose character love and who
has conferred upon the country ser
vices which cannot be forgotten" Mr..
Gladstonc's attention to the forensic
amenities might be initiated with much
profit in the American Congress. For
instance, Senators Plumb and Butler,
If they had followed Mr.. Gndstone's
example, would not yesterday have in.
vited each to step outside and put
each other out, aud IL Gladstonc's cour.
tesy had been lowering around the
other end of the Capitol Mr. Weaver
would not have called Mr.. Reel de.
scendant from lshmael, nor would
Colonel Bayne have profanely abused
the President.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
REAL ESTATE,

nor SALE-The North Washington
II Real Estate Company have large and
choice line of improved and unlmproved prop
erty for sale, offering rare chances for invest
ment. Parties desiring to purchase or having
tion of the city will find II 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 u st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
DR.. RALPH WALSH, Med. Director
.-y,- orNrnAL II. n. KonrnrsoY

nSy= GENERAL ~. n. ROBERTsON.
H& having removed his O tcc to No. 1918
II street, corner Vermont avenue, Is prepared
60 transact ull business appcrtiiuing to real
estate, lire und life insurance ANA will be
pleased iu see his friends and the public
N-5s.. tEn DIRECTORS or THE
ssS Urii, states Electric Lighting Cohavo
declared T. Qlgr crly dividend ot SlJO on y ich
share oi a., capital stock from the earnings
of tie Cumpunv, payable nt the Central Ma
tural Bank July Z. 1895 Transfer stock book
closed from unc 30 tO july
uiiIIAu picLSnN S.,,,.,,y
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

WITH nest of fillibusters in Con.
gress and the President cruising about
in corsair, well may the truly pa
triotc citizen in his solicitude inquire;
Whittier are we drifting?
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

Or Hill and Carlisle the New York
Sun remarks; "Rather an attractive
ticket" of Holman and Hill, ut would
win, and no mistake" How about
Hill and Holman
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

THE bill which restores General
FitZ.John Porter to the army and
places him on the retired list with the
rank of Colonel has passed both
Houses of Congress and will in all
probability be signed by the President.
General Porter has fought long and
persistently for this vindication. 1t
comes late, but will be none the less
acceptable to himself and his friends. 1t
will not accord with the prejudices of
that political and military element
which follows the lead of General Lo-
gan, but to the great body of the peo-
pie 1t will be a source of satisfaction
and go upon the records as an act of
justice, which none more honestly APP
proved and logically believed in than
General U. S. Grant. All, both friends
and foes, will agree that throughout
this weary and protracted contest, Gen
eral Porter has borne himself with q
manly dignity and consciousness of
right that are beyond all praise. So
true gentleman could scarce have
been traitor or coward.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
THE PRESIDENTS INNINGS.

Col. John G.. Prathcr of st. Louis, a
member of the Democratic National
Committee, and as sagacious a politi-
clan as he is enterprising in business
and clever in private life, cntertains a
very good opinion of the Administra-
tiop, and warmly indorses the course
the President is pursuing. He says
that in the West and Southwest, the
sections with which he is most closely
identified, there are few Democratic
malcontents, and their number is be-
coming fewer every day. With Judge
Holman of Indiana, he thinks that Mr..
Cleveland will be renominated and re-
elected.
Evidently the alleged dissatisfaction
of the country with the Presidents
Civil-Service policy is not half as great
as generally supposed. 1t is, of course,
the dissatisfied fellows who have done
the talking, and they have way of
talking so loud that the unsophistlcated
think they are great multitude. But
now that the satisfied ones are having
their innings, 1t is apparent that Mr..
Cleveland is a good deal stronger with
the people than when he entered the
White House, They seem to take to
his sometimes slow, hut safe, conservn-
tive and busiuess-like way of admins.
tering public affairs,
1t is needless 10 remark that while he
is thus winning the respect of his party
and the confidence of citizens generally,
he has made himself solid with the
women folks by getting married to
one of the most sensible of her sex.
Mr.. II. B. HAYES, a former occupant
of the White House, and now an Ohio
farmer, has been branching out as n
broker. 1t seems that relative of his,
to whom he has been paying an an
nuity of 5000 year, was picked up a
day or two ago in the Northwest and
put in lunatlc asylum for repairs
Among his effects was a letter from
Mr.. Hayes, saying he would pay the
annuity for 'S6 In advance If the an
nuitant would discount it 81. That is
only per cent per annum, and shows
clearly that Mr.. Hayes is generous as
well as charitable. There are plenty
Of men who wouldn't have given a
poor kinsman more than $50 year,
and would not have discounted it at
less than 2 per cent month, besides
charging 8 per cent. for collection.
Hereafter the base tongue of calumny
may wag as 1t will about Mr.. Hayes
and his picayunes, but we shall scorn
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
LOST AND FOUND,


I OST-Friday, June 25, on 9th st n W,
H. between d and o sts, two pairs Of scis-
sOrs The finder will return the same to 1898
9th st and receive reward.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

THE first appointment of woman
TO "A Federal position in Philadelphia
since the civil-seryce Law went into
effect has just been made by Postmas-
ter Harrity. The appointee is Miss
Hannah NJ Brown, and Postmaster
Harrity has very properly assigned her
to the inquiry department of his office.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
COUNTRY PROPERTY.

NOR SALE-On I4th st Extended,
II near BrightwoOd, three acres, improved
by 7room house. stable, &C.; nice shade, ex-
cellent water, Immediately adjoining the
proposed park; only $4,000,
WALKER & WILSON, 1905 + st ".
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
WASHINGTON, JUNE 20, 1886.

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have THE CRITIC mailed
to their address for 40 cents per
month, postage paid.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

TIE weekly announcement, officially
made, that "the series of Marine Band
concerts for this season in the White
House grounds will commence next
Saturday evening is becoming some
what monotonous. More music aud
less announcement would be decidedly
preferable.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
WANTED---H0USES.

TANTED-Small House In Country
w not far from city and convenient 10
railroad station. Address, stating price and
location, Z o Box No. 5H,
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

The President, accompanied by Mr.. La
mont, 4. NJ; Mr.. Villas, Z. NJ. g.; Mr..
Bisscll, B. A.; Mr.. Scott, NJ. c., left ycstel-
da, ON the yacht Corsair for iishins ttip
down the bly.-local.
Five fishers went sailing away on the bay,
Away on the bay as the sun went down;
Each thought on the woman who had her
own way,
And reporters stood watching them out
OF town;
For men must work and women mlst weep,
And there's little to earn and many to keep,
Though the hotel bar be booming.
Five wivess sat up in the White House
tower,
And they ate their lunch as the sun went
down;
They looked at the clock and they noted
the hour,
And the night hack came rolling up, rag
ged and brown.
But men must fish aud women must eat,
Though trips be sudden aud waters beat,
And Potomac flats be moaning.
Five husbands lay out on the shining sands,
In the morning CLEAN as the tide went
down,
An empty baitcan clasped in each ones
hands,
Some time next week they'll come back
to town:
For men must fish and women must sleep,
And the sooner it's over, the sooner to keep
Away from the bar and its moaning.
*There were in reality only four wives
and four husbands, as Partner Blssell
hasn't any partner, but poetic unity de-
manded five and poetic license warranted
us in giving Mr.. b. wife for this occasion.
lie ought to be married, anyhow, and this
may be a hint to him.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
IN THE SENATE.


Mr.. Plumb--As the Senator has not re-
strained himself from n somewhat lively
speech here, hope he will not feel under
any restraint elsewhere.
Mr. Butler--I can say this to the Senator,
that II he were to indulge in just such senti-
ments and expressions elsewhere as he has
here, he would be very likely to hear from
me.
ELSEWHERE.
Mr. Plumb--Did you say you would take
sugar in yours, General
Mr.. Butler Certainly, Mr.. Plumb. Su-
gar always and little dash Of bitters. All,
thanks, that will do.
Miss Rose Cleveland ia to become Chi
cago editress, and the first dynamite bomb
that goes off in that town will see Miss
Rose giving a tableau bearing the title Of
her new novel.
A Philadelphian, who has been drunk
twenty-nine years, says he does so to make
himself believe he lives in New York and
thus relieve the monotony.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

THERE were some unique arrivals Of
immigrants in New York yesterday,
One was Anna Ellwood, an English
murderess. who has just been released
from prison. There were also seven
Arabs, whose combined wealth was $5,
and who admitted that their object in
coming to this country was to beg.
They and Miss Ellwood will be sent
back. Since the Anarchist riots it is
stated that the law to prohibit the land
ing in this country of paupcrs or Grim
inals has been very rigidly enforced.
1t is very good law, and can stand all
the enforcing possible TO give it.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
.ys1sTARTLING FACTS.

N5y5sSTARTLING FACTS.
HSS
You cannot afford to ignore them. The fol-
lowing article appears in recent issue of the
New York Commercial Bulletin:
IAN expert examined and reported upon
sample of Chicago refined lard the other day,
which. he. said, did not contain pound of
hogs fat, but consisted of tallow, grease, cot
ton seed oil and oleo-stearine."
This mixture Is sold for about one cent per
pound less than the pure article. Isn't cheap
at any price.
CASSARD'S "STAR BRAND" LARD Is
pure Every package guaranteed. Try 1t and
you will use no other.
&. CASSARD & SON,
407-409-411 West Baltimore St,
Baltimore, Nd.
Curers of the celebrated "Star Brand" Mild
Cured Hams and Breakfast Bacon. Each
niece IL brandpl
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
THOMAS j. FISHER & CO.,
1924 + street northwest.

EOR RENT-A 11-ROom Brick House
IL hot and cold water nice location; can
rent the whole house or by flats; rent cheap,
PA ave n w
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

In sums to suit at per cent.
The above is only small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at ONCE
for bulletins issued on 1st and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

THE Memorial bridge project is the
best yet The CRITIC so suggested a
year ago. No more imposing or appro-
pirate monument to the memory of U,
S. Grant and the valor of American
arms could possibly be built than a
bridge across the Potomac. uniting
North and South and Of architectural
design suited TO its grand significance.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

w ANTED- Every Business Man,
w store. offices, dentists. clerks, clubs,
druggists, restaurant, and, In fact, every one
to know that will put in their place OF busi
ness iowe-rack. glass, comb brush, soap aud
-four towels evcrv week for the small sum of
81 per month: tOwils. 81 ~, AMI ~ towels
for 81. MoRGAN's TOILET SUPPLY, Nor;
promptly responded to.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

:" "ANTED-People In the Adjacent
w country to know that LOUIS GUN.
NINGllAM, l4l0 + st, loans money at low
rates. Suburban districts visited. Informa-
tion given gratis.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

THE death of David Davis of Illi-
nois will be sincerely regretted by
hosts of friends in all parts of the
Union. He was successful lawyer,
a good citizen and an honest public
man. His abilities as a statesman were
much greater than he had the decision
Of character to utilize, In this respect
he not infrequently played negative
part in affairs when men of greater ag-
gessive force would have been leaders.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
o1sDELECTRIC TREATMENTl

LOCAL AND IN BATH, FOR THE CURE OF
ALL NERVOUS AND CHRONIC
AFFECTIONS,
By "a Resident Electropathic Physician.
CONSULTATION FREE.
DIR. j. w. HAYWARD,
Ninth st
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

Our Grover has gone down the bay,
A-flshipg for awhile,
Midst bounding waves and salt sea caves
In true Neptunian style.
And he has left his wife at home,
Believed with grievous tears,
AS If he had been married
For many, many years.
Our fondest hopes decay,
The wives at home, the husbands roam
Oh let us watch and pray!
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

VNHE WHITE is Kingi The Acme OF
i perfection in the category of Sewing Ma
chimes A concentration and condensation
of mechanical genius and skill. The range of
work cannot be excelled. 1t is a thing of
beauty and a Joy forever. Call and see IL at
RICHMOND manager. Machines of all kinds
for sale or rent First.class repairing done.
Also Central Office for the Universal Patterns
See them.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
BOARDING.

"ANTED-Summer Boarders, at II
w delightful location overlooking Wash
ington easy of access TO the steam cars;
terms moderate; none but single ladies or
gentlemen need apply. Address II. H. A.,
Critic Office.
EIRST-CLASs Table Board for So per
II week. d19 l4th 81 n W, Mrs Esselman.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
wkp,Eo. ..al3aralagr0

AiU6fi,s,1nsnfS Of TAtc, ihfi ygr.r Hb hsdd
t0Sertsd Nyoe HJHes fOr 20 cents
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

Mr.. Phelps, who wants to have bank
notes of different colors for different
amounts, probably knows the difference in
value Of red and a blue chip.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

A few hungry Democrats are figuring on
Mr.. Higgins as candidate to succeed Mr.
Cleveland. Higgins and Us is the ticket.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

Ir is OF the very first Importance
that the appropriation of $50O,0O0 for
the Potomac flats Improvement, as
recommended by the Senate Commerce
Committee, be retained in the River
and Harbor bill. 1t was left out by
the House on an empty technicality.
Unless Congress is anxious to let the
expensive improvements that have thus
far been made go to wreck and ruin, it
will see TO it that provision is made for
continuing the work.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

IT is reported that the people of
South Dakota are arming themselves
for civil war against the territorial
authorities in case their Statehood" is
not acknowledged, We are not pre-
pared to say just what the results of
such war would be, but judging by
the result of late celebrated attempt
of certain individual commonwealths
to lick the Federal Union, we are just
little afraid our South Dakota friends
might get left. Even live dog is Il
good deal better than dead lion.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
MIR. Cleveland's veto is loaded.
The Senate has relieved It's Payne.

Mr.. Matthews will have to go. The Sen.
ate District Committee is not color blind.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
OR RENT-FARM.
HOUSES FOR RENT.
Northwest

Melrose Farm, Hyattsville, Nd, 81 miles
from Washington on Is. 81 y. II. r., II rooms,
all modern conveniences.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26
ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN
h of
THos e. wAGGANAN, oi7 F street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays
BRICK AND FRAME
HOUSES FOR SALE.
rwO-SToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-FARM.
UNIMPRovED PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Fort Pendleton Farm, Garrett County, Nd,
sle acres; house 211 stories high; Il rooms;
$1,000.
The Washington critic., 1886-06-26

wv HIANTED-Agents, Ladies or Gen
w tlcwen, for Life of General lIauc Dck:"
Just out; outfit free. Apply, to 9pm. to
general agent, X. A. DlNSMORE, 622 Penna
nyp N w.