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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28
COSTENTMRNT,


Oh, Use not erfeered o. de jedgment day.
Oh, rocky my soul IN de cradle;
Fur all desc yeahs I'se been pickln' out de way
Oh, rocky my soul, good Lawd.
Mister Peter want afeered, an neider wuz Paul
on, rocky my soul In de cradle;
Gas dey bof worked tergeder like de wedge an d
maui,
ON, rocky my soul, good Lawd.
Oh, de Lawd lie do lub de POI,
An do white Inan do lub dc rich,
An ia ruther he dubbed by de Lawd, don't ye
know, oh honey. don't yer know, know, Know
Den Ter waller IN Inerlasses an sloh.
Ole Aaron had de bells an de golden caf,
oh, rocky my soul In de cradle
An when Moses come he Jes had ter lam
on, rocky my soul, good Lawd.
Ter think dat his bruder an de canp lire chief,
Oh, rocky my soul In de cradle,
Would melt his money inter slcher po' heel
ON, rocky my soul, good Lawd.
Oh, de Lawd lie do lnb de pO,
An de white Inan do lub de rich,
An ia ruther be dubbed by de Lawd. don't yer
know, oh money, don't yer know, know, know,
Den ter waller In merlasses an slch
--ArkaaSaW Trapeiier.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

tives elected to the next Congress thereafter termi
on April 80, instead OF March o. cmbodes the sugges
iion made in his oratlon at the time the Washington
Monument was dedicated by Hon. Robert c. Win
throp. one OF Senator lngallss excellent reasons
tween the first Monday in December aud March IL
so brief tina, most OF the last session OF each Con-
gress Is wasted because the session ls too short to
attempt needed legislation in addition TO passing the
regular appropriation bills and 20 prolong that last
session each year until the last day OF April would
give an opportunity for important matters to receive
fne attention
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Tue high winds OF the present season have called
general attention to the Increasing number OF swing
ing signs, many OF them enormously large ant
heavy, suspended over the sidewalks OF this city
An agitation has already begun in Baltimore to pro
hibit them there, and 1t should spread to Washing
ton. Swinging signs are an uumitieated nuisance
They are noisy, unsighy, and full OF danger at al
times, (since they are seldom, perhaps never in
spected,) hut especially in the storms TO which this
city is subject. when one merchant on block sus
pends structure of this kind the others are forced
in selfdefense TO put out something equally con
sp!cuous and at the present rate the vista OF the
streets will soon he obsruced with perfect fores
OF wood and iron monstrosities, under which the
passer.by will walk with the feelings OF Damoces
the banquet. II there was an impartial prohibition
upon these signs, the merchants as well as TIT
public would feel relieved. 1t should not require
some dreadful accident to shut the crusade agains
them.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Tue Pennsylyani Commandery OF the Loyal Le-
glon of the United States, OF which General Han
cock was Commander, nave organized committee
10 raise funds for his widow, and made appeal for
contributions TO all good citizens The Washing
ton Commandery OF the same order has issued an
appeal to members OF the order and would doubtless
cheerfully accept donations for the Hancock fund
ana forward the same, giving due credit therefor.
Contributions TO the fund being raised by the Wash
ington Commsndery should he sent to General
Albert Ordway, Recorder, =. o. Boxls3, Washington,
n
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

WHO s responsible for the huge and ugly rocks
laid along the edge of the roadways in the Smith
s0nian grounds? II 1t Is very necessary TO shield
the pebbled cutters from harm, surely 1t can be done
without narrowing the available width OF the drives
nearly onehaf, and threatening destruction to the
wheels of every vehicle that passes, and to the
lives of its occupants. The Smithsonian has long
had the reputation OF being the worstmanaged park
or reservation in the city, and 1t seems anxious to
keep that reputation.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

which MIR. Day says she met the very best ned that
ever ran for II or any other handicap. To show this
need only remark that he gave Lucy Glltters (who
nau Jus, run ,hrd IN the 81 LeeeT being Only oea,sn
Tristan 10 pounds, and Corrie Roy 81 pounds These
the next year were about the two bes fouryearolds
In England. Moreover, he gave Wallenstein and
Plrrus, two fairly good four-year-olds, 20 pounds
and 30 pounds respectively, and Etona II ~ pounds,
horse that had won welter handicap with 1870
behind him. Besides In the thiry-one horses that
ran In the Cambridgeshire that year were Bend Or,
winner OF the Derby In lss0) Peter, Poronel, SEQ
bell and many others OF our fastest horses. Foxhall
evidently was thus 10 or is pounds better than lro-
quos, winner OF that years Derby and 81. Lcger.
For Bend or, In the Cambr!dgeshre, gave Foxhall s
pounds for the year and received more than thai beat
ting, and TO Scobcll F0xhall gave l5 pounds and
pounds beating, Bend Or gave lroquols II pounds
In the Champion Stakes and Scobel met him at even
weights, and both defeated him eAsly.n
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

THE picturesqueness of advertising literature ha'
never received the critical appreciation It deserves
The people who never read advertisements miss the
most entertaining part Of the paper. The style ol
the successful advertisement writer has a peculiar
charn the command OF language is so perfect, the
choice OF epithets so correct. For fellctous Sc
lection OF adjectlves, take the "new, original, ant
'elegant" antl-mustard plaster. plaster which II
new, original, and, above all, elegant, commendi
Itself at once to the most recherche class OF back
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

INSTEAD Of laying out many more asphalted
streets, the Commissioners would do well to provide
for the maintenance OF those now In use. Eternal
vigilance IL the price of good asphalt pavemens, as
il is OF liberty Holes and cracks must be promptly
mended, and broken surfaces promptly renewed, or
the whole structure goes into run making the street
almost impossible and involving heavy expense for
new pavement Examples of various stages ofthls
process may be In almost all parts OF the city.
Repairs are measure not only OF comfort but OF
economy.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Congressman Weaver, the Kangaroo Demo-
crat who styles himself"A Greenbacker and
"a Democrat" }" looks upon Congressional leg
islstion as the only thorough remedy for the
labor difficulties. The workingman is in a
bad way indeed II Congress is his only de-
psndsncs. Granting there were no constitu-
tiual prohibitions for the proposed Federal
legislation on the labor question, II the labor
element cannot get justice from State Legis-
lures elected by the people, what eau II hops
from Federal legislative body, In which
Senate controlled TO great degree by oorpo'
rate monopolies has a more potent voice
than that popular branch, the House Of Rep
resentativesi The nearer we approach
"home rule" the more potent the voice OF
labor More attention to local legislation
and less listening to the bad advice Of great
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

In mistaken zeal for miscalled economy
Representative Holman seeks to cripple the
development of the Congressional Library by
a scan, appropriation, sufficient only to con-
struct building of the barn like proportions
Of the Meigs Pension Office type. And this
new monstrosity he proposes TO plant upon
an unsuitable site because 1t is already
owned by the Government. There is danger
that Mr.. Holman's complaint may be con-
tagious and infect sufficient number OF new
members of the lower House to defeat proper
provisions for the needs OF the Library. Asto
the older members, they have made up their
minds on this subject, and they understand
Mr.. Holman's two-faced position on the Econ
omy question too we'll to be Influenced by
him. 1t Is hoped the new members will take
counsel from wiser and broader men than Hol-
man.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

JUST as Pasteur's cure for hydrophobia has fallen
under some digcredit-0ne OF the wOlf-bitten Rus
san mouJlks having died OF the dreadful disease
while under the nocuatiye ireatnent-we hear OF
another remedy which Is said TO promise well, that
OF NJ. Bulsson. The latter Ia happily snassoclaled
with torture. by the aid OF yapor baths ana 30
luton OF ammonia NJ. Busson, In the first instance,
cured himself and has since cured nearly 100 per-
sons "bilten by dogs Enthusiastically rabid." The
treatmen. mas not been simply preventive and there
fore uncertain, but ia said 20 have actually cured
persons suffering from The disease.
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8fal Gsfate Aaents.
IAMES II. MARI,

AMES IL. MARX,
u REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT,
936 L street N. W., Washington, D. G.
MONEY I.OANED.-loans OF any amount made
on approved Real Estate security, and no delay will
occur on my part when loan IL accepted.
MONEY lNVESTED.-An experience of eight
years In the Real Estate business has given me such
knowledge OF the values OF property that persons
desiring to loan money will find It to their advantage
to call on me. When loans are made by me 1t Will
be my duty to see that taxes and insurance are paid
and II desired will collect the interest as 1t natures
without cost to the party leaning.
PROPERTY SOLD-PersOns placing property In
my hands for sale may feel assured that their inter.
est Will be protected to the best OF my ability. Each
piece OF property placed with me will be advertised
is not excessive.
PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS desr-
Ing to sell quickly, and will for that purpose offer
their property at bargain, may find purchaser by
addressing me.
property Will form an important branch of my busl-
ness, and will receive my special attention.
HOUSES RENTED AMI RENTS COLLECTED.-
My facilities for renting houses and collecting rents
are unsurpassed Houses in my charge will be lib
orally advertised at my expense, and prompt remit
tance Will be made of all rents collected.
FIRE Observation-Disclosures the Royal
Fire insurance Company, whose assets arc $3G 900.
O0O can confidently offer insurers absolute ndeni-
nifty In case OF fire. This Company does not exact
sixty days in which to pay loss, but pays promptly
upon adjustment, and that without discount.
JAMES II. MARI,
ocll-lyS N.ate OF Duvall Marr.)
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

GOVERNOR HILLS message approving the bill re-
qnring franchises for street rawaysto be sold to the
highest bidder is a great paper. In II there Is nc
"futile dailiance" with words at the expense OF
ideas. Hereafter franchises in New York are to be
granted for the benefit OF the CITY, and not for the usu
fruct OF corrupt aldermen. Washington spectators
in street railway and gas company franchises should
ia Ee
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Having voted money for post Office build
ings in numerous small towns in their dis
tricts, the House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds can now devote their at
tentiop to the needs of Washington. Econ
omy demands post Office bnilding here, a
reform Administration indorses it, Repub-
lican Senate is willing, and it only remains
for the House of Representatives to follow
such good examples.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Representative LIE Fsvre's bill practically
confning future appointments OF cadets to
the Military Academy to the descendants of
soldiers who served in the late war is a
great many degrees below proof Democracy.
II West Point needs anything it needs popu-
larizing rather than being made more exclu-
sive. An act which would exclude worthy
descendants of the patriots who achieved
American independence from entering the
Military Academy would be a monstrosity.
The General should read up in American
history, where he will find mention of names
as far back as 1776, to say nothing of 1872
and ls47, which have shed sufficient lustre
upon American yalor and patriotism to make
their descendants worthy of an equal chance
for official service. Public Office by heredity
is not prerogative. thank God, of any class
in this Republic.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

The project of substituting railroad for
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, to be con-
structed upon its right of way, is receiving
much attention in Baltimore, while Wash
ington City, which has direct interest in
the matter, seems TO pay but little regard to
it. 1t is undoubtedly true that the canal
has not paid its operating expenses. Some
say this has been due to its management as
a political machine; others, that it cannot
be made to pay. The loss of this channel OF
communication with Western Maryland
would be a serious one to Washington. The
canal appears to be moribund and within
few years will probably be sold. When that
happens there ought TO be a syndicate of
Washington capitalists ready to buy it in,
and build railroad in its place to connect
with both the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
and Ohio systems and tap the coal and lum-
Der regions of West Virginia. A railroad Oh
this route, where the right of way is already
owned and most of the grading done, could
be built very cheaply. Such line would
put new life into the coal trade at George
town and benefit property and business in
the District in various ways.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

The sentiment in favor Of abolishipg secret
sessions of the Senate for consideration of ap.
pointments is increasing. This is the ma.
tural result of the Senate's war on Executive
prerogative. The people want to know and
will know all about the public business.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Ifthe squabble between the Commissioners
and the School Trustees leads to no other re-
suits, it will enlighten Congress as to the de.
fective state of the laws governing the re-
lations ofthe Trustees and the Commissioners.
We believe the Commissioners should be
held responsible for school affairs, and con
sequently be given the necessary control
which should accompany responsibility.
But on the other hand the Trustees should
be given sufficient latitude as to details to
enable them to know the school needs OF
every section of the District, and assist the
Commissioners in supplying them.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

STRANGE coincidence. Simultaneous with the
fng of the telephone bill at Columbus was the hlng
of counsels' fee bills at Washington. They were
only lttle" bills, 1t Is true aggregating $4,000 for
three counsel, for 'sservlces on account" Counsel
have evidently been in greater hurry to file their
fee bills than they were to file the telephone bill.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

We venture to suggest to the Exposition
Committee the Importance of having action
at once by the Maryland Legislature upon the
proposed Exposition to be held here in 1889.
The Maryland Legislature will adjourn
early in April. But there is yet time to
place the subject before that body and secure
the passage of joint resolution recommend
ing the Congress Of the United States to take
steps to ftly celebrate the Centennial Of the
Constitution. A request from one Of the
original thirteen States would add dignity
to the matter that would secure at least a
respectful consideration.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

THE SUNDAY HERALD has testified its inter-
est in having a permanent Exposition here
by repeated publications for months in ad-
vance Of The present movement. THs Herald
may therefore he excused for commenting
upon the composition of the committee Of
two hundred and fifty recently appointed by
Chairman Webb. The committee is good
committee Of representative men. But II
lacks an element which is necessary to sue
cess. The proposed Exposition will be ma
tional. Every section Of the country should
therefore be represented npon the committee.
There are men of repute and fortune outside
of the District who will be glad to give
efficient service. Their cooperation should
be secured at once. Already nearly four
months Of the life of the present do.nothing
Congress has passed. But a short period
remains to do the necessary work. The com
mittee should press the matter, and should
be increased by adding efficient and Jealous
colaborers outside of the District.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Mr.. Matthews, Of Albany, is confronted
with an adverse report. But he will be con-
hrmed, Notwithstanding. He will be con,
firmed because he is negro. There is food
for thought in that.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Senator Logan's stand in favor of trans
acting public business not necessarily of
confidential character in public session does
him credit. The public are entitled to know
all aboutthe public business.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

A WASHINGTON NOVEL.
The Next Best Thing,

"Madam," said polite passenger In a crowded
street-car from his comfortable seat to q lady who
me to"
son, thank, you SIR. replied the lady sweetly as
she prepared TO sit down.
"Er-as | was about to say-permit me--ah-to
call your attention TO that sirap.n'
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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

THE Maryland Legislature is considering, on a
favorable report from acomnittee OF the House OF
Delegates, a bill for the protection Of partrldges
which requires every NONRESIDENT gunner to take
out a four-doar license before ne can gun In Prince
Georges OF Anne Arundel Counties. Our Washington
gunners, who are Interested IN thissporl should ca
tue attention OF tue Legislature 10 tue Constitution
Of The United States, which has moi yet fallen into
"lnnOcuOus dessuetuden Under that instrument
taxation applied In terms 10 non-Tesdents only is
forbidden. The nonresident gunner IA entitled 10
equal consideration with the nonresident drummer
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

The Southern Maryland Railroad, which
since 1865 was promised to be about to be COM
pleted so as to take the denizen of the Capt.
tai to Point Lookout in less than two hours,
has been sold for the benefit of the bondhold-
ers. This is the third series of bonds oil that
roal which have been retired, and yet the
road has thus far been constructed from
Brandywine to Observation-Disclosures no.
where to nowhere. The price brought was
only 100000 to pay about million and g
quarter of bonds, to say nothing of the
100000 invested in the stock by the State
of Maryland.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

Much unfavorable comment is heard about
the million. dollar loan bill drafted by the
District Commissioners, because II is not
specified upon what streets, avenues, and
roads the 100000 set apart for such i'm
provements is to be spent. The Commission
ers propose in their bill that this money
shall be expended Sin such equitable
"amoun's for each section as the Commission
Gers after due hearing and consideration OF
"the views Of the communities in interest
'and regard for the public good shall deem
"proper." This is a very wide discretion
to leave to three men, in whose selection the
people interested have no real voice. That
the present Commissioners will abuse such a
discretion, from improper motives, their char
acters for probity and fair dealing negative.
But on the other hand the argument is unan =.
swerable that If the need for these improve
ments is so imperative as to require loan TO
the District by the Government of half mil
lion dollars at four per cent. interest, the Com
missioners should be able to specify on what
streets, avenues, and roads urgent necessity
demands improvement.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

If the aggregate lies OF week told by Washington
correspondents about Washington society, and
printed and reprinted in reputable journals, were
stretched out In single line OF type, it would girdle
the world.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

We call the attention of the International
Exposition Committee to the fact that the
Maryland Legislature would, without doubt,
if the matter was called to their attention,
pass joint resolutions recommending Con-
gress to aid in the celebration here of the
Centennial of the Constitution and the four
hundredth anniversary Of the discovery of
America. The Maryland Legislature will
adjourn early in April. Hence there is no
time to lose in bringing the matter TO their
attention.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

MIR. HOLMAN objects to approprlating sufncien'
sum for library building and proper site to con
struct it upon. The reason assigned by those
familiar with MIR. Holman's course isbecause Wash
ngtOn Is not In his district.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

STORIES about dissatisfaction with the location
here of the new Catholic University are unfounded.
The funds are being raised. The university will be
established. 1t will be located at Washington.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28

The extension of the Washington and Ohio
Railroad across Smokers Gap to Berryville,
there to connect with the Pennsylvania Rail
road system, and thence to Winchester, te
connect with the Baltimore and Ohio system,
is again talked of as probable. The improve
ment would be of great advantage to Wash.
ington, Besides opening up direct connec-
tion with the Valley of Virginia, it might be-
come an avenue of travel from the North to
the South, passing through this city.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-28
RANDOM NOTES.

called the other day at the War Department to
inspect the Brady collection of war views and mis-
ceaneous photographs, which lay so long neglected
and unnoticed in the War Department. They are
now for the first time being put in condition for use.
Prints have been taken from all the negatives, and
these photographs are beng classified, Identified,
and arranged as to be open to public inspection.
The collection is very valuable. 1t contains good
kenesses of most of the officers prominent
in the late war, as well as persons proml-
nent in civil life, and views Of battle-heds,
the value of which cannot be estimated. 1t is a
great pity in these days of lavish expenditure for
printing all sorts of public documents, so large
proportion of which find their way to the paper mills
before the ink upon them Is fairly dry, that some OF
these pictures reprinted by some cheap process
should not he distributed at least to the colleges and
public libraries In the country. An illustrated
edition of the War Records would be most valuable
source OF instruction to the coming generation. The
Secretary OF War deserves great credit for putting
these views in condition TO ascertain their great
| value and historical Importance. Congress should
give him sufficient to enable him to give the
people the benefit OF an Inspection of these views
| by placing them within reach OF their inspection
| Those who desire to examine them will find Col.
| Hodgklns, who has them in charge, most courte
| ous and aIable gentleman, who has great zeal and
| interest in their care ami classification, and who will
| flying those which are yet classed as "unknowh"