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The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
Every day a great man dies,
And you should not feel surprise
If some morn Hou opo your eyes
On the fields of Paradise.

Prince Bismarck has ordered half million
copies of his auti-polish speech to be printed
This speech, IT will be understood, is not a
crusade document against bootblacks.
Senator Edmunds still has q bad cold, and
every time he coughs John Sherman begins
to look up the mortality record in consump.
tion cases.
When there Is big crowd in the Senate
galleries, the supcrabundance of malodor-
ous fragrance in the upper stratum of the
circumambient atmosphere is enough to
make last years Goldfish go aud take
bath in the sewer.
Ladies, who use field glasses in the SEN
ate or House galleries on the o occupants of
the press galleries are hereby warned to de-
sist. Newspaper men so to the galleries to
work and are not prepared to see company,
and dirty shirt collar when put under
microscope may ruin mans chances for
ever. During Lent all journalists will 90
armed and any woman seen looking
through an opera glass In their direction,
will be shot as contraband OF war.
Fred, Douglass was in the Senate gallery
yesterday, but not as his own successor. He
was there to see what kind of defense
Senator Pugh had to offer for the President.
A tramp met Senator Voorhees, going
to the Capitol this morning
lprbfe ie M hoIto,. l.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

The superintendent of the Grand
Trunk Railroad has adopted a novel
method Of preventing the Chinese going
over that road from stopping in Canada.
lie has ordered that hereafter all such
passengers shall, like merchandise, be
transported in bond, The conductors
will thus be responsible if any of the
Chinese stop in Canada. The whole.
sale shipment of human beings as
freight is something heretofore un-
known in railroad history. 1t was
nothing uncommon, however, in old
slave times for negroes to be so shipped
on steamboats,, and the best Abolition
insurance companies were only too
willing to insure them and the mules
that went along with them at so much
q head.
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EDITOR CRITIC: When we have our Per-
manent Exposition In complete working
order won't 1t be time for us to begin to
think about having "grp roadn on Penn
sylvania avenue from the Capitol to George
town? CITIZEN
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record unprecedented even in the palm
lest days of the Exchange. Prices
have advanced rapidly and much OK
citcmcnt prevails Outside spectators,
the majority Of whom are supposed to
be lambs, are taking n hand in it and
the brokers are making large profits
from commissions. How long this will
last no one attempts to predict 1t will
probably continue as long as the gent.
lest lamb remains unshorn, for there
has been big crop and there is no
material increase in the foreign de-
mnnd
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

THERE has been decided picking
mp in the cotton market in New York,
as that staple is now the king of all
speculations in the metropolis. For
many months there has been compare.
lively little doing in cotton because of
the anticipated big crops and the small
demand from Manchester. The prices
that prevailed were the lowest known
for years. But there has been change
as radical almost as II was unanticl-
pated. During the last three days Of
The week past $4,000 bales were sold
e,p the Cotton Exchange. This Is a
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

EDlToR CRITIC: Is a woman who is an
ordained minister of the gospel eligible us
chaplain Of the Senate ] see that the
present incumbent is to retire March lj.
MFTUODIsT
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

JULES VERNE, writer of marvellous
novels, was yesterday twice shot at by
his nephew. The nephew was proba-
bly, mad because there was such big
liar in the family.
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Barrytown, n, Y, March 0


"Decollete''-Fr Frcnch--Lo and Behold.
EDITOR CRITIC: What is the proper spell
ing OF the word 'decollete?n cannot find
1t in my unabridged. The particular style
of dress indicated by It was strikingly ap.
NOVICE,
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

T AIDES HAIR DRESSING, CUT
IL ting and shampoong, at Mme Demon
geot's Human Hair and Perfumery store, 006
II st n w, OppOsite Masonic Temple
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

WANTED-Ladies to Know that Our
w new spring fashion book "The Bazaar
Dressmaker," Is now ready; price 20c; by mail
25c. Oppenheimers, 52S 9th st II W.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

General Pope will go to Cincinnati to
live, which will have the effect of keeping
Fitz-John Porter out Of that town.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

The gentlemen who assisted Senator Pugh
in making his speech yesterday did it with
Pugh-rest motives.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

ADMISS1ON-Matnees (IIolidays excepted)
20c.; Children, hall-price. Nights, % and 35c.
Boxes, admitting six persons, So
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

The United States Consuls will not go on
a strike If their pay is reduced. only
people who work 70 on strikes.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

II WAS Jedge WaXem who bought
that SIS, 600 peachblow vase at the Nor
gan sale in New York. He intends to
mount it on "peddstlc" in his brack-
a.brickyard at Wayback City.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

A MIDDLE-AGED GENTLEMAN of
IA means desires to meet an attractive
young lady, not over 20, who desires a liberal
companion; object good time. Address, in
confidence, Fidelity, Critic Office. No trifers
naad ansyypr
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
LIVERY STABLES,

YOU Want to Buy, Sell, Exch ange,
L or hire horses, carriages harness, etc, go
to VIM. H. Downey's stables, 1920 TO 1924 |. st;
repository, 1897 and 1920 l. st W; none but
reliable stock handled; everything guaranteed
as represented. VIM +. Downey.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
SPECIAL. NOTICES.

N|s@NOTICE OF A MEETING TO BE
w. held at the Grand Army Hall, corner
5th and streets, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH
H. 1856, at 73O o'clock sharp. Subject, "A
Reconstruction of all our Institutions-Re
ious, Political and Financial"-from moral
standpoint, ora reform upon the Apostolic
plan direct as given by Christ and the Apos-
ties, or the prayers of the nations answered.
The subject will be one of thrilling interest
TO all classes, and eminently practical, hence
commencing itself to the best minds.
A pleasant place for all classes to spend an
evening Therefore all are invited, old and
young, rich and poor,
No admittance fee required. Free TO all.
collection, however, will be taken as Is
customary, after the discourse, and II the
people then feel enough Interested to drop In
a mite II will be very much appreciated But
let all come. Ladies' are especially invited,
bringing their husbands with them II possible,
JOHN w. WOLFE
WIN address the audience on the Great Re.
forms above indicated.
nBeMASs AGE AND sw EDIsH
~ Movements properly taught and ad-
ministered by Mrs. Osbaldistone. $40 18th st,
y. W, send for book explaining massage
frauds.
rM~wAsHINGTON SAFE DEPOSIT
vs. COMPANY,
916 Penna. Ave. Northwest.
The Company will rent small private safes
In Its new
FIRE AND BURGLAR-PRooF VAULTS
from So to 800, according 10 size.
Silver Plate and articles of value may be
stored and insured for any length of time at
very reasonable charges.
NSSeS. NJ. CATE, NJ. d., 016 McPher-
W. son Square, Washington, D. c., gives
special attention to diseases of the nervous
stpm sniual eulvatupaa and Dptt'a Iigpnsn
Telephone call, AS.
MISSsDR. j. A. MCLEAN, Dentist,
sS 1102 18th ST. n. W.
First'class work at moderate prices. Gold
and Amalgan filling. Artificial Crowns per-
manently attached to roots. Gold lined Rub
Der plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
treatment assured
nMaSPRINGMAN's EXPRESS,
SOUTH CAPITOL AND D SITS. s. W.
General Transfer Agency. Safes, Machinery
and Plate Glass moving a Speciality.
Telephone, 374-2. sel0
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
e,Ss1GIIssON BROTHERS,
~ PRACTICAL BOOK AND JOB
. PRINTERS,
1898 Pcnna ave. Washington, ID. @.
e% Fine Printing a speciality

sS "a 0Nh
To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &c, will send
a recipe that will cure you FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by a mis-
dressed envelope to tho Rev. Jos. T. Inman,
Station ID, New York CITY.
nSsoFARMERS' and Mechanics Fire
~ Insurance Company, 14l0 + st n W,
Washington, ID. G. Capital stock, 100000.
Small lines written.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WTANTED-ALL TO KNOW THAT DIR.
w Taylor, 93l L street, near Tenth, makes
beautiful sets of artificial teeth for S5: guar
anteed to give full satisfaction; extracting
cents; without, rs cents; filling at very low
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

IF REPUBLICAN and Democratic
Senators don't stop giving Allen c.
Thurman so much taffy, the old gentle
man will run up his bandana as com.
promise candidate for President in 1893.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
BOARDING..

EIRST-CLASS Table Board for SO per
II week. dl0iith st II W, Mrs, Esselman.
IALE'S New York Coffee House and
" Dining I,oom, No. 023 II st II W, Wash
ngton, ID O. All the market affords cooked
and served In homelike stile at popular
prices our motto Is cleanliness and dispatch.
UNABLE BOARD-"Oh, l am 80 Tired
i of bOardnghouses in Washington"
Well, try our table board, at 1913 q ST W,
and be satisfied,
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

We should like to inquire at this stage Of
the proceedings II there is now, or ever
was, n United States Navy-Yarj at Norfolk,
Virginia. Who's liar?
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

The most popular man in the Postoillce
epartment-General Delivery.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

MONEY to Loan on Real Estate Se-
N curity. HUFrY & DYER
Real Estate, Insurance, Loans.
Thirteenth and II sts
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GENERAL AND CRITICULAR.
We haven't any vices now
And not sinful bent;
or course you know we used to have,
But everything Is lent.

Whatever else Grover Cleveland may do
with or for the United States Senate, Il may
he stated, beyond the peradventurc Of a
doubt, that he will not nominate man to
succeed Mr. lIuntlcy, the retiring chaplain
of that body. lie may monkey with poll
ties but not with religion.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

lionairos and the sons of the INDECENT
apart They all look, talk and net
alike.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

the decision of the United States Su-
prcmc Court in the case Cf lIallct Kill
bourn VS.. John G. Thompson Sergeant.
alarms of the House Of Representa-.
tives. This celebrated case Is II land.
mark in the jurisprudence of the
country in matters affecting the liberty
of the citizen and the rights of all PER
sons TO be protected in the control of
their private papers. The President
follows the precedent established by
Mr. Kilbourn.
BALTIMORE is now enjoying good
gas.light by paying fifty cents thou
sand feet for the illuminant. That
means death to the gas companies, say
the gas dispensers, in other cities. But
here is Philadelphia paper demon.
strating that gas can be made for four
teen cents per thousand aud after paying
Redistribution and interest on the plant,
sold probably for forty cents per thou.
sand. Such statements and demon
strations as these should not be tol-
Grated; they are very reprehensiblc.
For are they not all interested at
tacks on the gas companies?
------~
Mr.. JOHN MORLEY, Chief Secretary
for Ireland, says that the suffering
among the destitute fishermen ON the
islands of the west coast of Ireland is
terrible" 1t is, therefore, very graft
flying TO know that representative of
the British Government has started for
the scene of suffering "with a little
money and small quantity of seed
potatoes.
ANEST the appointment of Mr.. Mat
thews to the Recordership of Deeds in
the District of Columbia, the New
York !Sun says that it is not only a
mistake on the part of the President,
but 1t is not a good service which he
has thus rendered to his friend. Yc;
Mr.. Cleveland is "disinclincd to recall
the nomination or to confess the error. F"
II REPUBLICAN and Democratic
Senators don't stop giving Allen G.
Thurman so much tafiy, the old gentle.
man will run up his bandana as n com
promise candidate for President in 1888
IT WAS Jedge Waxem who bought
that S1S, 900 peachblow vase at the Nor
gan sale in New York. He intends tc
mount it on 'peddistle" in his brack
a-brickyard at Wayback City.
| LILIES VERNE Mriicr of marvellous
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

20 TO FUNK'S Sewing. Machine
VI Agency, 1881 7th st, near o st market; IL
is the best place To buy or have old machines
repaired; elegant light.running machines from
$40 to 800, warranted for five years. Agents
for all kinds of sewing machines.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
r5SsasPRINGMAN's EMPRESS,

SOUTH CAPITOL AND D SITS. s. W.
General Transfer Agency. Safes, Machinery
and Plate Glass moving Specially.
Telephone, 374-2. sel0
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

Mr.. Pease and Mr.. Bean were among the
members of theatrical company recently
visiting Washington. They were probably
supes.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
WANTED SITUATIONS.

ddratisements OF Three Lines under this hed,
inserted three times for 25 cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

NOR SALE-A Good as New square =
n octave Knabe piano; will sell cheap, AS
DOR SALE-At u Sacrifice for Cash,
II 800, a rosewood case PIANO, made by
Gabler. If not sold soon would RENT same
fora very small sum per quarter. TO be seen
at h21 Ilth St
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

VOU WILL Miss the Best Chance
l. you ever had for good and profitable
business If you fail to see g. w. Baer, 2iS 3d
s.tnw. Call soon; 1t costs nothing to inves-
fiOafn
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
FOR RENI...hOuSES.
MONEY TO LOAN

L'OR RENT-Store, Southwest Corner
It of 18th and T. SITS N W; rent moderate.
Apply az northwest corner 18th and II sts II W.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
FOR SALE-H0USES.

ENOR SALE-A Neat 3-Story and Attic
Il brick dwelling, on Pa ave, near Wash
ington Circle; rooms and bathroom, range,
hot and cold water and all conveniences;
prlce $4,000. For permit to inspect, apply to
j, V, n. Huyck, 1905 Pa ave-
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

DROCHE, THE wELL-KNOwN PRO
ID fessonal French Cook, invites his pat
rons to call and try good Table d Ilote
Breakfast, Csc; Lunch, 25c; Dinner 75c; I'm
ported Claret included, 81. 20 meal tickets
for $40. ] am ready now to satisfy the most
fastidious gourmet In Washington.
BROOCHES, second door from National
Theatre, dning-rooms up stairs Strictly
first class in every respect for ladies and gen
tlemen. A la Carte all day. Dinner Parties,
Balls. Receptions, etc. at short notice
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

They have a new play in New York
called "The Toy Pistol" 1t ought to be
hit.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

Fred, Douglass was in the Senate gallery
yesterday, but not as his own Successor. He
was there to see what kind of defense
Senator Pugh had to offer for the President.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

~ q. YEAKLE, Practical Watch
" . maker and Jeweler, repairs fine Watches
and Jewelry In the best manner at 1910 7th st
n W; 80 years experience.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

Prince Bismarck has ordered a half million
copies of his auti-polish speech to be printed.
This speech, IT will be understood, is not a
crusade document against bootblacks.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

DOR the Best Toilet Soap In Use Ask
II for the &c. b." brand made specially
from oil selected for its manufacture; 10c per
cake, or 3 for 25c. For sale only at Van
syckle's pharmacy, cor. 18th and G stsnw.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

LOST AND FOUND.
Observation-Disclosures NNeNNNNNNS>NNeNN>r,
OST-Newfoundland Dog, All Four
IL feet white, also white tipped tail and
white spot on breast; one year old. Very LIB
eral reward for information that will lead to
his recovery or for his delivery at G03 4th st
n W.
T OST-At Abner's, on March 1, Two
IL bracelets; one with monograms, the
other with sea beans. A reward will be given
If returned to 907 N st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
FOR RENT..-ROOMS.

Advertisements Of Three Lines under this head
inserted three times for 20 cents.
EOR RENT-Three Handsome Unfur-
Il nished rooms on I'd floor; back porch
adjoining; no children; references. Al 9Th st
n
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11
rwBEPPA HUNToN JEFF CHANDLER
kS of Virginia. of Missouri.
BuN'rON AZ CHANDLER.

N~5,sz GEN. ~. II. ROBERTSOS,
49, Real Estate and Insurance Broker,
No. 1925 + ~. n. w, solicts the patronage of
his friends ana the public,
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

U LNuleS' anu Gent's CAfe,
1410 Pa. ave-, opposite Wizards Hotel
Meals and luncheon at all hours. Open
from a. IN. to 12 p. m. Boarders taken by
the week or month. Oysters in all styles.
Open Sundays.
T l.. KERVAND, 1919 Penna. Ave.
y. Engraving plate, 81; 80 cards from
same plate, 45c.; 100 cards printed from plate
1bc
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

ONEY to Loan on Real Estate
BH WARNER, Ole II stnw
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

f"nen n ".vsGe as a%y wr''r ss. os
references furnished. Address iijj Sampson
AZ N
The Washington critic., 1886-03-11

Senator Edmunds still has bad cold, and
every time he coughs John Sherman begins
to look up the mortality record in consump.
tion cases.
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IN THE GRAY DAYS.

Ev0rmore NIL tho days are long, and tho
checrlcss skios are gray,
Hestlessly wander the battling winds that
scatter the binding spray,
And the drifting currontA como and 20 like
serpents across my way.
wearily fades the evening dim, drearily
wears the night
The Rhoetly mlsts, and tho hurrying clouds,
and tho breakers crests OF white
Have hlotted the stars from the desolate
skiesi have curtained them from my
sight.
Speeding alone, my wavo tossed bark on
couiLcrs no passing sail.
Welcoming friend nor challenging foe an
swon my eager hall
Only tho SSbbing, unquict waves ana the
winds unocaslng wall.
Hopefully still my sails are bent my pilot is
fnultlessly true,
He holds my course us though the seas aud
the mlrrOred skos were blue.
And the port OF peace, where the Winds arc
still, were oVerInoro IN view.
For over the spray, and tho rain, and the
clouds, shines the eternal sun;
Tho unChnnRing stlrs In the curtained dome
stIll CLEAN whea the day IN done,
And the nlists will be kissed from tho laugh
Ing akles whom the port Of rest 10 won.
-R. J. Burdette, Ia BROOKLYN Edgk.
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PARIS THIEVES.
Tho Various Classlficatlons Of the Light
Fingered Gentry.

The Various olasslHcatlons of the Light
Fingered Gentry.
The lowest in the scale is the
"Pergiot," the apprentice thief who
socks to earn nromotion hv snccassfnl
s.~',,,." - ~ =. ~ 49, " III ~.
ope'n''ons IN 'no ioWer "a'As Vi MS
profession. high above MN towers
the "Hautc Pegre," the French slang
phrase for "high art" the NO plus ultra
of the bpsiness the fashionahle thief
o,.,rad - na.on, la.,ho. 49,. nad
~h.,o raoL,;o uo - Il rnuorarI,, lis Yo',nO, "nc
"nI 80 na"ooSs"S n .la % It's % snTiay "I younS
" 80 -, s oon,Iaman G 81" M III, n,'Ln. " "
onpra.ions i 70 ho 1ornd T. H. a.oIIs
O'lI or front son,a " 81 tho % holrnnu 40 % - % ,ho
,hoo,ors ond ho roro. o "tO diOaS o. anu wv
hn. ,ha No., ,as,onront. ~ A.. iy
carl % Tho n"starS % 70 W ,ha ~ ..u"m,. Iu,.
porron ,no,,,J - :. - ~ IL. T - Io
,ds,;.i 49, =. ~ Sm ~ un ,i0. Ia ~ ~ uo
"pn,wr;ora ~ " ,',hos"aoIo I T ooo'; o",n wv. sao ~.
roh drvni,or no,s,ms 80 ',';.I, . ,i.o ~
J ..po,i,o.a" - .@p,,ia.i..'n @ ~, w" .n'
,,ar ~ tho " rrr;o0 0os oni "no .un noat
49, ~ M 81 bn M nh,os..
nroat;co raAS, ,So;r anr;oon y
pSs fp,,S.o.i. 81
o,'dn,i', rspvi .,;' .Ip aonfdanoo
to ttrioS ,ho tSron s.rJ ,r;cL orc Tho
n;oLroorots % sIV are snhsivided into !" Fonr.
unS"d innn,ss" ond "TiroSiienrs y Tho iottar
arc % tor tha most mart noorlv Glad and
find thar victims sm.po the 0ronns of
neonIe stationed aroued the rone.
doncors ballad Ssincors or othor straII-
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BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES

.Hopkinsyillc Lodge, No. SO, A. f. h A. NJ
Meets at Masonic Hall, Sd story in Thompson
Block, lst Monday night in each y
Oriental Chapter, No. IA, r. A. M.-stated
conyocation I'd Monday of each month at Ma
sonic Hail.
Commandery No, @, K.T.-Meets 4th Mon
day in each month in Masonic Hall.
Royal Arcanum, Hopkinsville, Council, No
6a.-Meets I'd and 9Th Thursdays in each
month,
Moayon Council, No. 8, Chosen Friends
Meets I'd and 4th Mondays in each month.
Christian Lodge, No. $40, Knights OF Honor
Lodge meets LIST and 8rd Tuesdays.
Evergreen Lodge, No. 9S, X. of p Meats Cd
and 4th Thursdays in each month in Odd Fell
lows Hall, cornerSeyenth and Main.
Endowment Rank, X. of P.-Meets Cd Mon
day in every month.
knights of the Golden Cross.-Meets first and
third Fridays in each month.
Ancient Order OF United WOrkmen-Time OF
meeting, I'd and 4th Tuesdays in each month.
Green River Lodge, No. 81, /. o. o. F.-Meets
every Friday night at |. o. U. f. Hall.
Mercy Encampment,. No. 81, /. q. o. F.
Lodge meets lst and 8d Thursday nights.
G. AR.-Chas, L, White, Post. Mai, ], w.
Breathitt, Comdr. Meets Srd Monday night
in each month In Odd Fellows Hall.
COLoRED LODGES.
Union Benevolent Society.--Lodge meets lst
and Cd Monday evenings in each month at
Hooser h 0vershiner's Hall.
Freedom Lodge, No. 70, t. b. F.-Lodge
meets on lst and Sd Tuesday dights at Postell's
Hall,
Musadora Temple, No. IS, s. of f. Lodge
meets I'd and 4th Tuesdays in Postells Hall.
Hopkinsville Lodge, No. 1899, G. U. o. Of o.
F.-Lodge meets I'd and 4th Monday nights in
HOoser \ 0vershiner's Hall.
Mystic Tie Lodge No. 1907, G. N. o. off,
Lodge meets LIST ard 81 Wednesday nights at
HOoser II Overshiner's Hall.
Evening Star, No. 90, d. of S.-Lodge meets
End and 4th Thursdays, Corner sth and Main.