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The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

The approach of the date at which
the term Of the Government Printer eX-
pires revivcs the gossip about his sue
ccssor. Congressman Rogers of
Buffalo who was reported to have
withdrawn from the Congressional
field for the specific purpose Of taking
the position of Government Printer, is
here lie is short, gray haired and
gray-beardcd man, with quick, nervous
manner and gold specks. He was com
ing out of the House the other day,
when the 1ImoSStdr correspondent
met him and asked him if he had come
down from Buffalo to take charge of
the Government Printing Office. "Oh,
no." he replied, II am here on II bust
ness trip" 'lt Is reported, Mr. Rog-
ers, that Mr.. Rounds is to retire at
once and that You have been proifered
the place" "Well, / don't know
much about that" he said, 81 am n
candidate for the place, but whether !
will get il don't know any more than
you do. There was report that did
not run for Congress because had
been promised this place, That was Il
mistake. Mr.. Cleveland has never
promised it to me, and did not stay
out of the Congressional race for that
purpose at all. have told him that |
am candidate for the place, but
whether he will appoint me or not |
don't know"
~
Says "W J. l." in the Philadelphia
Times, speaking of the United States
Senate: Fifty of the gentlemen are ac-
companied by their wives or daughters,
or both, and the only really and com
pletely bald headed Senator in the body
is not. With one or two exceptions
possibly, every Senator shows sprink
ling of gray in his hair. One or two
with good heads of hair part it in the
middle. Moustaches of the most fash.
ionable cut are worn by some. Chin
whiskers are not unpopular and the
smooth face is not entirely absent. 1t
would be hard to say who Is the hand
soonest and harder Ton the sayer) to say
who is the least handsome. Take it by
and large, there is not Senator homcly
enough for his face to hurt him, aud
there isn't one who doesn't nurse with
tender care stray thought that there
is in his appearance one or two features
worthy of more than passing admira
ton. Whatever else may be said Of
them, they are the ablest assembly of
men in America. and the Goddess of
Liberty points to them with pride as
the most important rs the Republic
has known since the original 'i6 made
its initial appearance in Philadelphia,
about one hundred and ten years ago,
~
Mr., Edgerton, the silver whiskerei
chief Of the Civil Service Commission,
has not high opinion Of the value Of
the Government offices to young men,
He said to Carp" Of the Lead3r the
the other day; "When ! was in Con.
gress in 1852 ] represented thirteen of
the northwestern counties of Ohio. ]
came in at n time when there was a
change of party, and my party had the
Presidency. Before | started for
Washington | resolved that no con
stituent of mine should have an Office
if | could help IL, and none OF them
got into the Government through me.
Positions under the Government have
bad effect upon the men who accept
them, and the Government service is
not sphere which ] would invite any
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
FOOTSTEPS IN THE SNOW.

Your veil Is thick, and none would know
The pretty face II quite obscurcs:
But If you foot II through the snow;
Dlstrust those little boots OF yours.
The tell-tale ground, a sparkling mold.
Says where they go and whence they came:
Lightly they touch its carpet cold,
And where they touch they sign your name.
She passed beneath your branches bare
How fair her face, and how content
| only know her face was fair
! only know She came and went.
Pipe, robins, pipe; though boughs be bleak.
You are her winter choristers
Whose cheek Will press that rose'rel cheek
What lips those fresh young lips OF hers
II Frederick Locker.
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COLONEL EUGENE IIIGGINs once
more stands vindicated. He has been
severely criticised for putting Demo-
Gratis at clerical work in the Treasury
Department without n civil service ex-
animation by simply carrying them on
the rolls rs "laborers." Yesterday
about twenty of these clerical laborers
were taken from their desks and put to
work shovcling snow of of the side
walks around the Treasury Depart.
mcnt building. They did yeoman
service, too, and made no dcmonstra.
ton of offensive partisanship.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

And now the wiscacres are asking
how these appropriations, being about
three times the estimated receipts of
the Treasury, out of which the regular
expenditures of the Government, inter-
est payments, &c, are to be paid, can
possibly be provided for. OF course
the figures are misleading. They are
not only excessive in cases, but repre-
sent aggregates covering long periods
of years instead of annual require,
ments.
The Educational bill, for instance,
calls for only $1,000,OO0 the first year
The construction of coast defenses will
occupy half dozen years or more
The new navy is not to be built in n
day; neither is it likely that fifty mil
lions will be put into the Mississippi
River or ten millions into the Hcnncpin
Canal during the next twelve months.
So that after the above items are prop
erly scaled down and some of them
thrown out altogether, the list will not
present such formidable and forbid.
ing aspect as it does in the table.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

ANOTHER vestige of monarchicql
form of government in France will
soon disappear. The French Chamber
Of Deputies have voted to sell the
Crown jewels and devote the proceeds
10 the formation Of fund for the bene-
fit of aged workmen. That there are
many in France who desire q restora-
iion of monarchy is evident from the
excitement that the proposition to sell
the Jewels created in the Chamber of
Deputies. These jewels and their asso
citations have proved, as il were, a sort
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
MIR GLADsroNE,s ADDRESS.

The outline that the cable gives of
the address which Mr.. Gladstone will
issue to his Midlothian constituents is
meagre, but contains some very i'm
portant points. The main policy of the
Government, it is said, will be to reach
the real source of mischief that is ex-
istent in Ireland. The entire land
question will be inquired into, and the
subject of home.rule for Ireland will
also receive careful attention.
The only matter that seems now to
be in doubt is what question will have
precedence in the Governments pro-
gramme. The London Ners thinks
that the questions of the land law and
the restoration of peace in Ireland will
be first taken up. Whether this is true
or not matters but little. The point of
chief importance is to see that Ireland
is to receive the friendly attention that
has so long been her just due.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

The members of the Assembly of
New Jersey will visit this city on the
oath instant. The State Department
will doubtless make all necessary ar
rangements to receive this distinguished
body of foreign Legislators. The
United States, il is true, is not on very
friendly terms just now with New Jcr-
sey, but by friendly intercourse much
may be done TO restore our former re-.
latiOns with her.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

The death of Mr.. George Lorillard
will be greatly regretted, not only by
his many friends, but by all who take
an interest in the turf. lie was popu.
lar everywhere, and did much to i'm
prove both racing and the breed Of
horses He was not very fortunate
man with his horses, although he bred
and owned many winners. At jerome
Park, whenever horse came in first
bearing the colors of George Lorillard,
there was universal rejoicing and
much cheering.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

THE PRESIDENT and his Cabinet
have decided to answer that portion of
Mr.. Bland's resolution which inquiries
what the present silver policy of the
Administration is and what that policy
win be in the future by sending to the
House brand new copies of the Presi-
dents message and Secretary Man.
nings report. This reminds us of the
chestnut man, who, being too lazy to
say the Lords prayer, had that invoca-
iion printed. Every night he hung
this document on his bed-post. Above
the words of the prayer was this intro
ductory remark; "Them's my senti-
ments."
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

The President has written very
nice little letter to the Buffalo Press
Club saying, with regret, that IL is i'm
possible for him to attend its annual
reception and concert this evening. 1t
appears that the President is an hon.
orary member of the club. Being con
nectcd with the press in merely hon
orary manner does not, we suppose,
prevent one from entertaining scrupu-
lous regard for the truth.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

THE Treasury Department has re-
fused to allow the entry into New
York free Of duty of II sideboard and u
porcelain jar on the alleged ground
that they We're specimens of the an
tiquc, it having been discovered that
they were made in the present century.
1t is impossible to fool the Treasury
officials. BY long experience they can
tell chestnut" on sight.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
OUR CURRENT EXPENSES

Large appropriations will be asked
Of the present Congress In very round
and robust numbers they are estimated
by some newspaper statisticians as
fo11otys.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
FOR RENT...HOUSES,


VPOR HENT-No. $40 ttth st. =. o.,
II Groom frame house; water in yard; Si2.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
Tie Tehuantepec ship Railway.

EDITOR CRITIC: The proposition of Cap
tain Eads, now before Congress, for the
construction of ship railway across the
lsthmus of Tchuantepec seems to have for
its foundation the grant Of charter from
the Mexican Government made in April,
1881. Granting the feasibility of the under
taking, there are grave apprehensions as to
the validity or legality of Captain Eads'
charter.
In 1851 Colonel Soo incorporated the
Louisiana Tehuantepec Railway Company,
Of which the late Hon. j. z. BENJAMIN was
president, under charter granted by Prcsi-
dent Comoniort, giving the right of way
across the lsthmus by all means Of trans
portation for freight and passengers. In
1850, this grant was extended and con-
lirmed as vested right for fifty years. In
1866, it was reallirmed under the Maxi
milan dynasty for fear the vested right
might be affected.
1t seems that, in 1879, the Mexican Con-
gress declared all prior grants null aud
void, but II is contended that the ''vested
right granted to Colonel Sloe's company
for fifty years, not having yet expired, eau
not be destroyed by any subsequent cr post
factQ act of the Mexican Congress. 1t
would appear, however, that Mexico has
been willing to grant any number of char
tiers to any body who will pay sufficient
bonus for them, for since then number Of
other charters have been granted, among
them that of Captain Eads In 1881.
1t Is on this charter that Captain Eads
bases his present undertaking. Is it al
together certain that the representatives of
the Sloo Company are not waiting upon his
chances of success, In order TO ask for q
divide in case the scheme goes through?
WAsnlNGToS, Feb. ). VI. T.
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LIVERY STABLES.

IFYOU Want to Buy, Sell, Exchange,
l. or hire horses carriages, harness, etc, go
to VIM. +. Downeys stables, 1870 to 1924 l. So;
repository, 1927 and 1920 l. st n W; none but
reliable stock handled; everything guaranteed
as represented. VIM +. Downey.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
FOR EXCHANGE.

w ANTEp-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones at Buffers Stove Exchange,
corner 9th and X SITS. Smoky .chimneys cured
Old atoYea bouRht.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

BILLS have been introduced in the
Virginia Legislature to prohibit mem
bcrs Of that body from accepting rail
road passes. Jedge WaXem from
Wayback says that when he was a
member Of the Legislature of his State
he has often seen just such "dern
foolishness rs That attempted, but ii
was never successful.
AS between Mr.. Dement,, who says
he did not say it, and the newspaper
men, who say that he did say it, it is
perhaps fortunate for the latter that
the President is not the umpire.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
EOR sALE-The North Washington

VI'ON SNLE-INB NOTIN WHSHIHWIO1
II Real Estate Company have a large and
choice line of improved and unimproved prop
erty for sale, offering rare chances for invest
land for sale in the north or northeast Sec
tion of the city will find 1t to their advantage
to do so through this company, which gives
ment of that part of the city. This company
has seventy thousand feet In one tract on New
Hampshire ave. at a bargain for Investment.
Also, 100000 acres of improved farm lands
In Virginia for sale or exchange. $40 + st n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

OF rallying sentiment for the royllisls,
and they have always protested agninst
their being scattered. Some of the
jewels of the greatest historic interest
will be preserved in the Louvre AMI In
the Museum of the School Of Mines
and II is estimated that those to be sold
will produce about $4,000 900, a broul
and muninccnt foundation indeed ON
which TO found the proposed fund.
The wARRlSG factions Mt Columbu,
have finally agreed to refer the con
tested election cases from the first
Senatorial district to a sub committee
of the Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections, consisting of six Mem.
bers equally divided politically, and in
case this committee fails to agree, the
whole matter Is TO he left TO the dc.
cision Of eX- Senator Thurman and Mr..
Richard \. Harrison of Columbus.
This IS move in the right direction.
the only objection TO it being ,..lht the
movement might be made by a much
shorter cut II goes without saying
that The three Republicans and three
Democrats composing the committee,
will never be able to come to terms,
unless they are starved into 1t. Why
not, then, TO save time, trouble and cy-
pense, have left the vcXcd question TO
Mcssrs. Thurman and Harrison at
Oncc2
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
REAL ESTATE.

E,OR SALE-Thc Lots and Barn Oc-
Il cupied by the Herdic Co., cor n. y. ave
and 10Th st n WI material enough in the barn
to build six houses: only three squares from
Washington Real Estate Co., sos and 5lO L
Of N w
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

rI'HE Sd Concert, Under Direction of
l. DR.. Bischof, will be given Friday even
Miss Jennie Lind Muller OF Baltimore, Mrs.
Alex. Hunter Miss Detweilcr, Miss Crook, Mr.
d. c. Miller, the st. Cecilia Quartet. violin
solo and other novelties are on the pro.
gramme. Admission % cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
FOR SALE-h0USES.

EOR SALE-A Nicely Furnished 10
IT room brick house a small cash payment
and the balance In monthly payments of
amounts not greater than fair rent, without
interest. Apply to James G. Sprigg, li2i N Y
avenue.
LNOR SALE - Several New Brick
Il dwellings; rooms, bathroom and all
mod imps prices, $2,,b0, Ss,i50 and ss,35O on
easy terms. Tyler Il Rutherford, 1926 +
81 n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
FOR SALE AND RENT.
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN

III of
THOS. L. WAGGAMAN, OH T street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
THREE-STORY BRICK AND FRAME
HOUSES FOR SALE.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

Property and estates properly managed,
Houses for rent, furnished and unfinished,
and rents promptly collected.
Money to loan on real estate security.
Large loans q speciality.
In preparation for distribution, q book con-
tanning q complete list of improved and unim
proved property, valuable statistics, sugGes-
lions in House Building and Decoration, In
cluding series of Views of city and subur-
han houses
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
NHEATRE COMIQUE.
Il Week commencing Monday. february 1.

DROTEssOR sHELDON's DANCING
i Academies; at 1904 + st NV. Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and saturday; at Third st
and Pa ave S @, Tuesday and Saturday. No
tice-A discount of % per cent. to those join
ing first week Of the new year.
CCIENTIFIC and Effective Sparring.
The most beneficial of all exercises taught
by Prof j. G. Collins, at his residence. i0G I'd
st II W. Lessons In dumb-bell and Indian
club exercises also taught.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

U-Delivered to ANY Part Of Washington
or GEORGETOWN.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
J,ORsYTHIsMs.

tell you, the fact Is, that very few practice
Hall what they preach,
But here let us say that the FORSYTH CAFE
The exception doth teach.
For they serve such meal that the people
all feel
They live up to their adj,
So cheap and so good that It's understood
It's the best to be had
For 10 or sjc. In the city. Bis 10th st.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

L'OR RENT broom Brick House
II pr ID 81 II W: all mod convonences
steam heating; $50 per mo. Inquire at O]) !
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
GENERAL ANn CRIrICuLAR.

Scene Dentists Office. Congressman
Bland In the chair.
Dentist You want that back tooth filled,
ehg
Mr. B.-Thots It exactly.
Doutist-You want It alled with gold Of
course.
Mr.. II. (cNcitedly springlng upl-Gold:
Thundcration, no! Fill 1t with silver.
Dentist falls ina faint as the Congress
man hands him his card.
William Walter Phelps always shuts the
door with bang. [Cres Of Hair. hair,"l
Washington has never been seriously af
fectcd with the smallpox, but, all the same,
1t Is the most park-marked city in the
Union. No bouquets.
General lIazen seems to be as deep in the
mud as he is In the Myer.
Senator Logan no doubt expects q large
delegation from Dakota at the Republican
Presidential Convention In lsSs.
The clouds that lower upon our House all
hhNN u sllNtl llllIBs
The Ground Hog sits in his deep, deep den
And winks his northwest eye.
"You bct," he says In the G. Wash. style,
81 cannot tell lie.n
Shut the door.l
Congressman Robertson, chairman Of the
Committee on War Department Expendi-
lures, is college graduate and believes In
IIazcn a fellow now aud then as a matter
of discipline.
For the benefit Of few worthy Congress
men who might meet when not otherwise
cngaged) in u certain room at Willard's,
we are pleased to announce that the "game
lawsn referred to in their note ot Inquiry
do not include the bird called the Jackpot.
Hon. William Morrison had the floor aud
was talking the plastering oil measure
before the House us reporter entered the
gallery.
"What bill is ths?n he asked of CO.
laborer, after listening minute to catch
on.
"Bll Morrison, !" answered the co-laborer,
without stopping his work.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

IS Johns" RESTAURANT,
- SAM ORRiSON, PROP.
formerly of Leesburg Va.l,
Corner Seventh aud ID streets northwest.
IL Is famous for its choice oysters, Terra
pin, Fish, Game, Wines, Liquors and Cigars
The establishment has been remodelcd, re
fitted, rcstocked and In complete running
order. The celebrated Bumgardner Whisky q
snecinltY.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

I'OR RENT-No. 325 11th st $ &c, o.
II room frame, water, .Sl2 per month
Davidson n Davidson, cor. AZ and y ST n W.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
TWo.sToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
Mort thwpSt
UNIMPRovED PROPERTY FOR SALE.

IeT AnnuiH.
"The Richmond" cor. 18th and II st II w
3rd floor, apartment D..'.'.,...........Si,sM
ith G.....,.-..,...,... l,lO0
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

.~77z= Dg. HAUTERBERG HAS RE
49, moved from gi5 Sd st II W TO $40 9TH y
NV. once hours from 0-i0.a m, l2 9 p m and
G.spm. sundays, O.lO nj only. Telephone
call. So.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

THOMAS J. FISHER u Co,
1924 + street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05
PERSONAL.


'lNUE BALANCE of $4,000 worth of
L Mems hats, shirts and drawers. carli.
gan Jackets and umbrellas to he closed out at
cost. sale at i3l ,th st. nillyard's.
LOR Very Cheap for the Sea-
Il son--thc most stylish establishment IN
the city-horse, coupilette and coaohman in
livery. Apply at 2ii9 st W.
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The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

HOw LOUD the Living Lyrc of Ex-
IL tortion sounds It's cheap false music;
but its keynote Is monopoly. $3.50 buys an
excellent quality Flexible Cashmere or silk
High Hat White saxony wool underwear,
S1,l2, worth Si16. Five dozen fine Derby
hats, In small shapes, at your own price.
Eight dozen fulldress, plaited-bosom shirts
(eXtra length bosoms) at Doc. and 81; mono
better II made to order for $3.50. Linen cuffs
Jackets, sold for S5, price s3.a5: good Cardigan
jackets, i5c. Boys soft fur hats at sl.10
worth s1,75. VIII move next door Monday
the Ist, where the cost sale will be continued.
milk ard t3B 9Th at
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

ORDER BOHEMIAN BEER by Tcio-
~ phone. II Is the best. +, II. Finley, ieOO
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

Congressman Robertson, chairman Of the
Committee on War Department Expendi-
lures, is a college graduate and believes in
IIa2cn fellow now aud then as a matter
of discipline.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-05

NEW NATIONAL THEATRE.
SUNDAY EVENING, Feb. Z, 1886.
INTERESTING, INSTRUCTIVE,
DELIGHTFUL.
HARRY w. FRENCH'S-
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.
SUBJECT:
Paris, Past and Present.
WITH MEMORIES or VICTOR HUGO.
x.o1ice for sale of seats will be opened
THURSDAY February 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
REV yoKA srers nAxAEg.

INV yoKg. Iircsmbsr II -roe STOCK
uhYhft hes been irrrguihr sna IeFe'iso
throughout most ~ iat Day but senef suS
sEBk 10 Tie forenoon and stronger tn.re
alter There was heavy sel.inR b. LOunon
rsrly 30 the morning OF 1rangefs Wander
bins kfsciug and srie. Jns vas sup'
pcsed TO he IL cOOEcq ueuce or the advance
ia Bank OF England faie sp0 some lear tuht
- might 90 higher. The money MARKET
worried considerably easier TO-DAY, rates
fAlliigfos Ter cent st the close. The IN
creased sngagemepts Of gold from the otoer
side also gave the bulls here renewed cou'
rHfe Huo they bought stocks IN spas
mode manner Whenever the selling pres.
SURE vss removed. which gave tue market
iis feVefDh aspect. In TIE afternoon
u. ucn better feeling was apparent. ana To-
" ards the last hour The upward tnONeheht
sssumeu larger proportions. the best hsotes
urll z centrally reached toward the Csose
hesciIg vssa great favorite ana Hss con
splcuOusy week until toward pooa. Inefe
were many rUBors aiiost. but story OF OPP
POSITION 30 The plan % certain security
iuldeis Of the road seemed 20 hsFe TIE
n CSi erect There WIS cpnNicraDie iQo--
ostion fhrough out the list. nut Il Was gene
rally BeutrRazed by the good buying OF the
egrOon. ZONE announcement wss ce-
fiytc nom the discussion or the New lork
tcntral statement an6 a further reduction
DO sterling exchange rstes. The latter. how
ever are unsettled. The opening following
tpeRG Ylces from LONDON was very weak tilis
% orniug. The declines from isst even ~ =
fual rgures ranged 81. Generally toe
early uBdiTg wEs extremely weak aud
feverish the FIRST ten minutes recording de-
O. pes ~ kRls per cent The light rally was
followed 10y renewed weakness. and. under
tie lesd OF Residing, prices again moved OF
n sterially. Another rally toward noon
wss FOL owed by another short period 81
weakness a decides advance, however,
look place 10 the afternoon. eliminating
about 7. NJ. A period 81 duliness ana
steadlness gave Wa ia the last hour %
renewal ~ The upward movement. and the
market closed generally firm at prices
hich ia pOsi cases we're bat slightly I'M
der the highest o. the day. Totsl sales.
$40 coo 81 ares.