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The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

MRs. RnoDA CoRwIS NORRIS, a sister of
the famous Tom. Corwlu, is still living in
Ohip, and celebrated her S7th birthday last
Sunday.
TnE diplomatic history of the late civil
war, upon which ex-Congressman Kassou
Of Iowa has been for some time engaged, Is
nearly ready for the press.
JoHN MCINTosH KELL, who was chief
executive officer OF the Confederate cruiser
Alabama, has been appointed Adjutant-
General by Governor Gordon of Georgia.
GENERAL WM. VANDEvER, one of the
Congressmen-elect from California, was for
four years--1s5s to lS62-a Representative
in Congress from the old Third, or Dubuque,
district Of Iowa.
DR.. &. w. CHANCELLOR, secretary OF the
Maryland State Beard of Health, is going
to Europe to investigate the various sys-
TENS of sewerage in England, France, Ger
many and Holland.
The artists and students of Berlin are
preparing for historical procession on the
90th anniversary of Emperor Williams
birth. The display will be on the largest
scale ever witnessed in Germany.
lHE manuscripts ana personal property
of the late Salmi Morse Of Passion Play
fame, are to be sold in New York to pay
the claims against his estate. An offer of
81 COO has been made for the manuscript of
the play "Sisters on the Yellowstone"
SAYS RAMsDELL in the Phil adelphia
Press "To newspaper men President Ar
thur was ever considerate, and so were
those about him Sometimes the local re-.
porters aud the correspondents were not
given what they wanttd, but they were
always cordially treated. One thing above
all others, neither the President nor his
private secretary ever told lie to a news
paper man.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
OUR EAST RIVER FLATS.
Early Efforts for their Reclamation-4
Survey by Professor Bache.


EDITOR CnTrc: ! was much pleased
with your article referring to the neglected
East River flats, and hope that this import
ant Improvement will soon be practically
taken in hand. Having, near forty years
ago, first lighted the Capitol and city with
superior gas, and invested considerably In
real estate north and northeast OF the
Capitol-sOmo thirty acres OF lots-I re-
GREETED to tiud that from the head of tide
water at New Jersey avenue and ID street
north there was a malarlal district, extend.
ing to Eighth street northeast, owing to
the want Of drainage In the section named.
Being anxious to abate the nuisance, j be-
gan digging opend rains, all together few
miles IN length, to first tbouroughly drain
the quagmiTes, aud thea cleared ont the
brush among which the magnelas grew,
and where the muskrats lived; when had
found the general spring levels TO convey
the surplus waters to the east branch Of the
Tiber, having fine gravel bank on Chicken
Cock hill, worked portions of the same
by means Of screens, and thus provided
material TO place at the bottom of the
drains. These being covered over, few
miles OF permanent underground draius
were secured, which caused malaria to dis
appear Several squares which / enclosed
were afterwards planted with hundreds OF
apple, peach and evergreen trees, as many
may remember which thriyed finely, with
few houses for their protection, until the
"cruel war" came on, aud the Government
taking my property became pecunarily
embarrassed, and was prevented from
making further progress with au improve
ment which had been all at my own ex-
pense.
The above is mentioned as beginning of
operations which had In view of reclaim
ing the flats and river channel of the Eastern
Branch. Having purchased the Bladens-
burg Springs and adjoining property, was
desirous that the Government should make
Typographical survey of the East
Branch or Anacostia river, and after few
years efforts, the excellent Professor Bache
of the Coast Survey, as opportunity offered,
caused such survey 10 be made. Ifmy
memory serves right the survey extended
from Bladensburg to the navy-yard, in tri-
| angular lines across the same, about so to
| 100 feet apart, with the sounding5 or
| depth of water in figures on these lines.
| When the work was done Professor Bache
| sent me a copy thereof, about two yards
| long, and OF proportionate breadth, which
| ! afterward presented to former Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, whom | hoped to
| enlist in furthering the improvements.
Doubtless the originals are In the Coast
| Survey, and to that extent most desirable
| knowledge is already at hand to facilitate
| the reclamation of the flats, either by the
| Government or byan improvement company.
Please keep the ball in motion.
| JAMES CRUTCuETr.
Washington, Nov. 90
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RRAyEsT or THE BRAVE.

I see no more the ay and blue
AT seed In the war | Nt into;
But see In the papers now an then
AT they're Ngbtin Il still woth tho cold steel
pen
An read 'em all, an often think
AT In all this Gnusion of gallant ink
How every one OF 'cm Just leaves out
The name of the bruyost man 'Gt iout.
They's fcllors a writir about tue war
AT nobody never knowed before,
An ne'er word, you understand,
Bout COrp'al Alexander Rand,
In ever' paper. West an East,
Them writes the most as ~ the least;
But there was cheers and carnage when
Brave corp'al Rand led on his men.
when Grant was I'm that awful mess
A tghtn' IN the Wilderness,
Says Meade, who bears the battles hettF'
Says Grant, "lt's Rand at holds the LETT
when rebeldom was out OF Tint,
An Lincoln came from City pint
"Well. well !' says he, with honest Joy,
"Ihere's COrpal Rand OF EeliuOy.'
An yet amt, nor you amt seen
lis Hctur' In a magazine;
The brayest man lat ever drOred
I'm any cause SOllers sword.
The sharpest, keenost, Lrayest man
10 plan, or execute plan;
III long as time his fame don't stand
My name amt Alexander Rand,
--.Robert j. Burdettc.
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REAL ESTATE.

DOR sALE-The North Washington
Il Real Estate Company have large aud
choice line of improved and unlmproyed 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 glyeS
its whole attention and energy to the develop
ment of that part Of the city. This company
has seventy thousand feet In ono tract on New
Hampshire ave. at bargain for Investment.
Also, 100000 acres of improved farm lands
In Virginia for sale or exchange. OIL II st W.
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"Daniel," remarked the President this
morning, with profound sigh.
eyes, slre,n responded Daniel, tenderly.
'Is the flag at half-mast on our House ?"
"Yes, SIRE"
"Have you noticed in the newspapers,
Daniel, intimations to the effect that
don't know what Pm about, and that the
flag should not be so ?"
"Yes, sire"
"Well, Daniel, they are wrong, as usual.
Confound lem, they've made life such q
burden to me that Pm half dead myself,
and the flag is at half-mast on purely per-
sonal grounds. Let 1t remain, Daniel"
and Daniel went out to see that it remained
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Q. Q. MAGRUDER, Trustee.
rI'HoMAs BOWLING,
tuctfnuppr


IIy virtue Of deed of trust dated January
20, A. ID. 1856, and duly recorded in liber No.
1l13 ut folio d0l OF the land records of the Dis
trct Of Columbia, We will sell ut public auc-
ticn in front of the premises. ON FRIDAY,
THE 261II DAY OF NOV VENBER, A ID. tSSG,
ttIo'CLoCK +. NJ, all that certain piece or
pi reel ot land situate in the city of Washing
ion, District of Columbia, known and dc
sciibed as and being part of lot numbered
eight. in square numbered seven
hundred and iifty-liine, described as
follows: Beginning for the same In the line
Of Second street at point distant five feet
seven and a-half inches north from the south
west corner of said lot, running thence cast
scvcnty-iive feet, thence north seventeen
feet. thence west scvcn;y-iive feet. thence
south seventeen feet to the point of begin
ming.
Terms of sale: Onc.third cash and the bal
anco In sig, twelve aud eighteen months, to
be secured by deed of trust on promises sold,
with interest thereon at the rate of Gper cent.
rer alnum, or all cash, at purchasers option.
A deposit of s2j0 required at time of sale.
Terms to be complied with in ten days. Con-
yeyancing and recording at purchasers cost.
CIl. RUPPERT,
CHARLES SCHNEIDER,
Trnl
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streets northwest. a practical business edu-
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Is his Glover Club speech at phila-
delphia, Thursday night, cX Attorney
General MaCNeagh said that he never
knew a bravcr, ,rucr or better set Of
men than the Washlngton correspond.
ents, None of them, to his knowledge,
had ever violated a confidence, nor was
there ever good cause clearly and
honestly presented which did not re-
ceivc fair treatment at their hands.
Considering the speakers somowhat
voriegated experience in Washington,
this is a good deal for Mr. MacNeGgh
TO say. We commend his remarks to
the thoughtful perusal Of President
Cleveland.
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Nor content with cutting down Min
nesota's Republican plurality of Al 900
in 1884 to barely 2, 900 in 1886, Mayor
Ames Of Minneapolis, late Democratic
candidate for Governor, now proposes
10 contest the election of his opponent,
on the ground Of alleged irregularities
in the back counties. Mr.. Ames should
bear in mind that the back county busi-
ness is two edged tool and a danger
Gus thing to handle.
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AUCTION SALES.
JAMES +. GRIMES, Auotionoer.
TRusTEE's SALE or VALUABLE Ian

L 'sNh'' ssot
TRUSTEES SALE or VALUABLE LAND.
by virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court
for Prince Georges County, Maryland sitting
asa Court Of Equity passed In u cause In
said court wherein Robert Cohen and others
are, complalnants and William G. sttccS4r
and Others are RESPONDENTS the undersigned,
trustee, Will sell at pub lC sale, on the prem
ises, on FhHDAG. NOV. 2OrH. 1885, ~ IL
o'clock M, oil the residue Of the. Hart
Park" estate, purchased by Adoph Strecker,
deceased, consisting of 2li1 acres, after the
assignment oi dover lately laid of by com.
inlssioneie appointed for that purpose.
This farm f. situated In Oxen Hill district
of said county, on the public road leading
from Washington city 60 Piscataway. II Is q
miles from Washington and , miles from
AleSnndria ferry, ,~sand is convenient TO
churches and schools.
Tie land Is ali arabic, and is improved by a
large barn, lately rebuilt, 7l14X2i feet, with
two sheds, 2il6xi2 feet, which can be used
for tobacco, hay or stock barn. The land Is
suitable Tor grass, farming or gardening pur-
poses aud has one of the finest early hill sides
IN the neighborhood. A rare chance for n
good investment Is here offered
Terms of sale-One-third of the purchase
money TO he paid In cash on the day of sale
or he final ratification thereof, the residue
In equal inStallments of one and two years
from the day of sale, the whole to bear inter:
est from day of sale, and the payment thereof
TO he secured by the bonds of the purchaser,
with surety or sureties TO be approved by the
trustee, or all cash. at the option of the pur.
chaser. S100 to be paid by the purchaser at
time of sale. Conveyancing at the cost of
the purchaser.
plat of the land will be exhibited on the
day of sale. .
G. G. MAGRUDER, Trustee.
Notice to Croditors.-The creditors OF
Adolph Strecker, deceased, are hereby mott
fled To file their claims, properly authcnti-
Gated, with the clerk OF the circuit Court for
Prince Georges County, rs u Court Of Equity,
ON or before the ith day Of January, fsSi.
e. c. MAGRUDER, Trustee.
g Immediately after the sale Of the above
real estate the undersigned, receiver, will sell
at the barn on said premises the estates
part of the crop of hay OF 1856, consisting OF
about tons.
Terms of salc-Cash.
c. MAGRUDER, Receiver.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

THE cable says that the retirement
of General Kaulbars from Bulgaria is
regarded by most of the newspapers
outside of Russia as the retreat of that
power before the united force of
Europe, But It is not so regarded by
the Russian newspapers nor by Russia.
Those who think that the simple alb.
stnce of General Kaulbars from Bull
garia means that the Car has retired
from the Balkans will find out their
mistake in due time.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
GENERAL Ann ourrtcuLAn.

\ Cincinnati man shot bis vito the other
night IN the law. This So q vital spot-.n
women.
The opinion Of o. court is sometimes buy
us.td.
General Booth Of tho Salvation Army
Will be In the city next week. Those who
have souls to save ho better climb tree.
Buckwheat cakes in the morning,
Nice and sweet AMI light
Eaters all take warning,
Scratch like the deuce at night.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

BUSINESS at the theatres this week
has been q little better, probably, than
usual, the funny element at the higher
priced houses attracting very many
who have little taste for the more sub
stantial stage productions, but admire
the more pronounced productions at
the cheaper houses, whose audiences
are large all the time. These have
scattered during the week, and more
nearly cqualized audiences in point Of
numbers. With each week of approach
toward "lhc season." more people are
coming to the city, and this Is also i'm
proving the box office receipts The
programmes at all the houses are good,
and, as a rule, a good entertainment is
not neglected. Next week indications
promise well.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

THE National Capital Is getting a
good many notices through the coun-
try Just now, which is all right, We
are glad to see so many evidences of
popular interest In Washington affairs.
tits true that we are not at all times fairly
represented and many things occur,
in themselves of comparatively small
moment which by the time they have
travelled several hundred miles away,
put on most formidable and exaggerated
Importance. Slill, the National Capt.
tai belongs TO the people rs it were,
and they not only have the right, but
are naturally expected, TO feel a deep
concern in whatever affects its good
name and material welfare.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

A DISPATCH from Alexandria to the
effect that Captain Berne of Richmond
has gone TO Norfolk, presumably as the
bearer Of dispatches from Congressman
Wise to Mayor Lamb, has smell Of
powder in it, butit is to be hoped that
the difficulty is not so serious. The
code is n relic of barbarism
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

THE Doodle Aldermen of New York
presented pitiable appearance yester.
day as they told in court the story Of
their dishonor. They profess to have
had some qualms of remorse. but
acknowledge that they have returned
none of the money which they received
for selling themselves and their con-
stituents. One of them says that press
ing family affairs was all that prevented
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

Ir WILL be a source Of poignant re.
gret to the many friends in this city of
Congressman John Arnot of Elmira,
n. y, to learn Of this excellent gentle
mans death this morning. He had
been q great sufferer from the effects
of a frightful accident several years
ago, and for the past few months his
health had changed critically for the
worse. Mr.. Arnot was highly esteemed
in the House, and possessed traits of
character that won him universal
respect.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

him from making restitution. it ap.
pears that originally cacn Of the gang
was to receive 292 900, but when the
franchise for the Broadway road was
vetoed 10y the Mayor it became neoc5.
sary, in order to secure the necessary
twoihirds vote to set aside the veto, ~
buy in some moro Aldermen, so that
all around they only got $4,000 or
$4,000 apiece. 1t is a melancholy
Illustration of the dchascmeut which
too frequently oyerl0kes municipal
politics, but due administration Of
justice in these cases will largely tend
TO the Encouragement of similar busi'
ness ventures in the future.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

Mr.. HENRY WATTERsoN, of whom
ii was recently reported that he was
about to connect himself with the New
York He,aH, is back at his accus-
toned desk in the CoHrier.JoujWd!
oilice, and evidently back to stay. His
numerous friends in Louisville are
glad to learn that there is no truth in
the rumor of his intended departure,
but that the gallant Colonel will re.
sume business at the old stand That
Mr.. Watterson partakes of the general
exuberance Of the occasion Is apparent
from the tone Of the editorial which it
elected 1t concludes as follows:
With one hand full OF olive branches for
those who meet him with smiling faces and
peaceful hearts, and the other full of clubs
for those that merit them, and with malice
toward none, he has the satisfaction and
the honor TO say to all, "GOd bless you ~
"And the star spangled banner, oh, long
may itwave
O'ei the land Of the free and the home OF
the brave"
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

vIOR RENT-A Small Store, 6l5 . st n
Il w, suitable for grocery or drugstore;
also store and household furniture for sale,
Apply lromI TO p m on premises,
NOR RENT-6-Room Brick House,
zoos n. j. ave II W; good location; rent,
Sli per month. Apply AZ 6e7 81 NV.
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EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

ASSETS OCTOBER, 1886, s70l, l,5,6,2O.
Monthly payments, $3.50 per share,
81 coo advanced on each share.
The first payment on the 18th issue, new
stock, Is due in November, 1886, and can be
paid and shares subscribed daily from $3.50 a.
tiOn, on Fst.
Pamphlets explaining the object and adj
vantages of the ASSOCIATION furnished upon
application,
THOMAS SOMERYILLE, President
JOHN JOY EDISON, Secretary.
aSy removed Office and residence
to 1905 l. 81 W.
rirstclass work at moderate prices. Gold
mGIeatly attached to roots. Gold-lined Hub
Der plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
treatment assured.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
POLITICAL FABLE.

A Pcrniclous Activity ioered at an In.
nocuous Desuctule for the slowncss of his
pace. But he laughed and said that he
would run against him any day he would
name. "Come on,n said the Pernicious
Activity, "you shall soon see the kind of hair
pin | am" so II was agreed that they
should start at once. The Innocuous
Dcsuetude went on, jogging along, with
out moments stopping, atits usual steady
pace. The Pcrnlelous Activity, treating the
whole matter very lightly, said II would
first take little nap, aud that it would soon
oyertakc the Innocuous Desuetude Mean
while the lnDocuous Desuetudc plodded on,
and the Pernicious Activity, ovcrslecping
itself. arrived at the goal, only to see thItit
had been dlstanced by the Innocuous
Dosuetude.
Moral: "OHlcial duty Is paramount to
partisan scryiccn
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

In the New York S,U, Office;
MIR Dana to Office hoy hoy, go tell Mr..
Cummings and Mr. Merrimln that / want
10 see them.
Boy goes. Euter shortly Cummings and
Merriman.
Both-Good morning, Mr. Dana. Did
you desire to see us?
Mr. D.--l did. | believe both of you are
employees on the best newspaper in New
Yoti
Both--Yes, sir.
Mr.. D.-And both Of you are members Of
Congress?
Both with self-satishcd smlles) Yes, sir.
Mr.. D.-Are there amy more men on the
staff who want to 90 to Congress?
Both-We do not know, sir
MIR. Dwell, | know Of one tapping
himself on the chest, and while do not
object to the Sun being converted into a
Congressional training. school, | wish it un-
derstood that want some OF it myself. Do
you tumble, gentlemen? Good morning.
Both retire abashel.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
FOR RENT--.RO0M3.

Advertisements OF Titree Zines under THIS head
Inserted MTee times for 25 ceats,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

s,7.sa WASHINGTON MARKET COM
w PANY.
A Special meeting of tho Stockholders of the
Washington Market Company will he held at
the Office Of the Company In Centre Market, in
the city of Washington, az 2 o'clock p. m, ON
WEDNESDAY, the FIRST DAY OF DECEM-
BER, 1896, TO determine the method of raising
the money necessary to pay the expenses Of
the Cold Storage and other improvements 10
capital stock or by placing 4 deed Of trust
upon tho property OF the Company and 10 act
upon any other subject within tho power of
the corporation.
SAMUEL W. CURRIDEN, Secretary
Washington, ID. C., Nov. 10, 1886.
s~ryz= =sPIRITUALIsNI Mt Hail Corner
~ Of 7th and sta n W, Frank II, Rip
ley speaker.-A a remarkable test medium will
answer questions from audience, and fol-
lowed by tests. Both morning II a. M, aud
evening, 1850 p. m Zoe, door contribution.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

SCIENTIFIC and Effective sp"rring'
The most beneficial of all exercises taught
by Prof. j. G. Collins, at his residence, 70G I'd
st n W. Lessons in dumb-bell and Indian
club exercises also taught.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

desire to inform my friends and customers
That am now disnosug of ms entire stock Of
Books, stationery, Fancy Articles, otc., vt
cost To close business. The stock Of station.
cry and Fancy Articles is OF the best and
newest that "a usually kept Ia a tirst. class os-
tablishmunt. pcr-Ous lu need Of such goods
seldom hayo u chance Co. buy at such bar
gains. aud am carly call and inspection Is re-
spectfuly solicited. .
J. LoRlNG wnITTlNGTON,
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

nYsTEHs! Oysters! Oysters! IF You
" want fresh oysters fat and juicy, by the
pint. quart or gallon. wholesale or retail do
not fail TO buy them of BEALE'S Oyster rs
tablishnent, I2i 10th 81 W. You will get
them at reduced rates
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

sz54A CARD.

~. NOTICE OF REMOVAL DH.
~ q. W. GBlNoER has removed from
2Ol ~ 81 W to 20 lIstuw.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

MISS BRACES ENGLISH AND
IVA CLASSICAL FAMILY AND DAY
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE
GIRLS, $50 and 30i c st W, rcopens SEP
TENDER 30. L. II. FOSTER, NJ. A.,
OF Howard, VlcoPrincipal.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

wv ANTED-A Lady of Quiet Habits
w wants room for limited time where
people are not inquisitiye; widow proferred;
state price Address S. A. b., Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

GHORT HAND--Morning and Even
- ing classes; Ben. Pltman's system; So per
month; use Of typewriter free; speed to ad-
yanced scholars; Instructions In punctuation.
Address Box 545, Postofice.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
WANTED-.-ROOMS,

NV TASTED-A Gentleman of Quiet
wv habits, would like room where no
questions are asked. Address L. ii. DRUM,
Crit ic Office
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

EOR RENT-Rooms, Furnished or
II unfinished; all conyonienccs on same
noOr. lU5 L st W.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

MT TAETED-FOr Young Married
wv couple, a house on Capitol Hill; rent
$50, or not to exceed S25. Address CAPITOL,
Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20
WAnTED..-RuUSES,

TN AETED-1 or 2 I'd Floor Rooms,
w unfurnished, with plain, homeike
family, with board and heat furnished; con
yenient to Government Printing office; north
or west. Address X. s., Critic Ctiice; break
fast, 1850.
The Washington critic., 1886-11-20

E'NGRANED PLATE, 81; Printing
IA 80 visiting cards from same, 45c; print
ljthograph check books made to order.
J, l.. kERVAND, t012 Pa ave n ".