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The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

Mr.. BARNUM is manifesting an in
clination to give up the chairmanship
Of the Democratic National Com
mittee. He is probably of the opin-
ION that one Barnum's circus in this
country is enough.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

. SENATOR CULLoM of Illinois au-
ihorizes the announcement that he is
not candidate for Presidential
honors, excepting in case he shall be
deemed the most available man for
the emergency, In that event, Mr..
Cullom, like any other man placed
in similar predicament would of
conse go TO the front. We do not
see that his announcement affects
the political situation one way or
another.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
ETHos. r. wAGGAMAN, OFT street.
Changes Made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
O-sTORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE

NVUNINl TNUT IIIIl FVN oNIEs
90 acres y mile from Beltsvlle, sale or
trade. $500.
biO acres, u mile from station, ia Virginia,
S25 per acre.
do acres u mile from Benning's Station,
improved, $4,000.
1O1 acres in LoudOun Co. Va imp by an
elegant mansion, WIN trade for Baltimore OF
Washington property.
237 acres at Fort Foote, Nd improved,
$4,000.
1000 acres ut occoquan, Va, fine timber
land, $4,000
o5 acres in Maryland, opp Alexandria,
81 500.
d52 acres in Loudoun County, Va, SIS per
acre.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
LOST AND FOUND.

4 OST--AS ENAMELED GOLD BAND BRACE
IL Jet, With chain, between G street and La
fayette square, VIA 9TH street, Pa ave: + and
IA streets. Please return to 320 est W.,
ana receive reward,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

EX-SENATOR lIARBIsoN Of Indiana
has been elected u delegate TO the
Presbyterian Assembly. He was not
instructed TO vote for Blaine.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

GOVERNMENTS MAY RISE and fall in
France, but Ferdinand de Lesseps
holds his level undisturbed The
venerable count has but to ask for a
loan to the Panama Canal and the
government, be it empire, monarchy
or republic, forthwith proceeds to
grant it. He is the grandest old man
of the century,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

Mn SHERMAN is nearing the top Of
Pisgah and catching another glimpse
Of the Promised Land So great u
man as Moses had similar expe-
rience, yet never got there.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

EDITop SHEPARD Of the New York
Mdbdnd ErpresS has put on his paper
q religious editor, Mr.. + 5. Gray of
Chicago. We fear Mr.. Shepard
doesn't know Chicago us we'll as he
should.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

New YoRK is moving toward a
Grant birthday celebration. Gen
eral Badeau, who loved the General
so well, should be selected as chief
orator--and be paid in advance.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

MAN AGuIsH STATE like Indiana it Is
not an unusual thing for a man to get
the shake.-LW. Q. GRESHAM.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

ALL THEsALooNs in Ohio were closed
yesterday and politics took a relapse.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

NUITUE ritltSs IL ItQulItu u Itetty
serious revolution TO settle the same
difficulty in this country, but il was
worth all u cost
Bisuop lIuoD. of North Carolina
somewhat astonished the New York
Annual Conference Of the african
Methodist Church the other day by
advocating tho reimbursement Of the
South for the value Of her former
slave property. He argues that 1t
would not only be an act Of justice TO
the late slavc-ownors. but benefit TO
the negro race. Coming from q col
ored prelato to a colored conference
the proposition naturally created n
sensation, Bishop Hood estimates
500 head as a fair average valuation,
and il would, therefore, require about
SI00, O0O, 600 to settle the bill, ltwould
also settle all further question rs 10
the reduction of the surplus.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

SENATOR CuLLoN, we learn from the
National RcpuJliran, declines TO be u
candidate before the Chicago Con-
vention. our esteemed contemporary
will publish every dcclination sent to
it, except one from Senator sherman.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

As WAS TO BE EXPECTED Of the Presi-
dent, he is heartily in sympathy with
the movement on the part of certain
patriotic ladies' TO present the people
Of France with Il statue Of Washing.
ton. II would be u gracious rcciprQ.
cation of the glorious gift OF France to
the United States, and in the mean
time we trust thore may be truce 10
the Americnn hog CONTROVERSY.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
E5OR SALE NORTHWEST r-rNyEsTMgNTs-
EnR RENT-HnusES.

.---->sNN N-lsrs -~N~7s-s-
JIOR REST-d27 FOURTH ST v. S.kOOM
H. house. Just rebuilt, 30 Il frontage con
yenlently arranged for two families; rental
y1B. w. f. NASH, 800 Centre Market; after
Bpm, 1893 North Capitol ST.
TOR RENT -- At NANTUCKET, MASS,
E large house. furnished, ] 4 rooms, plano,
carpets, &c. For season, $500 Address j..
w q, Critic office.
DROrERTY FOR RENT $40 - 015 NJ,
L NV, 3story and basement brick, "a RS.
all m 4; S7b. 1920 Y ave. 3story
and basement brick, IL RS, all m i; $50, 05i
q stn W, cor house, . stories,S rs and store
s25.dO, 11O5 Columbia st n W, 3.story brick
dwelling, q r.. all m !; S25, 2OOS 18Th ST II W,
2.story brick dwelling, Ors, all m J; SlS.JO,
81 Tth st s =. 2.story brick dwelling, ~,
water and gas; si1, S13 10Th 81 =. now 2
story bricks RS; S12 StS 18th St
II @, new 2-story aud basement brick,
RS m 4: S1O.5O i31 18th 81 :
@, 2.siory frame dwelling. , rs; $40, ll2U
g stn G, story frame dwelling, , RS; $40,
1OS 18th 81 G, 2-stOry brick dwelling. . RS;
SO each, rear 2G21 / 81 n W o. and O in al
leyl, 2-story brick dwellings, I rs enclI; 80,
1873 Boundary st II o. > story brick dwelling,
. rs; 006 + 81 n W. 10 rs, all m |. SWORN
STEDT e BRADLEY. 027 4 81 ".
TOR RENT--D DESIRABLE STORE AND
IL dwelling, 400 q st'nw.
LOUIS r. SlOEMAKER,
O2O e ST.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

,-.,>S,,.T THE FOURTH ANIMAL COMMENCE.
49, ment of the Medical aud Dental
Department of tho National University will
be held WEDNESDAY, April %, inst, ut
O'Clock y. m, at the Congregational Church.
Members of the medical and dental profes
sions and the public are invited to attend.
II. II. BARKER, VI. D., Dean.
B1s B1s NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that general meet
iLg of the Aluminium Process Company, iu-
corporated under the laws of West Virginia,
will be held on TUESDAY, THE STiI DAY OF
MAY, a, ID. 1883, az l O'Clock y. m, at
GREEN'S Hotel, IN the village Of IIarper's
Ferry, county OF jefferson. state OF West Vir
gina, for the purpo,e of making bylaws,
eleotng directors, and transaoting any other
business that may be lawfully done by the
stockholders In general meeting
This meeting Is also specially called for the
purpose Of agreeing TO and adopting u new
agreement fixing the principal office or place
Of business of the company at the village Of
nafper's Ferry, In the county Of Jefferson,
State of West Virginia,
A. A. THOMAS.
MYRON NJ. PARKER,
JAMES H. CARPENTER,
j CLEMENT SMITH,
JAMES j, SHEEHY,
WIN. a. BALDWIN,
COrpOrators and Stockholders.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

IL PRESIDENT CLEVELAND desires TO
appoint Mr.. T.. J. Phelps of Vermont
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
and is deferred from doing so by
reason of any alleged discomfort on
tile part of the lrish.American or any
other faction of partisan politicians,
We shall be very much shaken in our
faith as 10 the courage and unsefish
patriotism which it is generally
claimedIhave characterized the Pres
ident's administration of public af-
fairs.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

WESTWARD TAKES its way the Star
eyed Goddess of Reform. All the
gambling houses in Leadville, Col,
were closed last Saturday night for
The first time in the history of the
city.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

VERY DESIRABLE HOUSES.
500, 1877 nth ST W.
S22.50, 800 18th 81 $ W.
ALSO fine offices in large office building
1908 and 1910 i street northwest; and q
good two-story brick stable, In good location
northwest.
BUSHNELL & CARUSI,
Real Estate Brokers,
1908 II st n w
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

The MoTHER-IN.LAw of the German
Empire is ON her way TO the scene of
action. Now look out for bad news
from the Emperor
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

NV5z3,wISE MIN PLACE THEIH ORDERS
Wta2a for shirts early In tho spring so as
70 have them broken IN for hot weather. So
PIT. HALL, 90s Pstnw.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
REAL ESTATE.

ID LEONARD, REAL ESTATE BROKER, 4O7
ID. as st W. Real estate bought, sold
and rented. Loans negotiated. Rents col
lected. Insurance placed.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

Mssz@s GAS STOVES; LAWN VASES;
49, Settees; Garden Hoses; Gas Fix.
lures Plumbing and Heating,
s. S. SHEDD n BRO,
432 9th 81 n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

\ prl never complains of young man
treating her coldly when he treats her to
lee cream
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

IXTANTED - m A COLORED WOMAN,
w washing to take to her home. Apply
lpl Il ST W.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

ii l., RUST,
III. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance,
1908 + Street Northwest.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23

yNTANTED TO SEIL--A SMALL PLACE
W. near city; for sale cheap; address NJ,
Critic office
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
WANTED-ROOMS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

DROFESsOR J. y. GEORGES'S TREATMENT
of the feet for corns, bunions, ingrow-
ing and club toe nails, Is without doubt the
cause OF comfort, health and happiness to
hundreds who were formerly afflicted. Par
lOrs l. 10 Pa ave n W,
The Washington critic., 1888-04-23
n.,.rIRgi FInEi pIHE,

Hkfsss
N you want tho CITEApESr, CLEANfsT
and MOST ECONOMICAL FUEL buy wash
inRton Gas Company's COKE.
JOHNSON BROTHERS,
gnla AOgntg
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Climbing Stairs and Hills.

The doctors tell US that moderate climb
ing of stairs and hills is beneficial 1t stimu-
lates the action Of the heart, and where this
organ is sluggish in It's movement it is we'll to
accelerate it by walking slowly up any ordi-
nary ascent It's, indeed, becoming notice
able habit to avoid everything in the way Of
second or third stories, and those conserva-
tive persons who cling to their upper offices
and have no elevator are let alone by idle
visitors at least, and by nearly all who can
satisfy their demands as well In more easily
accessible places. Incidence, like appetite,
grows by indulgence, and it is only occasion
ally that the well protected garden wherein
our vanities and foibles are cultivated is in
vaded by disturbing breeze. When we
hear, for instance, of the old women who act
as general servants in the apartment houses
of Paris, and of the ease with which they
mount six and seven flights of stairs many
times daily, we are willing to confess to a
little Of both compassion and envy.
But we need not go SO far away from home.
Only last week a woman who had sat down
breathlessly at the head of two long fights
OF stairs, and summoned her first words to
utter complaint, received from the friend
who offered sympathy this unintentional re-
proof: I'VE should all here spend more
time in giving utterance to vexed words were
it not that Mr.. Blank, who is 50 years of age,
comes here every day to attend to his bust
or seems to think Of fatigue" Perhaps the
elevator will turn out to be not an undis-
guised blessing stter au.-Boston Herald.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Methods OF Indian Snake Charmers.

Like the juggler, the charmers, three in
number, possessed nothing distinctive i,
their appearance. They invariably use tbs
cobra di capello, or hooded snake, in their
performances. 1t is difficult TO understand
how the harsh, discordant notes of the
cbarmer's assistants can produce any effect
on these dangerous reptiles, and yet that it
does so is unquestionable / have heard it
urged, by people who never saw a cobra, that
that the charTner deprives them Of their
fangs. This is wholly untrue. The charmer
will take snakes he never saw before in his
life, provided they are cobras, and subdue
them without difficulty.
The snakes are carried around in wicker
baskets, the tops of which are securely fast
ened when moving from place to place, and
when exhibiting the snakes are not released
until the music has gone on for a sufficient
length of time to attract their attention. The
charmer seems to know when it is safe to
handle the snakes, and makes no effort to
touch them until perfectly satisfied. When
the proper moment has arrived he seizes
them fearlessly and handles them as care
leSsly as if they were inanimats objects, be-
ing careful, however, to replace them in the
baskets at the proper time. The following
day drunken Hindoo stumbled over one of
the baskets and displaced the lid. Quick as
a fash one of the reptiles buried its fangs in
the poor fellows leg, and in three hours he
was dead-Cbarles E. Roman in Cosmo-
politan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
A Story About Nilsson.

When Christine Nilsson first appeared IN
public, twenty or more years ago, she vas a
bony and freckled Scandinavian lass like
scores one sees in western towns Now she is
a magnificent woman, commanding in car
riage and countenance. Occasionally her
temper gets rhe better Of her on the stage,
and once, here in Chicago, she knocked ove-
the piano stool and stamped snsrily because
something had gone wrong. II she proved
herself ungrateful 20 former benetactors,
recribution came quickly in the treatnen.
which she met at the bands Of her first hGs-
bands relations upon whom she had lavished
pri1cely donations.
She Is q woman OF noble impulse, which
was once illustrated at the house Of q retired
Chicago millionaire near New York dis
tinguishei company had been invited TO meet
her G. dinner. On entering the dining room
she d-opped her hosts arm, burryinS IN
ama-ement to the stately young butler, and
seinny him esiusively By The hand, engaged
him in conversation, while the other guests
stood waiting and the entertainer looked on
in astouishnent .'Tha. man, she expiained
to the group, when they were seated, rs tie
son Of kind old noblernan on whose estate
nv father worked es day lsbo-er when ne
were children. Fortune has smiled o. ne,
while il has trowned OF my Old PLAYMATE,
whom dad here under such changed cir
cumssances. America
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
A Kid Glove Cutter.

An interesting spectacle can be witnessed
on Broadway above Twenty-ffth street every
pleasant evening. In the window Of kid
glove store man wearing soiled blouse en-
tertains quite crowd by the skillful manner
IN which ne dresses kid skins for the glove
makers. His knife might be called three
inch broad chisel, Of razor-Eke keenness,
which be pushes dehcately but swiftly over
the uneven surface Of the rough leather,
smoothing it down most beautifully. Every
instant be is obliged 20 whet the blade with
what appears TO be an ordinary piece CT
smooth steel Occasionally the artisan cuts
the skin, but he pays no attention to the slip.
AS soon as the skin is dressed it is wrapped IN
q damp cloth with number Of others
When he has finished number Of choice,
highly colored skins the operator takes one of
them and cuts out piece which is to be used
for the back Of the glove, the section being
frequently eighteen inches in length From
the same piece he cuts out the palm. ard the
scraps he traces for the insertion pieces for
the fingers.
Ordinarily be USES no guide for the pieces,
but when a lady leaves her measure" ne has
to exercise as nuch care in cutting out thf
pattern as q tailor does IA preparing q suit
pstterr-Nev York Evening Sun
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Hard Beset by Anigators.

An exciting scene occurred the other day
at Bone, in Algeria, at the aquarium-a sort
Of itinerant menagerie. The special feature
Of this aquarium consisted in collection OF
no less than seventy crocodileS, which were
fed publicly st stated hours by the manager,
II Pernolet He always wore pair of Wei
lington boots, and had stick with which to
beat of the reptiles when they became too
ravenous and attempted TO snap the food out
of his hands. On this occasion be was sitting
on the back OF his largest crocodile and kept
feeding the rest for about ten minutes, when
oil at once, as he turned his head and put out
his hand to the attendant for piece Of meat,
one of the others crawled up to him and bit
him In the stomach. A shout was raised by
the spectators, and those around the tank
tried TO beat away the crocodile, who, not
withstandins II Pernolet's blows, began
whirling around his prey, as if to tear him
10 pieces Unfortunately, in struggling NJ.
Pernolet slipped and fell in the very midst Of
the reptiles, which all rushed on him with
fury. 4 panic took place among the specta-
tors, who mostly fed Nevertheless, NJ Per-
nolet was rescued Although his wounds are
serious, his life is not thought to be in dan
ger.-Paris Cor. London Standard.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

Upon every haiid there were murderers,
forgers, sneak thieves, embezzlers and men
who previously obtained livelihood by
ways that ara dark and tricks that ara
vain
AT II o'clock the big bell on the top of the
prison sounded, and the men quickly formed
into line and marched up to the chapel in
single file. Each had his right hand on the
shoulder of the man in front of him.
The first rows were first filed, then the
second, and SO on until every seat was
taken. A space in the rear right hand cor
ner was reserved for the colored convicts.
On the right side of the pulpit is space
reserved for visitors, and here the reporter
sat, while on the left is the little organ and
the benches for the choir. A smooth faced,
youthful prisoner took his seat at the instru-
ment, while the choir, the members Of which
all wore stripes, took their seats.
The little organ responded to the touch of
the convict player, and the choir sang,
Nearer, Ny God, to Thee" as well as they
render it in most churches where the mem
bers are free. Several other songs were sung,
and then the chaplain preached an eloquent
sermon
Every man listened attentively through
out, and there were tears in the eyes Of many
when the good man had concluded Then
another song was sung, the benediction was
pronounced and the men slowly filed out
to dinner.
In the afternoon they were again let out
in the cell house until 4 o'clock, when they
were locked up for the night This is fair
sample Of the way every Sunday in the year
is
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Not Cp to Her Chances.

The richest woman in the world, Dons Isl
dora Cousrla, OF South America, IS coming
TO New York, and II she Likes the place she
may buy il At any rate, Il all the stories
told about her enormous wealth are true she
must have money enough Such little affairs
as mines of various minerals and fleet Of
iron steamships are casually mentioned as
among her belongings When the Lady Isl
lore wants to make up Der spring wardrobe
from the Bon Marche she has only to order
one OF her steamers to France, Is Victoria
might command her royal yacht to be got
ready for little trip to the Shetland Isles
Nine. Crcesus, on her arrival in New ORR,
will make her home in stately mansion on
Fifth avenue, expressly fitted up for her and
her train. But 10 hire furnished house IN
New York-anybody can do that Why did
she not buy a whole hotel and ell its contents
ana Misunderstanding fne, Ike the wind
SCR, for exampls-wh;ls she wac about II! II
Is 10 be feared that the lsdy has lot yet fully
acquired the Monte Cristo style.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
A Dream Strangely Verified.

A remai kable case of the realization Of
dream is related by L. q. Tnorp, a we'll
known business man of this city. Some five
years ago Mr.. Throp, who was then inter
ested in oil matters, had dream in which he
saw distinctly very peculiarly formed piece
of land, upon which he dreamt that be To-
Gated five wells, one at each corner and the
fifth in the center upon the top of a hill
Nothing moro was thought of the matter
until about six months afterwards, when
Mr.. Thorp again dreamed the same thing
with greater distinctness of detail. This
time he was somewhat impressed, but bust
ness cares soon drove the dream from his
mind and it was forgotten until two years
ago, when a third time he had the same
dream. When he awoke he made up his
mind that il he ever came across such tract
Of land be would possess himself of it. Time
passed, and one day while at Greensburg he
drove over to Mt. Morris, in Greene county,
and the moment he came in sight of the place
the dream was recalled There were the
Identical houses along the road, the hin rising
abruptly to sharp peak, the two streams of
water at its base and everything he had first
seen in the dream years before,
Upon going to the spot where his first well
had been located in his dream, TO his surprise
Mr.. Thorp found that George P Hukill had
drilled his first we'll, which proved a very
good one, The second well had also been put
down by Hukiu, at the place dreamed of, but
was dry. Carrying his investigation still
farther, Mr. Thorp climbed the bill and went
directly to the place where the fifth well
should be; but he tried to buy or lease the
land without avail Mr.. Thorp had never
before been in the vicinity Of Mount Morris
and he did not know there was such place
until the visit which recalled the dream-On
City Cor. Pittsburg Commercial-G Gazette.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

The interstate commerce law forbids
railways 10 charge op~nly or by device any
one person a greater or less compensation
for any service rendered in the transpor-
tation of passengers or property than II
charges for like and contemDoraueous
service. This Is one thing that this law
forbds Il does not. however, prohibit one
company from giving TO its patrons better
services than another. Why then patron
ize the railroad that Offers the interior
train service when for the same amount Of
money you can obtain superior service
ride less number Of miles and still reach
the same points The railways entering
Wichita and Offering these inducements
should lie well patronized. The Missouri
Pacific Ryl Fort Scott Route offers such in
ducements as mentioned above and great
many more which space will not permit 20
enumerate. II you are not aware Of this
fact-that the Missouri Pacific railway
has elegant train service such a. the latest
improved reclining chair cars and the
modern improved Pullman palace sleep
ing cars. give il trial and you viii always
thereafter take the popular route. IL Is
the short line 70 St Louis by - miles n
well as TO all Colorado, California and
Washington Territory points Before
purchasing your tickets call al the city
ticket Office, 10 North Main street. Z Z.
Bleckley, Passenger and ticket agent
I&2-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

TIE Missouri Pacific Colorado Shor.
line. leaving here al COS p n. running
through 20 Denver, Colorado, ia Pueblo
and Colorado Springs, with only one
change AZ Geueseo. Leaving o. this train
yon arrive AZ Pueblo Dext morning e.
L,ss5. Colorado Springs l2:40. Elegant
new Pullman palace sleeping cars through
without change Remember this - the
short lie and that you make direct coz
necfious A. f7eoeseo Ca. yogr arrival a;
Geneseo you step fro1l one car into tbs
otheT For further information ard res
ervation Of beTths call st city ticket ctslce
IS7 North Main street Cheap excursion
tickets % Colorado points and salt Lake
City.
= L BIECELET, Pass sad : X AZ
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